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Revolution Muay Thai gym star Ibragimov hungry for world title
Revolution Muay Thai gym star Ibragimov hungry for world title
MUAY THAI: AMMA promotions, the brainchild of Frenchman Amidou ProdEvent, has teamed up with China’s Kunlun Fight to host what promises to be an epic night of elite MuayThai and Kickboxing action next Sunday (Feb 23) in Phuket.
Phuket readies for annual Heroines Festival
Phuket readies for annual Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival, celebrating the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785, will take place this year from March 7-21.
Water distribution points set up in Koh Kaew
Water distribution points set up in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Koh Kaew Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has set up several water distribution points for residents suffering from water shortages.
Over 200 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
Over 200 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: The island’s three district offices – Muang Phuket, Kathu and Thalang – were jammed yesterday (Feb 14) as couples queued to get married on Valentine’s Day.
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation ready to feed the needy in Phuket
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation ready to feed the needy in Phuket
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) launched its food charity program after its initial opening in Phuket late last Friday (Feb 7), with the goal of providing food donations to the needy.
Kusoldharm opens new rescue centre at northern tip of the island
Kusoldharm opens new rescue centre at northern tip of the island
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Foundation, Phuket’s main emergency response organisation covering nearly the whole of the island, has opened a new rescue centre at the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai, near the bridges on and off the island.
Motorbike taxi driver charged with attempted murder after attacking Norwegian tourist with scythe
Motorbike taxi driver charged with attempted murder after attacking Norwegian tourist with scythe
PHUKET: A motorbike taxi rider in Ao Nang, Krabi, across Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a Norwegian tourist with a scythe, leaving the tourist with a wound that took 30 stitches to close.
Phuket jungle camp cleared of baby elephant abuse allegations
Phuket jungle camp cleared of baby elephant abuse allegations
PHUKET: The Phuket Livestock Development Office has cleared an elephant camp in Rawai of allegations of animal abuse, but has given the camp owner 15 days to clean the area where a 2-year-old baby elephant is kept.
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Kathu tomorrow (Feb 15) while the work are carried out on the main connection at Bang Wad water-producing station.
Phuket Airport Immigration denies long queues at Arrival Hall
Phuket Airport Immigration denies long queues at Arrival Hall
PHUKET: The Immigration office at Phuket International Airport has dismissed reports that tourists have been suffering waits of up to two hours to clear the Arrivals Hall at the airport.
Laguna Phuket to Host Inaugural Obstacle Trail Run in May
Laguna Phuket to Host Inaugural Obstacle Trail Run in May
TRIATHLON: Laguna Phuket has announced it will host an exciting new sporting event, “The Singha Obstacle Trail Run” on Saturday 2 May 2020.
Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Wichit
Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Wichit
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division has set up a mobile clinic to offer free vaccinations for cats and dogs in local areas from Feb 24 to March 11.
Phuket Red Cross lottery winner receives title deed to top prize
Phuket Red Cross lottery winner receives title deed to top prize
PHUKET: Yongyuth Sampeuch, who won a two-storey townhouse in Thalang valued at B2.29 million as the top prize of the Red Cross Fair lottery over the New Year, yesterday (Feb 12) received the title deed to his new home.
B10mn dive tour boat destroyed by fire in Phang Nga
B10mn dive tour boat destroyed by fire in Phang Nga
PHUKET: A liveaboard dive tour boat valued at about B10 million was destroyed by fire while moored just offshore from the Royal Thai Navy base near Thap Lamu in Thai Muang, Phang Nga, early yesterday morning (Feb 11).
Officials assure virus screening of thousands of tourists as cruise liners come to Phuket
Officials assure virus screening of thousands of tourists as cruise liners come to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Director Wiwat Chitchertwong has confirmed that at least 17 cruise ships will be coming to Phuket in the coming months, with four cruise ships filled with tourists coming to Phuket this week.
Tourism Ministry considers collecting tourism fees
Tourism Ministry considers collecting tourism fees
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has introduced the idea of collecting fees from international visitors for the renovation of tourism attractions and natural resources, as well as providing insurance benefits specifically for tourists.
Huge power outage to hit Chalong, Rawai
Huge power outage to hit Chalong, Rawai
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in large areas of Chalong and Rawai tomorrow (Feb 13).
Phuket virus checks still ongoing: Officials
Phuket virus checks still ongoing: Officials
PHUKET: In the latest mandatory daily update of the coronavirus situation in Phuket, leading officials yesterday (Feb 10) again gave no information about the current state of the 10 tourists last reported to be under observation, or any account of whether any new suspect cases had been identified.
TAT promotes Thailand as a Sports Tourism destination for the Japanese market
TAT promotes Thailand as a Sports Tourism destination for the Japanese market
TOKYO – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday (Feb 10) to promote Sports Tourism in Thailand as a world-class international sports destination that can be visited all-year round.
Marine Department chief bans deadly tour speedboat drivers, calls for captain training
Marine Department chief bans deadly tour speedboat drivers, calls for captain training
PHUKET: Marine Department Chief Witthaya Yamuang arrived in Phuket yesterday afternoon to be briefed personally on the tour speedboat collision that killed two Russian children and injured more than a dozen more tourists earlier yesterday morning (Feb 10).