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Phuket Raceweek regatta lures top-flight racers
Phuket Raceweek regatta lures top-flight racers
PHUKET, Over 450 sailors, families and friends from more than 20 countries are set to make Cape Panwa Hotel their home this week as they head to Phuket to take part in the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek.
Phuket surf warning issued as storm conditions rise
Phuket surf warning issued as storm conditions rise
PHUKET: The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has issued a surf danger warning as Southern Thailand braces for storm conditions following a weather warning issued for Phuket and the Andaman coast, including an advisory from the Phuket Marine Office calling for all small boats to stay ashore.
Storm weather warning issued for Phuket
Storm weather warning issued for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a storm weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast, and the Phuket Marine Office has issued a marine safety advisory calling for all small boats to stay ashore as the fallout from tropical depression “Mun” approaches Thailand from the east is expected to drench Southern Thailand with downpours.
After Phuket student killed by electrocution, officials assure public park areas are safe
After Phuket student killed by electrocution, officials assure public park areas are safe
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has issued a statement assuring that public areas in Suan Luang (King’s Park) are safe, after 18-year-student Khaled Nour died from electrocution after touching a floodlight pole beside a basketball court in the park on Saturday evening (July 13).
Surin Beach’s temporary lifeguards on hold until further notice
Surin Beach’s temporary lifeguards on hold until further notice
PHUKET: The arrival of trained, professional lifeguards at Surin Beach is on hold until contractual issues have been resolved, MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has told The Phuket News.
Phuket hotels caught in fallout from unsustainable boom
Phuket hotels caught in fallout from unsustainable boom
PHUKET: Following the release of the Phuket Hotel Market Update Mid-Year Edition by hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks yesterday (July 14), the consultancy’s founder and Managing Director Bill Barnett has posted his review of what the data and report means for the future Phuket’s tourism industry.
Religious holidays bring two-day alcohol ban
Religious holidays bring two-day alcohol ban
PHUKET: Major Buddhist public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a ban on the sale of alcohol for two consecutive days, starting at midnight tonight.
Should we trust online reviews?
Should we trust online reviews?
We live in a social world where we are constantly sharing our opinions and exposed to other people’s opinions. Some of these opinions are useful especially when we are thinking about buying a new product or service. In fact, previous report stated that more than 80 per cent of consumers are likely to research online before making purchase. In other words, online reviews of products and services can have a real effect on potential consumers.
Swing for Good at the inaugural Children First Charity Event
Swing for Good at the inaugural Children First Charity Event
GOLF: Celebrating Banyan Tree Group’s 25th anniversary in September 2019, Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket, in collaboration with the awardwinning Laguna Golf Phuket, will host an inaugural Children First Charity Event (CFCE) on Saturday, Sept 21 at Phuket’s favourite Laguna Golf Phuket.
Phuket tourism accommodation pipeline spikes with 55 new hotels under development
Phuket tourism accommodation pipeline spikes with 55 new hotels under development
PHUKET: New research from consulting group C9 Hotelworks in their Phuket Hotel Market Update Mid-Year Edition has revealed an island development pipeline of 15,348 keys set to enter the market over the next five years, which represents an 18% push in total supply.
Police still yet to seek Interpol help for arrest of Greek national for brutal Phuket murder
Police still yet to seek Interpol help for arrest of Greek national for brutal Phuket murder
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police still have yet to have an Interpol Red Notice issued for Greek national Dimitrios Chairopoulos, who is wanted for the murder of local beautician Niramon Aewkaew in Phuket in February.
Phuket Opinion: In clear view
Phuket Opinion: In clear view
PHUKET: Monday was an extraordinary day. We had the Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha officially open the long-awaited Chalong Underpass in the morning and just hours later grace his presence at the great spectacle that was the full-scale tsunami disaster response exercise at the Phuket Deep Sea Port.
Comedy value: Don’t miss live stand-up at the Marriott on July 15
Comedy value: Don’t miss live stand-up at the Marriott on July 15
Each month, StandUp Asia brings some of the best inter­national comedic talent on the circuit to vibrant, multicul­tural audiences at the Mar­riott Resort, Merlin Beach.
Phuket officials tackle fire safety
Phuket officials tackle fire safety
PHUKET: Officials across the island this week ramped their efforts for fire safety, with two of the island’s main municipalities conducting full-scale fire drills and Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung yesterday (July 12) calling for people to be aware of the state of the electrical wiring in their homes and businesses – and especially places of worship, which he said were often overlooked.
Patong Beach cleanup lifts 800kg of trash
Patong Beach cleanup lifts 800kg of trash
PHUKET: More than 20 volunteers collected a surprising 800kg of trash from Patong Beach last Sunday (July 7).
Karon beach road section to close to cars for burst water main repairs
Karon beach road section to close to cars for burst water main repairs
PHUKET: The southern end of the Karon beach road will be closed to cars and larger vehicles on Monday night (July 15) as workers from the Phuket Waterworks Authoritiy (PWA) repair a burst water main.
Top tips for staying safe in the Phuket surf
Top tips for staying safe in the Phuket surf
The southwestern monsoon has arrived, turning Phuket beaches into dangerous traps for unwitting swimmers. Strong waves and swirling foam do little to prevent some beachgoers from entering the water, sadly often to their deaths. Here’s what to look out for on your next trip to the beach.
Governor appeals to landowners to sell, to let u-turn construction begin
Governor appeals to landowners to sell, to let u-turn construction begin
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has appealed to 10 landowners to accept the offer by the government to buy their land so that construction of the long-awaited u-turn on Thepkrasattri Rd south of the Heroines Monument may commence in order to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.
Police struggling to identify body of foreign man found off Karon
Police struggling to identify body of foreign man found off Karon
PHUKET: Police have yet to identify the body of a foreign man found some 500 metres offshore at Karon Noi late Wednesday afternoon.
Phuket Airport air-sea rescue exercise re-creates actual disaster
Phuket Airport air-sea rescue exercise re-creates actual disaster
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport this week conducted an air-sea rescue exercise as part of its annual emergency response training required under International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements.