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PSU study brands Phuket economy at ‘tipping point’
PSU study brands Phuket economy at ‘tipping point’
PHUKET: A study by the research department of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus has found signs that Phuket's economy is changing with the research director branding the island’s economy as at “tipping point”.
Two boys in motorbike collision in Kathu, one in critical condition
Two boys in motorbike collision in Kathu, one in critical condition
PHUKET: Two young boys have sustained serious head injuries and were taken to hospital, with one of the boys in critical condition, after their motorbike was involved in a collision on Wichit Songkram Rd last night (Dec 12).
Social media outrage as poisoned cat and four kittens found dead on Sai Kaew Beach
Social media outrage as poisoned cat and four kittens found dead on Sai Kaew Beach
PHUKET: The discovery of four dead kittens and a mother cat at Sai Kaew beach has led to an emotionally charged backlash on social media with one poster cursing the same fate befall the perpetrator.
Power outage to hit area near Phuket airport
Power outage to hit area near Phuket airport
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Sakoo and Mai Khao tomorrow (Dec 13) while work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Woman arrested after stealing two-day-old baby from hospital
Woman arrested after stealing two-day-old baby from hospital
PHUKET: A 27-year-old woman has been arrested at her home in Khok Kloi, Phang Nga, just north of Phuket, for stealing a two-day-old baby girl from Takua Pa Hospital.
Nai Harn lifeguards post red flags as dangerous ‘circular’ rip current traps swimmers
Nai Harn lifeguards post red flags as dangerous ‘circular’ rip current traps swimmers
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Nai Harn beach are urging swimmers to beware strong rip currents that have formed circular ‘funnels”, trapping swimmers in a large eddy off the beach.
Phuket Town temple to receive bone fragments of revered monks in auspicious six-day ceremony
Phuket Town temple to receive bone fragments of revered monks in auspicious six-day ceremony
PHUKET: A series of auspicious ceremonies over six days to observe the formal installation of bone fragments of four deeply revered Thai monks at a temple in Phuket Town began today (Dec 12). The ceremonies include a street procession through the heart of Phuket Town on Sunday.
Laguna Phuket receives honourable award from Ministry of Tourism and Sports
Laguna Phuket receives honourable award from Ministry of Tourism and Sports
PHUKET: Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket has been named Honorable Contributor in Sports and Exercise by Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ Department of Physical Education (DPE) at its 86th anniversary celebration, held at the National Stadium in Bangkok on Monday (Dec 9).
Water-supply outage to affect key tourist beach towns
Water-supply outage to affect key tourist beach towns
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in west parts of Phuket on Friday (Dec 13) due to a power outage set to affect the Nong Harn area in Karon.
Procession for the ages
Procession for the ages
The royal barge procession, marking the conclusion of the royal coronation ceremony, is fast approaching, having been rescheduled from Octo­ber 24 to December 12 due to water levels and currents in the Chao Phraya River, and weather conditions.
Power outage to hit Laguna area
Power outage to hit Laguna area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay on Wednesday (Dec 11) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket’s tourism woes made clear to parliamentary committee
Phuket’s tourism woes made clear to parliamentary committee
PHUKET: Occupancy rates as low as 50-60%, challenges from unlicenced tourist accommodation providers and growing concerns over water safety for tourists are just a few of the key challenges confronting Phuket’s hoteliers, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tourism has been told.
Missing kayaking couple: ‘We must not lose hope,’ says Vice Governor
Missing kayaking couple: ‘We must not lose hope,’ says Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai today said officers must not lose hope in finding missing Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakon Sawan, who were last seen kayaking with friends off Yanui Beach, off Phuket’s southwest coast, late Saturday afternoon (Dec 7).
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday will be tomorrow (Dec 10) for all government offices and many workers across the country.
American flees Phuket after dislocating Thai partner’s jaw in jealous rage
American flees Phuket after dislocating Thai partner’s jaw in jealous rage
PHUKET: Tourist Police will request US embassy officials’ assistance in serving an arrest warrant for an American man wanted for physical assault of his Thai partner, dislocating her jaw in a jealous rage on Friday night (Dec 6).
Search area expanded in hunt for couple missing on kayak off Phuket
Search area expanded in hunt for couple missing on kayak off Phuket
PHUKET: Officials today expanded the search area in the hunt for missing Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakon Sawan, who were last seen kayaking with friends off Yanui Beach, off Phuket’s southwest coast, late Saturday afternoon (Dec 7).
Disabled Sailing Thailand launches two newly-donated boats in Phuket
Disabled Sailing Thailand launches two newly-donated boats in Phuket
PHUKET: Disabled Sailing Thailand have added two new boats to its fleet in Phuket, with the launch of S\V Arnaud 1 and S\V Arnaud 2. The two 14-foot S\V14 sailing dinghies are designed to be sailed by people with disabilities and will support Disabled Sailing Thailand's goal to make sailing a sport easily accessible for all.
Tesco reviews options to sell operations in Thailand, Malaysia
Tesco reviews options to sell operations in Thailand, Malaysia
PHUKET: British retail giant Tesco has begun reviewing its operations in Thailand and Malaysia with a view to possible sale to an “investor interest”.
Brit sailor adrift on stricken yacht rescued off Koh Lipe
Brit sailor adrift on stricken yacht rescued off Koh Lipe
PHUKET: A 63-year-old British yachtsman sailing to Langkawi has been safely recovered by a Royal Thai Navy boat after the engine on the British sailor’s yacht failed, leaving him adrift in heavy weather off Koh Lipe, south of Phuket.
Phuket Opinion: Safer drivers on the horizon
Phuket Opinion: Safer drivers on the horizon
PHUKET: The impending introduction of the demerit points system for people with driver’s licences marks Thailand on the cusp of something great. It’s not the point system itself, it’s the fact that there will be a system in place which will automatically invalidate a driver’s licence once too many penalty points have been accrued.