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As Chinese visitors bounce back, Thai tourism income crosses B2trn
As Chinese visitors bounce back, Thai tourism income crosses B2trn
BANGKOK: A sharp resurgence in Chinese visitor arrivals in December helped Thailand close 2018 with a total of 38.27 million arrivals, generating tourism expenditure of just over B2 trillion, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced.
Phuket Red Cross appeals for blood donations
Phuket Red Cross appeals for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) has appealed to Thais and foreigners to donate blood at various locations across the island throughout February.
Asia Pop 40 announces Asia’s No. 1 song, No. 1 group and No. 1 artist for 2018
Asia Pop 40 announces Asia’s No. 1 song, No. 1 group and No. 1 artist for 2018
Asia’s first locally-produced, regionally-syndicated music chart programme has announced its awards for No. 1 Song, No. 1 Group and No. 1 Artist in Asia for 2018.
Ceiling collapse at Tesco Lotus Samkong
Ceiling collapse at Tesco Lotus Samkong
PHUKET: A section of the suspended ceiling collapsed at the Tesco-Lotus branch on the bypass road in Samkong this evening (Jan 31).
British man barricades self in Phuket Town condo
British man barricades self in Phuket Town condo
PHUKET: Tourist Police have expressed concern for the well-being of a British man who has barricaded himself in a condo in Phuket Town for more than two weeks.
New measures for Phuket’s growing drug problem
New measures for Phuket’s growing drug problem
PHUKET: Phuket’s drug ‘epidemic’ has not improved since new strategies were adopted to tackle the problem in November, 2018, according to Phuket Vice Governor, Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai.
B14bn of hotel assets sold in Thailand in 2018
B14bn of hotel assets sold in Thailand in 2018
BANGKOK: Hotel investment transaction volume in Thailand reached B14 billion in 2018. Whilst the volume is higher than expected and well above the five-year average of B13.2bn per annum recorded between 2013 and 2017, it failed to break the record of B17.1bn witnessed in 2017, according to property consultancy JLL.
Phuket Airport warns beachgoers to ‘keep clear’ of runway area
Phuket Airport warns beachgoers to ‘keep clear’ of runway area
PHUKET: The security chief at Phuket International Airport is stepping up efforts to ensure people in public areas near where aircraft flow low while landing do not endanger themselves or others.
New global association launched to combat overtourism
New global association launched to combat overtourism
PHUKET: A new global consortium called the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism
HM The King steps in with support for boy, 7, savaged by dogs
HM The King steps in with support for boy, 7, savaged by dogs
PHUKET: His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will cover all medical costs for D-Max, the 7-year-old boy savaged by stray dogs on Sunday, and has ordered for him to be cared for by royal command, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (Jan 30).
Patong CC rise from the ashes
Patong CC rise from the ashes
PHUKET: The Alan Cooke Cricket and Sports Facility (ACG,) in Thalang, once again played host to the ASL 35 Over Cricket League on Sunday (Jan 27)
Phuket pollution woes blanked at Asean marine environment confab
Phuket pollution woes blanked at Asean marine environment confab
PHUKET: Wichan Simachaya, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, was in Phuket yesterday (Jan 29) to preside over the meeting the 20th ASEAN Working Group on Coastal and Marine Environment (AWGCME) at the Novotel Phuket Resort in Patong.
Phuket expat amid Tasmania wildfires
Phuket expat amid Tasmania wildfires
PHUKET: A Phuket-based expat back in his home state of Tasmania has called back to Phuket with details on the ongoing efforts to fight the outbreak of wildfires that have ravaged the southern Australian island state for weeks.
National deputy police chief steps in for Naka Noi land dispute update
National deputy police chief steps in for Naka Noi land dispute update
PHUKET: National deputy police chief Pol Gen Sriwara Rangsipramanakul was in Phuket yesterday to be personally briefed on the ongoing land dispute at Naka Noi Island, off Phuket’s east coast.
Water outage to match blackout across Thalang
Water outage to match blackout across Thalang
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off across most of Thalang tomorrow (Jan 30).
’Asia’s yachting playground’ attracts the big fish
’Asia’s yachting playground’ attracts the big fish
PHUKET: Having brought all the disparate, previously competing parties together in a single Phuket boat show, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous offered an all-embracing event at the Royal Phuket Marina for yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around Asia.
Chinese tourists survive ATV ‘plunge in reverse’
Chinese tourists survive ATV ‘plunge in reverse’
PHUKET: Two female Chinese tourists escaped serious injury during an ATV tour in the hills of Karon yesterday afternoon (Jan 27) after the one driving opened the throttle without realising the vehicle was in reverse and plunged them down a steep hillside into the jungle.
‘Existence’: Artist Robin Gillow’s exhibition puts life in the picture
‘Existence’: Artist Robin Gillow’s exhibition puts life in the picture
It’s been a while since Robin Gil­low last exhibited her drawings and paintings in Phuket. Well-known for her work both locally and internationally, ‘Existence’ is her first exhibition following a five-year break from painting after her husband Kevin, known on the local sailing circuit, suffered a stroke in 2014. Fortunately, Kevin’s health has steadily improved and Robin has once again been afforded the lux­ury of studio time in her self-designed container home.
Iron Chef Thailand winner tantalises your taste buds at JW Marriott
Iron Chef Thailand winner tantalises your taste buds at JW Marriott
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is honoured to bring chef Prasertchai Trongvanichnam, also known as Chef Jack, Chef de Cuisine of Flavors restau­rant at Renaissance Bang­kok Ratchaprasong Hotel, to Phuket.
Boy, 7, savaged by dogs near Sarasin Bridge
Boy, 7, savaged by dogs near Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: A 7-year-old boy is in the intensive-care unit (ICU) at Vachira Phuket Hospital after he was savaged by stray dogs living on the north side of the bridges off the island, in Phang Nga Province, yesterday (Jan 27).