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Keep the Pineapple Eyes going
Keep the Pineapple Eyes going
A Letter to the Editor this week from a reader who is part of the vital community network Pineapple Eyes, which serves as a watchdog on all forms of pollution on the island, with a clear request for our incoming Governor, Pakkapong Tawipat.
Tri Trang Beach corals survive Patong Bay wastewater onslaught
Tri Trang Beach corals survive Patong Bay wastewater onslaught
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong ordered officials across the island to ramp up their efforts to clean up pollution in their respective areas today (Aug 24) after hearing a comprehensive report on the close-call survival of corals at Tri Trang Beach that were deluged with wastewater from Patong.
Phuket beachgoers warned as surf danger continues
Phuket beachgoers warned as surf danger continues
PHUKET: The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has issued warning of continuing dangerous surf conditions at beaches along Phuket’s west coast.
Bank of Thailand working to launch own cryptocurrency
Bank of Thailand working to launch own cryptocurrency
PHUKET: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has entered into a collaborative project to develop and launch a cryptocurrency that is to be used as a trading platform for transfers between participating banks. The new digital currency is scheduled for launch in Q1 2019.
100 investigators to join ‘Phoenix’ probe, says Tourism Minister
100 investigators to join ‘Phoenix’ probe, says Tourism Minister
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat last night revealed that 100 investigators will be assigned to investigate the Phoenix boat disaster, with the huge investigation team being overseen by Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Gen Rungrot Saengkhram.
Heavy downpours bring traffic snarls, small boats banned from leaving shore
Heavy downpours bring traffic snarls, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island brought traffic a standstill on major roads and caused a minor landslide on the coastal road this morning (Aug 23).
Phuket prepares for Vegetarian Festival
Phuket prepares for Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Preparations are already underway for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which this year will be celebrated from October 9-17.
Register for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, Sprint and Charity Fun Run
Register for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, Sprint and Charity Fun Run
TRIATHLON: Laguna Phuket invites runners and triathletes to register 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’ that raises funds through the group’s Children First Fund (CFF) for more than 400 children in seven orphanages in Phuket.
Phuket mass ceremonies honour spirits of the Phoenix
Phuket mass ceremonies honour spirits of the Phoenix
PHUKET: The two-day event to make merit for the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the Phoenix tour boat disaster on July 5 began at Saphan Hin today (Aug 22) with mass prayers by monks at 10am.
Hungry Ghost Festival returns to haunt Phuket
Hungry Ghost Festival returns to haunt Phuket
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival, known throughout the Southeast Asia as the’Hungry Ghost Festival’, will get underway to Phuket from tomorrow (Aug 23) and continue through Sept 9.
Mango and Shot bars do battle at top of RPL
Mango and Shot bars do battle at top of RPL
POOL: Week 4 of the Rawai Pool League (RPL), played on Monday night (Aug 20), saw Division A’s Mango Bar and Shot Bar keep their 100% records in tact. League leaders Mango Bar played out a convincing 0-7 away win against Masaya Bar, and after four consecutive 2-0 singles wins, Mango’s Thong moves one point clear of teammate Gregg and Blacksheep’s Nani to lead the individual rankings.
DSI arrests American in Phuket over B235mn fraud scam
DSI arrests American in Phuket over B235mn fraud scam
PHUKET: An American actor staying in Phuket as a tourist has been arrested in connection with a multinational scam operation based in Singapore that has allegedly defrauded Thai investors of B235 million.
Phuket residents left powerless as fallen tree downs power poles
Phuket residents left powerless as fallen tree downs power poles
PHUKET: Residents living close to Saphan Hin Park in Phuket Town were without electricity for around eight hours when a fallen tree brought down three electricity poles.
Chinese tourism arrivals hold despite Phoenix tour boat disaster
Chinese tourism arrivals hold despite Phoenix tour boat disaster
PHUKET: The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is beginning to recover following the Phoenix boat disaster on July 5, which killed 47 Chinese tourists, Ministry of Tourism and Sports Permanent Secretary Pongpanu Svetarundra reported yesterday (Aug 20).
Phuket pushes to splash B508mn on marine safety
Phuket pushes to splash B508mn on marine safety
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong will request a budget of more than half a billion baht from the national government to splash out on improving marine safety.
Onyx marks ‘topping off’ of OZO Phuket
Onyx marks ‘topping off’ of OZO Phuket
PHUKET: ONYX Hospitality Group executives led by Italthai Group Chief Executive Officer Yuthachai Charanachitta last week joined a ceremony to commemorate the ‘topping off’ of 255-room OZO Phuket hotel under construction at Kata, on Phuket’s southwest coast.
Phuket Opinion: Passing the baton
Phuket Opinion: Passing the baton
PHUKET: Come October, Phuket will have a new Provincial Governor, the 10th Governor that Phuket will have had in the past years 10 years – a ‘Perfect 10’.
Phuket Tasty Fest set to shine
Phuket Tasty Fest set to shine
PHUKET: A teaser promotional event for the upcoming Tasty Food Fest 2018 was held at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town on Thursday, with dozens of stalls selling local delicacies from Phuket and elsewhere throughout Southern Thailand.
Phuket Governor to appeal to Cabinet for B108mn to improve marine safety
Phuket Governor to appeal to Cabinet for B108mn to improve marine safety
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor will make a special request to the mobile Cabinet meeting this coming week for an additional ‘emergency budget’ of B108.2 million to improve marine safety in Phuket and the facilities at Chalong Pier, reports state news agency NNT.
Phuket to hold mass merit-making event for Phoenix victims
Phuket to hold mass merit-making event for Phoenix victims
PHUKET: A special two-day mass merit-making event will be held in Phuket next week for the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the Phoenix tour boat disaster, which capsized and sank off Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.