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Grow Boating Evening - April 2025
Grow Boating Evening - April 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the April event at Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Drinks sponsor for the evening will be Phuket Boat Lagoon. Grow Your Boating Lifestyle with Thailand’s Premier Marina. See phuketboatlagoon.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. Find us at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/
Phuket Town Police crack down on teen bikers
Phuket Town Police crack down on teen bikers
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested a group of young bikers and seized 24 modified motorcycles in an early morning operation yesterday (Mar 9) targeting loud exhausts.
Lobsters pick up point as new investment confirmed
Lobsters pick up point as new investment confirmed
FOOTBALL: While news of fresh investment into the club was a timely boost for Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC), on the pitch their struggles remain following a tense 0-0 draw at home against Krabi FC yesterday (Mar 8).
Doubts cloud ‘Joe Ferrari’s’ death
Doubts cloud ‘Joe Ferrari’s’ death
BANGKOK: Relatives of Pol Col Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon say they do not believe he committed suicide by hanging himself in prison. They have asked to keep his body for a post-mortem examination to uncover the truth.
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
PHUKET: Residents in several areas along Thepkrasattri Rd may experience weak or no water supply on Tuesday night (Mar 11) due to maintenance work by the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).  
Wellthwise: Snooze or Lose
Wellthwise: Snooze or Lose
Aah, sleep. It is one of my favourite things to do. If sleep were an Olympic sport, I would have medals. I have been training for decades. It is the most vital of all the pillars of health. When restful sleep eludes you, every system suffers. Sleep is when your body restores itself, processes emotions, and strengthens memory.
Digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
Digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has introduced a sandbox to test its ‘DE fence’ anti-scam and spam platform in a fresh effort to suppress call centre gangs.
UFC legend Oliveira lights up Bang Tao gym
UFC legend Oliveira lights up Bang Tao gym
MMA: Former UFC lightweight champion Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira brought his relentless mindset and hunger for success to Thailand in late January, where he attended a two-day event at the Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA gym.
Phuket Vice Governor promoted to Deputy Director-General of DOPA
Phuket Vice Governor promoted to Deputy Director-General of DOPA
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA).
Vachira advances weight loss surgery, care for obese, disabled patients
Vachira advances weight loss surgery, care for obese, disabled patients
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, has announced significant progress in weight loss surgery and care for obese and disabled patients, with hospital director Dr Wirasak Lothongkam reaffirming the facility’s commitment to becoming a “world-class medical centre”.
Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
MANILA: Seawoman Second Class Stephane Villalon’s voice reverberated on the bridge of her Philippine ship as she issued a radio challenge to a much larger Chinese Coast Guard vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
Not so fine, Mickey
Not so fine, Mickey
Take one of the most exciting directors of our time, Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer), and get him to work on a film with one of the most underrated actors of our time, Robert Pattinson (The Batman), and the result should be something special right?
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
FORMULA ONE: Three decades after Formula One engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship back to the continent.
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
BANGKOK: A police disciplinary committee yesterday (Mar 7) resolved unanimously to fire Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network. He will not receive any pension.
Small businesses get credit guarantees to buy pickups
Small businesses get credit guarantees to buy pickups
BANGKOK: The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has earmarked B10 billion as a credit guarantee fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to purchase pickups, improving their access to finance and stimulating the sluggish automotive industry.
Patong motorists urged to avoid Baan Mon festival area
Patong motorists urged to avoid Baan Mon festival area
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued a series of notices warning motorists to avoid a large section of Phisit Korani Rd as local residents celebrate the ‘66th Baan Mon Annual Fair’.
DSI to limit Senate probe
DSI to limit Senate probe
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) special cases board has refused to look into claims of criminal association related to last year’s Senate election but agreed to investigate allegations of money laundering.
Biennale artists inspect Surin Beach Glass Balcony site
Biennale artists inspect Surin Beach Glass Balcony site
PHUKET: International and Thai contemporary artists have arrived in Phuket to explore the region and create sculptures for the highly anticipated Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025. The prestigious art event, set to run from November 2025 to April 2026, will be held under the theme ‘Eternal Eternity’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong police investigate Bangla ladyboy assault, Fatal heat stroke on Kata Beach || March 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong police investigate Bangla ladyboy assault, Fatal heat stroke on Kata Beach || March 7
PHUKET XTRA - March 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Australians told ‘prepare for worst’ as tropical cyclone nears
Australians told ‘prepare for worst’ as tropical cyclone nears
GOLD COAST: Violent winds toppled power lines today (Mar 7) as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia’s eastern coast, swelling rivers, sparking evacuation orders and leaving 80,000 homes without electricity.