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Main water supply outage in Wichit, Phuket Town
Main water supply outage in Wichit, Phuket Town
PHUKET: The mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Phuket Town and Wichit tomorrow (Sept 6) while workers clean one of the main water tanks used for the water-filtration system at Suan Luang (King’s Park), Phuket City Municipality has announced.
Three-flipper turtle washes ashore Patong Beach
Three-flipper turtle washes ashore Patong Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach safely recovered a turtle with only three flippers yesterday (Sept 4), causing much commotion on the beach.
Red Cross launches donations drive for flood victims
Red Cross launches donations drive for flood victims
PHUKET: The Thai Red Cross Society is calling for people to donate money to help victims suffering from floods in the North, Northeast and now upper Central Thailand caused by tropical storm Podul.
Dual-pricing for foreigners now legal at Thai public hospitals
Dual-pricing for foreigners now legal at Thai public hospitals
BANKGOK: State-endorsed dual-pricing in Thailand isn’t just for national parks, museums and amusement parks anymore, reports Coconuts Bangkok.
Phuket tourism revenue grows 6% in H1 2019
Phuket tourism revenue grows 6% in H1 2019
PHUKET: Tourism revenue for Phuket grew 6.13% to B272 billion from January through June 2019, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported.
Improving safety, targeting illegal operators top key needs for Chinese FITs, research reveals
Improving safety, targeting illegal operators top key needs for Chinese FITs, research reveals
PHUKET: Cracking down on illegal tour operators and harsher penalties for businesses forcing Chinese tourists to buy products or services are just two recommendations that have been levied at Phuket officials in order to prepare the island to receive more FITs (free, independent travelers) from China.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon doubles down on good causes, two charity partners unveiled
Laguna Phuket Triathlon doubles down on good causes, two charity partners unveiled
BANGKOK: Laguna Phuket hosted a press conference at Banyan Tree Bangkok today (Sept 4) for members of the press to preview its 26th annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon, coming up in November.
Electricity outage to hit Chalong
Electricity outage to hit Chalong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong tomorrow (Sept 5) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Norwegian fails to appear in court for charge over killing British tourist
Norwegian fails to appear in court for charge over killing British tourist
PHUKET: Roger Bullman, the 53-year-old Norwegian man charged with manslaughter for the killing of British tourist Amitpal Najaj at a resort in Phuket last month, has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to present himself at Phuket Provincial Court yesterday (Sept 2), Karon Police have confirmed.
Chinese entourage talks ‘Sister City’ status
Chinese entourage talks ‘Sister City’ status
PHUKET: The Vice Mayor of Zhanjiang, in Guangdong Province in China, visited the Phuket Governor yesterday (Sept 2) to continue talks of twinning Phuket and Chinese southwestern Chinese city as “Sister Cities” and developing trade relations, especially in the areas of marine resources, tourism and shipbuilding technology.
Phuket officials look to draft ‘red flag’ law to prevent tourist beach drownings
Phuket officials look to draft ‘red flag’ law to prevent tourist beach drownings
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai today (Sept 3) revealed that he will raise the issue with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in Bangkok of having a law drafted so that red flags can be enforced on Phuket’s beaches.
Phuket murder suspect arrested after 20 years, caught by traffic stop
Phuket murder suspect arrested after 20 years, caught by traffic stop
PHUKET: A man wanted for murder committed in broad daylight on Thepkrasattri Rd 20 years ago has been arrested in Satun province, south of Phuket, after he was stopped for driving a car without license plates.
Electricity outage to hit bypass road
Electricity outage to hit bypass road
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section of the bypass road tomorrow (Sept 3) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
MaAnn slammed for no lifeguards at Surin Beach, tourists rescued by local surfer
MaAnn slammed for no lifeguards at Surin Beach, tourists rescued by local surfer
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration (OrBorTor), today gave no explanation as to why no red flags were posted on Surin Beach yesterday (Sept 1) while he was already aware that there were no lifeguards on duty during dangerous surf conditions that saw at least two tourists rescued by a local surfer.
MontAzure Phuket secures investments worth B200mn at single Bangkok sales event
MontAzure Phuket secures investments worth B200mn at single Bangkok sales event
PHUKET: MontAzure, under development at Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, has secured investments worth B200 million (about US$6.5mn) in its two new residential developments – Twinpalms Residences MontAzure and MGallery Residences, MontAzure Lakeside – at a single sales event in Bangkok.
How to contact Honorary Consuls in Phuket
How to contact Honorary Consuls in Phuket
Ever needed to contact an Honorary Consul in Phuket, but didn't know how? Well, here's the list that the police get...
Phuket Opinion: TM30 storm in a teacup
Phuket Opinion: TM30 storm in a teacup
PHUKET: Once again Phuket Immigration has taken its stand in the national spotlight by making it very clear that foreigners will not be held responsible for filing the now notorious TM30 form, requiring landlords who provide accommodation to foreigners to inform Immigration within 24 hours of the arrival of their tenants.
The thoughtful tourist: A guide to responsible travel in Asia and beyond
The thoughtful tourist: A guide to responsible travel in Asia and beyond
When visiting or living in a different coun­try, it can be difficult to know exactly how to make a positive impact on the surrounding environment, society and economy.
Phuket’s Thanyapura to open ‘active wellness’ resort in Sanya, China
Phuket’s Thanyapura to open ‘active wellness’ resort in Sanya, China
PHUKET: Thanyapura World, the Singapore based holding company for the Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort brand, has announced its entry into the Chinese market with the signing of its newest resort, Sanya Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China’s most popular resort destination.
Vietnam’s tourism faces over-tourism risks
Vietnam’s tourism faces over-tourism risks
SINGAPORE: Trend spotters view Vietnam as the tourism destination to watch closely as the country strides forward to become a top tourism player in the Mekong Region.