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‘Lifeguards at every beach,’ governor tells Pakistan Ambassador
‘Lifeguards at every beach,’ governor tells Pakistan Ambassador
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket yesterday met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Thailand and according to a report issued by the Phuket Public Relations Department advised him that there are lifeguards stationed at all Phuket beaches.
Manager welcomed to new Thanyapura Tennis Academy
Manager welcomed to new Thanyapura Tennis Academy
TENNIS: Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort is excited to announce the opening of its own tennis academy. In mid-June 2018, it welcomed Coach Paul Robert McCabe, who will join the resort and lead a team of certified tennis coaches dedicated to coaching all skill levels.
Surf’s up as Phuket series brings international event
Surf’s up as Phuket series brings international event
SURFING: Phuket’s surfing season kicks off in earnest this weekend with the Pearl of the Andaman Surfing Championships at Patong Beach. The two-day contest, this Saturday and Sunday (June 30 – July 1), is part of the six-event Phuket Surf Series, which this year includes a new event at Khao Lak, north of the Phuket, and an instalment of the international REnextop Asian Surfing Tour (Rast).
Thailand hits 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency rankings
Thailand hits 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency rankings
BANGKOK: Thailand has ranked 34th in the newly released biannual “Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018” compiled by property consultancy firm JLL.
Thailand set to fast-track Riviera Project
Thailand set to fast-track Riviera Project
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will spearhead the marketing push of the area with the focus on generating tourism revenue for the residents, communities and local businesses in four coastal provinces now being branded as the “Thailand Riviera.”
PATA, Skål International partner to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism
PATA, Skål International partner to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism
BANGKOK: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Skål International have announced a new organisational partnership, recognising the importance of promoting the responsible development of the travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region.
Two-time pizza acrobatics World Champion to spin in style in Phuket
Two-time pizza acrobatics World Champion to spin in style in Phuket
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will host a fun-filled gourmet experience at their Cucina Italian Kitchen from Wednesday July 3 to Friday July 6.
Fostering a love of reading
Fostering a love of reading
There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favourite book. – Marcel Proust
Patong White beat Kashmiri CC despite captain’s best efforts
Patong White beat Kashmiri CC despite captain’s best efforts
CRICKET: Escaping sporadic showers last Sunday (June 24), the C&C Marine 8 by 20 League enjoyed a double-header of what turned out to be an enthralling afternoon of highly competitive cricket at the ACG.
Additional CCTVs, Koh Racha safety discussed at Phuket officials meeting
Additional CCTVs, Koh Racha safety discussed at Phuket officials meeting
PHUKET: The installation of an additional 499 CCTV cameras across the island and tourists’ safety at Koh Racha were high on the agenda of a meeting held by the Governor of Phuket today.
Ride 4 Kids breaks target, sets foundation for a lifetime
Ride 4 Kids breaks target, sets foundation for a lifetime
Ride 4 Kids was founded on a seed of an idea to harness the power of the influential expat community on Phuket for the power of good. Riding 700km from Phuket back round to Phuket is not for the faint-hearted, but 12 brave souls held up their hands, squeezed into the body hugging Lycra, apologised to their posteriors in advance and set off on an adventure of a lifetime.
Phuket airport-turnoff underpass opens one lane
Phuket airport-turnoff underpass opens one lane
PHUKET: Workers at the underpass under construction at the turnoff for Phuket International Airport yesterday (June 24) opened one lane to traffic travelling northbound as a temporary measure to ease traffic congestion at the site.
Phuket Poll: Is Thailand ready for elections?
Phuket Poll: Is Thailand ready for elections?
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed the country’s readiness to strengthen trade ties with England and hold a general election early next year, the state news agency NNT has reported.
Beware of crocodiles in Soi Palai, Chalong municipality warns
Beware of crocodiles in Soi Palai, Chalong municipality warns
PHUKET: A sign saying “Beware of baby crocodiles – If you see one call 076-374105” installed in Soi Palai earlier this year remains there for a reason, Chalong Municipality explained to The Phuket News yesterday (June 23).
Phuket Opinion: A mild disaster
Phuket Opinion: A mild disaster
PHUKET: Strong winds and rain battered Phuket for nearly a whole week, starting last Thursday and driving hard through last weekend before easing off and returning with a vengeance last Sunday through Tuesday.
Andaman Hotelier and Tourism Fair kicks off
Andaman Hotelier and Tourism Fair kicks off
PHUKET: This year’s edition of the Andaman Hotelier and Tourism Fair 2018 kicked off yesterday (June 22) at Central Festival Phuket East.
Phuket mops up after storm, damage cost rises
Phuket mops up after storm, damage cost rises
PHUKET: Residents and tourists across Phuket will be breathing a collective sigh of relief this weekend as extended periods of sunshine are forecast to return after the island was pummelled by a week of heavy downpours and strong winds that gusted upwards of 40 knots – bringing down trees, power lines and causing storm damage to nearly 100 homes across the island.
First Phuket monkeys relocated to Koh Payu
First Phuket monkeys relocated to Koh Payu
PHUKET: The first of the monkeys to be relocated under the island’s campaign to have specific troupes of wild monkeys across Phuket sterilised or sterilised and relocated in accordance with feedback from local residents have today been transported to Koh Payu, directly offshore from the site of the controversial Ao Kung Marina project.
AccorHotels to launch Pullman Khao Lak Resort
AccorHotels to launch Pullman Khao Lak Resort
PHUKET: AccorHotels has signed an agreement with Thailand-based real estate developer Khaolak Inter Co Ltd to launch the brand-new 251-room Pullman Khao Lak Resort opening in 2021.
Boy, 1, safe after Thai Navy medevac amid wild storm conditions
Boy, 1, safe after Thai Navy medevac amid wild storm conditions
PHUKET: A 1-year-old boy suffering from severe pneumonia is in hospital recovering after the Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based in Phuket, deployed a large patrol boat to transport the boy from a speedboat overpowered by large waves off Koh Adang to the mainland amid the storm conditions that battered the Andaman Coast on Tuesday night.