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Two race shoot-out brings 2018 Top of the Gulf Regatta to an end
Two race shoot-out brings 2018 Top of the Gulf Regatta to an end
SAILING: The 2018 Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina has lived up to its reputation for delivering close and competitive racing, and this year the weather made the racing even tougher.
Goa Panthers sing the blues after Patong victory
Goa Panthers sing the blues after Patong victory
CRICKET: In the first game of the new C&C Marine sponsored ‘8 by 20’ League played at the ACG yesterday (Apr 29), Patong Blues overwhelmed the newly founded, Goa Panthers to secure a first victory and lay claim to the undesirable title of the tournament’s early favourite.
Submarine surfacing off Phuket causes stir
Submarine surfacing off Phuket causes stir
PHUKET: The surfacing of a submarine off the west coast of Phuket yesterday (April 29) has caused a stir online, with people posting comments in belief that the submarine was one that Thailand bought from China.
Phuket Opinion: Behind closed doors
Phuket Opinion: Behind closed doors
PHUKET: The recent police raid on a sex orgy at a hotel in Pattaya has accidentally highlighted a critical issue with sloppy Thai lawmaking. Specifically in the Pattaya case, the question is exactly which laws were broken?
Two Phuket underpasses to close for flood-prevention cleaning
Two Phuket underpasses to close for flood-prevention cleaning
PHUKET: Both Samkong Underpass and Darasamut Underpass will be closed to traffic for 33 hours next week so workers can clean the drains ahead of heavy monsoon rains.
Phuket to celebrate National Labour Day
Phuket to celebrate National Labour Day
PHUKET: Government offices will remain open but many businesses will close this coming Tuesday (May 1) as the nation celebrates the annual May Day holiday.
Phuket underpass to close next week for flood-prevention cleaning
Phuket underpass to close next week for flood-prevention cleaning
PHUKET: The Samkong Underpass will be closed to traffic for more than a day next week as workers move in to clean the tunnel and clear all debris from the drains, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Safety, post-event cleanliness identified as key issues for Laguna Phuket Marathon
Safety, post-event cleanliness identified as key issues for Laguna Phuket Marathon
PHUKET: Safety and first aid for athletes and cleanliness after the event are key concerns identified by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong for the upcoming Laguna Phuket Marathon in June, which is expected to attract more than 8,000 participants.
Police urge pool safety after toddler drowns at Phuket villa
Police urge pool safety after toddler drowns at Phuket villa
PHUKET: Police are urging parents of infants and young children to keep their young ones in sight at all times after a horrific incident on Monday (April 23) resulted in a 9-month-old boy drowning at an expat family’s home in Cherng Talay.
Laguna Phuket plans to expand golf tournament
Laguna Phuket plans to expand golf tournament
GOLF: Laguna Phuket, the Thailand tourist island’s only fully integrated resort, has revealed plans for the upcoming Singha Laguna Phuket Open to become, eventually, as internationally well-known and inclusive as its acclaimed annual triathlon and marathon events.
Ya bah, ya ice, gun seized in Phuket drug arrest
Ya bah, ya ice, gun seized in Phuket drug arrest
PHUKET: Two men were arrested last Saturday when they were found to be in possession of methamphetamine (ya bah), crystal meth (ya ice), a .38-calibre revolver and ammunition.
Opinion: The day my best friend drowned on a Phuket day tour
Opinion: The day my best friend drowned on a Phuket day tour
A tourist to Phuket implores the Royal Thai Government to take steps to improve marine safety after he is forced to watch his best friend die from drowning while on a popular speedboat day-trip tour to the islands of Phang Nga Bay.
JW Marriott Phuket Resort appoints new General Manager
JW Marriott Phuket Resort appoints new General Manager
PHUKET: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Matthias Y. Sutter as the resort’s new General Manager, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and 18 years of luxury hospitality expertise.
Laguna Phuket Marathon back for 13th edition
Laguna Phuket Marathon back for 13th edition
MARATHON: The Laguna Phuket Marathon was launched in 2006 and is owned and organised by Go Adventure Asia. Now in its 13th year, Laguna Phuket Marathon won GOLD for “Best Amateur Sports Event of the Year in Thailand” at the 2017 Asia Sports Industry Awards (SPIA Asia 2017).
Meliá Hotels to open Phuket beachfront resort
Meliá Hotels to open Phuket beachfront resort
PHUKET: Leading Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels International has announced it will open the Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, with a scheduled due date to open in 2021.
Soi Dog Sanctuary set to open on Saturdays
Soi Dog Sanctuary set to open on Saturdays
Following the success of our recent trial, Soi Dog Foundation has extended visitor times at one of Phuket’s most popular attractions, ‘’The Gill Dalley Sanctuary” in Mai Khao to Saturday mornings providing the opportunity to visitors, who are unable to go during the week, to meet and mingle with the small dogs, cats and kittens.
Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort welcomes new Director of Sports and Events
Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort welcomes new Director of Sports and Events
FITNESS: Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort is getting ready to welcome Thibault Gonnet, who will be joining the team as the organisation’s new Director of Sports and Events from April 2018.
Phuket Town canals cleared to prevent record flooding repeat
Phuket Town canals cleared to prevent record flooding repeat
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality led a joint effort to clear another canal in Phuket Town of undergrowth and debris today (April 23) ahead of the annual monsoon rains returning next month.
Tripathi reign supreme in Phuket
Tripathi reign supreme in Phuket
CRICKET: Tripathi Blue were crowned as the 2018 Thalang International Cricket 7s Cup winners after accumulating an amazing 112-1 from their five overs to eventually overcome spirited hosts Patong White by 46 runs.
Egypt’s Grand Mufti issues fatwa against buying ‘Likes’ on Facebook
Egypt’s Grand Mufti issues fatwa against buying ‘Likes’ on Facebook
CAIRO: Egypt’s top Muslim cleric, or Grand Mufti, has issued a fatwa banning people from buying “Likes” on Facebook.