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Bodies seen in sunken ’Phoenix’ dive boat off Phuket
Bodies seen in sunken ’Phoenix’ dive boat off Phuket
PHUKET: It has been confirmed this afternoon that a number of bodies have been seen inside the sunken ‘Phoenix’ dive boat which overturned and sunk in a storm off Phuket yesterday afternoon with 105 passengers on board.
Airbnb brokers Thai Govt ‘partnership’ deal, blanks Hotel Act illegal rentals
Airbnb brokers Thai Govt ‘partnership’ deal, blanks Hotel Act illegal rentals
PHUKET: Airbnb has successfully negotiated an “Empowering Local Tourism Entrepreneurs” partnership with the Ministry of Interior’s Department of Local Administration (DOLA).
A formula for success: QSIP initiatives extend excellence in Math into Arts and Life
A formula for success: QSIP initiatives extend excellence in Math into Arts and Life
Students from QSI International School of Phuket participated in the World Math Games competition for the school year of 2017-18. We are pleased to announce that students from our school ranked #1 in mathematics in all of Phuket and ranked #2 in all of Thailand.
Storm leaves Phuket in blackouts, flights diverted
Storm leaves Phuket in blackouts, flights diverted
PHUKET: The storm that hit Phuket late yesterday afternoon left huge swathes of the island without power for up to six hours and forced air traffic controllers to divert several flights from landing at Phuket International Airport for saf
Thai kids shine at the Football for Friendship program
Thai kids shine at the Football for Friendship program
FOOTBALL: The sixth season of the Football for Friendship (F4F) Program implemented by Gazprom, the Official partner of FIFA and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, concluded successfully in Moscow.
First survivors from Phuket storm tour boat sinkings ashore, 53 still missing
First survivors from Phuket storm tour boat sinkings ashore, 53 still missing
PHUKET: The first survivors of the boats struck by the storm earlier today have been brought ashore, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong announced at an emergency meeting tonight (July 5).
Phuket Governor leads big clean to honour King
Phuket Governor leads big clean to honour King
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket today joined a “We Do Good Things With Heart” cleaning activity in Rassada in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Deadly rips see more tourists rescued at Phuket beaches
Deadly rips see more tourists rescued at Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Dangerous rip currents at Phuket beaches have seen tourists along the west coast needing rescuing this week, with two tourists needing rescuing at two different beaches on Tuesday alone.
Phuket kids invited to receive free beach safety training
Phuket kids invited to receive free beach safety training
PHUKET: Phuket children aged between 8-15 years old are invited to receive free beach safety training at an activity to be held in Patong on Saturday.
Phuket readies for Kathu Fair 2018
Phuket readies for Kathu Fair 2018
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality is once again set to hold the annual Kathu Fair, this year under the theme “One Decade of the Kathu Cultural Road to Experience Nai Thu, City of Mines, Origin of the Phuket Way”, from July 27-29 at Vichitsongkram Rd in Kathu.
Phuket emergency services ordered ready amid storm warning
Phuket emergency services ordered ready amid storm warning
PHUKET: After the heavy scattered thundershowers across the island last night, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) has issued a warning for all local authorities to be ready render assistance if needed.
‘Central Patong’ project rises in Phuket
‘Central Patong’ project rises in Phuket
PHUKET: The quietly-under-construction “Central Patong” shopping mall in the heart of Phuket’s busiest tourism town is slated to be complete by year’s end with hopes that the new mall will be open in time for the new year, a source has told The Phuket News.
Phuket to remember expat Adam Hall
Phuket to remember expat Adam Hall
PHUKET: Friends will meet at Peppers Bar in Cherng Talay this Friday (July 6) to remember long-term Phuket expat Adam Hall, who recently passed away from cancer.
Tham Luang children found safe!
Tham Luang children found safe!
CHIANG RAI: Officials in Chiang Rai have confirmed they have been informed by rescue teams that all 12 school children and their coach have been found safe in Tham Luang Cave.
Entries for 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta flowing in
Entries for 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta flowing in
SAILING: Entries for the 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta (MSR) are flowing in says Phuket Yacht Club Commodore, Scott Duncanson.
Phuket dog shelter gifted Miss Grand beauty visit, Soi Dog leads donations
Phuket dog shelter gifted Miss Grand beauty visit, Soi Dog leads donations
PHUKET: The Miss Grand Thailand 2018 contestants from 77 provinces across the country were at the Baan Khanun Homeless Dog Shelter in Thalang yesterday (July 1) to take part in activities that also saw more than B1 million donated to help improve conditions at the facility.
Phuket Opinion: A bookable offense
Phuket Opinion: A bookable offense
Mich Koh, head of public policy in Southeast Asia for Airbnb, and the global online giant’s regional team will meet with Thai officials next Tuesday (July 3) to discuss “tourism growth and how the company can help drive the sector here”.
Warm waters: Natural hot springs in Phang Nga make for a relaxing day trip away from the island
Warm waters: Natural hot springs in Phang Nga make for a relaxing day trip away from the island
On a recent weekend my family and I decided to make a day trip to a familiar hot-spring resort located just in Phang Nga province, north of Phuket. We have visited the Hotspring Beach Resort and Spa two times before and we always really enjoyed the experience, it is the perfect destination for a leisurely day trip to get off the island on the weekend.
Russian tourist rescued from deadly Phuket ’flash rip’
Russian tourist rescued from deadly Phuket ’flash rip’
PHUKET: A Russian tourist exhausted after she was pulled away from the beach by a dangerous rip current was rescued and brought safely back to shore at Nai Harn beach yesterday (June 28).
Jaguar, Land Rover launch in Phuket
Jaguar, Land Rover launch in Phuket
PHUKET: Inchcape (Thailand) Co Ltd, the official importer and distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Thailand, in a joint project with Lifestyle Auto Co Ltd, today (June 23) officially opened the Jaguar Land Rover Phuket Studio.