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Police say American ‘poo-thrower’ only on sleeping pills, not sex drugs
Police say American ‘poo-thrower’ only on sleeping pills, not sex drugs
PHUKET: The New Yorker taken into custody for roaming the halls of Phuket International Airport naked, and for defecating in the hall and attempting to throw it at staff and other travellers, had “overdosed” on sleeping medication, not sex drugs, say police.
Phuket water shut-off to affect Rassada on Friday
Phuket water shut-off to affect Rassada on Friday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) yesterday (Jan 9) announced that the water supply will be shut-off in Rassada on Friday (Jan 12) as checks are carried out on a water pumping station.
China Boat Show eyes Phuket marine industry
China Boat Show eyes Phuket marine industry
PHUKET: Organisers of the China International Boat Show (CIBS) are targeting Phuket boat builders and other key players in the island’s marine industry to take part in the show, to be held in Shanghai on April 26-29, 2018.
Soi Dog founder questions report, calls for ‘refocussed’ government strategy
Soi Dog founder questions report, calls for ‘refocussed’ government strategy
PHUKET: John Dalley, Founder of the Soi Dog Foundation, has issued a statement questioning the veracity of a news report posted yesterday (Jan 8) and to clarify the world-renowned foundation’s position on the government’s current strategy on how to deal with stray dogs in public areas, including beaches.
Patong nightlife operators fear ‘return of bribes’
Patong nightlife operators fear ‘return of bribes’
PHUKET: The President of the Patong Entertainment Association (PEBA) has voiced his concern that nightlife operators will again be called on to pay bribes in order to take advantage of late trading, while supporting a call for venues operating in dedicated zones to be exempt from punishment under the alcohol-promotion laws.
Experts at Phuket business event to explore plans for Thailand’s Kra Isthmus canal
Experts at Phuket business event to explore plans for Thailand’s Kra Isthmus canal
PHUKET: The British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (BCCT) will hold a special Phuket Business Dinner event at the Amari Phuket resort south of Patong on Feb 1 with expert speakers explaining the current status of – and future plans for – Thailand’s Kra Isthmus Project.
AirAsia launches Macau-Phuket direct daily flights
AirAsia launches Macau-Phuket direct daily flights
PHUKET: AirAsia’s inaugural direct flight from Macau landed in Phuket yesterday (Jan 8), bringing 171 passengers who are heralded to be the first of some 70,000 passengers to use the service a year.
Phuket shines at Christofle Yacht Style Awards
Phuket shines at Christofle Yacht Style Awards
PHUKET: A host of Phuket entries were bestowed regional titles at the inaugural Christofle Yacht Style Awards 2018, held as part of the four-day Phuket RendezVous, which concluded at Royal Phuket Marina yesterday (Jan 7).
Three charged for death of Japanese tourist slashed by dive boat propeller
Three charged for death of Japanese tourist slashed by dive boat propeller
PHUKET: Three people have been charged for the death of a Japanese tourist who was struck by a tour boat propeller during her first-ever dive at Koh Tachai in the Similan Islands National Park last Thursday (Jan 4).
Asia Pop 40 counts down the top songs of 2017 on Phuket’s Live 89.5
Asia Pop 40 counts down the top songs of 2017 on Phuket’s Live 89.5
Throughout January, the region’s first and only syndicated radio chart countdown program, Asia Pop 40, will once again count down the most popular 140 songs from 2017, over four weekly episodes.
Phuket Opinion: Slippery road ahead
Phuket Opinion: Slippery road ahead
PHUKET: The results of The Phuket News poll this week heralded much support for Thailand to recognise driver’s licences issued by foreign countries, either in full or even in part for limited periods only
Samkong Underpass in Phuket showcased as an example of ombudman's work
Samkong Underpass in Phuket showcased as an example of ombudman's work
PHUKET: High-ranking representatives of the Office of the Ombudsman of Thailand visited Phuket yesterday (Jan 5) to inspect Samkong Underpass and present this project as an example of complaint management to Chris Field, Second Vice-President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).
Renovation planned for Standard Chartered Bank House in Phuket
Renovation planned for Standard Chartered Bank House in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are seeking funds to give a new lease of life to the century-old Sino-Portuguese house on Damrong Rd where Standard Chartered Bank managers lived in times past.
Phuket Regional Blood Centre call for donations of blood type ‘A’
Phuket Regional Blood Centre call for donations of blood type ‘A’
PHUKET: A lack of supply in blood type ‘A’ has left the Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) no option than to call for those with the said blood type to donate either via themselves or at Vichara Phuket Hospital.
Royal Thai Navy host marine conservation activities in Phuket
Royal Thai Navy host marine conservation activities in Phuket
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command yesterday (Jan 4) held a marine conservation awareness day where there was a sea turtle release, beach cleanup and exhibition about marine life at their headquarters in Cape Panwa, in honour of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana.
Phuket villa property market strong in mid-range, high-end takes a hit
Phuket villa property market strong in mid-range, high-end takes a hit
PHUKET: The main villa property market in Phuket is going from strength to strength, but the outlook for high-end villas on the island is not so bright, reports Nattha Kahapana, Executive Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket.
21st The Bay Regatta to take place Jan 31-Feb 4
21st The Bay Regatta to take place Jan 31-Feb 4
SAILING: Over 40 sailing yachts and 250 competitors will arrive in Phuket next month, to join this year’s Bay Regatta being held from January 31-February 4.
Four Phuket teens arrested for violent New Year attack
Four Phuket teens arrested for violent New Year attack
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that four teenagers who are part of a gang wanted in connection with a violent attack on a member of the public on New Years Day surrendered to police yesterday and have been charged with causing bodily or mental harm.
Phuket closes New Year Seven Days of Danger with two dead, 46 injured
Phuket closes New Year Seven Days of Danger with two dead, 46 injured
PHUKET: Phuket has closed out the Seven Days of Danger New Year road-safety campaign with two people killed and 46 injured in 46 accidents, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 4).
Entries now open for Top of the Gulf Regatta
Entries now open for Top of the Gulf Regatta
SAILING: The Notice of Race (NOR) has been published for the 14th Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina and entries are now being taken.