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Phuket OrBorJor chief among dozens of officials suspended by PM under Section 44
PHUKET: The Provinces Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO or OrBorJor) chief Paiboon Upasating is among the officials who have either been suspended, or transferred today by mandate of the kingdoms prime minister, Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha, the Phuket News has learned.
Phuket struggle but progress to next round of Thai FA Cup
PHUKET: A game of football which sees a final score of 6-5 is usually classed as a thriller. However, Phuket FC̕s 6-5 win over Assumption Utd in the second round of the Thai FA Cup Surakul Stadium last night (June 24) was far from that.
Chinese guides questioned over private Phuket blessing tours
PHUKET: Two Phuket tour guides have had their guide licenses seized and a shop on temple grounds at Wat Kathu is under investigation following complaints about Chinese tourists maing donations for – and receiving – special blessings from a monk.
Whitney Houstons comatose daughter moved to hospice
The family of Whitney Houstons daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown said yesterday (June 24) they were moving her to a terminal care facility, as she showed few signs of recovering from a months-long coma.
Phuket Safari World rumours dismissed
It was reported earlier this year that the company behind Phuket Fantasea, Safari World Plc, planned to spend B1.35 billion developing land adjacent to Phuket Fantasea to become a new attraction and facilities. However, the plans have been dismissed by a company representative.
Poll: Phuket votes for bus network
PHUKET: A majority of votes – more than a fifth (21 per cent) – in the latest Phuket News poll said that the reformation of Phuket’s outdated bus network/system should be prioritized.
Sea Nomads in Thailand and Burma Face Rights Abuses, Says New Report
Latest Human Rights Watch describes the abuses and discrimination against sea nomads in Thailand and Burma and urges a change in approach.
PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - June 25
Phuket Xtra - June 25 The PM says NO to casinos, Nui Beach Club given its marching orders, Thai monks funding anti-Rohingya radio station and the Solo man in Phuket Prison. #PhuketNewsTV #PhuketTV
Cricket and rugby battle for supremacy in Phuket
PHUKET: Big games require athletes to endure months of intense fitness training, special diets, psychological meetings and strategy briefings. Forget the World Cup finals of cricket and rugby; games don’t come any bigger than when two different sporting codes decide to cross blades and switch battlefields.