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While croc hunt continues, Phuket tourists rescued from dangerous surf
While croc hunt continues, Phuket tourists rescued from dangerous surf
PHUKET: While the hunt for the elusive crocodile continues along Phuket’s southwest coast, four tourists were rescued from dangerous surf at Nai Harn Beach yesterday evening (July 22), near where the crocodile was first spotted.
Taoka, Yasa, Esquivel all winners at RAST Stop #2 at Patong Beach
Taoka, Yasa, Esquivel all winners at RAST Stop #2 at Patong Beach
SURFING: At the end of an exciting finals day at the REnextop Asian Surfing Tour Stop #2 at Patong Beach, Japan’s Natsumi Taoka was crowned the winner of both the Women’s Longboard and Shortboard divisions, while Bali’s Made Darma Yasa took the Men’s Shortboard division honours and the Philippine’s Rogelio ‘Jay-R’ Esquivel posted his first even REnextop win in the Men’s Longboard division.
GrabTaxi hikes ‘booking fee’ surcharge
GrabTaxi hikes ‘booking fee’ surcharge
PHUKET: GrabTaxi, the island’s only form of a public ‘taxi company’, has launched a new booking fee for Phuket customers only that ramps up the surcharge to B150 – a fee that GrabTaxi itself admits is the highest in the country.
Phuket Opinion: It’s what they call karma
Phuket Opinion: It’s what they call karma
All of the promises made by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong to envoys from various countries that their tourists are safe while in Phuket are worthless following the July 5 Phoenix tour boat disaster in which 47 (so we are told) tourists lost their lives.
Phuket surf danger continues, say ISLA
Phuket surf danger continues, say ISLA
PHUKET: The ISLA has today (July 21) reiterated the warning it issued yesterday (July 20) that people intending to swim at beaches along Phuket’s west coast should stay between the red-yellow “Swim Here” flags – or best not go in the water at all.
Ugandan females arrested on Bangla Rd for Phuket overstays
Ugandan females arrested on Bangla Rd for Phuket overstays
PHUKET: Two Ugandan women have been arrested on Bangla Rd in Phuket’s main entertainment hub Patong after it was found they had overstayed their visas.
Auspicious holidays brings two-day alcohol ban
Auspicious holidays brings two-day alcohol ban
PHUKET: The series of major public holidays next weekend will bring a ban on the sale of alcohol for two consecutive days and see all major government offices close for a four-day weekend.
Phuket Governor leads beach cleanup ahead of HM King Birthday
Phuket Governor leads beach cleanup ahead of HM King Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norrapat Plodthong presided over a “Keep Phuket Clean by our Hands and Hearts” beach cleanup at Kata Beach today as part of the preparations for the 66th birthday of His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, which will be celebrated Saturday next week (July 28).
Phuket on alert over beach surf danger
Phuket on alert over beach surf danger
PHUKET: People intending to swim at beaches along Phuket’s west coast have been warned to stay between the red-yellow “Swim Here” flags – or best not go in the water at all.
The 6th Anniversary of the Phuket Drum Circle
The 6th Anniversary of the Phuket Drum Circle
If you are like most people you may wonder how on earth drum circles work, and why they’re popular around the world. After all, isn’t a drum circle just a group of people who sit around a circle that hit on drums with no particular training?
Weather warning still in effect for Phuket
Weather warning still in effect for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has re-issued its standing weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast with forecasts of heavy thundershowers and waves reaching up to three metres.
RAST hits Patong Beach with first round action for men and women
RAST hits Patong Beach with first round action for men and women
SURFING: After a stormy day yesterday (July 18), today (July 19) dawned with moderate winds, clear skies and beautiful conditions for the start of the RAST #2 event at scenic Patong Beach, where the Men’s Longboard, Women’s Longboard, and Men’s Shortboard division first rounds were completed by early afternoon.
After the ‘Phoenix’, Commerce Ministry ramps up nominee audits
After the ‘Phoenix’, Commerce Ministry ramps up nominee audits
PHUKET: In the wake of the Phoenix tour boat disaster which killed 47 Chinese tourists, the Commerce Ministry has vowed to step up inspections of business owners, particularly in tourism as well as property, to expose foreign operators using Thai nominees.
TAT puts on maritime safety show for Thai, Chinese media
TAT puts on maritime safety show for Thai, Chinese media
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday (July 18) led Thai and Chinese media to review steps being taken to assist those impacted by the recent boat sinking in Phuket waters, the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) has reported.
Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman
Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman
PHUKET: The heavy weather warning for Phuket and along the Andaman seaboard remains in effect, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reissuing its caution again this morning (July 18).
Propose whilst orbiting the moon for a mere $145m
Propose whilst orbiting the moon for a mere $145m
Traditionally an engagement ring of sufficient value to show your commitment to a future partner was deemed to cost three months’ pay. Yikes! Well, prepare to ‘level up’ to entice your loved one to accept your romantic advances.
Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm
Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm
PHUKET: Rescue teams this morning (July 18) resumed their search for 25-year-old Koset ‘Oat’ Deebukdam, who disappeared while riding a jet-ski off Naka Yai Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after he was caught in the storm that hit Phuket late yesterday afternoon.
Phuket police refuse to confirm or deny bail for Phoenix boat owner
Phuket police refuse to confirm or deny bail for Phoenix boat owner
PHUKET: The leading police investigator for the Phoenix tour boat disaster today told the The Phuket News that he was unable to confirm or deny whether or not the registered owner of the Phoenix, Phuket resident Woralak Rerkchaikarn, 26, and the chief construction engineer for the boat, Onchan Kanhayote, 56, of Phetchabun Province, had been denied bail by the Phuket Provincial Court.
Patong humbled by ICC, again
Patong humbled by ICC, again
CRICKET: On a perfect sunny Sunday (July 15), Patong and ICC took to the ACG to fulfil a return friendly fixture, the first of which ended in a resounding victory for ICC last weekend.
Body found floating off Phuket as governor meets missing fishermen’s families
Body found floating off Phuket as governor meets missing fishermen’s families
PHUKET: A body has been found floating in the sea off Koh Racha this afternoon but it has not yet been determined whether it is that of one of two fisherman reported missing following the storms on July 5.