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Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party draws 20,000 to Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: The popular Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in this southern coastal province drew about 20,000 tourists on Friday night (July 15).
SAT partners with US Sports Academy to train coaches
SAT partners with US Sports Academy to train coaches
ALL SPORTS: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has partnered with the United States Sports Academy (USSA) to launch a training course aimed at developing its official in the fields of sports coaching and international sports management.
On Campus: Brave New World?
On Campus: Brave New World?
Progress. Growth. Advancement. The three cornerstones of the modern economy. This is the land of Elon Musk, where a company’s “judgement day” is decided on a tweet. Bitcoins, NFTs and the Metaverse; everything from money to how we interact are being revolutionised. Even education cannot escape these economic demands.
Rawai to host Woodball competition
Rawai to host Woodball competition
WOODBALL: Phuket is gearing up to host a Woodball tournament in Rawai next weekend (July 22-24) as part of efforts to grow the sport’s popularity across the island.
FDA warns against ordering Molnupiravir online
FDA warns against ordering Molnupiravir online
BANGKOK: The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against people purchasing the drug Molnupiravir online and using it themselves.
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
New York to make ‘Little Thailand’ official
NEW YORK: A New York City neighbourhood long known informally as “Little Thailand” may soon get official name recognition under a bill passed by the city council.
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 14 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 16), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,910.
Family and colleagues praise drowned doctor
Family and colleagues praise drowned doctor
PHUKET: Family and colleagues of a Thai doctor from Chiang Mai who drowned in dangerous surf at Kata Noi Beach on Thursday (July 14) have praised him as a hero and man of courage who they believe would not have hesitated to sacrifice himself to help others.
Government set to dangle land bait
Government set to dangle land bait
BUSINESS: Academics, the private sector and non-governmental organisations have expressed mixed reactions to the government’s plan to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of one rai for residential purposes.
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
FITNESS: Around 4,000 participants from more than 30 countries are expected to take part in the Spartan Thailand 2022 Chiang Mai next month, organisers have confirmed.
Time to get Happy Jack
Time to get Happy Jack
An al fresco gastropub with a laid-back atmosphere, Happy Jack Rawai is popular for its selection of high quality grilled meats, homemade pastas, Belgian specialities and stacked burgers. With the tagline “Nice to meat you”, the restaurant is sure to please the palates of carnivores and foodies alike.
Kathu Cultural Festival gets underway
Kathu Cultural Festival gets underway
PHUKET: After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellation, the Kathu Cultural Festival returned to the streets yesterday (July 15).
Two-week school athletics competition hailed as a success
Two-week school athletics competition hailed as a success
ALL SPORTS: The curtain was brought down Thursday (July 14) on the two-week festival of sport activities created for local schools across Phuket known as the ‘2022 Phuket Student Athletics Competition’.
‘The Black Phone’ dials up a new genre of horror
‘The Black Phone’ dials up a new genre of horror
Every now and then a film comes along in the horror genre that changes the genre forever. Way back in 1999 ‘The Blair Witch Project’ introduced us to the found-footage sub-genre which is still going strong today. Then of course filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Whannell in 2004 released a little film called ‘Saw’ that not only introduced us to two of the greatest horror filmmakers of all time but also created what many now refer to as the torture-porn sub-genre.
Long holiday brings Phuket B2.34bn boost
Long holiday brings Phuket B2.34bn boost
PHUKET: The five-day ‘long weekend’ currently underway has boosted average occupancy at hotels across the island to 60% and is expected to generate more than B2.34 billion for the island, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office chief Nanthasiri Ronnasiri has announced.
Cricket Sixes with a difference hits the Blue Tree Oval
Cricket Sixes with a difference hits the Blue Tree Oval
CRICKET: A carnival atmosphere permeated the inaugural Blue Tree cricket sixes competition held on Sunday (July 10), with eight teams taking to the ‘Blue Tree Oval’, vying to become the tournament’s first champions.
Phuket disaster chief calls for confidence in tsunami-warning system
Phuket disaster chief calls for confidence in tsunami-warning system
PHUKET: The series of underwater earthquakes off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands last week has shaken local disaster officials in conducting a full review of the island’s tsunami-warning system and the readiness of local officials to quickly evacuate risk areas in case the need arises.
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
EUROPE: Southwest Europe baked under sweltering temperatures yesterday (July 15) for a fifth day, with the heat sparking devastating wildfires, forcing the evacuations of thousands and ruining holidays.
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 21 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 15), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,896.
Ministry urges 10-day isolation
Ministry urges 10-day isolation
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has urged people infected with COVID-19 who are self-isolating at home to comply with the 10-day quarantine period after reports that some people with the virus have not done so, putting others at risk.