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Korean amateur Kim wins PGA TOUR Series-China Qualifier at Laguna Golf Phuket
Korean amateur Kim wins PGA TOUR Series-China Qualifier at Laguna Golf Phuket
GOLF: Korean amateur Dongmin Kim closed with a 2-under 68 yesterday (Mar 8) to hold off former Web.com Tour players Alex Kang of the US and Stuart Macdonald of Canada to win the PGA TOUR Series-China’s third and final Global Qualifying Tournament held at Laguna Golf Phuket this week.
Close racing marks Day One in Phuket’s ‘Sailor’s Regatta’
Close racing marks Day One in Phuket’s ‘Sailor’s Regatta’
SAILING: Day one of the Phuket Yacht Club’s 2019 Sailing Regatta, being held in Ao Chalong, started off with sunny skies and 12 knots of wind yesterday (Mar 8).
Fish the Exotic: Major events coming to the region
Fish the Exotic: Major events coming to the region
FISHING: Phuket has been home to Saltwater Fishing Tournaments for more years than many of us can remember.
Resorts start rolling in own water tankers as Phuket dry spell continues
Resorts start rolling in own water tankers as Phuket dry spell continues
PHUKET: A leading figure in Phuket’s hotel industry in has confirmed that hotels and resorts across the island are starting to feel the effects of low water pressure in their mains water supply, which is forcing some hoteliers to arrange their own water supplies to ensure guests are not affected.
Safety zone at Phuket Airport to be implemented
Safety zone at Phuket Airport to be implemented
Phuket: A safety zone around Phuket International Airport where locals and tourists go to take selfies under landing planes will be implemented following a meeting held by officials on Wednesday (Mar 6) amid safety concerns.
Emergency water supplies deployed in Koh Kaew
Emergency water supplies deployed in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Emergency water supplies have been deployed in selected areas of Koh Kaew following a slew of complaints of tap water running at very low pressure – or even not all – despite assurances from the Chief of the Phuket Waterworks Authority that no water-saving measures have been introduced.
Ocean Property launches first Phuket development
Ocean Property launches first Phuket development
PHUKET: Thai real estate developer Ocean Property today launched the company’s first real estate development in Phuket, the B700 million townhome and modern commercial home office project ‘Ocean Town Muang-Ratsada’.
Manhunt underway as Patong taxi driver shot dead in broad daylight
Manhunt underway as Patong taxi driver shot dead in broad daylight
PHUKET: Patong police are hunting for a taxi driver who is believed to have shot dead another taxi driver in broad daylight at a taxi rank in Patong.
Power outage announced by Thalang PEA
Power outage announced by Thalang PEA
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Tuesday (Mar 12) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Turning Points: What is addiction rehab?
Turning Points: What is addiction rehab?
Thailand is one of the fastest growing locations for new addiction rehabilitation centres. While the first Western-style addiction treatment program appeared in Thailand about 10 years ago, today there at least 12 facilities that advertise themselves as rehab facilities.
Early voting brings extra alcohol ban
Early voting brings extra alcohol ban
PHUKET: Election Commission Secretary-General Pol Col Jarungwit Phumma has announced that an alcohol ban will be in effect on the weekend Mar16-17 as early voting is conducted across the country.
Russian arrested in Phuket on Interpol notice
Russian arrested in Phuket on Interpol notice
PHUKET: A Russian fugitive wanted for “illegal banking activities” amounting to 485 million rubles (about B235mn) in Russia has been arrested in Phuket after four years hiding in Thailand.
Phuket Water Authority to propose water rations as ‘water-saving option’
Phuket Water Authority to propose water rations as ‘water-saving option’
PHUKET: Water rations will be among the options presented to the Phuket Governor “soon”, Graisorn Mahamad, Chief Provincial Waterworks Authority, told The Phuket News today (Mar 5).
Drunk pickup driver charged after deadly wipeout
Drunk pickup driver charged after deadly wipeout
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the driver of a pickup truck who rammed into five vehicles killing one person and seriously injuring two others in Chalong on Friday (Mar 1) tested positive for alcohol and has been charged.
Laguna Golf Phuket to Host First PGA TOUR Series-China Event outside Greater China
Laguna Golf Phuket to Host First PGA TOUR Series-China Event outside Greater China
PHUKET: Laguna Golf Phuket will become the first golf course to host a PGA TOUR Series-China event outside of mainland China when it hosts the Tour’s third and final Global Qualifying Tournament from March 5-8.
Expert speakers at AustCham event to highlight ‘Doing business in Asean’
Expert speakers at AustCham event to highlight ‘Doing business in Asean’
PHUKET: AustCham Thailand, together with partner Chambers and the Australian Alumni, invite members to attend a panel discussion on “Doing business in Asean: What does it really mean?”
Snakes on the move in Kathu
Snakes on the move in Kathu
PHUKET: Two king cobras were spotted at a construction workers’ camp in Kathu and only one was caught after a two-hour effort by rescue workers on Saturday (Mar 2).
Sponsorship and UN Social Development Goals
Sponsorship and UN Social Development Goals
PHUKET: Nike throws its marketing weight behind #BlackLivesMatter campaigner and ostracised NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Patagonia commits all US$10 million of the savings it received from a federal tax cut to climate change and conservation causes. Gillette tackles “toxic masculinity” and misogyny in a new Super Bowl advertising campaign.
Irish, British and Indian stand-up comedians to take to Phuket stage on March 10
Irish, British and Indian stand-up comedians to take to Phuket stage on March 10
Each month, StandUp Asia brings some of the best inter­national comedic talent on the circuit to the Marriott Resort, Merlin Beach; a great way to see the week out and set up the next one the right way.
Banyan Tree Phuket announces two strategic hires to lead the sales and marketing team
Banyan Tree Phuket announces two strategic hires to lead the sales and marketing team
PHUKET: Banyan Tree Phuket has announced the dual appointments of Chatuporn Srisoi as Director of Events and Filipa Carvalho De Sousa as Director of Marketing Communications.