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Phoenix finally risen from seabed
Phoenix finally risen from seabed
Today (Nov 17) Mrs Basshaya Yaipiem PR Phuket led 40 representatives of the Thai and foreign media on the “Pakarang” boat of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment to watch the Phoenix recovery operation.
Tourist police launch mobile help centres
Tourist police launch mobile help centres
Tourist Police Division 3 Chief Maj Gen Angkoon Klaiklueng has revealed to The Phuket News that the tourist police are preparing to establish tourist report centres. They have planned to put the mobile reporting centres near Karon and Kamala beach.
PSU Academic Ceremony Day
PSU Academic Ceremony Day
On Friday, Nov 16, at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus, Mr Chuan Leekpai, Advisor of Prince of Songkla University, was the President of the Academic Opening Ceremony of the Year 2018. Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit, Assoc Prof Dr Phan Tongchumnum, Vice Chancellor of Phuket Campus, and the Chief of Government Agencies attended.
Ban on Loy Krathong lanterns near Phuket International Airport
Ban on Loy Krathong lanterns near Phuket International Airport
Mr Thanee Chuangchoo, General Manger of Phuket International Airport, revealed that during the Loy Krathong festival of every year, we can see many of the Khom Loy (lantern), Khom Kwan (balloon) and fireworks from hotels or local celebrations surrounding the airport. This creates a high risk of serious accident to in-flight aircraft.
God is a DJ - A divine event at Dream Beach Club
God is a DJ - A divine event at Dream Beach Club
Ladies and Gentleman, get ready to change your party plans. Whatever invites you may have received for New Year’s Eve, clear the decks. Raid your tenuous excuse bank… picking up your Nobel Peace prize, alien abduction, whatever.
Vessel ‘no go’ zone issued for Phoenix salvage site
Vessel ‘no go’ zone issued for Phoenix salvage site
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has issued an order for all vessels to keep clear of the salvage site of the sunken tour boat Phoenix while the operation to recover the boat continues.
Thais arrested for charging ‘access fees’ to Freedom Beach
Thais arrested for charging ‘access fees’ to Freedom Beach
PHUKET: Two Thai men have been arrested for charging tourists cash in order to access Freedom Beach, south of Patong. The men are believed to have been raking in an estimated B10,000 a day.
Swedish national arrested in Phuket, to be deported again
Swedish national arrested in Phuket, to be deported again
PHUKET: A Swedish national will be deported to his home country after being arrested in Phuket late yesterday afternoon (Nov 13), Immigration Chief Maj Gen Surachate Hakparn announced today (Nov 14).
Islander host Black Bull as Owner Mark joins B team for first time this season
Islander host Black Bull as Owner Mark joins B team for first time this season
POOL: This week’s report into Monday night’s (12 Nov) coverage of the Rawai Pool League starts with Division B where Islander B hosted Black Bull.
Only days to go until ACST 50th Anniversary Tournament
Only days to go until ACST 50th Anniversary Tournament
CRICKET: The Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST) celebrate their 50th Anniversary Tournament with the fun starting from Thursday (Nov 15) as the competing teams assemble in Northern Thailand.
Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong
Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Nov 12) announced a two scheduled power outages that will affect main areas in Patong between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Nov 13).
British Embassy and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction
British Embassy and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction
BANGKOK: The Child Safeguarding in Thailand conference launched at the Sivatel Bangkok Hotel today (Nov 12). The conference will be held over two days with the aims of enhancing the understanding of how UK and Thai officials can support each other to safeguard British children in Thailand.
Big guns primed for Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South
Big guns primed for Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South
GOLF: Friendship will take a back seat when British International School, Phuket (BISP) students Mark Vanchai Luangnitikul and Napat ’Toy’ Paramacharoenroj face-off in the third edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South.
Living in Phuket 2018
Living in Phuket 2018
UFE Phuket, Trocadelyo Group and Bangkok Hospital are organising the third ‘Living in Phuket’ exhibition on Saturday December 1.
Weather warning for Phuket remains in effect
Weather warning for Phuket remains in effect
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this morning maintained its weather warning for Phuket and other areas along the Andaman Coast, warning of heavy rains and possible isolated flash floods in areas across Southern Thailand.
Vachira Phuket Hospital calls for blood donations
Vachira Phuket Hospital calls for blood donations
PHUKET: The Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank invited both Thais and foreigners to donate blood during November 12-29 at various locations across the island.
25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon to see elite pros from around the World
25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon to see elite pros from around the World
TRIATHLON: The Race of Legends once again features a strong pro athlete line up, celebrating the race’s 25-year status as Asia’s longest triathlon race and vying for US$20,000 prize purse in Phuket on Sunday, November 18.
Heavy rain warning for Phuket, South
Heavy rain warning for Phuket, South
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warniing for Phuket and the Andaman coast, as well as elsewhere throughout Southern Thailand, for heavy rains and possible flash floods.
World-renowned Buddhist scholar offers free seminar at UWC Thailand
World-renowned Buddhist scholar offers free seminar at UWC Thailand
United World College Thailand (UWCT) is increasingly known on the island and within the global UWC movement for its commitment to a mindful, sustainable and peaceful education.
Governor breaches silence on new Phoenix salvage team
Governor breaches silence on new Phoenix salvage team
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today (Nov 8) finally publicly confirmed some details of the new salvage team hired to recover the wreck of the disaster-struck Phoenix tour boat.