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Phuket to hold mass ceremonies to honour Rama 9
Phuket to hold mass ceremonies to honour Rama 9
PHUKET: People across Phuket are invited to join memorial activities to honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama 9 of the Chakri Dynasty, at Saphan Hin on Saturday (Oct 13).
Masterclasses and close calls in Round 10 of Rawai Pool League
Masterclasses and close calls in Round 10 of Rawai Pool League
POOL: Black Sheep cemented their position as Division A favourites in Monday’s (Oct 8) Rawai Pool League action, while Roses Bar continue their unbeaten run in Division B.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2018 rises
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2018 rises
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival got underway in its traditional style at sunset yesterday evening (Oct 8) as participating shrines across the island raised their Go Teng poles so that the Jade Emperor and the Nine emperor Gods may descend from the heavens.
British Embassy Bangkok to stop Certification of Income letters
British Embassy Bangkok to stop Certification of Income letters
PHUKET: The British Embassy in Bangkok from Jan 1 next year will no longer provide British nationals with letters confirming their income, the embassy announced in a statement today (Oct 8).
Yacht show forces combine for Phuket’s ‘only boat show’
Yacht show forces combine for Phuket’s ‘only boat show’
PHUKET: In a joint statement issued today (Oct 8), Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina, by Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia Pte Ltd, owners of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS), and Gael and Olivier Burlot, owners of Asia RendezVous, announced that the three parties have agreed to collaborate in producing one combined boat show in Phuket next year.
Langham Hospitality Group adds Phuket property to growing portfolio
Langham Hospitality Group adds Phuket property to growing portfolio
Langham Hospitality Group has added Splash Beach Resort, Mai Khao Phuket to its growing portfolio of hotels and resorts.
Phuket Opinion: Stand up and be counted
Phuket Opinion: Stand up and be counted
PHUKET: After years of local groups raising environmental issues, and the efforts of many individuals across the island to clean up our beaches, it seems that the tide is finally changing with the much needed, but rather tardy support from local government officials and the tourism authorities to address a sustainability program and future for Phuket’s groaning land mass and reefs.
Guest Chef Stuart Chant at Banyan Tree
Guest Chef Stuart Chant at Banyan Tree
From October 24-27, Australian New Age Chef Stuart Chant will bring his vibrant culinary approach to The Watercourt Restaurant at Banyan Tree Phuket for a series of highly anticipated, dinners. After hosting a masterclass and special lunch on 24 October, the Victoria native will prepare a series of limited-seating dinners with wine pairing for a transcendent fine dining experience.
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket, Andaman
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket, Andaman
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a heavy weather warning for provinces in the Andaman region including Phuket from today until tomorrow (Oc 6-7).
Review of tsunami warning system proposed to Phuket
Review of tsunami warning system proposed to Phuket
PHUKET: Asst Prof Dr Tavida Kamolvej, the key person behind Phuket tsunami warning system, proposed to review it for better efficiency, Phuket PR Department announced today (Oct 6).
No specific date set for enforcement of Supreme Court beach evictions in Phuket
No specific date set for enforcement of Supreme Court beach evictions in Phuket
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has assured Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana that he will carry out Supreme Court evictions on 178 rai of beachfront land at Layan and Leypang beaches, on Phuket’s west coast.
Phuket City Municipality invites all to 2018 Veg Fest
Phuket City Municipality invites all to 2018 Veg Fest
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality, the Phuket Chinese Shrines Association and Phuket Cultural Association are inviting all to join this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival from Tuesday (Oct 9) until Oct 17.
Tribhum structure ‘conformed with municipal regulations’, says Wichit official
Tribhum structure ‘conformed with municipal regulations’, says Wichit official
PHUKET: An official from Wichit Municipality involved in the investigation into the fire at the Tribhum attraction at Central Phuket Floresta last Saturday (Sept 29) has confirmed that the structure of the attraction that burnt to the ground did meet the municipality’s required safety standards.
Governor wants work to be begin on unfinished Phuket Provincial Hall
Governor wants work to be begin on unfinished Phuket Provincial Hall
PHUKET: The new Governor of Phuket has said that work should restart on completing the unfinished Phuket Provincial hall and contracts with a new contractor should be signed no later than December.
Jui Tui Shrine cleaned ahead of Veg Fest 2018
Jui Tui Shrine cleaned ahead of Veg Fest 2018
PHUKET: Local residents from Phuket Old Town gathered at Jui Tui Shrine yesterday (Oct 4) to clean the shrine in preparation the upcoming Vegetarian Festival 2018.
Rain to impact Phuket until Sunday, district chiefs should prepare for evacuations
Rain to impact Phuket until Sunday, district chiefs should prepare for evacuations
PHUKET: One of Phuket’s Vice Governors has urged the island’s three district chiefs to be prepared to carry out evacuations in their areas until Sunday (Oct 7) as the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Bangkok office (DDPM-Bangkok) is predicting rain will continually impact Phuket until then.
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools to host its first futsal league at BISP
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools to host its first futsal league at BISP
FUTSAL: Cruzeiro Soccer Schools, with its roots and coaches from Brazil, are set to host a Saturday Futsal League from October 27 to December 1 2018 at British International School, Phuket.
Black Sheep go three points clear in RPL
Black Sheep go three points clear in RPL
POOL: The Rawai Pool League, sponsored by Thailand Pool tables, entered its ninth week of the season on Monday (Oct 1), with the weeks big game in Division A being Black Sheep against a strong Pita Bar side.
Thalang PEA announces electricity shut-off for Thepkrasattri Rd
Thalang PEA announces electricity shut-off for Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Oct 3) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Friday (Oct 5) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Thanyapura Colour Fun Run set for November return
Thanyapura Colour Fun Run set for November return
FUN RUN: Gather up your friends or gear up solo for the vibrant Thanyapura Colour Fun Run, which is set to return from 4pm-8pm on November 10 at the Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.