PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital organised an academic seminar for yesterday which was aimed at improving the hospital’s management and will help transform the facility into an Asean health centre.
BRAZIL: When bars in Rio de Janeiro’s hottest nightlife districts throw open their doors these days, they don’t know who’ll walk in: revellers – or armed robbers?
No, Buddhism does not have 10 commandments, in case you were wondering. I actually chose a Christian reference to open this month’s All About Buddhism column because I knew that it would be more familiar for many people.
BANGKOK: Revving up his engine as the monsoon clouds begin to open, Nopadol Choihirun steers his weathered boat under a two-lane bridge to keep his pile of envelopes and parcels dry.
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held its sixth annual simulated oil spill and fire disaster drill at 10pm last night (Aug 25), at the Phuket International Airport parking bay 16.
UNITED STATES: Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast today (Aug 26), unleashing torrents of rain and packing powerful winds as it became the first major storm to hit the US mainland in 12 years.
BANGKOK: The 12th annual edition of PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, supported by Thailand’s leading property site DDproperty.com, have announced the final shortlist of nominees, comprising 41 companies with outstanding developments in Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Khao Yai and the Eastern Seaboard.
PHUKET: The captain and a crew member of a chartered fishing tour boat were brought in by Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) officials yesterday (Aug 25) to be notified of charges they would face after photos and videos of them dropping anchor and damaging coral reefs off Koh Racha Noi were circulated on social media.
Sitting on the gorgeous outdoor terrace of the luxurious Trisara Resort overlooking the Andaman Sea and enjoying their wonderful Sunday brunch, I feel that this is exactly what all of Phuket would be like if it existed on some exalted celestial plane.