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Teens on the run after at least two robberies, assault
Tourist photos put dive boat company in troubled waters
Fishery e-licence system to make renewal easier
Eight new marinas to be built on private land
Finding your place in vast searches of Facebook

Police close net on trio of teen robbers

PHUKET: Police investigating a knife attack by three Thai males on four foreign tourists at Patong Beach on April 1 believe that the trio are from Trang Province and that they are also responsible for an attack on a Thai man later the same day. Two Russians and two Australians were injured in the altercation early Friday morning on Patong Beach with the two Russian victims receiving deep cuts to
Hong Kong spear fishers put Similan dive boat in hot water

PHUKET: Photos of Hong Kong spear fishermen showing off the bounty they hunted in the waters of the Andaman caused an uproar on social media as those online made allegations that they had been fishing in Similan National Park, Thailand’s top diving destination. Panunee, the boat that the tourists were hunting from, is touted as a 5-star luxury liveaboard. The company itself, Panunee Sea Master Co
Fisheries department launches e-licences to sustain fish stocks

PHUKET: The Phuket Fisheries Department launched an e-licencing system on April 1 aimed at regulating local fishing operations in order to sustain fish stocks by limiting commercial fishing in the province. The department has also warned operators of commercial fishing vessels to renew their licences by the end of the month or face stiff penatlies. “The Fisheries Act 2015 states that commercial
Phuket to get two of eight new marinas planned for the south

PHUKET: Two new marinas are to be built in Phuket as part of the government’s plan to stimulate economic growth by turning Thailand into a marine leisure hub in the ASEAN region. The marina development plan, announced by Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, includes construction of eight new marinas – four in the Andaman Sea and four in the Gulf of Thailand – to service large yachts, inc
Business Buzz: Oversaturation of Facebook groups

PHUKET: One of the great benefits of Facebook is that due to the sheer number of people using it, it has become a marketer’s dream to easily and cheaply connect with potential customers and to market products and services with great results. But has it now reached the point of over-saturation? A classic case in point is the use of online groups and fan pages as platforms for real estate and cla

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Tri-lingual tryst 'Patong Girl' premiers this month

PHUKET: A young German lad falls in love with the mysterious, native beauty Fai while on holiday in Thailand with his family. He follows his heart, but things get complicated... That’s the synopsis of Patong Girl, the latest tri-lingual movie co-produced by Thailand-based moviemaker Tom Waller. Set for release in Phuk

- Today, 04:31PM

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Clean Phuket toilets to impress Songkran tourists, say officials

PHUKET: Armed with brushes and detergent, Phuket officials put on gloves and face masks to scrub down some of the island's public toilets in an attempt to impress Songkran tourists this month. Last week, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and Public Health Minister Piyasakon Sakolsattayatorn launched the WC OK:

- Today, 02:22PM

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AccorHotels acquires DoubleTree Resort in Surin

PHUKET: AccorHotels announced on April 1 its expanded partnership with Destination Resorts Co Ltd to take over management of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Phuket Surin Beach. Under the new management deal, the resort has now been re-branded as Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort, bringing to eight the number of AccorHotels man

- Today, 12:24PM

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Home robbers murder Phuket woman

PHUKET: Two suspects were arrested last night for murdering a woman during a home burglary in Phuket on Saturday. The body of Ubon Romporee, 49, was found by her 11-year-old son in their home in Pa Khlok Saturday afternoon. “Ms Ubon had been stabbed multiple times and had her throat cut,” confirmed Thalang Police Superintenden

- Today, 11:26AM

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FEMALE MUAY THAI TRAINER

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Upcoming Events in Phuket

Chakri Memorial Day

April 6, 2016
Songkran Festival

April 13, 2016 - April 15, 2016
PHUKET CRITERIUM

April 23, 2016
Quintessential Wellness Workshop

April 28, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Labour Day

May 1, 2016
Coronation Day

May 5, 2016
Visakha Bucha Day

May 20, 2016

Issues & Answers

Workers's camp at Baan Jo waterworks

When was the workers's camp allowed to be set up at the Baan Jo water-treatment plant? They are housed inside the restricted area by the water's edge and the sheets of corrugated iron used for the accommodation is bright and new.Are they now going to contaminate this water as their own private swimming pool and toilet facility? Can the authorities not clear them out? Disgraceful.

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White center lines needed on roads near PIA

I would like to ask the relevant road works department to paint a center line on the road from Thepkrasattri Road to the Phuket International Academy and the Thanyapura Sport Complex.It is just a matter of time before a student or visitor is hurt or killed by vehicles crossing over the middle of the road, into oncoming traffic. Having a center line to separate traffic would help to avoid this. Thank you.

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Reporting polluted waterways in Phuket

Is there a government department that receives complaints about the pollution of fresh-water streams by people discharging cooking waste material â�“ such as meat, vegetable, oil, rice and so on â�“ into a stream so that the waterway becomes more like a sewer than a natural water course?

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Visa for expat retiree learning Thai

I hopefully should be returning to Phuket later in the year on a retirement visa. My question is that if I attend a Thai-language college to learn Thai, is it okay to do so on my retirement visa?I do not intend to work.

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