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Grow Boating Evening - July 2025
Grow Boating Evening - July 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. Drinks sponsor for the evening will be the Royal Phuket Marina. Royal Phuket Marina is a distinguished world-class destination combining luxury waterfront living with a state-of-the-art marina. See royalphuketmarina.com/marina There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. More info at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Phuket gears up for Peranakan Festival
Phuket gears up for Peranakan Festival
PHUKET: Provincial officials and cultural leaders met on Saturday (June 7) to finalise preparations for the Phuket Peranakan Festival 2025, a major international cultural event aimed at elevating the island’s profile as a global destination for heritage tourism.
Patong Pride Parade marches on despite rain
Patong Pride Parade marches on despite rain
PHUKET: A burst of colour, music and unwavering spirit filled the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 8) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2025 marched on despite driving rain.
New law backs local booze makers
New law backs local booze makers
BANGKOK: The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
Foreign man found dead in Patong hotel pool
Foreign man found dead in Patong hotel pool
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a foreign man whose body was discovered early yesterday morning (June 7) in the swimming pool of a hotel in Patong.
Step by Step: The ‘Nominee Clampdown’ state of play
Step by Step: The ‘Nominee Clampdown’ state of play
OPINION: Thailand, long a beacon for foreign investors and lifestyle seekers, is currently navigating a period of significant legal and economic recalibration. The country’s  vibrant economy, heavily reliant on tourism and foreign capital, finds itself at a crossroads as Thai authorities intensify their crackdown on “nominee” arrangements and clarify long-standing ambiguities in property lease laws.
Anthony Hudson on coaching through adversity
Anthony Hudson on coaching through adversity
FOOTBALL: Anthony Hudson was 27 years old when he became the youngest professional football manager in the United States. He was 35 when he guided New Zealand to glory in the OFC Nations Cup, Oceania’s quadrennial international football tournament. He was 39 when he was appointed manager of the United States national team. Now 44, he finds himself at a crossroads in his coaching career.
JaakDin goes all in and hits its stride
JaakDin goes all in and hits its stride
Located in the recently-constructed La Green Hotel & Residence near Layan Beach, JaakDin is a restaurant that plans to make a name for itself. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Cherng Talay, the location provides relaxing seclusion amid the hustle and bustle of Phuket’s booming tourism.
Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in ‘freer’ Thailand
Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in ‘freer’ Thailand
PATTAYA: When Wang Zengyi, 41, and Song Jihan, 29, first met at a friend’s dinner party in China, it was love at first sight.
Phuket fund-raiser helps Child Foundation sustainability goals flourish
Phuket fund-raiser helps Child Foundation sustainability goals flourish
A fund-raising initiative held in Phuket late last year has provided a major boost to the Thai Child Development Foundation (TCDF) facility in Paksong, near Ranong.
Designing Liturgical Vestments: From Vision to Creation
Designing Liturgical Vestments: From Vision to Creation
Designing liturgical vestments is a complex and fascinating process that combines art, tradition, and functionality. Each sacred garment, from the chasuble to the stole, tells a story of faith and devotion, helping to create a solemn and spiritual atmosphere during liturgical celebrations. In this article, we will explore the different stages of designing liturgical vestments, from the initial concept to the final execution, analyzing the materials, symbols, and techniques used to create works of sacred art at HaftinaUSA.com.
Bloodlines steers Final Destination franchise back on track
Bloodlines steers Final Destination franchise back on track
With the big recent resurgence of horror in cinemas it is not surprising that producers have decided that it is time to re-boot one of the most lucrative horror franchises of all time - Final Destination.
Phuket hosts ‘Pride Talk’
Phuket hosts ‘Pride Talk’
PHUKET: The Andaman Power Phuket Association, in collaboration with government and private sector partners, hosted the second annual ‘Pride Talk’ under the theme ‘Pride = People’ at Simon Cabaret Theater in Patong this week.
Premier League transfer window kicks into gear
Premier League transfer window kicks into gear
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs are already busy strengthening their squads for the 2025/26 season with an early transfer frenzy sparked by the upcoming Club World Cup.
HRH Princess Ubolratana visits Phuket
HRH Princess Ubolratana visits Phuket
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi visited Phuket yesterday (June 6) to follow up on the progress of the ‘To Be Number One’ project, Thailand’s flagship youth-centered anti-drug initiative.
Police educate students on drug, e-cigarette laws
Police educate students on drug, e-cigarette laws
PHUKET:  Wichit Police have joined forces with Darasamut School to raise awareness among students about the dangers of drug use and e-cigarettes, while also promoting traffic safety and community responsibility.
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
BANGKOK: Somchai Sujjapongse has received endorsement from His Majesty the King to be the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand.
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
BANGKOK Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed claims yesterday that his Bhumjaithai Party had agreed to relinquish control of the Interior Ministry in a much-speculated Cabinet reshuffle, saying no such talks had taken place.
Phuket Town steps up flood preparedness
Phuket Town steps up flood preparedness
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has ramped up efforts to prepare for potential floods with a range of proactive measures aimed at preventing flooding and minimising disruption for residents.
More heavy rain, rough seas forecast for Phuket
More heavy rain, rough seas forecast for Phuket
PHUKET:  The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall and strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea and along Thailand’s southern west coast, effective through to next Wednesday (June 11).