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C&C Marine cricket league see wins for Kashmiri and Patong
C&C Marine cricket league see wins for Kashmiri and Patong
CRICKET: The C&C Marine 8 by 20 League continued at the ACG last Sunday (May 20) with a double-header, and the Goan Panthers taking on the formidable Kashmiri CC.
Phuket’s haphazard lifeguard coverage flamed, comprehensive plan blanked
Phuket’s haphazard lifeguard coverage flamed, comprehensive plan blanked
PHUKET: The continuing fragmented state of lifeguard coverage at Phuket’s beaches has come under harsh criticism for failing to provide a framework that will ensure skilled lifeguards will remain on our beaches, while a comprehensive plan to have trained, professional lifeguards patrolling Phuket’s beaches has fallen on deaf ears.
Phuket monkey ‘birth control’ to go to public opinion
Phuket monkey ‘birth control’ to go to public opinion
PHUKET: Whether or not troupes of wild monkeys across Phuket will be subjected to population control as well as forced relocation will be among the questions put to the public in a series of feedback meetings to be held across the island.
200-year-old Phuket community considered to become new tourist attraction
200-year-old Phuket community considered to become new tourist attraction
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket has stated that it is his intention to turn the 200-year-old Bangrong community in Pa Khlok into a new tourist attraction to bring valuable financial support to the community’s residents.
Phuket Itn’l Rugby 10s back for 20th edition
Phuket Itn’l Rugby 10s back for 20th edition
RUGBY: The 20th anniversary Aussie Bar Phuket International Rugby 10s will kick off next Friday (May 25) at Thanyapura Sports Club with teams from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, the Middle East and of course home town favourite the Phuket Viagrabonds hoping to take home the cup in the Athena Siam Coffin Dodgers Vets tournament for the over 35s.
Phuket Opinion: Make them pay for plastic
Phuket Opinion: Make them pay for plastic
PHUKET: News this past week that the Finance Ministry is seriously considering introducing a levy on plastic bags is long overdue. The fact that Thailand is “drowning in plastic” is obvious, and even the government can no longer ignore it. Plastic bag waste accounted for 13% of marine litter in 2015, well above food packaging waste at 8% and straws at 10%.
Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj seeks to reassure Phuket public, investors
Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj seeks to reassure Phuket public, investors
PHUKET: Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj, the prominent Phuket condo developer arrested earlier this month on a fraud charge, and re-released on bail this week after failing to present himself to court as part of his original bail conditions, has held a press conference to address the accusations of fraud and mismanagement.
Phuket street art group calls for true justice in 'Black Panther' case
Phuket street art group calls for true justice in 'Black Panther' case
In recent times, street art and graffiti have become an increasingly important instrument to publicly denounce social injustice in Thailand.
Phuket laundry truck wipeout still under investigation
Phuket laundry truck wipeout still under investigation
PHUKET: More than three weeks after a laundry truck in Chalong swerved, tipped onto two wheels, rolled and slammed head-on into a minivan carrying tourists, police have yet to conclude their investigation or charge anyone for the accident.
Phuket Poll: Should marijuana be made legal?
Phuket Poll: Should marijuana be made legal?
PHUKET: On Tuesday the Cabinet approved draft legislation drawn up by a panel led by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) to legally allow research into the effects of medicinal cannabis on humans.
2018 Tri Dash Triathlon
2018 Tri Dash Triathlon
TRIATHLON: The popular Tri Dash triathlon series is returning to Phuket in 2018 with races scheduled for tomorrow (May 19) and October 20. The events are hosted by Thanyapura, and owned and organised by Thailand’s leading sport event organiser, Go Adventure Asia.
Phuket’s Emerald Group CEO on bail again, after missing court date
Phuket’s Emerald Group CEO on bail again, after missing court date
PHUKET: Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj, the prominent Phuket condo developer arrested earlier this month on a fraud charge, was re-released on bail this week after failing to present himself to court as part of his original bail conditions, police have confirmed.
Pep Guardiola signs contract extension until 2021
Pep Guardiola signs contract extension until 2021
FOOTBALL: Manchester City Football Club have announced that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension keeping him at the Club until 2021.
Arrowsmith Cognitive Intensive Summer Program debuts in Thailand at UWCT
Arrowsmith Cognitive Intensive Summer Program debuts in Thailand at UWCT
For the first time outside of North America, Banyapura will provide the Arrowsmith Program six-week Cognitive Intensive Summer Program in Phuket at United World College Thailand (UWCT) this July.
Car gutted by fire in Wichit
Car gutted by fire in Wichit
PHUKET: Firefighters in Wichit have yet to identify what caused a blaze that destroyed a Toyota Vios while a young man was taking his grandmother to her morning exercise and his niece to school this morning (May 17).
B460k to temporarily resolve Phuket airport’s heat problem
B460k to temporarily resolve Phuket airport’s heat problem
PHUKET: An official from Phuket International Airport today confirmed that air-conditioning units will be rented temporarily at a cost of B460,000 as a temporary solution to the soaring temperatures in the Domestic Terminal.
Martin Holmes joins Northrop & Johnson as General Manager Asia
Martin Holmes joins Northrop & Johnson as General Manager Asia
PHUKET: Martin Holmes of Lee Marine has joined Northrop & Johnson as General Manager of the Asia operation, which includes offices in Thailand and Hong Kong.
Ramadan set to start a day late, thanks to clouds across the South
Ramadan set to start a day late, thanks to clouds across the South
PHUKET: Ramadan will begin in Thailand tomorrow (May 17) after heavy cloud cover across Southern Thailand thwarted efforts to confirm the lunar phase of a new moon in the South, the Chularatchamontri, formally known as the Sheikhul Islam Office for Thailand, has announced.
Maya Bay to get extra protection
Maya Bay to get extra protection
PHUKET: Boats taking tourists to visit Phi Phi Island’s renowned Maya Bay will no longer even be able to land or drop anchor at Loh Samah Bay, on the far side of the island, in the latest move to protect the island from environmental damage brought on by overtourism.
ISLA petitions US Embassy over Phuket lifeguards, launches global petition
ISLA petitions US Embassy over Phuket lifeguards, launches global petition
PHUKET: The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) today posted online its petition calling for people to support its call for the US State Department to issue a “Level Three Travel Advisory” for Phuket.