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Phuket weather warning remains in effect
Phuket weather warning remains in effect
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reissued its weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast, warning of flash floods and dangerous waves.
Yingluck ges Serbian citizenship
Yingluck ges Serbian citizenship
SERBIA: Serbia has granted citizenship to fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who was ousted ahead of the 2014 coup and later fled to avoid a five-year jail term on graft charges.
Chinese tourist dies after caught in strong Phuket surf
Chinese tourist dies after caught in strong Phuket surf
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist has died after being pulled unconscious from the strong surf at Nai Harn Beach this afternoon (Aug 8).
Foreigner also to be charged after head stomped by Bangla security guard
Foreigner also to be charged after head stomped by Bangla security guard
PHUKET: A foreign man who had his head stomped by a Bangla security guard while he was still on the ground during an fight early this morning will also be charged with fighting, the Patong Police Chief has confirmed to The Phuket News.
Phuket’s The Naka Island resort bags five at 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards
Phuket’s The Naka Island resort bags five at 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards
PHUKET: The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket has received five prestigious awards at the 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurants Awards.
Phuket tourists on jet-skis among protected mangroves riles Krabi Governor
Phuket tourists on jet-skis among protected mangroves riles Krabi Governor
PHUKET: The Governor of Krabi Province has called for tougher enforcement of environmental protection laws after tourists from Phuket were seen riding jet-skis among protected mangroves near Ao Luek, on the Krabi mainland.
Tourism Minister promises more support for Phuket’s lifeguards
Tourism Minister promises more support for Phuket’s lifeguards
PHUKET: Following his inspection tour of Phuket last weekend, new Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has voiced support for an increase in the number of lifeguards taking care of tourists at Phuket beaches, reports state news agency NNT.
TMD issues weather warning for Phuket, Andaman coast
TMD issues weather warning for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reissued a weather advisory for Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, warning of heavy isolated rains and strong wind waves reaching up to four metres high from Thursday (Aug 8) through to Sunday (Aug 11).
TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand
TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Thailand has added five new national parks around the country during 2016 to 2019 since the start of the reign of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X).
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Phuket sample an afternoon at Taste Yamu
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Phuket sample an afternoon at Taste Yamu
Renowned owner-chef Martin Ostlind of the popular Taste @ Cape Yamu restaurant on Phuket’s east coast upgraded his famous brunch for a special Chaine Saturday afternoon exclusively for members of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Phuket and guests on Sunday (Aug 3).
Major power outage to hit Kamala
Major power outage to hit Kamala
PHUKET: A power outage will affect large areas of Kamala this Friday (Aug 9), the national Provincial Electricity Authority has announced.
Thousands turn out for Kusoldham Foundation’s annual ‘Te Krajard’ merit-making for the poor
Thousands turn out for Kusoldham Foundation’s annual ‘Te Krajard’ merit-making for the poor
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people turned out for the Kusoldham Phuket Foundation’s annual ‘Te Krajard’ merit-making ceremony yesterday (Aug 5), held each year to donate food to low-income people and rice to schools.
Yachting tourism to lead Thailand’s East Coast tourism revival
Yachting tourism to lead Thailand’s East Coast tourism revival
PATTAYA: The eighth edition of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will take place from Nov 21-24 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, the largest marina in Southeast Asia and located at the heart of the Thailand’s East Coast marine industry and yachting tourism.
Amlo hoping to recover costs as ’Phoenix’ put to auction - again
Amlo hoping to recover costs as ’Phoenix’ put to auction - again
PHUKET: The Phoenix tour boat, which sank off Phuket in July last year killing 47 Chinese tourists, will go up for auction again at the Phuket City Municipality offices this Wednesday (Aug 7).
Patong lifeguards perform daring rescue
Patong lifeguards perform daring rescue
PHUKET: Patong lifeguards performed a daring rescue in dangerously swirling strong waves among large rocks at Kalim beach, north of Patong, earlier today (Aug 5).
Phuket’s critical tourism issues to get ministerial hearing this month
Phuket’s critical tourism issues to get ministerial hearing this month
PHUKET: After less than 48 hours on the island, new Tourism & Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced that a major meeting to be attended by several ministers will be held in Phuket on Aug 25 to address a slew of tourism issues, including taxi fares, tourist safety, water shortages and clean beaches, and the prospect of allowing bars and other entertainment venues in Patong to stay open until 4am.
Ctrip cuts ties with Thai zoo after PETA investigation
Ctrip cuts ties with Thai zoo after PETA investigation
PHUKET: Asia’s biggest travel company, Ctrip, has stopped promoting Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo after video footage showed barren pens, animals jabbed with spikes.
Phuket Property: Top 5 things hotel developers should know
Phuket Property: Top 5 things hotel developers should know
Following on from Bill Barnett’s excellent breakdown of Phuket’s hotel residences sector posted yesterday, here is his appraisal of the key factors any developer looking to enter – or stay – in Phuket’s tourism-based accommodation industry needs to know.
‘Hungry Ghost’ Festival to return to Phuket
‘Hungry Ghost’ Festival to return to Phuket
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival, to be honoured in Phuket this year on Aug 13-29, will see Ranong Rd in the heart of Phuket Town closed from early afternoon until late into the night for two nights for celebrations.
Phuket Opinion: Bittersweet
Phuket Opinion: Bittersweet
PHUKET: The excise tax on sugar in drinks to be brought into effect in October has been a long time coming. For decades Thai health officials have warned about how much sugar now features in the average Thai person’s diet.