Artikel erschien November 2017

  • Bull elephant warning in Kanchanaburi

    Bull elephant warning in Kanchanaburi

    Tourists have been warned about wild elephants in a forest plantation in Kanchanaburi province, particularly a male that has been nicknamed “Nga Lek, the bully”. “Nga Lek” translates as “short tusk”.

  • “Butt pic” boys face jail sentence over ‘offensive’ Instagram posts

    “Butt pic” boys face jail sentence over ‘offensive’ Instagram posts

    A couple of Americans who author the Instagram page “Travelling Butts” have been arrested at Don Mueang International Airport for having taken photos showing their backsides with the respected Temple of the Dawn in the background. Police have so far only identified the two as Joseph and Travis, as their identities have yet to be confirmed with the Bangkok Yai police station whose jurisdiction covers the temple. Immigration Police deputy spokesman Pol Colonel Choengron Rimphadee said the two were arrested at the outbound immigration counter at the airport

  • THAIGER TODAY Wednesday, November 29

    THAIGER TODAY Wednesday, November 29

    Prayut’s not-so-good trip to Songkhla | Thai tourists getting assistance from Bali Consulate with Mt Agung gurgling | Super Moon on the way | Phuket FC says a sad farewell | Chao Praya boat captain has a bad day. And today & tomorrow’s weather.

  • WEDNESDAY MORNING BRIEFING – All your local news in 3 minutes

    WEDNESDAY MORNING BRIEFING – All your local news in 3 minutes

    PHUKET FC hangs up its boots Phuket Football Club has hung up its football boots for the last time and announced its dissolution after getting sued by 3 foreign players for a total of 83 million Baht. The President of Phuket FC held a press conference yesterday announcing the club is being forced to disband. The 3 players, including Roland, Alonso and Santos, filed the lawsuit asking for 83 million Baht claiming that their contracts had been revoked unfairly and includes a FIFA fine.

  • Super Full Moon this Sunday (but we may have too many clouds in Phuket)

    Super Full Moon this Sunday (but we may have too many clouds in Phuket)

    The biggest Super Full Moon this year will occur on Sunday, December 3, and will be visible from 6pm onward in Thailand, a leading astronomer said on Tuesday.

  • End of an era – Phuket FC dissolves under burden of debt

    End of an era – Phuket FC dissolves under burden of debt

    The famous local football team, Phuket FC, has announced its dissolution after getting sued by 3 foreign players for a total of 83 million Baht. Today (November 28), at the Tourism and Sports Office, the President of Phuket FC, Pitipol Nukulpanichwiwat, alongside Phuket FC’s consultant, Sunanta Krajang, held a press conference to announce the dissolution of the Club. The 3 players, including Roland, Alonso and Santos, filed the lawsuit to ask for 83 million Baht for their loss claiming that their contracts have been revoked unfairly and includes the FIFA fine.

  • Charges levelled against 16 anti-power plant activists in Songkhla protest

    Charges levelled against 16 anti-power plant activists in Songkhla protest

    All 16 activists arrested on Tuesday for protesting against the planned Thepa coal-fired power plant face four charges and will remain in detention at Songkhla Provincial Court, unless they are granted bail. Provincial Police Regional 9 acting commander Pol Lt-General Ronnasin Phusara disclosed that the 16 prominent anti-coal-fired power plant activists, who were currently in police custody, had been arrested on four charges after staging a protest without permission

  • THAIGER TODAY Tuesday, November 28

    THAIGER TODAY Tuesday, November 28

    Patong venue operators urge authorities to extend opening hours | Bali airport still closed | Surin Beach vendors want a ‘management’ plan | Phuket’s King’s Cup announces dates | Gulf coast of Southern Thailand flooding. The post THAIGER TODAY Tuesday, November 28 appeared first on Phuket Gazette .

  • Maya Bay is Number 11. What is the World’s Best Beach?

    Maya Bay is Number 11. What is the World’s Best Beach?

    Given the recent photos of the thousands of tourists swarming over the beach every day and the rubbish left around Maya Bay, we’re a bit surprised Phi Phi’s iconic beach gets the gong as the world’s 11th best BUT we’re happy for the rating. Thanks FlightNetwork.com.

  • Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will be hosted at Beyond Resort Kata from December 2-9

    Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will be hosted at Beyond Resort Kata from December 2-9

    The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is back this year at the Beyond Resort Kata with a particular focus on growing the sport of youth sailing in Thailand. The Opening Ceremony will be held on December 3, 2017 at Beyond Resort Kata. The Prize Giving Ceremony will be held on December 9, also at Beyond Resort Kata, part of Kata Group (rebranded from Kata Beach Resort and Spa) the longstanding spiritual home of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta