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Karon residents petition Governor over barrier blocking ‘public road’
Karon residents petition Governor over barrier blocking ‘public road’
PHUKET: A group of local residents in Karon have filed a petition asking the Phuket Governor to investigate a barrier placed across a road that has been used for decades by local people.
Hundreds turnout for Thailand Environment Day Karon Beach cleanup
Hundreds turnout for Thailand Environment Day Karon Beach cleanup
PHUKET: More than 600 people turned up to take part in the underwater and beach cleanup held at Karon Beach yesterday (Dec 3), ahead of Thai Environment Day today (Dec 4).
Phuket readies for Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
Phuket readies for Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
PHUKET: Preparations are underway for commemorating the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a day also long recognised in the country as Father’s Day, this Wednesday (Dec 5). The day is now recognised as Thailand’s National Day following the passing of King Bhumibol two years ago.
Patong Pool League: Kwans Birdie Club take flight
Patong Pool League: Kwans Birdie Club take flight
POOL: The second round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden & Restaurant, got underway last Thursday (Nov 29). After a thrilling first week, 10 teams took to the beige and battled to take an early lead in this most competitive of leagues.
Kamala Bowls championships in full swing
Kamala Bowls championships in full swing
BOWLS: With high season now upon us it is also the ‘season’ for the series of ‘Major’ Championships being held at the Kamala Lawn Bowls Club.
FISH THE EXOTIC: The World loses a Fishing Legend
FISH THE EXOTIC: The World loses a Fishing Legend
FISHING: This month we would like to dedicate our fishing article as a tribute to our good friend John Wilson MBE. The sad news of his passing was made public Nov 14.
Rawai beachfront refuelling from steel drums is legal, confirms Phuket energy chief
Rawai beachfront refuelling from steel drums is legal, confirms Phuket energy chief
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Energy, which responsible for the safe transport and dispensing of fuels across the island, has told The Phuket News that the ongoing refuelling of tour speedboats directly from steel drums in the back of ‘songthaew’ buses on the Rawai beachfront, is legal.
Phuket Opinion: Putting everyday people on ice
Phuket Opinion: Putting everyday people on ice
PHUKET: The volume of drugs on Phuket’s streets, as reported in our page 1 story this week, is more than alarming. The fact that 23 people a day are arrested for drugs on the island screams for serious attention, rather than the cut-and-paste ‘solution’ on offer of ramping up arrests and creating community networks that drug users are very unlikely to be in contact with in any way.
Chinese woman on Phi Phi tour slashed by speedboat propeller
Chinese woman on Phi Phi tour slashed by speedboat propeller
PHUKET: A 39-Chinese tourist suffered severe injuries after her legs were slashed by a tour speedboat propeller today (Dec 1), the Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) has confirmed.
Police scant on details on deadly motorbike crash that killed two tourists
Police scant on details on deadly motorbike crash that killed two tourists
PHUKET: Chalong Police today said they could not reveal any major details of the investigation into the deadly motorbike accident that killed two tourists on Thursday night (Nov 29).
Patong Pool League gets underway
Patong Pool League gets underway
POOL: The first round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden & Restaurant was played on Nov 22, with 10 teams in action in the first week with everyone looking to secure an early spot at the top of the league leaderboard.
Matthew Pond passes away
Matthew Pond passes away
PHUKET: Matthew Pond, the News and Sports Editor at The Phuket News, has passed away after a brief battle against cancer. He suffered serious breathing difficulties at about 5am yesterday morning (Nov 29) and was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Russian national arrested at Phuket Airport, at US Govt request
Russian national arrested at Phuket Airport, at US Govt request
PHUKET: A Russian man was arrested while waiting to board a flight at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 29) following a request from the US Government.
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep close in on the title, as Orange Bar feel the squeeze
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep close in on the title, as Orange Bar feel the squeeze
POOL: With only five fixtures remaining, the Rawai Pool League stays tight between Black Sheep and Shot Bar for the title in Division A. Week 17 (Nov 26) also saw Roses Bar take a significant step towards securing the Division B crown.
Phuket tourism dodges ‘Chinese hit’, Vice Governor told
Phuket tourism dodges ‘Chinese hit’, Vice Governor told
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung was told by representatives from the local hotel and tourism industry yesterday (Nov 28) that the tourism situation on the island amid the “plunge” in the Chinese arrivals – in the wake of the Phoenix tour boat disaster that killed 47 Chinese tourists – was not as bad as previously predicted.
Phuket Isoc leads inspection over hotel closing public paths at Racha Yai
Phuket Isoc leads inspection over hotel closing public paths at Racha Yai
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Therdkiat Onmuang, Director of the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), led an inspection team to Koh Racha Yai yesterday (Nov 28), to investigate a complaint by local residents over a hotel closing off pathways used by the public to cross the hotel’s private land.
Singapore too strong for PCG in annual cricket face-off
Singapore too strong for PCG in annual cricket face-off
CRICKET: The Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) Members XI hosted the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) last Saturday (Nov 25) in a 30-over match at the ACG Sports Facility in Thalang in what was the final game of the incoming tour season.
Injured dolphin recovered at Phuket beach
Injured dolphin recovered at Phuket beach
PHUKET: An injured dolphin found beached at Nai Yang this morning (Nov 28) is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC).
Top Phuket frozen seafood factory shut down, managing director arrested
Top Phuket frozen seafood factory shut down, managing director arrested
PHUKET: The Phuket Union Food frozen seafood factory was raided and shut down, and its managing director was arrested, today (Nov 28) after the facility was found to be operating without a licence.
Man killed in motorbike collision with pickup truck
Man killed in motorbike collision with pickup truck
PHUKET: A man has died after the motorbike he was riding was collided with a pickup truck in Kathu last night (Nov 27).