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Phuket survives Day 2 with zero deaths
Phuket survives Day 2 with zero deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 2 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.
Reigning champions Tripathi lead charge at Phuket Int’l Cricket Sixes 2018
Reigning champions Tripathi lead charge at Phuket Int’l Cricket Sixes 2018
CRICKET: Tripathi Blue of New Delhi had a successful second day at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket yesterday (Apr 12) as they defeated Surfers Paradise Demons in fine style with Deepak Khatri showing quality with the bat, after an earlier 30 not out from former Queensland state player Chris Swan.
Phuket Songkran splashdown begins in Patong
Phuket Songkran splashdown begins in Patong
PHUKET: Songkran festivities got underway in Phuket in earnest today with revellers on the island’s premier party street Bangla Rd in Patong joining the locals in Thai New Year water battles.
Phuket clears Day 1 of Songkran holidays with zero deaths
Phuket clears Day 1 of Songkran holidays with zero deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 1 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.
ACTS Sixes debutants, Heritage Cricketers lead the charge on Day One, Mat Hadj grabs a hat-trick
ACTS Sixes debutants, Heritage Cricketers lead the charge on Day One, Mat Hadj grabs a hat-trick
CRICKET: Heritage Cricketers lead the standings after Day One of the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST) 2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes, as the tournament got under way in glorious weather at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket yesterday (Apr 11).
Local acts to shine at Stargazer
Local acts to shine at Stargazer
The 4th annual “Stargazer” Phuket Talent Contest proudly presented by CC’s Hideaway is fast approaching and organisers are putting out the call for Phuket to expats and Thai community who want to put their talents to the test.
Phuket’s sailing community says farewell to Tom Howard
Phuket’s sailing community says farewell to Tom Howard
PHUKET: One of the great characters of the Phuket boating community, Tom Howard, sadly passed away on Monday April 9 just after midday, following a short illness.
Mr Saxman, Pui Duangpon to jazz up Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Mr Saxman, Pui Duangpon to jazz up Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
PHUKET: Famous Thai saxophone artist “Koh Mr Saxman” and vocalist “Pui Duangpon” have joined the talented line-up to perform as special guests at the Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018 on the night of Saturday April 28, adding more groove to what is already expected to be a romantic night to remember.
Phuket Zoo under fire over animal conditions
Phuket Zoo under fire over animal conditions
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that Phuket Zoo is already under instructions to improve conditions for animals, most notably for apes and monkeys, housed there.
Phuket airport puts on show of readiness ahead of Songkran
Phuket airport puts on show of readiness ahead of Songkran
PHUKET: In a public display of readiness to provide security during the upcoming Songkran Thai New Year holidays, Phuket International Airport (HKT) yesterday held an activity to show they are prepared to serve all those passing through the airport during the holiday period.
Leicester City Vice Chairman confirms stadium expansion plans
Leicester City Vice Chairman confirms stadium expansion plans
FOOTBALL: Leicester City Vice Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has announced that initial planning for the expansion and development of King Power Stadium is underway.
Phuket gets eight booze-free, safe water-play zones for Songkran, Seven Days of Danger looms
Phuket gets eight booze-free, safe water-play zones for Songkran, Seven Days of Danger looms
PHUKET: Phuket will have eight alcohol-free, safe water-play zones for celebrating Songkran this Friday (April 13), officials have confirmed.
Phuket Red Cross calls for extra blood donations during Songkran
Phuket Red Cross calls for extra blood donations during Songkran
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) is calling for blood donations from April 9-16 to boost blood stocks for victims of accidents that could occur during this year's Songkran celebrations.
Phuket readies for Songkran long weekend
Phuket readies for Songkran long weekend
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket will shut down this Friday (April 13) as the nation heads into a four-day holiday for the Thai New Year Songkran holidays.
Phuket Opinion: Protecting the prize jewels
Phuket Opinion: Protecting the prize jewels
PHUKET: The news that national parks officials have resolved to forbid tourists from entering Maya Bay – the crown jewel of Had Nopparat Thara – Phi Phi Island National Park – during a June-September “recovery period” and to limit visitor number during the tourism high season has been well received as a positive step.
BCIS’s vision of maintaining excellence is visible in all its endeavours
BCIS’s vision of maintaining excellence is visible in all its endeavours
Berda Claude International School (BCIS) was founded with one core philosophy – Education changes the world. This simple, yet powerful tenet drives the management and teachers forward, with a focus on providing comprehensive academics as well as extracurricular experiences for students in any field they pursue.
Phuket among most expensive in base wage rate increase
Phuket among most expensive in base wage rate increase
PHUKET: New minimum wage rates came into effect last Sunday (April 1), with Phuket among the three most expensive provinces in the country to hire base-wage workers.
Cyber risk key challenge for ‘Smart Cities’ like Phuket, says proptech report
Cyber risk key challenge for ‘Smart Cities’ like Phuket, says proptech report
PHUKET: While Thailand rolls forward with its “Phuket Smart City” project, such “smart cities” in Asia-Pacific must be ready for the cyber security risks that accompany the growing adoption of tech-enabled real estate and infrastructure, notes a new report, “Clicks and Mortar: The Growing Influence of Proptech”.
Phuket Gov warns of possibility of drought
Phuket Gov warns of possibility of drought
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has instructed local government agencies to be prepared for drought prevention as Phuket heads into the hot season, with little rain forecast until the rainy season begins.
New contractor sought to complete new Phuket Provincial Hall
New contractor sought to complete new Phuket Provincial Hall
PHUKET: The Phuket Public Relations Department have confirmed that new contractors are being sought to complete construction of the new Provincial Hall following the cancellation of the contract with the original contractors.