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‘Prab Rd’ officially opens after mass tree planting
‘Prab Rd’ officially opens after mass tree planting
PHUKET: The privately built road up Patong Hill from opposite Patong Go Kart on Phra Baramee Rd in Kathu to the Chao Por Seua Temple (“Tiger Temple”) at the top of hill officially opened today (Dec 5).
Phuket honours King Bhumibol, Father’s Day
Phuket honours King Bhumibol, Father’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning (Dec 5) led a series of ceremonies and merit-making activities to honour the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on this day 95 years ago. Today, a public holiday, is also Thailand National Day and is celebrated throughout the country as Father’s Day.
Supreme Sarit secures first Asian Tour title with Indonesia win
Supreme Sarit secures first Asian Tour title with Indonesia win
GOLF: Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut brought the Asian Tour season to a memorable conclusion yesterday (Dec 4) after an emphatic four-stroke victory in the US$1.5 million (B52mn) BNI Indonesian Masters presented by TNE.
Patong Beach sunbed, massage operators in spat over designated areas
Patong Beach sunbed, massage operators in spat over designated areas
PHUKET: Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawarangkul has stepped in over a disagreement between Patong Beach sunbed rental operators and beach massage masseuses arguing over which area on the sand is theirs to ply their trade.
Kathu readies for 25th Half Marathon
Kathu readies for 25th Half Marathon
MARATHON: This coming Sunday (Dec 11) sees the 25th Kathu Half Marathon taking place with the chance to win prizes totaling more than B80,000.
Pod of orcas spotted off Koh Tachai
Pod of orcas spotted off Koh Tachai
PHUKET: A group on a fishing trip off Koh Tachai north of the Similan Islands, north of Phuket, were treated to a natural spectacle yesterday (Dec 4) as four killer whales, or orcas, approached the boat and played in the water.
Fresh concerns over COVID
Fresh concerns over COVID
BUSINESS: As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
France into quarters as England romp past Senegal
France into quarters as England romp past Senegal
FOOTBALL: A brilliant double from Kylian Mbappe fired France into the World Cup quarter-finals yesterday (Dec 4) as England romped past Senegal to set up a mouthwatering last-eight showdown with Les Bleus.
Ron bowls over the competition at the Kamala Lawn Bowls Club Championship
Ron bowls over the competition at the Kamala Lawn Bowls Club Championship
BOWLS: A bumper field of 24 bowlers took part in the Kamala Lawn Bowls Club Championship on Friday (Dec 2), the first “major” tournament of the year.
International passenger arrivals into Phuket via air hits record high
International passenger arrivals into Phuket via air hits record high
PHUKET: Yesterday (Dec 3) saw a record number of international passenger arrivals at Phuket International Airport.
Police on look out for illegal loggers in Panwa
Police on look out for illegal loggers in Panwa
PHUKET: Government officials are investigating complaints from residents in Cape Panwa regarding the illegal felling of mangrove trees in their neighbourhood.
The truth about the world without glasses after the age of 50: Your dream, the truth and the possibility
The truth about the world without glasses after the age of 50: Your dream, the truth and the possibility
Throughout my 10+ years of experience as a surgeon on this island, I have found that even the world has changed and medical technology has remarkably improved compared with what we had 10 years ago. The mysteries and questions that my patients end up in my consultation room is always be the same: Is it possible for me to see and do things without eyeglasses? And how?
France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into last eight
France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into last eight
FOOTBALL: France’s bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland today (Dec 4), while England’s pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.
Fury forecasts ‘biggest year of career’ after defeating Chisora
Fury forecasts ‘biggest year of career’ after defeating Chisora
BOXING: Tyson Fury said 2023 would be "the “biggest year of my career” as the Briton looks to unify boxing’s fractured heavyweight division.
Phuket Opinion: Putting Phuket on show
Phuket Opinion: Putting Phuket on show
PHUKET: The good thing about being a public official making a sales pitch to host an international expo is that you can tout all the positive aspects of hosting the expo without actually having to explain how building the infrastructure needed to host the expo is going to affect the people living where the expo is going to held.
Illegal drugs clampdown ramped up in Patong
Illegal drugs clampdown ramped up in Patong
PHUKET: Officials continued their campaign against illegal drugs in Patong yesterday (Dec 2) by conducting an inspection drive on foot and confirming that x-ray equipment has been introduced to screen possible offenders.
COVID forces cancellation of Chinese Grand Prix for fourth successive year
COVID forces cancellation of Chinese Grand Prix for fourth successive year
FORMULA ONE: F1 chiefs cancelled the China Grand Prix for a fourth straight year yesterday (Dec 2), citing continuing problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filipino arrested and deported for 252 day overstay
Filipino arrested and deported for 252 day overstay
PHUKET: Investigation officers from Phuket Immigration Police arrested a 55-year-old Filipino man yesterday (Dec 2) for overstaying his visa by a total of 252 days.
BISP Soccer 7s makes a great comeback
BISP Soccer 7s makes a great comeback
FOOTBALL: With 97 teams taking part in the 361 games played across the two days, in which 1,246 goals were scored with an average of 4 goals per game, we think it’s safe to say the British International School, Phuket (BISP) Soccer 7s made a great comeback!
‘Violent Night’ brings an action-packed Christmas
‘Violent Night’ brings an action-packed Christmas
Despite what some people say, violent Christmas movies are not exactly a brand-new thing. If they were, then we wouldn’t have the “Is ‘Die Hard’ really a Christmas movie?” debate each year and we certainly wouldn’t have had films like ‘Reindeer Games’ surface nearly 20 years ago.