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Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
BANGKOK: Rules will be strictly enforced to make water-splashing venues nationwide completely free of alcohol during the Songkran festival next month, officials said yesterday (Mar 12).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fresh round of Nui Beach investigations, Phi Phi boat captains arrested for meth || March 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fresh round of Nui Beach investigations, Phi Phi boat captains arrested for meth || March 12
PHUKET XTRA - March 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nui Beach under investigation, again
Nui Beach under investigation, again
PHUKET: Bannaruk Sermthong, Deputy Director-General of the Royal Forest Department, led a contingent of more than 100 officers to inspect the tourist business set up at Nui Beach today (Mar 12).
American man, 19, caught sexually interfering with female horses
American man, 19, caught sexually interfering with female horses
PHUKET: Thalang Police are investigating a complaint, supported by CCTV footage, of a 19-year-old American man committing indecent acts with horses at a stable in Pa Khlok.
Popular Phuket fishing competition wraps up
Popular Phuket fishing competition wraps up
FISHING: The 15th annual Phuket Provincial Fishing Sports Competition wrapped up on Sunday (Mar 10) in Saphan Hin after three days of competitive fishing action.
Domestic airlines to cut Songkran fares
Domestic airlines to cut Songkran fares
BANGKOK: Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holidays as an economy option for travellers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
‘Oppenheimer’ reigns at the Oscars
‘Oppenheimer’ reigns at the Oscars
LOS ANGELES: Wins for “Oppenheimer,” live musical performances from “Barbie” and an (almost) naked John Cena helped lift Oscars ratings for a third consecutive year, early viewing figures showed yesterday (Mar 11), as 19.5 million tuned in to watch Hollywood’s big night.
Massa takes legal action against F1 over lost 2008 world title
Massa takes legal action against F1 over lost 2008 world title
FORMULA ONE: Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa filed a lawsuit against Formula One in London’s High Court yesterday (Mar 11) seeking damages for missing out on the 2008 world championship title.
Tour speedboat captains charged for meth
Tour speedboat captains charged for meth
PHUKET: Two tour speedboat captains operating boats to Phi Phi Island and Haad Nopparat Thara Beach in Krabi have been arrested after being found with methamphetamine pills (ya bah) on board.
Senate to grill Cabinet over Thaksin
Senate to grill Cabinet over Thaksin
BANGKOK: The Senate is planning to grill the Pheu-Thai-led government in a general debate on Mar 25 over its treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Public access to Phuket beach restored, At least 36 million tourists expected for 2024 || March 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Public access to Phuket beach restored, At least 36 million tourists expected for 2024 || March 11
PHUKET XTRA - March 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
ABBA Pool Party
ABBA Pool Party
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory at the ultimate party. DJ KEN will spin infectious beats from that disco era. Experience a spectacular ‘Dancing Queen’ drag show that will leave you in awe. Dress to impress in your ABBA-inspired costumes and compete for the coveted “Best Costume Prize.” Get ready for a night of non-stop fun and nostalgia! Date: Saturday, 6th April 2024 Time: 7.30 pm till late Location: Firefly Pool & Restaurant **EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW -10% OFF** Prive membership gets 15% discount - Mediterranean buffet THB 2,900++.  Limited seating. Pre-booking highly recommended. Make a reservation: pavilionshotels.com/phuket/abba-pool-party-at-firefly/  
Leatherback lays eggs at Mai Khao
Leatherback lays eggs at Mai Khao
PHUKET: A leatherback turtle nest was found buried on Mai Khao Beach this morning (Mar 11) near where aircraft landing and taking off at Phuket International Airport pass by overhead.
Putin set for election coronation in vote with no opposition
Putin set for election coronation in vote with no opposition
MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin is set to secure another six-year term as Russian leader this coming weekend in a vote the Kremlin says will show society is fully behind his assault on Ukraine.
Oh Hey! Hope To See You There! Thailand’s Wildest Party Returns To Illuzion Nightclub In Patong March 22 & 23
Oh Hey! Hope To See You There! Thailand’s Wildest Party Returns To Illuzion Nightclub In Patong March 22 & 23
International sensation Fight Circus is back at Illuzion Nightclub for a 2 day celebration jam-packed with action, hilarity, and beautiful people on Patong’s famed Bangla Road and yes, you can be a part of it! Your ticket for Saturday gets you free admission to participate in the shenanigans and fanfare at Illuzion on Friday. Partnered with the producers behind WWE’s Tough Enough and MTV’s The Real World, the folks at Fight Circus have set aside Friday for full dress rehearsal and content creation, for all in attendance, and Saturday fights. Arrive early, get involved, this is your chance to be a star! The full fight card includes familiar favorites like Foot in the Tire boxing and the Wheel of Violence(females this time) featured alongside the debut of professional wrestling in Phuket as AEW star, the pizza dough-slinging Luigi Primo, brings his unique flavor of entertainment to Thailand. The main event will feature enigmatic fight promoter, television presenter, MC, and occasional combatant, Jon Nutt, fighting two people simultaneously in the Mmasymmetrical rematch of his super-viral performance against the Thai duo of Bank & No Money (no relation). Fight Circus is truly something that has to be seen to be believed. A modern twist on a classic form of entertainment that has taken the world by storm since its inception at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Now on their 9th show, the circus train shows no signs of slowing down, so catch it while you can! The mind-blowing complete fight card can be found on Fight Circus and Full Metal Dojo social media.
Major MMA festival kicks off in Phuket
Major MMA festival kicks off in Phuket
MMA: A major, week-long international mixed martial arts (MMA) event with over 1,200 athletes from 52 countries participating was officially opened in Phuket yesterday (Mar 10).
Laem Nga reclaimed as a public beach
Laem Nga reclaimed as a public beach
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat visited Laem Nga Beach, at the northern end of Koh Siray, yesterday (Mar 10) to inspect plans to reclaim the beach for public use.
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Baba Wedding festival to highlight ’kebaya’
Baba Wedding festival to highlight ’kebaya’
PHUKET: The ‘11th Sweet Baba Phuket Wedding’ festival, celebrating local Peranakan culture, will be held May 11-13, officials have announced.
Fehr elephant foundation to be dissolved
Fehr elephant foundation to be dissolved
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, now back in Phuket, has revealed that provincial authorities will request that the Green Elephant Wildlife foundation, registered by Swiss expat Urs Fehr, be dissolved.