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Phuket Opinion: The necessity of want
Phuket Opinion: The necessity of want
PHUKET: The message from respected architect Bill Bensley at the Thailand Tourism Forum this week, known simply by its moniker TTF 2020, was plain: Thailand’s tourism industry stands on the brink of disaster if it continues along its destructive path of unsustainable growth and can only be saved if it learns from nature.
Four injured in Patong Hill car collision
Four injured in Patong Hill car collision
PHUKET: Four people emerged with minor injuries after a collision involving two cars on Patong Hill earlier this afternoon (Jan 25) that brought traffic to a stand-still.
After 30 years in Phuket, Cambodian man arrested with fake Thai ID card
After 30 years in Phuket, Cambodian man arrested with fake Thai ID card
PHUKET: A Cambodian man who lived in Phuket for 30 years, most of that time by using a fake ID card, has been arrested for illegally staying in the country, Immigration Bureau Chief Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang announced at a press conference in Bangkok today (Jan 24).
Phuket school national champs after cup victory
Phuket school national champs after cup victory
Football: A Phuket-based school has emerged victorious as national champions at the 22nd edition of the “Singha Junior Cup” which was held on National Children’s Day in Bangkok earlier this month.
Chinese experts join Phuket sea-rescue exercise
Chinese experts join Phuket sea-rescue exercise
PHUKET: Experts from the Chinese rescue NGO Peaceland Foundation took part in a sea-rescue exercise at Chalong Pier today (Jan 23) involving local disaster response teams and the Royal Thai Navy.
TTM+ 2020 to help position Phuket as a ‘Responsible Tourism destination’
TTM+ 2020 to help position Phuket as a ‘Responsible Tourism destination’
PHUKET: The 19th Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) 2020, to be held at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa on June 1-3, will be held under the theme “New Shades of Responsible Travel”, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced.
Phuket restaurant staffer claims B200k lottery ticket stolen in violent mugging
Phuket restaurant staffer claims B200k lottery ticket stolen in violent mugging
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are searching for two men who reportedly robbed a woman staffer at a restaurant in Rassada, allegedly making off with a lottery ticket that entitles the bearer to B200,000 prize money.
Lop Buri gold shop killer arrested
Lop Buri gold shop killer arrested
PHUKET: Royal Thai Police commander Chakthip Chaichinda has confirmed that one suspect has been arrested for the gold shop robbery and mass shootings in Lop Buri earlier this month that shocked the nation.
Water supply outage in Wichit
Water supply outage in Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Wichit tomorrow (Jan 22).
‘Thailand’s tourism industry doomed if we don’t embrace nature’, Bensley tells TTF 2020
‘Thailand’s tourism industry doomed if we don’t embrace nature’, Bensley tells TTF 2020
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry stands on the brink of disaster if it continues along its destructive path of unsustainable growth and can only be saved if it learns from nature, the celebrated architect, landscape designer and disruptor Bill Bensley has warned.
Plea to help bushfire-affected Australian tourism as AUS$70mn stimulus rolled out
Plea to help bushfire-affected Australian tourism as AUS$70mn stimulus rolled out
PHUKET: Alfred Merse, President of Skal International Australia, has called on tour and travel operators and hoteliers to spread the message that many areas of Australia remain unaffected by the bushfires that have ravaged many parts along the east coast – and those that have been affected need tourism support.
Kata Rocks launches Phuket Real Estate Networking series
Kata Rocks launches Phuket Real Estate Networking series
PHUKET: More than 100 people turned out for the inaugural Phuket Real Estate Networking Event held at Kata Rocks last Thursday (Jan 16).
Phuket Town residents urged to keep spare water as water-saving measures rolled out
Phuket Town residents urged to keep spare water as water-saving measures rolled out
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is urging people to keep containers of spare water to use in case their mains water supply is reduced to drips or fails entirely as water-saving measures are rolled out across Phuket Town.
Phuket to welcome Chinese New Year with marine safety drill
Phuket to welcome Chinese New Year with marine safety drill
PHUKET: Phuket plans to welcome the Year of Rat next week with a joint Thai-Chinese maritime safety exercise at Chalong pier.
Phang Nga turtle eggs begin hatching
Phang Nga turtle eggs begin hatching
The first of 85 turtle eggs taken into care in November hatched earlier today (Jan 19), the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) reports on its Facebook page.
Phuket Opinion: No reservations
Phuket Opinion: No reservations
PHUKET: The opinion of Tippawan Prathummanee, CEO of the Tiger Park to open in Phuket later this month, that such parks where tigers are well cared for are better than the current alternatives in Thailand might be hard to fault.
Phang Nga turtle eggs likely to hatch this weekend, turtle patrols begin in Phuket
Phang Nga turtle eggs likely to hatch this weekend, turtle patrols begin in Phuket
PHUKET: Officers at the Khao Lampi – Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, will be on watch this weekend as the 85 turtle eggs taken into care in November are expected to hatch today or tomorrow (Jan 18-19).
Park Life: New Tiger Park to open in Chalong already challenged on ‘ethical confinement’
Park Life: New Tiger Park to open in Chalong already challenged on ‘ethical confinement’
PHUKET: A new tiger tourist attraction in Phuket simply called Tiger Park, slated to open by the end of this month, is already under fire from animal welfare groups for offering yet another option for tourists to have their photos taken with the majestic animals.
Kuwaiti man arrested in Bangkok for rape of Danish woman in Phuket
Kuwaiti man arrested in Bangkok for rape of Danish woman in Phuket
PHUKET: A Kuwaiti man wanted for the rape of a Danish woman in Patong has been arrested in Bangkok, the Immigration Bureau announced today (Jan 17).
Freedom Beach vendors arrested
Freedom Beach vendors arrested
PHUKET: Three food and drink vendors at Freedom Beach were arrested and handed over to the Karon Police to be prosecuted for encroaching on government land after a high-powered delegation of officials inspected the beach yesterday (Jan 16).