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Phuket Globetrotter: How not to plan a trip across the Pacific
Phuket Globetrotter: How not to plan a trip across the Pacific
“Surely this can’t be right”, I muttered aloud as I attempted online check-in for our flight to the Solomon Islands. To my dismay, I discovered that our pricey tickets had zero baggage allowance and the additional fees would be US$120 per bag.
Leclerc on pole in Belgium after Verstappen cops penalty
Leclerc on pole in Belgium after Verstappen cops penalty
FOMRULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has inherited pole position from a penalised Max Verstappen for the second year in a row in wet qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ceremonies mark His Majesty the King’s birthday
Ceremonies mark His Majesty the King’s birthday
PHUKET: Ceremonies are underway all across Phuket today (July 28) in honour of His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun’s 6th Cycle Birthday (72 years).
Phuket Surftival2 underway
Phuket Surftival2 underway
SURFING: Despite patches of rather inclement weather, the President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) Rewat Areerob officially got the Phuket Surftival 2 festival underway yesterday (July 27).
Orathai Gerdsub CSR
Orathai Gerdsub CSR
Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket (BIHP) warmly welcomes Khun Orathai Gerdsub as Executive Corporate CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) to be a member of the BIHP team to support communities in Phuket and other Andaman provinces.
New senate speaker sworn in
New senate speaker sworn in
BANGKOK: The newly elected Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja and his two deputies were sworn in yesterday (July 27), with the speaker remaining silent about his position on the constitutional amendment push in parliament.
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
OLYMPICS: Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont inspired France to their first gold medal of the Paris Olympics yesterday (July 27) while Australia’s Ariarne Titmus held off her rivals in the pool to retain her 400m freestyle crown.
Swimming awareness course for kids launched
Swimming awareness course for kids launched
PHUKET: An initiative has been launched to teach young children swimming skills in an effort to prevent accidents and potential drownings.
Step by Step: Welcome to the Phuket real estate jungle
Step by Step: Welcome to the Phuket real estate jungle
OPINION: “Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games, we got everything you want, honey, we know the names,” so croons Axl Rose in Guns N’ Roses’ iconic anthem, and while the lyrics may not have been penned with Phuket’s real estate market in mind, they capture its essence with chilling accuracy.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Welcome to the Wasteland
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Welcome to the Wasteland
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is not only one of the most anticipated films of the year, it is also probably the first time that a production company has admitted publicly: ‘yeah, maybe we have been going about this all wrong.’
Red flag warning reiterated after Chinese tourist goes missing
Red flag warning reiterated after Chinese tourist goes missing
PHUKET: Tourist Police have issued a reminder urging tourists not to violate red flag warnings at local beaches after yet another incident involving a tourist yesterday (July 26).
Phuket to host jobs and career fair
Phuket to host jobs and career fair
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed a jobs and career fair will be held next Friday (Aug 2) in efforts to engage more people in work and further stimulate the local economy.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation
Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation
KRABI: Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, and two other bays, will close for two months starting Aug 1 for natural rehabilitation during the monsoon season.
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
PARIS: A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair yesterday (July 26), as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza.
Duana looking to make an Olympic splash in Paris
Duana looking to make an Olympic splash in Paris
SWIMMING: There were a section of people in Phuket who were paying extra close attention to proceedings as the 33rd Olympics Games got underway in Paris, France yesterday (July 26) in the hope of spotting a familiar face.
Phuket to launch ‘1 District, 1 Culture Plaza’ project
Phuket to launch ‘1 District, 1 Culture Plaza’ project
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the Ministry of Culture is launching a ‘1 District, 1 Creative Plaza’ project to promote community identity and improve the quality of life for residents.
The Role of School Essays in Developing Critical Thinking
The Role of School Essays in Developing Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is an important skill that helps kids in the long run - in education and in professional life. For this, writing is important, so the school essays play a big role. Students at higher educational institutions tend to struggle with critical thinking. Schools in the past placed an emphasis on memorization and formal exams to test knowledge. Critics of past education systems point out the lack of emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Students often didn’t know how to apply their knowledge in practice.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pickup truck market crash kills one, Cruise hopes for Phuket, Maya bay to close Aug 1 || July 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pickup truck market crash kills one, Cruise hopes for Phuket, Maya bay to close Aug 1 || July 26
PHUKET XTRA - July 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
One person killed as pickup slams into market stalls
One person killed as pickup slams into market stalls
PHUKET: One person was killed and five other people were injured when a delivery pickup slammed into a motorbike before flipping onto its side and wiping out roadside stalls at Muang Mai market this morning (July 26).