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  • ngel at Amari

    ngel at Amari

    PHUKET: One of Spains greatest sports heroes, ngel Nieto, was in Phuket recently enjoying a break and a good meal at La Gritta at the Amari Coral Beach in Patong before traveling to commentate for Spanish TV on the Sepang Moto GP in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Phuket tourist stabbed at Phi Phi beach party

    Phuket tourist stabbed at Phi Phi beach party

    PHUKET: A British backpacker is recovering in Bangkok Hospital Phuket tonight after being stabbed at a beach party on Phi Phi Island.

  • Officials fear Phuket kids eating themselves dumb

    Officials fear Phuket kids eating themselves dumb

    PHUKET: Poor diet is hampering Phuket childrens mental development, a seminar attended by Phuket school directors and health officials was told this week. According to research by the Department of Mental Health, poor diet is already causing problems, with many children suffering stunted growth or being under- or overweight, said Phuket Provincial Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Chaiwat Taephee.

  • Phuket policeman spared Senate corruption probe  for now

    Phuket policeman spared Senate corruption probe for now

    PHUKET: Cleared of allegations of corruption by an internal police investigation just last week, Chalong Police Duty Officer Boonlert Onklang today received another reprieve the inquiry he also faces by the Senate Standing Committee on Tourism has been postponed until next month. The internal investigation, conducted by the Royal Thai Police Committee on Justice and Police Affairs, ruled that Lt Col Boonlert was not guilty of allegations that he contrived to extort money from South African tourist Gabriel Sequeira. The investigation was launched after South African media reported Mr Sequeira saying that he paid almost half-a-million baht to police and lawyers to secure his release after he was charged for allegedly passing bogus US banknotes

  • Please, Sir, can I have a trial?

    Please, Sir, can I have a trial?

    PHUKET: „The dream of making it at United isn’t over.“ Max Lonsdale, an 18-year-old from Macclesfield, decided to knock on Sir Alex Ferguson’s door to ask for a trial, and was accepted by the Manchester United manager. Lonsdale had just been released by his former club and after three unsuccessful visits to the Ferguson household, Sir Alex opened the door and discussed the player’s hopes to play with United. ..

  • Kiteboarding lifts off at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta

    Kiteboarding lifts off at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta

    PHUKET: Organizers of the Phuket Kings Cup Regatta have announced that the 2011 event will include an invitation-only exhibition of kiteboarding hosted by Kiteboard Tour Asia (KTA). The introduction of such an exciting sport to this years event is part of the Regattas 25th anniversary celebrations and in recognition of kiteboardings development and popularity as a sailing discipline.

  • Phuket Rotary joins flood relief efforts

    Phuket Rotary joins flood relief efforts

    PHUKET: The Rotary Club of Patong Beach staged a collection walk along Phukets renowned Soi Bangla on Tuesday night, raising money to help provide aid to victims of the floods in and around Bangkok.

  • Phuket cricket round-up

    Phuket cricket round-up

    PHUKET: Cricket may not be a sport familiar to many Thais, or expats for that matter, but local school children in Phuket have taken to this skilful pursuit thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers from the Phuket Cricket Group.

  • Phuket Media: The Phuket Gazette joins the Big Blue Wave

    Phuket Media: The Phuket Gazette joins the Big Blue Wave

    PHUKET: The Phuket Gazette and the Phuket Bulletin, operators of mega-station Blue Wave 90.5 FM, have entered into a partnership to carry Gazette content throughout the Andaman region, with Phuket, Krabi and Phang-nga at its epicenter.

  • Phuket resort wins one, loses one

    Phuket resort wins one, loses one

    PHUKET: A 98-room resort in Phuket will face legal action for building an access road over a small waterway even though the resort had written permission from the Patong Mayor. Yet the same Phuket resort has been given a reprieve for operating without a hotel license. The news came during an inspection visit to the ..