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Tourists safety, waste issues raised in US Ambassador visit to Phuket
Tourists safety, waste issues raised in US Ambassador visit to Phuket
PHUKET: The US Ambassador to Thailand Peter Haymond was in Phuket yesterday (Dec 11) and conducted a formal visit to Phuket Provincial Hall, where he raised the issues of tourists’ safety and environmental issues, namely waste management.
Fire breaks out at workers’ residence in Wichit
Fire breaks out at workers’ residence in Wichit
PHUKET: A fire that broke out at a workers’ residence building in Wichit yesterday (Dec10) caused an estimated B300,000 in damage, but no persons were injured in the blaze.
Safety measures ordered to reduce accidents at Chalong-Kata roadworks
Safety measures ordered to reduce accidents at Chalong-Kata roadworks
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung today (Dec 10) ordered for warning lights and more safety signs to be installed on the road from Chalong Circle to Kata-Karon in ordered to reduce the number of accidents being created by roadworks.
Langham’s Splash Beach Resort Phuket hosts largest Indian wedding in Thailand
Langham’s Splash Beach Resort Phuket hosts largest Indian wedding in Thailand
PHUKET: Hong Kong entrepreneur Kishore Samtani hosted a reception banquet and five-day destination wedding celebration for more than 1,300 guests at his son’s wedding at Splash Beach Resort, Mai Khao Phuket last week.
Thanyapura hosts fourth annual Classic Cycling Race
Thanyapura hosts fourth annual Classic Cycling Race
CYCLING: The fourth annual Classic Cycling Race took place at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort yesterday (Dec 9). The event is the biggest cycling race in Phuket and highly anticipated; over 250 cycling professionals and enthusiasts arrived to test themselves on the challenging route meticulously mapped out by the resort.
Patong Pool League: Foxy helps to get Natalie moving
Patong Pool League: Foxy helps to get Natalie moving
PHUKET: The third round of the PPL sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden & Restaurant took place last Thursday (Dec 6) with bars all over Phuket looking to clip the wings of league leaders, Kwans Birdie Club.
More than 3,000 cyclists join Phuket ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’
More than 3,000 cyclists join Phuket ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’
PHUKET: More than 3,000 cyclists in Phuket took part in the ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’ national cycling event yesterday (Dec 9), the Phuket office of the Public Relations Department has reported.
Local program trains teachers so that every child can learn to swim
Local program trains teachers so that every child can learn to swim
Oz Swim Aquatics is an Australian-based company providing aquatic education for teachers since 2007. Director, Eve Fraser, driven by her passion for the water and an understanding that the drowning statistics in many countries are compounded by the lack of opportunity and access to quality swimming programs, had a vision to do something about it.
Culture clash, and the pros and cons of being a leader
Culture clash, and the pros and cons of being a leader
Plenty of studies have been conducted on how leadership behaviours affect followers’ performance and well-being, but very little attention has been dedicated to the well-being of the leaders themselves.
Phuket Opinion: A testament to life
Phuket Opinion: A testament to life
PHUKET: The death of Matthew Pond, the News and Sports Editor here at The Phuket News, early last Thursday took its toll on the island’s community of long-standing expats.
Phuket dolphin dies of ‘natural causes’, say volunteer marine experts
Phuket dolphin dies of ‘natural causes’, say volunteer marine experts
PHUKET: The dolphin recovered from Nai Yang Beach last week has died from natural causes, volunteer experts at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) have announced.
Full Time: Expat community reels over death of Matthew Pond
Full Time: Expat community reels over death of Matthew Pond
PHUKET: The expat community on Phuket this week was stunned by the sudden passing away of Matthew Pond, the News and Sports Editor at The Phuket News, after a brief battle against cancer.
Phuket ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’ riders insured for injuries, Vice Governor assures
Phuket ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’ riders insured for injuries, Vice Governor assures
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit has announced that the 5,362 people officially registered to take part in the Phuket installment of ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’ national cycling event to be held this Sunday (Dec 9) will be covered by insurance for injuries.
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools top Futsal League
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools top Futsal League
FUTSAL: Around 80 Phuket-based players between the ages of 7 and 14 joined Cruzeiro Soccer Schools’ first Futsal League from Oct 27 through Dec 1 at British International School, Phuket - BISP.
Patong, Pa Khlok scheduled blackouts tomorrow
Patong, Pa Khlok scheduled blackouts tomorrow
PHUKET: The Patong office of the Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) has announced the electrical power supply will be shut off in key areas of Patong 9am to 5pm tomorrow (Dec 7).
Rawai Pool League: Title blown wide open
Rawai Pool League: Title blown wide open
POOL: An incredible Monday night (Dec 3) in the Rawai Pool League saw the race for the title blown wide open. Reigning champions White Hart destroyed current league-leaders Black Sheep in a top class contest.
Banyan Tree Phuket Welcomes Michelin-Plate Chef from 80/20 at Saffron Restaurant
Banyan Tree Phuket Welcomes Michelin-Plate Chef from 80/20 at Saffron Restaurant
Continuing its run of special dinner events featuring high-profile guest chefs, Banyan Tree Phuket is delighted to announce the arrival of a celebrated chef from Bangkok’s 80/20 restaurant, the proud recipient of a Michelin Plate.
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday long weekend
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday long weekend
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday will be observed on Monday (Dec 10), bringing with it a long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Phuket honours Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
Phuket honours Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana led a merit-making ceremony earlier this morning (Dec 5) to give thanks to the late “Father of the Nation” King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on the occasion of the late King’s birthday and to mark Father’s Day.
Power outage scheduled to hit Thalang
Power outage scheduled to hit Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in the Ban Lipon area tomorrow (Dec 6) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.