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US embassy urges retiree expats to consider affairs after death
US embassy urges retiree expats to consider affairs after death
PHUKET: The US Embassy in Bangkok has issued an advisory for Americans living in Thailand as retirees, calling for US nationals to give special consideration to what happens to their effects in event of death.
Couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
Couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: A total of 129 couples tied the knot at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town with 152 couples in total registering their marriage across the island on Valentine’s Day yesterday (Feb 14).
Patong traffic alert for Central opening
Patong traffic alert for Central opening
PHUKET: Patong Police are urging motorists to avoid the area where Bangla Rd joins Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd from 5pm to 10pm tonight (Feb 15) while the grand opening of the Central Patong shopping mall is held.
Alcohol sales prohibited on Makha Bucha Day
Alcohol sales prohibited on Makha Bucha Day
PHUKET: All government offices will be closed this coming Tuesday (Feb 19) as Thais all across the country celebrate Makha Bucha day. The sale of alcohol is banned by law on this day.
Phuket readies for Heroines Festival next month
Phuket readies for Heroines Festival next month
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival celebration of the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785 will take place this year from March 13-15.
IHG acquires Six Senses in US$300mn cash buyout
IHG acquires Six Senses in US$300mn cash buyout
PHUKET: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas. The US$300 million (B9.04 billion) cash acquisition from Pegasus Capital Advisors includes all of Six Senses’ brands and operating companies and does not include any real estate assets.
Turning Points: Helping those who need it
Turning Points: Helping those who need it
It is said, and largely accepted, that virtually every person knows someone – a friend, co-worker or family member – who has a drug or alcohol problem. In my profession I receive calls or emails weekly from people who want ideas about to how to help someone who is displaying some kind of addiction issue but is reluctant to get help or even discuss it.
Goal to broadcast Champions League on Twitter
Goal to broadcast Champions League on Twitter
BANGKOK: Goal, the world’s largest online football destination, today announced a new collaboration with Twitter to broadcast the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 games live to Twitter users in Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos.
Songkran Thai New Year becomes five-day public holiday
Songkran Thai New Year becomes five-day public holiday
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved April 12 as an additional holiday this year, bringing the total number of Songkran holidays for 2019 to five: from April 12-16.
Laguna Phuket to host inaugural Thai Fight Phuket
Laguna Phuket to host inaugural Thai Fight Phuket
PHUKET: The inaugural Thai Fight Phuket, a televised international sport entertainment event to showcase Muay Thai boxing and promote Phuket tourism, will be held at Laguna Phuket on Feb 23.
Guns drawn as tempers flare in Nui Beach land dispute
Guns drawn as tempers flare in Nui Beach land dispute
PHUKET: Karon Police will seek arrest warrants to be issued tomorrow (Feb 13) for two men who threatened their rivals at gunpoint over land dispute on the dirt road that leads to Nui Beach.
Inclusivity at the heart of Top of the Gulf Regatta
Inclusivity at the heart of Top of the Gulf Regatta
SAILING: Inclusivity has been at the heart of Thailand’s Top of the Gulf Regatta presented by Ocean Marina since it was first sailed in 2005, as organisers aim to support sailing across a diverse range of boat types and sizes, and sailor abilities.
Patong bike rental shop fined B2k after death of British 17-year-old
Patong bike rental shop fined B2k after death of British 17-year-old
PHUKET: The rental operator in Patong that rented out the motorbike that 17-year-old British tourist Anthony Ryan was riding when he crashed and died late last month was fined only B2,000, Kamala Police have confirmed.
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
PHUKET: The water crisis that spurred officials and the Phuket Governor into urgent action this week have shown the world the appalling state of the island’s basic infrastructure and just how unsustainable Phuket has been developed as a tourism destination.
Governor orders Phuket dog shelter to ‘brace for influx’
Governor orders Phuket dog shelter to ‘brace for influx’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has ordered officials operating the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang to prepare for a marked increase in the number of dogs arriving at the shelter once the campaign to eliminate rabies and round up all the unclaimed, infected dogs across the island begins in March.
Final Phuket candidates register for election
Final Phuket candidates register for election
PHUKET: Fifteen more candidates registered yesterday (Feb 8) to contest the two Phuket seats available in the House of Representatives in the upcoming national election to be held on March 24, bringing the total number of candidates running for election in Phuket to 59.
Mayor announces details of Old Town Chinese New Year celebrations
Mayor announces details of Old Town Chinese New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday (Feb 7) held a press conference at the 72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park – also known as Dragon Park – on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town to announce further details of activities included in the upcoming 20th Phuket Old Town Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Naka Island Resort & Spa, Phuket wins “Gold Level” Green Hotel Award
The Naka Island Resort & Spa, Phuket wins “Gold Level” Green Hotel Award
The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket was awarded the “Gold Level” Green Hotel Award at the 12th Anniversary G-Green award ceremony organised by Thailand’s Department of Environmental Quality Promotion and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
‘Don’t panic, we have enough water,’ Phuket Governor promises
‘Don’t panic, we have enough water,’ Phuket Governor promises
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday went public to assure people that the island has “absolutely enough” water to last the dry season and called on people to not panic about water shortages.
Crew of salvaged Phuket fishing boat elude charges for catching baby rays
Crew of salvaged Phuket fishing boat elude charges for catching baby rays
PHUKET: The captain, crew and operator of a sunken Phuket fishing boat that was salvaged off Racha Noi Island last month will not face charges for a haul of baby rays and guitarfish found on the sea bed where the wreck came to rest.