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Hope floats to raise the Phoenix
Hope floats to raise the Phoenix
PHUKET: After weeks of preparations, a team of salvage operators are today (Aug 14) hoping to complete the recovery of the Phoenix tour boat, which sank in a storm squall of Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.
Phuket beach surf safety urged amid ‘monsoon surge’
Phuket beach surf safety urged amid ‘monsoon surge’
PHUKET: Swimmers at all Phuket beaches have been urged to exercise high caution today (Aug 13) as a strong ‘monsoon surge’ pounds the west coast with powerful waves.
PM Prayut, Cabinet to visit Phuket
PM Prayut, Cabinet to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Phuket as part of a tour of the Southern Thailand provinces this month.
Mother’s Day, Queen Sirikit’s Birthday honoured in Phuket
Mother’s Day, Queen Sirikit’s Birthday honoured in Phuket
PHUKET: The island’s top-ranking officials joined a merit-making ceremony at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town this morning to honour the 86th birthday of the Queen Mother Sirikit Kitiyakara, mother to His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Phuket Opinion: Never look back, never learn
Phuket Opinion: Never look back, never learn
PHUKET: The news that actual safety inspections of Phuket tour boats is finally underway is much welcome. Even better is that action has been taken in banning 10 boats from operating because they were deemed unsafe.
Police link armed bank robbery with gold necklace snatch
Police link armed bank robbery with gold necklace snatch
PHUKET: Police believe that the man who robbed a bank in Pa Khlok this morning may be the same man who robbed a gold necklace valued at about B9,400 from a victim in Thalang yesterday morning (Aug 9)
New initiative against single-use plastics at Thailand’s national parks welcomed by TAT
New initiative against single-use plastics at Thailand’s national parks welcomed by TAT
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced its support for the latest initiative by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to fight against plastic pollution.
Phuket officials ordered to crack down on price fraud
Phuket officials ordered to crack down on price fraud
PHUKET: Local officials have been ordered to strictly check price tags and products in stores across the island to protect consumers from price fraud and being taken advantage of.
Thunderstorm warning as Phuket beach surf danger remains
Thunderstorm warning as Phuket beach surf danger remains
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a thunderstorm warning with waves along the Andaman coast reaching over three metres tall and winds gusting 20km/h-40km/h in thunderstorm areas for at least the next 24 hours.
Phuket tourism vans, buses from ‘out of town’ ordered to undergo safety inspections
Phuket tourism vans, buses from ‘out of town’ ordered to undergo safety inspections
PHUKET: The Phuket Land of Transport Office (PLTO) has ordered all transportation and tourism business owners who operate vehicles that are registered in other provinces but operate in Phuket to bring their vehicles in for roadworthy inspections.
‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon back for 4th edition
‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon back for 4th edition
PHUKET: It was announced earlier this week that the Accor Hotels ‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon will return for its 4th edition in September.
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
PHUKET: Despite the break in the wind and rain today (Aug 9), the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has repeated its call to close Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside - as the surf remains just as dangerous as it has been throughout this week.
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Despite patches of blue sky breaking through the clouds this morning, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 20th consecutive ‘Strong Wind Wave in South and Heavy Rain in upper Thailand’ weather warning.
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
PHUKET: A Navy vessel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent to Koh Racha yesterday after it was reported that almost 200 tourists were stranded on the island due to poor weather conditions.
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
PHUKET: An expat teacher at a Phuket school rescued a 7-year-old boy from surf at Nai Harn Beach on Monday (Aug 6), while the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) issued a notice today (Aug 8) recommending that Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches be closed to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside.
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
PHUKET: Infinite Luxury has appointed Somjai Tungkoo as General Manager of Kata Rocks, its award-winning resort in Phuket, Thailand.
Patong White continue unbeaten run in C&C Marine league
Patong White continue unbeaten run in C&C Marine league
CRICKET: C&C Marine sponsored league action returned to the ACG last Sunday (Aug 5) following a brief respite for the ground while the outfield was given its annual facelift, and a break that also marked the halfway point in the competition for all five teams.
Hotel badminton teams raise funds for Phuket school
Hotel badminton teams raise funds for Phuket school
BADMINTON: Over 150 hoteliers from 20 resorts in the Phuket area came together to participate in the Outrigger Charity Badminton Tournament, held last Saturday (Aug 4) at the PK Arena Badminton Club in Thalang, central Phuket.
Phuket murder suspect not arrested, say police
Phuket murder suspect not arrested, say police
PHUKET: The owner of the Pum Pui Bar on Patong’s famed Bagla Rd who is wanted in connection with the murder of two young people at Buddha Mountain in Chonburi on July 29 has not been arrested police have confirmed today (Aug 7).
Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, Mother’s Day brings long weekend
Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, Mother’s Day brings long weekend
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a three-day weekend as the nation celebrates Queen Sirikit’s 86th birthday this Sunday, August 12, which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day.