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Patong Pool League: Kwan’s Birdie breaks the century mark
Patong Pool League: Kwan’s Birdie breaks the century mark
PHUKET: The 14th round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant was played on Thursday Feb 21.
For the love of running: Supersports 10 Mile International Run 2019
For the love of running: Supersports 10 Mile International Run 2019
PHUKET: The Supersports 10 Mile International Run 2019, presented by Skechers, inspires everyone to join its grand runs along five routes in five different Thai provinces, highlighting the tempting fact that participants will be able to run and travel in one same trip, stay healthy, and contribute to the causes of helping physically-challenged athletes as well as breast-cancer patients.
Thai MICE to chase Big Data
Thai MICE to chase Big Data
PHUKET: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is calling for Thai MICE entrepreneurs to bring their businesses up to speed as competition in the global market is ramping up.
Phuket Opinion: Up the creek
Phuket Opinion: Up the creek
PHUKET: The wastewater treatment plant at Bang Tao finally coming onstream this week is welcome news. The plant comes as part of a decentralised “cluster” strategy to have one small plant in Bang Tao and another at Surin Beach, where the “black pool” of water has been a feature on the sand every time it stops raining for more than a decade.
Mayor opens the 21st Phuket Food Festival at Saphan Hin
Mayor opens the 21st Phuket Food Festival at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana officially opened the 21st annual Phuket Food Festival at Saphan Hin yesterday (Mar 1).
Officials will be charged for not performing duty over Phoenix disaster, national police deputy commander confirms
Officials will be charged for not performing duty over Phoenix disaster, national police deputy commander confirms
HUKET: Officials will be charged for not performing their duty over the Phoenix tour boat disaster in July last year that killed 47 tourists, Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Gen Rungroj Saengkram has confirmed to The Phuket News.
B5.5bn Beach Plaza multi-hotel project underway
B5.5bn Beach Plaza multi-hotel project underway
PHUKET: Six hotels to be built at the 15-rai Beach Plaza site in Kata have had their Environment Impact Assessments (EIAs) approved, and work on driving the first piles at the site are set to begin this month.
Erawadee to face charges over Russian illegal worker blitz
Erawadee to face charges over Russian illegal worker blitz
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they will press charges against the ’owner’ of a store in Chalong for hiring 15 foreigners without work permits.
Joey Chou announced as new Asia Pop 40 host
Joey Chou announced as new Asia Pop 40 host
EON Media Group of Singapore announced today that its weekly flagship radio programme, Asia Pop 40, has a new host from this weekend. Taiwanese-Canadian radio jockey Joey Chou is the new voice of Asia Pop 40, replacing Dom Lau who has hosted Asia Pop 40 since it commenced airing in mid-2013.
Developer Noble issues dividend on the back of strong results
Developer Noble issues dividend on the back of strong results
BANGKOK: The Board of Directors of Noble Development Public Company Limited (SET: NOBLE) has approved a cash dividend of B6.9 per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018. The company’s dividend is the largest payout in its history, and a reflection of the Board of Director’s commitment to create shareholder value and confidence in the Company’s future cashflows, said a statement announcing the payout.
Gerd Kotlorz appointed General Manager of Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
Gerd Kotlorz appointed General Manager of Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has announced the appointment of Gerd Kotlorz as its new General Manager, who formally took up his new position on Monday (Feb 25).
Turning Points: Depression
Turning Points: Depression
One of the most common but underdiagnosed disorders in society is depression, often called major depressive disorder. Research indicates that 7-21% of studied populations have experienced one or more episodes of diagnosed major depression, while another 10% of the population likely experience it but have never been treated or diagnosed.
Rawai Pool League: Tight Games and the Odd Demolition
Rawai Pool League: Tight Games and the Odd Demolition
PHUKET: The first game in week two features last season’s Division B champions Rose’s Bar who played host to neighbouring Masaya Bar.
AoT at Phuket Aiport providing support as THAI cancels Europe flights
AoT at Phuket Aiport providing support as THAI cancels Europe flights
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) staff are offering support for passengers stranded at Phuket International Airport following THAI Airways International last night cancelling all flights to and from Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace.
Chelsea FC to conduct free Youth Coaches Clinic at Thanyapura
Chelsea FC to conduct free Youth Coaches Clinic at Thanyapura
PHUKET: Chelsea Football Club will conduct a FREE Youth Coaches Clinic on Monday March 4 from 6pm-8pm at Thanyapura Sports Resort.
Patong mayor reveals major development changes
Patong mayor reveals major development changes
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has revealed that the project to finally install underground the power and communications cables throughout Phuket’s busiest resort town will start next month.
Innovative real estate to take spotlight PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
Innovative real estate to take spotlight PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
BANGKOK: Thailand’s highly competitive real estate industry will be recognised once again at the country’s largest and most prestigious annual gathering for the building sector, the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, which is now celebrating its 14th edition.
11 Russians among 15 foreigners facing deportation for working illegally
11 Russians among 15 foreigners facing deportation for working illegally
PHUKET: Eleven Russians are among 15 foreigners who are facing deportation after being arrested for working illegally at an outlet in Chalong that specialises in traditional Thai herbs and medicines and targets Russian-speaking customers.
Water supply shut-off to affect PSU, Ket Ho
Water supply shut-off to affect PSU, Ket Ho
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that water supply will be shut off to the Prince of Songkhla University (PSU) Phuket campus and the adjoining Moo Baan Ket Ho community in Kathu on Wednesday (Feb 27) while work is carried out on moving a water main.
Black water flows across Kamala Beach
Black water flows across Kamala Beach
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has vowed to raise the issue of the black water running across the sand and into the sea southern end Kamala Beach with the Phuket Governor while the local authority works to clear the water and find the source of the pollution.