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Phuket Gov gives financial compensation to Songkran road death victim’s family
Phuket Gov gives financial compensation to Songkran road death victim’s family
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday gave financial compensation to the family of the Chinese tourist who died in a road accident on Phuket on Apr 14.
Third Naval Area Command holds maritime enforcement security training
Third Naval Area Command holds maritime enforcement security training
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based on Cape Panwa in Phuket, yesterday began a five-day training exercise specifically aimed at dealing with suspect vessels found along the Andaman coast.
Songkran push brings tourism boost
Songkran push brings tourism boost
BANGKOK: A recorded 506,136 foreigners visited Thailand during the Songkran holidays, generating B24.65 billion in tourism revenue, up 6.2% and 16% respectively from the year-earlier period, reports the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS).
Phuket Governor opens fire over pollution
Phuket Governor opens fire over pollution
PHUKET: Phuket Governor has blasted officials for the state of pollution in Phuket and ordered uniformed officers to take action to remedy situation, from untreated wastewater being dumped into public waterways to litter-blocked drains causing roads to flood.
Phuket Airport to close runway, taxiway for maintenance
Phuket Airport to close runway, taxiway for maintenance
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will close its runway and one taxiway for more than six hours each day for 12 days so that cleaning and maintenance can be carried out.
Phuket police arrest Songkran paint-splasher
Phuket police arrest Songkran paint-splasher
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed that Sakoo Police have arrested a man who was alleged to have splashed paint on numerous cars during the Songkran festivities at Nai Yang Beach last Friday (April 13).
Unesco dedicates huge Satun area as ‘Global Geopark’
Unesco dedicates huge Satun area as ‘Global Geopark’
SATUN: Unesco has dedicated a huge area of Satun province, south of Phuket on the Andaman coast, as a “Global Geopark”. The Geopark covers four districts – Thungwa, La-ngu, Manang and part of Muang Satun – and includes two national parks and one wildlife sanctuary.
Phuket ready to host Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2018 next month
Phuket ready to host Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2018 next month
GOLF: Phuket Province and Laguna Golf Phuket golf course have been selected as the premier venues to host All Thailand Golf Tour 2018’s “Singha Laguna Phuket Open” – a professional golf competition organised by Sports Management Group (SMG) with Singha Corporation as founding sponsor and Asia’s premier destination resort, Laguna Phuket, a title sponsor.
Phuket boy, 8, taking the motocross world by storm
Phuket boy, 8, taking the motocross world by storm
MOTOCROSS: An 8-year-old motocross rider from Phuket recently took first place in two race categories of the “Idemitsu Thailand Supercross 2018” held in Sakon Nakhon.
Banyan Tree to host star Chef Peter Kuruvita amid Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Banyan Tree to host star Chef Peter Kuruvita amid Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
PHUKET: Award-winning Australian chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita will host a weekend of fine cuisine at Banyan Tree Phuket from April 27-29 under the resorts “Guest Chef Series” and coinciding with the Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival.
Phuket’s Songkran holiday road toll holds at one dead
Phuket’s Songkran holiday road toll holds at one dead
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 5 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
Tripathi Group retain Cup at 2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes
Tripathi Group retain Cup at 2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes
CRICKET: Tripathi Blue of New Delhi in India retained their crown as Cup winners of the 14th ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes on a wonderful day’s play yesterday (April 15) at the Alan Cooke Ground to round off another fine event.
Satree IPC students have some hands on learning in Chiang Mai
Satree IPC students have some hands on learning in Chiang Mai
Each year, students and staff from Satree Phuket School’s International Program Cambridge (IPC) attend the annual outside classroom learning (OCL) event, also known as the “Week without Walls”.
Phuket suffers first road death of Songkran holidays
Phuket suffers first road death of Songkran holidays
PHUKET: Phuket suffered its first death of this year’s Songkran holidays with a motorbike accident yesterday (April 14), Day 4 of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign.
Heritage Cricketers enjoy great day as charge continues
Heritage Cricketers enjoy great day as charge continues
CRICKET: Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh had a happy Saturday at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket as they demolished local side Patong White in Round One, before wrapping up a greater victory in Round Two, with Syed Shahed and Solmain Hossain Emon once again dominating with the bat.
Big prizes up for grabs at 7th annual PAPA Youth Talent Competition
Big prizes up for grabs at 7th annual PAPA Youth Talent Competition
The seventh edition of Phuket Academy of Performing Arts’ (PAPA) annual Youth Talent Competition will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Patong.
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
PHUKET: The ongoing saga of Phuket’s lifeguards, or widespread lack thereof, further descended into farce last Thursday (Apr 5) with a comically inept performance by the key players aimed at reassuring the public.
Phuket passes Day 3 of Songkran holidays with zero road deaths
Phuket passes Day 3 of Songkran holidays with zero road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 3 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
Big names confirmed for Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Big names confirmed for Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Top restaurants in Phuket as well as popular music acts have confirmed to participate in this year’s “East-Meets-West” Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival.
Phuket Hotels Association Benefit: A night of 'Glam, Glitz and Glitter'
Phuket Hotels Association Benefit: A night of 'Glam, Glitz and Glitter'
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit group of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image for Phuket while supporting community-based projects, is hosting a benefit gala dinner on Saturday, April 28 to raise funds for 20 or more hospitality scholarships and traineeships for local residents.