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Bus drivers reminded how to drive safely to Patong
Bus drivers reminded how to drive safely to Patong
PHUKET: Tour and people transport companies operating buses in Patong were yesterday brought together to make sure they get the message to make sure their drivers are prepared for the steep hills into the busy tourism town and the buses themselves are safe enough to make the journey.
Airbnb proposes ‘best practices principles’ for regulations on short-term rentals
Airbnb proposes ‘best practices principles’ for regulations on short-term rentals
BANGKOK: Airbnb has released its proposed regulatory principles for short-term accommodation to support the Thai government’s objectives of making Thailand the premier tourist destination in Asia and one of the top tourist destinations globally.
Japanese tourist dies after pulled from water unconscious on Phi Phi snorkelling tour
Japanese tourist dies after pulled from water unconscious on Phi Phi snorkelling tour
PHUKET: A Japanese man died today (Nov 4) after being pulled from water unconscious during a snorkelling tour at Pileh Bay, the bay next to the world-famous, but now closed to tourists, Maya Bay.
Red Cross Fair returns rebranded, with B2.29mn townhouse as lucky draw top prize
Red Cross Fair returns rebranded, with B2.29mn townhouse as lucky draw top prize
PHUKET: The annual Red Cross Fair will return to Phuket during its regular window over the New Year holidays. The fair again has been rebranded, this year to be called the “Good Phuket Products Fair”, but the top prize in the popular lucky draw remains a B2.29 million townhouse in Thalang.
Malaysian company TA Global Berhad buys Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok for B2.35bn
Malaysian company TA Global Berhad buys Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok for B2.35bn
BANGKOK: JLL, the exclusive sales agent for Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, has confirmed that Malaysian-listed company TA Global Berhad acquired the hotel for B2.25 billion.
Billionaire trafficker arrested over mass graves case that saw Rohingya shipped to Phuket
Billionaire trafficker arrested over mass graves case that saw Rohingya shipped to Phuket
PHUKET: A baht-billionaire allegedly involved in the human trafficking of Rohingya fleeing persecution in Myanmar in the notorious case leading to the discovery of mass graves of the migrants on the Thai side of the Malaysian border four years ago has been handed over to Thai authorities after being arrested in Cambodia.
BISP-Cruzeiro hoist Grab Cup title in Bangkok
BISP-Cruzeiro hoist Grab Cup title in Bangkok
FOOTBALL: Hot on the heels of winning their European U15 title, the BISP-Cruzeiro Football Academy are celebrating yet another title, this time the Grab Football Cup 2019.
Electricity outage to hit Pa Khlok
Electricity outage to hit Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on Thursday (Nov 7) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Regional Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society call for blood donations
Phuket Regional Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society call for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) and the Thai Red Cross Society have appealed to Thais and foreigners to donate blood at various locations across Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket throughout November.
Phuket Opinion: Water, where art thou?
Phuket Opinion: Water, where art thou?
PHUKET: The order from the Office National Water Resources (ONWR) Secretary-General Somkiat Prajamwong on Monday for Phuket’s leading officials to take swift action to resolve the island’s ongoing water-supply issue was a long time coming.
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Carnival in Patong held each year to mark the start of the tourism high season got underway in its traditional style last night as the “The Cheerful Beach Variety Parade” made its way along the Patong beachfront.
Soi Dog Foundation responds to government’s pet registration proposals
Soi Dog Foundation responds to government’s pet registration proposals
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) has questioned the government's resurrected plan to get the public to register their pets and have the animals microchipped for identification purposes.
Rights agency implores 'Thailand: Do not open Anti Fake News Centre'
Rights agency implores 'Thailand: Do not open Anti Fake News Centre'
BANGKOK: The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has issued a statement on the opening of the Anti-Fake News Centre today (Nov 1). The statement reads, ni full, as follows:
More than 400 houses damaged by Phuket flash floods
More than 400 houses damaged by Phuket flash floods
PHUKET: More than 400 houses suffered damage in the flash floods that struck Phuket yesterday (Oct 31), officials have confirmed.
Patong, Kathu announce Loy Krathong festivities
Patong, Kathu announce Loy Krathong festivities
PHUKET: As the Phuket Carnival gets underway in Patong today, Patong Municipality has announced that the town will celebrate the annual Loy Krathong Festival on Nov 9-11.
Search for Belarus tourist, missing in Phuket surf, continues
Search for Belarus tourist, missing in Phuket surf, continues
PHUKET: The search for missing Maksim Shchartsou failed to locate the 31-year-old Belarus tourist, officials confirmed today (Oct 31), despite the Royal Thai Navy dispatching a helicopter and national park officials deploying search teams in dinghies to find the man.
Phuket expat charged in Australia over child sex offences
Phuket expat charged in Australia over child sex offences
PHUKET: Peter Harris, a retired Australian school principal well known in Phuket for his deep involvement in local community charity projects, has been arrested in Australia on child sex offences allegedly committed as far back as the 1970s an ’80s.
Patong roads to close for Phuket Carnival
Patong roads to close for Phuket Carnival
PHUKET: Patong Traffic Police have announced the road closures in the busy tourism town of Patong tomorrow (Nov 1) as the annual Patong Carnival gets underway with its renowned parade, which will snake through the town and along the Patong beach road.
Major water supply outage to hit Chalong
Major water supply outage to hit Chalong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that a water supply outage tomorrow (Oct 31) will affect homes and businesses along Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong, from Luang Por Chaem Rd all the way to Chalong Circle.
Phuket PR clarifies Dec 30 public holiday
Phuket PR clarifies Dec 30 public holiday
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department has posted a notice clarifying the extra New Year holiday on Dec 30 announced by Cabinet yesterday