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Labour minister in Phuket orders development of Andaman ‘Super Workers’
Labour minister in Phuket orders development of Andaman ‘Super Workers’
PHUKET: Minister of of Labour Maj Gen Adul Saengsingkaew in Phuket on an inspection tour today (Nov 27) ordered all relevant offices in the Andaman area under his ministry to co-ordinate to develop a superior-quality workforce he dubbed ‘Super Workers’.
Kamala to be hit by water-supply outage
Kamala to be hit by water-supply outage
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in “the whole of Kamala” this Thursday (Nov 29).
Phuket gears up for ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’
Phuket gears up for ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’
PHUKET: More than 4,000 people have registered to take part in the ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’ (‘Warmth of Love’) cycling event to be held nationwide on Dec 9.
Urgent order issued to fix dangerous Phuket road
Urgent order issued to fix dangerous Phuket road
PHUKET: The contractor responsible for the four-kilometre-long section of Thepkrasattri Rd that is being resurfaced – and has caused dozens of motorbike accidents resulting in injuries – has been ordered to make the road safer and to expedite the roadworks.
Stop Violence Against Women campaign held in Phuket Town
Stop Violence Against Women campaign held in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A ‘Stop Violence Against Women’ parade was held in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 25) as part of the country’s campaign to eliminate violence against women, children and family members.
In defence of the GED
In defence of the GED
The Senior Director of the GED Testing Service has responded to the article published in The Phuket News titled, ‘The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students’. The response, in full, is as follows:
Phuket Opinion: Where boys in brown shine
Phuket Opinion: Where boys in brown shine
PHUKET: It’s a rare week when this newspaper gives credit to police officers on this island, but this week we shall. In giving praise where it is due, there is no progress without reward.
Appeal launched for Irish tourist after ‘horrific’ Phuket road accident
Appeal launched for Irish tourist after ‘horrific’ Phuket road accident
PHUKET: An appeal has been launched to raise funds to pay for medical expenses for an Irishman who remains in intensive care after a “horrific” road accident in Phuket.
Airbnb Plus launch targets Bangkok, Phuket
Airbnb Plus launch targets Bangkok, Phuket
PHUKET: Airbnb has launched its Airbnb Plus platform offering high-end properties in Bangkok, and will add high-end properties in Phuket next month.
Phuket Tourist Police warn of ‘cash on delivery’ scam
Phuket Tourist Police warn of ‘cash on delivery’ scam
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Police are warning people to beware a scam in which deliveries are made to people who did not order them so that the fraudsters can get the cash on delivery paid for receiving the parcels.
Phuket Sheraton, Boat Pattana among winners at PropertyGuru Asia-Pacific awards
Phuket Sheraton, Boat Pattana among winners at PropertyGuru Asia-Pacific awards
PHUKET: The Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort by Apex Development PCL has won the ‘Best Hotel Architectural Design (Asia)’ accolade at the 2018 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards.
Major blackout to hit Cherng Talay, Kamala
Major blackout to hit Cherng Talay, Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Nov 22) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay and Kamala next Thursday (Nov 29) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Laguna Phuket, Thanyapura win big at SPIA Asia Sports Industry Awards
Laguna Phuket, Thanyapura win big at SPIA Asia Sports Industry Awards
PHUKET: Laguna Phuket and Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort have won Gold and Silver, respectively, for Best Sport Event Venue In Thailand at the SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference.
Phuket traffic braces for Loy Krathong
Phuket traffic braces for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: motorists are being warned of traffic delays tonight as people across the island celebrate annual Loy Krathong festival tonight (Nov 22).
Phuket police bust drug gang, net 12 suspects, B3mn of drugs
Phuket police bust drug gang, net 12 suspects, B3mn of drugs
PHUKET: Police have busted a drug network of 12 suspects in Phuket and seized nearly two kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) worth an estimated B3 million.
Falling street prices drive spread of drugs in Phuket
Falling street prices drive spread of drugs in Phuket
PHUKET: The prevalence of drugs in Phuket is spreading and falling street prices are adding fuel to the fire, Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai told a meeting of the provincial counter-drugs network this week.
Unesco report shows migrants, refugees still not equal to Thai children in schools
Unesco report shows migrants, refugees still not equal to Thai children in schools
BANGKOK: The new Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report by Unesco shows that eight out of 10 countries with the most refugees are leading the way by including them in their national education systems.
GoAir to launch Phuket-Bangalore direct flights
GoAir to launch Phuket-Bangalore direct flights
PHUKET: GoAir, which last month launched the first direct flights between India and Phuket, will further expand its network with the launch of direct flights between Phuket and Bengaluru (Bangalore) next month.
Phuket Airport toilets dubbed ’Best in Thailand’
Phuket Airport toilets dubbed ’Best in Thailand’
PHUKET: The public toilets at Phuket International Airport have been bestowed the title ‘Best Public Toilet of the Year 2018’ by the Thai Ministry of Public Health.
Disaster officials warn of heavy rain in Phuket
Disaster officials warn of heavy rain in Phuket
PHUKET: The national Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued a warning for people across Southern Thailand to be on alert as heavy rain and strong waves are forecast for the coming days.