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Thailand sponsorship market grows by 19%
Thailand sponsorship market grows by 19%
PHUKET: Calendar year 2018 was a robust year for Thailand’s sponsorship market, growing 19% year-on-year to US$223.4mn (B6,994 billion) – compared with US$188.2mn (B5,892bn) total investment in 2017, reports Asia Sponsorship News (ASN).
Phuket Opinion: Last orders, please
Phuket Opinion: Last orders, please
PHUKET: As residents and tourists alike witnessed this week, Thailand still has laws in effect bringing in nationwide alcohol bans. The ban this week was for Makha Bucha, one of five religious days throughout the year on which the sale of alcohol is banned by law.
Phuket City Municipality issues second water rationing warning, urges residents to conserve water
Phuket City Municipality issues second water rationing warning, urges residents to conserve water
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is urging residents to use tap water sparingly in order to make water-supply reserves last throughout the dry season, and has issued its second warning in a week that water pressure may be introduced in order to conserve water-supply reserves.
Central takes hold in Patong
Central takes hold in Patong
PHUKET: Central Patong, the 23rd Central Department Store in the country, officially opened with a Grand Opening last Friday (Feb 15). The festivities included ‘The Grand Celebration Show’, which featured spectacular performances, including the ‘Flying Angels’ acrobatics, a Lighting Extravaganza and special guest appearances from singer Thassapak Hsu (Bie KPN) and actor Alek Teeradetch.
Phuket local elections heading our way
Phuket local elections heading our way
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission (PEC) is expecting local elections to be held across the island by mid-year, bringing with them more alcohol bans for each local election.
Muay Thai boxers weigh in ahead of Thai Fight Phuket
Muay Thai boxers weigh in ahead of Thai Fight Phuket
Fighters competing in tomorrow’s (Feb 23) inaugural Thai Fight Phuket weighed in at Tiger Muay Thai training camp on Soi Ta-iad today (Feb 22).
Phuket Town Mayor announces water-restriction plans ‘in case of drought’
Phuket Town Mayor announces water-restriction plans ‘in case of drought’
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana has called on Phuket Town residents to prepare for water rationing in case rain does not arrive soon to replenish the town’s water-supply reserves.
Rawai Pool League Season 15 Breaks-off
Rawai Pool League Season 15 Breaks-off
PHUKET: The opening match of Season 15 pitted last season’s champions Black Sheep against runners-up Shot Bar.
Turning Points: Love and sex addiction
Turning Points: Love and sex addiction
Many people find Thailand synonymous with romance and sexual excitement. From the expat who finds their soulmate amongst the local population or the man (or woman) who find themselves being a novelty and more intriguing to potential partners, Thailand has more than its share of stories.
Krabi drug raids net M16 rifles, 200k meth pills
Krabi drug raids net M16 rifles, 200k meth pills
PHUKET:: A series of co-ordinated raids at 23 locations across Krabi early yesterday morning (Feb 18) netted more than 200,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a slew of firearms, including three M16 rifles.
Power outage in Thalang
Power outage in Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Thursday (Feb 21) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Patong dominate fellow title chasers Kashmir CC
Patong dominate fellow title chasers Kashmir CC
PHUKET: The Phuket cricket community are saddened to hear of the passing of Taweekorn Suttiprapha, known as Khun Pao to his friends within the community.
20 years of Phuket Old Town Festival
20 years of Phuket Old Town Festival
72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park on Thalang Rd was awash with reds and golds – even more so than usual – on Feb 10 as Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana welcomed locals and tourists alike at the opening of this year’s Phuket Old Town festival.
Due diligence: The key factor in choosing a financial adviser
Due diligence: The key factor in choosing a financial adviser
If you don’t have a good long-term relationship with your financial adviser, you may not get the most appropriate advice when you need it. If you don’t you could lose money, so do your due diligence.
Power outage to hit main areas near Heroines Monument
Power outage to hit main areas near Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Wednesday (Feb 20) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Phuket Opinion: Fear and loathing in paradise
Phuket Opinion: Fear and loathing in paradise
PHUKET: The news of the “new” immigration requirements for foreigners staying in the country on retirement visas – technically “permits-to-stay” – breaking late last month sent shivers throughout the expat community across the country.
Chalong Underpass makes breakthrough
Chalong Underpass makes breakthrough
PHUKET: The tunnel that will become the Chalong Underpass has now been fully excavated and the construction engineer for the project still hopes that the underpass will be open to traffic in April.
Cherng Talay hit by water supply outages
Cherng Talay hit by water supply outages
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Cherng Talay during as-yet-confirmed hours from today (Feb 16) through to Feb 28.
Cruzeiro Champions League: PSG dominate local league
Cruzeiro Champions League: PSG dominate local league
On Saturday January 26, the Cruzeiro Football 7-a-side Champions League began at British International School. Over 60 children, aged 8 to 15, have been taking part over the last few weekends, playing alongside friends and new teammates from across Phuket.
Revamped ’Phuket City FC’ back at home
Revamped ’Phuket City FC’ back at home
PHUKET: The president of ‘Phuket City FC’, Thummawan Charoenyot, offically launched the club’s 2019 season at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Feb 14).