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Phuket Glade Saviors Say 'Hollywood Movie Museum' Not Suitable for Shorefront
Latest A contract may have been signed but scores of protesters who do not want to have a glade of trees at a Phuket beach will fight any ‘‘compromise’’ for a movie museum.
PhuketWATCH 40 Dead, Hostages Held as Terror Strikes in Paris; Krabi Police Sue Facebook ...
Phuket Updating Digest About 40 people have been killed in a series of terrorist activities at crowded nightspots in Paris; Krabi police sue a Facebook poster for defamation; Five hurt in street protest.
Asean Today: Thailand's Neighborhood; China's New Challenger; Gender Gap Still Exists
Around the Region Gender gap cripples Malaysia; Indonesia takes on China over sea claims; PM Prayuth talks up neighbors; Arrest warrant for Sam Rainsy; Small beginnings of Vietnam War.
Mob protests palm plantation land grab at Krabi International Airport
KRABI: Hundreds of palm plantation protesters blocked off Krabi International Airport this morning (Nov 13) causing traffic congestion on both lanes of Petkasem Rd( Krabi-Neurklong).
Italian DJ rocks at Phukets Illuzion nightclub
Originally from a small city called Latina in Italy, this creative man goes by the name of DJ Kraiz, real name Christian Coccato. DJ Kraiz is a resident DJ for the popular Illuzion nightclub on Patong’s Bangla Rd and he plays there most nights. The Phuket News recently attended an Illuzion event and had the pleasure of interviewing the talented DJ.
Rawai Mayor pledges local meeting over Phuket beachfront movie museum
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos is hoping to meet with local residents as early as Wednesday (Nov 18) to present a new plan for the “Hollywood Museum” attraction that now allows for no trees to be cut down at the Nai Harn beachfront.
HeadStarts new campus is for love of learning
HeadStart International School’s brand-new campus finally opened its doors a couple of months ago and The Phuket News recently had the pleasure of taking a walk through the grounds to find out more.
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Nick Faldo on Phukets place in golfing Asia
GOLF: After just hosting the Bangladesh Championship leg of his annual ‘Faldo Series’ tournaments, British golfing legend and now television pundit Sir Nick Faldo was recently on Phuket for some rest and relaxation prior to moving on to the Philippines for the ‘Faldo Series’ Philippines Championship.
Myanmars historic election heralds hope for rising from the ashes
MYANMAR: The eyes of the world were on Myanmar last Sunday (Nov 8) as the once pariah nation voted in general elections contested by Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition for the first time in 25 years.