PHUKET: Phuket officials have sent a warning to tourism businesses across the island: be legal by the end of January or pay hefty fines with possible jail time.
Phuket is a big island. I’ve said that before, but it’s worth repeating. Part of the reason for starting Jamie’s Phuket Blog in the first place was to show that there is way more to Phuket than some beaches, bars and a few well-known attractions. Over the years doing the blog, it’s been good to explore Phuket and the surrounding area.
Phuket has been named the richest province in Thailand, while the Northern province of Mae Hong Sorn has the highest poverty rate.
GRIDIRON: It is a truth universally acknowledged that America loves a good comeback story - and NFL fans have two compelling human dramas to root for as the race to the Super Bowl heats up this weekend.
FOOTBALL: Premier League giants Manchester City have agreed terms for the transfer of Australian A-League star Anthony Caceres, his club Central Coast Mariners said Friday (Jan 15).
PHUKET XTRA - January 15 More road rage from passenger van drivers, No helmet? No bike, two idiots caught after robberies on expats, crackdown on rubbish dumpers and ramping up security outside Indonesian Embassy in BKK.
British music legend David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer, drawing an outpouring of tributes for one of the most influential and innovative artists of all time.
PHUKET: A taxi driver was charged with assault on Wednesday (Jan 13) for punching the Holiday Inn Patongs Human Resource Director in the face on Tuesday (Jan 12) after he saw hotel staff call a tuk tuk to service hotel guests.
Grand opening Coco Sea - Nai Harn Beach, visit show units with activities through the event. Online register please visit website.