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Phuket International Hospital to host ‘Live Sabai event to make life easier for expats

Relocating to a new place can be daunting, especially when the culture and lifestyle are so different. There are a million reasons to move to Phuket, whether it be for work, retirement or simply the tropical climate. However, the first few months can be both exciting and perplexing. Working your way through masses of information and meeting with people from lots of different cultures and with a million different opinions and suggestions can sometimes be a little too much !

Hard Rock Cafe Phuket launches Bob Marley clothing line for charity

In a drive to support its charity partner City of Hope, Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) Phuket is joining HRC International in inspiring fans to “get together and feel alright” with the launch of its latest merchandise line. The Bob Marley Signature Series features the Edition 34 shirt and collectable pin, inspired by iconic reggae artist Bob Marley. “The part

Seasoned Colombian Chef brings Latin flavours to Aleenta

Globetrotting Chef Valerio Pachetti Gast recently joined hands with Aleenta Resort & Spa Phuket – Phang Nga, to bring his rich experience at the property’s The EDGE restaurant.

Catch and release: Patong illegal jet-ski operators fined and set free

PHUKET: A task force of 300 law-enforcement officers under order by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha specifically targeted and arrested 28 illegal jet-ski operators at Patong as part of an anti-crime campaign that has set its sights on criminal activities being “overlooked” by local officials.

Phuket heaven kissed of Thai, international cuisine at Skye Beach Club near airport

Everybody loves Phuket for its fine beach clubs and seaside restaurants. Recently, a new venue in this iconic category has arrived. Overlooking the picturesque coast in Mai Khao, Skye Beach Club is a fantastic place where you can go to enjoy sunset views, watch airplanes land and take off, and above all, have an outstanding dining experience.

Phuket Marine chief to move by March

PHUKET: Phuket Marine Chief Phuripat Theerakulpisut will be transferred out of the province by February 25, The Phuket News has learned.

In Loving Memory of Phuket’s staunchest supporters, Dirk Naumann

Last Monday, February 15, saw the quiet passing of one of Phuket’s staunchest supporters, former German honorary consul Dirk Naumann, who succumbed to a long battle against cancer. He was 74.

Phuket raid lands link to prison drug network

PHUKET: A team of local officials yesterday raided a home in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, and arrested a man with nearly 2,000 meth pills which he said he had ordered them from a drug network in a government prison.

Former PM Chavalit says IS cell moving into South

BANGKOK: Security authorities quickly dismissed a claim by former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh on Thursday (Feb 25) that an Islamic State (IS) cell was active in the far South of Thailand.

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