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Phuket Governor urges stricter enforcement of coral protection measures
Phuket Governor urges stricter enforcement of coral protection measures
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Feb 16) convened a meeting of government officials where he urges strict enforcement of coral protection laws on Racha Island, south of Phuket.
Phuket Gov urges stricter enforcement of tourist bus safety measures
Phuket Gov urges stricter enforcement of tourist bus safety measures
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Feb 16) convened a meeting of government officials where he called on them to strictly enforce the tour bus safety measures implemented after a spate of accidents in mid-2017.
Education Corner: Mathematics is ‘the poetry of logical ideas’
Education Corner: Mathematics is ‘the poetry of logical ideas’
Mathematics has remained an integral part of education for more than 2,000 years. In Asia it has particular prominence due to academic prestige, parental expectations of success and high stakes university entrance tests. Therefore, a good quality mathematical education is usually a priority for parents when choosing the best schools for their children.
A healthy move: Delish Café has re-opened in Saiyuan offering delicious food and house-roasted coffee
A healthy move: Delish Café has re-opened in Saiyuan offering delicious food and house-roasted coffee
One of Rawai’s favourite gathering places, Delish Café, has re-located from Fisherman’s Way to Saiyuan Rd, Nai Harn. The move was triggered by the chaotic traffic congestion at Chalong Circle.
Three arrested in Phuket Checkpoint drug bust
Three arrested in Phuket Checkpoint drug bust
PHUKET: Two men and a woman were arrested while attempting to smuggle 542 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 16.6 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) onto Phuket early this morning.
Phuket officials confirm new medical certificates required for driving licences
Phuket officials confirm new medical certificates required for driving licences
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transportation Office (PLTO) today confirmed that all people applying for driving licences – or renewing their existing driving licences – must present the new, more comprehensive medical form when filing their applications from Mar 1.
Officials refuse to act on vendor motorbikes on Phuket beach
Officials refuse to act on vendor motorbikes on Phuket beach
PHUKET: Officials responsible for Kamala Beach say they have been “unable” to take any action against local vendors riding the motorbikes along the beachfront path – and that they will not take harsher action until a formal complaint is filed with the Provincial Ombudsman’s Office, better known locally as the Damrongdharma Centre.
Rubbish fire spreads to abandoned Phuket workers’ camp
Rubbish fire spreads to abandoned Phuket workers’ camp
PHUKET: A fire believed to have been started by someone burning rubbish spread to an abandoned workers’ camp yesterday (Feb 14) behind the Shell petrol station on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd, Kathu.
More details announced for Phuket Chinese New Year celebrations
More details announced for Phuket Chinese New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday (Feb 14) held a press conference at the 72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park – also known as Dragon Park – on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town to announce further details of activities included in the upcoming Chinese New Year – Back to the Past of Phuket – celebrations.
Chalong Underpass works to cause major Phuket water shutoff
Chalong Underpass works to cause major Phuket water shutoff
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Chalong and Rawai will suffer a major water supply shutoff next Tuesday (Feb 20) as work on water mains supply pipes is carried out at the Chalong Underpass site.
Phuket officials finally warn tourists of Patong sewage contamination
Phuket officials finally warn tourists of Patong sewage contamination
PHUKET: Environmental officials today advised tourists to not enter the water within 300 metres of the Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Patong Beach due to contaminants in the water from untreated wasterwater flowing into Patong Bay.
Phuket readies for Heroines Festival 2018
Phuket readies for Heroines Festival 2018
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong says the island is ready to host the upcoming Thao Thepkrassatri and Thao Srisoonthorn Festival to be held on March 3-17.
Pickleball comes to Phuket
Pickleball comes to Phuket
PICKLEBALL: Before we get to the details of just where and when you can play Pickleball here in Phuket, we realise that many of the expats, retirees and locals are not familiar with Pickleball. So let’s first just learn a little about the game.
Phuket police bust minivan-riding meth mule
Phuket police bust minivan-riding meth mule
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man was arrested while attempting to smuggle 167 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) onto Phuket last night (Feb 13).
Valentine's Day Quiz: Questions of love and romance
Valentine's Day Quiz: Questions of love and romance
This Valentine’s Day The Phuket News is putting your knowledge of love and romance to the test with our bumper quiz. Try your luck answering some of these tricky questions and find out if your Valentine’s Day game is up to scratch. Good luck! The answers are at the bottom of the page.
Phuket Poll: Should Thailand build the Kra Canal?
Phuket Poll: Should Thailand build the Kra Canal?
PHUKET: Since The Phuket News posted its special report on the Kra Canal earlier this month, the potential mega-project has rated high in the news with international press reports from Malaysia and Singapore attempting to downplay the importance the canal could have for Thailand.
Phuket hunt for coral-touching divers reveals speedboat danger ‘safety stop’
Phuket hunt for coral-touching divers reveals speedboat danger ‘safety stop’
PHUKET: A dive tour boat operator has responded to reports of divers holding onto corals off Phuket with the explanation that the divers were forced to take action as speedboats were passing dangerously overhead.
Phuket to celebrate Chinese New Year Feb 21, Lantern Festival returns
Phuket to celebrate Chinese New Year Feb 21, Lantern Festival returns
PHUKET: Unlike elsewhere in Thailand, official celebrations for Chinese New Year in Phuket will not begin until Feb 21, while the Phuket Lantern Festival, after taking a hiatus last year, makes its return this year taking place from Feb 9 through to Mar 2.
Phuket rescue workers catch three-metre long python with bare hands
Phuket rescue workers catch three-metre long python with bare hands
PHUKET: Members of the Phuket Raumjai Rescue Foundation yesterday found and caught a three-metre long python found in bushes in the central reservation of Pra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu.
Police arrest third Phuket bus drug mule in five days
Police arrest third Phuket bus drug mule in five days
PHUKET: Tha Chatchai Police yesterday arrested a 24-year-old Thai man caught attempting to transport Category 1 drugs through the Phuket Checkpoint on a Hat Yai-Phuket bus.