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Phuket Marriott named ‘Thailand’s Best Resort’ at Asia Pacific Property Awards
Phuket Marriott named ‘Thailand’s Best Resort’ at Asia Pacific Property Awards
PHUKET: The Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is celebrating after it was named as the best “Resort Hotel for Thailand” at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018.
Wildlife trafficking kingpin jailed
Wildlife trafficking kingpin jailed
BANGKOK: The Samut Prakarn Provincial Court last Friday (May 11) sentenced 41-year-old Vietnamese-Thai national Boonchai Bach to two years and six months in prison for wildlife related crimes, following his arrest on January 18 for rhino horn trafficking.
Phuket Tourism chief calls for better support for lifeguards as international warning imminent
Phuket Tourism chief calls for better support for lifeguards as international warning imminent
PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports, Sirawee Waloh, has called for better support for Phuket’s lifeguards, especially in the provision of essential lifesaving equipment.
Thai AirAsia Chief steps up as airline posts B1.83bn profit for Q1 2018
Thai AirAsia Chief steps up as airline posts B1.83bn profit for Q1 2018
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia has announced that CEO Tassapon Bijleveld will take on the role as Executive Chairman and supervise the company’s executive board, while long-time executive and founding member Santisuk Klongchaiya, current Director of Commercial, takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia effective today (May 14)
Varanyu cruises to victory at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Varanyu cruises to victory at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
GOLF: Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij savoured his first professional victory in front of his family after closing with an even-par 70 to win by six shots in the final round of the Singha Laguna Phuket Open today (May 13).
Online A-levels increase access for all
Online A-levels increase access for all
ITS Education Asia, a Hong Kong based school organisation established in 2005, has released the world’s first set of video-based lessons for the globally recognised International A-Level.
Phuket Opinion: Many eyes make light work
Phuket Opinion: Many eyes make light work
PHUKET: It often seems that little progress will ever be made on Phuket’s chronic issues of illegal rubbish dumping and untreated wastewater flowing to the sea. But occasionally a flicker of light appears at the end of the dark tunnel of depressing news and official apathy. Kindling this light is technology and social media’s ability to empower the public to highlight such problems and force officials into action.
Varanyu extends lead at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Varanyu extends lead at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
PHUKET: Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij extended his lead by eight shots after shooting a one-under-par 69 in the third round of the Singha Laguna Phuket Open today (May 12).
Thai Navy silent on preventing Rohingya relief ship arriving in Phuket
Thai Navy silent on preventing Rohingya relief ship arriving in Phuket
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command has yet to respond to queries as to why a Rohingya relief ship operated by an internationally recognised aid agency was informed that arriving in Phuket would “problematic” to the extent that the aid workers would not be able to perform their duties.
Fun but also competitive: Hospitality pros to battle it out at Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge
Fun but also competitive: Hospitality pros to battle it out at Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge
GOLF: The Third annual La guna Phuket Hospital ity Challenge Charity Golf Tournament will take place at Laguna Golf Phuket on Friday, June 15. The event sees hospitality professionals from Phuket and surrounding areas come together at the award-winning golf course.
Cruzeiro SS World Cup is on!
Cruzeiro SS World Cup is on!
FOOTBALL: More than 110 kids from 7-15 years old from many different nationalities turned out at BISP on April 28 for the Cruzeiro Soccer Schools World Cup League.
On Guard: Grave doubts raised over Phuket's fragmented lifeguard coverage
On Guard: Grave doubts raised over Phuket's fragmented lifeguard coverage
PHUKET: Events over the past two weeks have highlighted the critical need for trained lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches and for rescue teams to receive proper training in how to handle such reports and act accordingly.
Varanyu holds commanding lead Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Varanyu holds commanding lead Singha Laguna Phuket Open
PHUKET: Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphaibulkij maintained his position at the top with his second round of nine-under-par 61 at the Singha Laguna Phuket Open today (May 11).
Nok Air improves Q1 result with sharp reduction in loss
Nok Air improves Q1 result with sharp reduction in loss
BANGKOK: Nok Air continued to improve the bottom line in the first quarter of this year with further reduction in losses, with credit given to improvement in all key parameters.
Brit tourist in Phuket taxi accident rescued from B1.5mn medical bills
Brit tourist in Phuket taxi accident rescued from B1.5mn medical bills
PHUKET: A campaign to raise funds for a British woman who suffered a broken back and multiple other serious internal injuries when a truck slammed into head-on into the Phuket taxi she and her partner were travelling in has rallied to provide the funds needed to pay her medical bills in just one day.
Varanyu shoots personal best and leads Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Varanyu shoots personal best and leads Singha Laguna Phuket Open
GOLF: Thai prospect Varanyu Rattanaphaibulkij signed for a blistering eight-under-par 62 to grab the opening round lead at the Singha Laguna Phuket Open yesterday (May 10).
Smoke on plane from overheated phone forces Phuket landing
Smoke on plane from overheated phone forces Phuket landing
PHUKET: A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was forced to divert to Phuket to make an unscheduled landing yesterday (May 9) after a passenger’s mobile phone overheated and started emitting smoke.
Macao, Phuket ink MoU on trade, tourism cooperation
Macao, Phuket ink MoU on trade, tourism cooperation
PHUKET: Phuket and China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and tourism cooperation.
Phuket condo mogul Sawit posts bail on fraud charges
Phuket condo mogul Sawit posts bail on fraud charges
PHUKET: Sawit Ketroj, the prominent Phuket condo developer arrested last week on a fraud charge, has posted bail, police have confirmed to The Phuket News.
Report of foreigner in surf danger highlights Phuket’s lifeguard, beach rescue crisis
Report of foreigner in surf danger highlights Phuket’s lifeguard, beach rescue crisis
PHUKET: A report of a foreign man missing in the water at Layan Beach yesterday afternoon has shone a bright light on the critical need for trained lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches and for rescue teams to receive proper training in how to handle such reports and act accordingly.