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Tour firms up in arms over Maya Bay closure
Tour firms up in arms over Maya Bay closure
PHUKET: The indefinite closure of Maya Bay, which was confirmed to The Phuket News yesterday (Oct 2), has drawn immediate protests from tour operators according to the Bangkok Post.
Landslide, flooding block Patong – Kamala road
Landslide, flooding block Patong – Kamala road
PHUKET: Motorists are advised to avoid using route 4233 (the Patong – Kamala road) following a landslide and flooding this morning (Oct 2).
One dead in ‘Phoenix’ salvage operation
One dead in ‘Phoenix’ salvage operation
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that one person died on Saturday during the operation to salvage the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat which sank on July 5 killing 47 Chinese tourists.
New Phuket Governor ready to serve the people
New Phuket Governor ready to serve the people
PHUKET: The new Governor of Phuket who arrived from Phitsanulok province yesterday has promised that he is ready to serve he people of Phuket and will try his best to solve the island’s complicated problems.
Phuket PEA announces Wichit and Patong electricity shut-offs
Phuket PEA announces Wichit and Patong electricity shut-offs
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Phuket office has announced scheduled blackouts in Wichit from 9am to 4:30pm tomorrow (Oct 3) and in Patong from 9am to 5pm on Thursday (Oct 4).
Central Phuket’s burnt out attraction area out of bounds for 30 days
Central Phuket’s burnt out attraction area out of bounds for 30 days
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that the burnt out area where the ‘Tribhum’ attraction stood at Central Phuket Floresta will be closed to all for 30 days from tomorrow while safety inspections are carried out.
New Phuket Governor in profile
New Phuket Governor in profile
PHUKET: He arrived on the island this morning to take up the position of the highest ranking government official on the island.
300 join ‘We Love Andaman’ clean-up in Phuket
300 join ‘We Love Andaman’ clean-up in Phuket
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport (MoTS) Santi Pawai came to Phuket to preside over the opening ceremony of the event, which was also attended by Director of Phuket Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports Sirawee Waloh, Rawai Mayor Aroon Soros, and representatives from local government agencies, the private and public sectors, the Phuket dive community and volunteers. Mayor Aroon said that due to the number of beautiful marine and dive sites in the Andaman region it is an interesting place for tourists from around the world to visit, a number that increases year-on-year. “Every year from May to October the region is hit by heavy wind and rain from the southwesterly monsoons. However, this is a time when the marine environment can recover. “It is also a time when rubbish becomes more noticeable in the sea and on the beaches. In view of this, we are today holding this activity to clear as much rubbish from the sea and the beaches in time for the arrival of the coming high season,” Mayor Aroon said. “Also, this program follows the government policy issued by Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha which urges local government offices to speed up creating a quality environment for the people,” he added. Mayor Aroon went on to say that the objective of yesterday’s event was to reduce waste in Chalong and Rawai, at Yanui and Rawai beaches, Coral Island, Koh Racha Noi and five dive sites including Phi Phi Island, Shark Point, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Mai Thon.
Phuket Opinion: A New Hope
Phuket Opinion: A New Hope
PHUKET: Norraphat Plodthong concludes his term as Governor of Phuket today (Sept 30) as he enters his retirement. Stepping in to take his place as the leading government official on the island from tomorrow (Oct 1) will be Pakkapong Tawipat, who is arriving from his previous post as Governor of Phitsanulok.
Phuket-based Navy sent to assist injured cargo ship crew member
Phuket-based Navy sent to assist injured cargo ship crew member
PHUKET: A vessel from the Cape Panwa-based Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent out to an area close to Koh Mai Thon today to help a crew member of a Chinese cargo ship who had suffered injuries after falling from the bridge of the boat.
Phuket beach drowning deaths double in wake of lifeguard contract failure
Phuket beach drowning deaths double in wake of lifeguard contract failure
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong will conclude his term as Governor of Phuket tomorrow (Sept 30), leaving behind a legacy of lifeguard protection failure at the island’s popular tourism beaches.
Birds fly out for AFL final
Birds fly out for AFL final
AFL: Australia’s sports mad public are gearing up for tomorrow when nearly 100,000 will be in attendance at the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known simply as ‘The G’.
42nd Ryder Cup tees off
42nd Ryder Cup tees off
GOLF: Over the next three days, golfers from team America and team Europe will play match play in three different golfing formats. The first two days being in the morning foursomes (alternate shots) while in the afternoon four ball better ball.
Funeral prayers to honour esteemed Phuket Rotarian Larry Amsden
Funeral prayers to honour esteemed Phuket Rotarian Larry Amsden
PHUKET: The Rotary Club of Patong Beach is inviting all Rotarians to join them for mass prayers at Laem Petch Temple in Patong for Past President Larry Amsden, who passed away late last week.
Offline registration to open for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Offline registration to open for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
TRIATHLON: Offline registrations for the 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT), inaugural ‘25 For 25 Sprint’ triathlon and 2nd annual LPT Charity Fun Run ‘Run for Fun, Run for Kids’ , which raise funds through the 0Children First Fund (CFF) for more than 400 children in seven orphanages in Phuket, will open on Friday.
Phuket Town clearways, no-parking zones come into force
Phuket Town clearways, no-parking zones come into force
PHUKET: Several ‘clearway’ no-stopping zones and no-parking zones along selected roads in Phuket Town to come into force today (Sept 26).
Black Sheep romp to victory in top of the table clash as RPL resumes
Black Sheep romp to victory in top of the table clash as RPL resumes
POOL: The Rawai Pool League resumed on Monday (Sept 24) after a weeks break following the sudden and tragic death of Black Bull owner Kevin Bayard.
Hyatt Regency Phuket appoints new General Manager
Hyatt Regency Phuket appoints new General Manager
PHUKET: Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort has announced the appointment of Samit Ganguly as General Manager, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations at the resort of 201 rooms and suites located along Phuket’s prestigious west-coast at Kamala Cove.
‘Lop off!’ Patong Mayor tells rumour-mongers over beachfront trees felled
‘Lop off!’ Patong Mayor tells rumour-mongers over beachfront trees felled
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has responded to rumours that trees along the Patong beachfront have been cut down because they obscured views of the bay from a nearby resort.
All nine in Phuket suspect shot dead incident charged with attempted murder
All nine in Phuket suspect shot dead incident charged with attempted murder
PHUKET: All nine people, including seven police officers, involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect fleeing police early last Tuesday (Sept 18) have been charged with attempted murder, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Teeraphol Thipjaroen confirmed to The Phuket News today (Sept 25).