The Year 5 students of Phuket International Academy (PIA) were out on their weekly “Education Outside The Classroom” trip at Naiyang Beach when they came across something a little disturbing. A large, worrying amount of medical waste including needles, syringes, and medical bottles that were caught amongst the driftwood and trash on the sand.
Those seeking an authentic Asian and Internationally-themed culinary experience on Phuket’s west coast need not look any further than the F&B offerings at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa in Karon.
PHUKET: Local weather experts are not yet willing to estimate how long the Sumatra forest fire haze will continue blanket Phuket, but the head of the regional environmental office urges people with breathing difficulties to take precautions.
PHUKET: A committee of Phuket officials is investigating the authenticity of three artifacts which have been seized by customs at Phuket International Airport before allowing the owner to export them overseas.
It’s been a long time since I tried whitewater rafting. Back in my young, fit days I did it a few times. The first was in Zimbabwe on the Zambezi river and that was pretty scary! I also did easier – but colder – rafting trips in Chile and Wales. And here in Thailand weve tended to shy away from tourist activities, preferring to find our own adventures, but sometimes we certainly do what the tourists do, I mean you have to visit Phi Phi and James Bond Island and see the FantaSea show and so on, there are some “must see” things around here!
PHUKET: Two men were arrested in Rassada in a police sting operation on Wednesday (Sept 16) when they were found to be in possession of a variety of drugs, guns and ammunition.
PHUKET: Over the last year, an endless number of commercial establishments along Phuket’s west coast have been faced with eviction notices in light of the military-led crackdown on illegal structures and encroachment.
Phuket FC, the island’s representative football club in the national league, is staring down the barrel of dissolution if a major investor is not found before the new season begins next year.
PHUKET: The Phuket Andaman Hotelier trade show at Limelight Avenue in Phuket Town started yesterday (Sept 17), with hundreds of trade booths on display and a busy programme of special events, including bartender, housekeeping and chef competitions.