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Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
PHUKET: More than 130 key figures signed a commitment to improve safety in Phuket’s marine tour industry at the first-ever Phuket Marine Safety Event held at Phuket Boat Lagoon in Koh Kaew yesterday (Jan 15).
Upbeat Thais ready to kick off Asian Cup campaign
Upbeat Thais ready to kick off Asian Cup campaign
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Masatada Ishii has urged the War Elephants to put in their best effort when they take on higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan in their first Group F game of the Asian Cup in Qatar today (Jan 16).
Army drug rehab plan sparks rights concerns
Army drug rehab plan sparks rights concerns
BANGKOK: A government initiative to open rehabilitation centres for drug addicts, also known as rakjai centres, in 52 army barracks nationwide is sparking human rights concerns among civil society groups.
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
PHUKET: To address the rising issue of informal debt problems, the Phuket Provincial Office has launched its now-monthly ‘Debt Resolution Market’.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening which is in 2 weeks time at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 9th of February. We are delighted to confirm that our joint drinks sponsors for the evening will be the Thailand Marine Guide and Lalizas Thailand.See thailandmarineguide.com and lalizasthailand.com Limestone adventures will also be sponsoring a free prize draw to win a half day longtail trip to Ko Rang Yai for four people including food and soft drinks valued at 24,000 baht. See limestoneadventures.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. If you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV.See www.thephuketnews.com To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com or use the sign up form at http://eepurl.com/c9UJib    
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Muay Thai visa in the works, Thieving Patong maid, Booze ban complaints || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Muay Thai visa in the works, Thieving Patong maid, Booze ban complaints || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
PHUKET: Harold Schwarz, founder and chef of Phuket’s renowned restaurant Tatonka, in Cherng Talay, has passed away. He was just 55 years old.
Officials sued for lost B2bn deposit on huge gloves order
Officials sued for lost B2bn deposit on huge gloves order
BANGKOK: The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is suing its former chief and six other officials for return of a B2 billion deposit made on a B112bn purchase of rubber gloves which were not delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
PHUKET: Wannayut ‘Beng’ Suthikul has been declared the unofficial winner of the election held yesterday (Jan 14) for the office of Kathu Mayor.
World’s richest five men double fortune since 2020
World’s richest five men double fortune since 2020
DAVOS: The world’s wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said today (Jan 15), as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich’s influence over tax policy.
Spurs spoil Ratcliffe’s first visit as Man Utd co-owner
Spurs spoil Ratcliffe’s first visit as Man Utd co-owner
FOOTBALL: Manchester United failed to welcome the club’s new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to Old Trafford with a win as Tottenham twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw yesterday (Jan 14).
Colombian arrested for Patong bag snatch
Colombian arrested for Patong bag snatch
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Colombian man for committing a bag snatch from a Russian woman in Patong on Friday (Jan 12).
Lift 2-5pm booze ban so tourists spend more, complain less: restaurateurs
Lift 2-5pm booze ban so tourists spend more, complain less: restaurateurs
BANGKOK: Restaurateurs have proposed that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin lift the suspension of alcohol sales in the afternoon because visitors are complaining.
Drunken Ukrainian taken into safe custody
Drunken Ukrainian taken into safe custody
PHUKET: A Ukrainian man has been taken into safe custody after a series of drunken outbursts at Patong Police Station yesterday morning (Jan 14).
Children’s Day celebrated Island wide
Children’s Day celebrated Island wide
PHUKET: Festivities were in full effect yesterday (Jan 13) as Phuket celebrated Children’s Day with a series of events taking place across the island.
Government calls for more airport slots
Government calls for more airport slots
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase the number of airport slots to prepare for an expected surge in foreign arrivals for the summer starting in April.
Phuket’s Nathan Lowry is going with the flow
Phuket’s Nathan Lowry is going with the flow
FLOWRIDING: As a sport flowriding has exploded in popularity in recent times and one particular young Phuket resident has truly been riding the wave.
Green Thoughts: The Spice of Life
Green Thoughts: The Spice of Life
I recently went searching for spice seeds. I needed them for pictures that could accompany my updated scribblings about herbs and spices, and also for some experimental cultivation in containers. I found more than I had bargained for, including such exotic stuff as dried butterfly pea flowers (clitoria ternatea), liquorice root, star anise and fenugreek. Not the everyday flavourings I am writing about today. But the foray reinforced my oft-stated belief that there is no end to the cornucopia of flavours we are lucky enough to savour in Thailand. Now acknowledged as one of the great cuisines of the world, it owes much of its status to the amazingly varied produce of the Kingdom.
Phuket blood donors start new year of life-saving effort
Phuket blood donors start new year of life-saving effort
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (Phuket RBC, operated by the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society) and Phuket Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital have begun yet another year of campaigning for blood donations. The island-wide blood donation drive is set to continue throughout January and beyond.
Healthy serves at the Courtside
Healthy serves at the Courtside
Those familiar with the Pasak 8 area of Cherng Talay will be fully aware there is a lot going on right now, with numerous new residential developments underway and in planning. With a distinct lack of dining options in the immediate vicinity, the recent opening of the Courtside Café and Bistro therefore makes much sense and comes as welcome news.