Artikel erschien Januar 2012

  • Phuket expat, 74, faces deportation over loan sharking

    Phuket expat, 74, faces deportation over loan sharking

    PHUKET: A 74-year-old American man and a woman from the Philippines are facing being deported to their home countries after being arrested and charged in Phuket with working without a work permit and overcharging interest on private loans. Lt Col Somkid Khaosang, Duty Officer at Thalang Police Station, said that Anthony Thomas Granata, 74, and Ressel Alostor Alpay, 39, were arrested at Mr Granata’s Phuket home in Baan Bang Jo, Thalang, on December 28. Both deny the charges against them and have been released by the Phuket Provincial Court on bail of 100,000 baht each.

  • Assault on Phuket’s ‘Pla-wan’ draws royal sympathies

    Assault on Phuket’s ‘Pla-wan’ draws royal sympathies

    PHUKET: The attack on the 31-year-old Sri Panwa Resort General Manager Vorasit “Pla-wan” Issara

  • New Phuket City Police chief to tackle drugs, traffic woes

    New Phuket City Police chief to tackle drugs, traffic woes

    PHUKET: Phuket City Police Superintendent Chonasit Wattanavrangku today met Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha to formally introduce himself and to deliver a New Year’s gift basket. At the 11:30am meeting at Provincial Hall, Maj Gen Chonasit said his priority since he started work as the Phuket City police chief on December 29 has been to ensure the safety of the public during the New Year’s festivities at Saphan Hin, Patong Beach and Karon Beach. “The safety precautions taken during the holiday period were successful,” he said.

  • Phuket prepared for Indian weddings in 2012

    Phuket prepared for Indian weddings in 2012

    PHUKET: The island is prepared to host a number of lavish wedding ceremonies for Indian couples tying the knot in 2012, with top Phuket officials offering their help to smooth the way for wedding parties. Among those planning to hold ceremonies were the parents of one couple who met with Phuket Governor and head of the local Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) office on Wednesday to discuss their requirements and to ask for assistance.

  • Phuket Media Watch: Chinese news round-up

    Phuket Media Watch: Chinese news round-up

    PHUKET MEDIA WATCH– World news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Collapse at coal mine in southwestern China kills 9 Phuket Gazette / News WiresNine workers have been killed and two others are injured after a collapse at a coal mine in southwestern China, local authorities said on yesterday. The accident happened at around 5:20 p.m.

  • FC Phuket coaches step down

    FC Phuket coaches step down

    PHUKET: FC Phuket’s worries continue with the announcement from club director Soranan Sanae that Sompong “Rock Rhino” Wattana resigned as head coach yesterday. Director Soranan said “Coach Sompong still has responsibilities with the Port Authority of Thailand and hasn’t had much time to train the players

  • Phuket tourists dive in to help Methee’s grieving parents

    Phuket tourists dive in to help Methee’s grieving parents

    PHUKET: A man who has asked to remain anonymous has contacted the Phuket Gazette in response to the story covering the unfortunate death of Methee Khunsuinhu, who died as a result of a

  • Phuket Business: Ingredients of good showbiz

    Phuket Business: Ingredients of good showbiz

    PHUKET: Siam Niramit Phuket recently launched the second edition of “Thailand’s Must-See Show”, opening a massive new theater on the bypass road near Phuket Town to house it.

  • Phuket Media Watch: Bishop quits; Hybrid sharks; Volcano activity; Face failures

    Phuket Media Watch: Bishop quits; Hybrid sharks; Volcano activity; Face failures

    PHUKET MEDIA WATCH– World news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Catholic bishop in California quits after admitting he fathered two kids Phuket Gazette / News WiresThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles on Wednesday announced that one of its Catholic bishops has resigned after acknowledging he fathered two children in the past. Gabino Zavala, 60, resigned under the code of canon law which allows bishops to retire earlier than the standard age of 75 if they are sick or unfit for office. He served as the auxiliary bishop for the San Gabriel Pastoral Region, which covers East Los Angeles through the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys.

  • Phuket Sports: Tuffers at the Village tonight

    Phuket Sports: Tuffers at the Village tonight

    PHUKET: Former England cricket international and TV personality, Phil Tufnell will spend an evening with Phuket cricket enthusiasts and VIP guests at The Village Coconut Island tonight. Absolute World have organized an informal BBQ and drinks event where Phil will share anecdotes of his outstanding cricket career and experiences of winning the popular reality TV show „I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here“