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The stunning ‘Sea in the Sky’
The stunning ‘Sea in the Sky’
Located at The Sea Galleri by Katathani, Sea in the Sky is an al fresco restaurant with unbeatable views of the Andaman Sea. Perched on a jungle-clad hillside in between Kata and Kata Noi beaches, the restaurant is cosy and romantic and ideal for groups of friends, couples or a special occasion.
Envoys enjoy Andaman culture fam trip
Envoys enjoy Andaman culture fam trip
PHUKET: Ambassadors and foreign diplomatic staff from more than 20 countries arrived in Phuket yesterday (Apr 1) to enjoy a taste of local culture from throughout the Andaman provinces.
Blood donors invited to join island-wide drive to save lives
Blood donors invited to join island-wide drive to save lives
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) operated by the the provincial chapter of Thai Red Cross is calling for Thais and foreigners to donate blood, as medics in Phuket and nearby provinces are facing shortages of all blood types due to growth in tourist arrivals and, sadly, various emergencies including road accidents.
Chinese Christians detained in Bangkok
Chinese Christians detained in Bangkok
BANGKOK: More than 60 self-exiled Chinese Christians who were arrested in Pattaya for overstaying their visas are now at a police facility in Bangkok awaiting the authorities’ next move.
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 yesterday (Apr 1) but remain eight points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the Gunners 4-1 win over Leeds.
Phuket Opinion: Steering clear of trouble
Phuket Opinion: Steering clear of trouble
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew’s obvious grimace at the taxi meetings this week said it all. He had just flown from back from Bangkok from a meeting and press conference with the Prime Minister to bolster support for Thailand’s bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28. On returning to Phuket, the first thing he had to contend with is the island’s inability to deal with the public taxi situation.
Verstappen on pole after Perez crash
Verstappen on pole after Perez crash
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing cars will bookend the Australian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen starting from pole position and Sergio Perez lining up last without a time after crashing out of qualifying today (Apr 1).
Patong Municipality probed over B4.5mn ‘sculpture’ roundabout
Patong Municipality probed over B4.5mn ‘sculpture’ roundabout
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has been called to explain why it cost B4.5 million to build the roundabout at the intersection of Nanai Rd, Sirirat Rd and Phra Metta Rd at the southern end of the town.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ mix it up
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ mix it up
One of the hardest group of people to please with film adaptions are gamers. Understandably when they watch a film based on their favourite game – whether that be table-top or video game – they want it to reflect what they have known and loved for years. The difficulty there is that film studios also want the film to make money so therefore need filmmakers to create a film that the wider cinema audience will want to see and understand as well.
Officials clarify Phuket metered taxi fares
Officials clarify Phuket metered taxi fares
PHUKET: The Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, has issued a notice reminding people of the rates to be charged by metered taxis in Phuket.
No joking around as Premier League enters crunch period
No joking around as Premier League enters crunch period
FOOTBALL: The resumption of the Premier League today (Apr 1) after the recent international break may well coincide with April Fool’s Day but it is serious business for every single team in the division, with much still to play for as the season enters the final straight.
Heatwaves spark health fear
Heatwaves spark health fear
BANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has urged citizens to beware of the heat, especially vulnerable groups, as the weather is expected to remain hot and sunny until early May.
Phuket water supply reservoirs 65% full
Phuket water supply reservoirs 65% full
PHUKET: Phuket officials are taking precautions in case emergency measures are required to resolve any water shortage issue that may arise as the dry season continues.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners arrested in child sex trafficking case in Phuket, Taxi crackdown to continue || March 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners arrested in child sex trafficking case in Phuket, Taxi crackdown to continue || March 31
PHUKET XTRA - March 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police raid 17 locations with online gambling links
Police raid 17 locations with online gambling links
BANGKOK: Police have raided 17 locations, including a luxury home belonging to a Thai actress’s husband, with suspected links to online gambling networks.
TAT joins forces with online giants to boost tourism
TAT joins forces with online giants to boost tourism
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed an agreement on strategic partnership with four of the world’s biggest online platforms to introduce a joint marketing initiative to boost tourism to Thailand. The partners include such leading players as Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay.
British expat dies from bee sting in Phuket
British expat dies from bee sting in Phuket
PHUKET: A long-time expatriate resident of Phuket died after developing a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting sustained while riding home on his motorbike in Rawai yesterday (Mar 30). The man’s spouse explained that the 68-year-old British man was known to be allergic to insect bites, but nothing so tragically severe had ever happened before.
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
PHUKET: A foreign national has died in Phuket after a motorcycle rear-ended a garbage truck on Karon beach road in the early hours of this morning (Mar 31)
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered three operators, including a restaurant, on Leypang Beach to vacate their sites after they were deemed to be on public land.
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
PHUKET: Police have arrested three foreigners for paying for sex with a minor following further investigations into a child sex trafficking ring exposed when a bar in Patong was raided earlier this month.