Phuket mentioned they are not ready for one-stop yacht shop in Chalong Bay. The 44 marina berths for yachts alongside the Chalong Pier are not yet complete. It being used by tour companies to load and offload speedboats. [Read more →]
Phuket ‘Not Ready’ for One-stop Yacht Shop
May 9th, 2013 · Development and Infrastructure
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Phuket Flood Project
May 3rd, 2013 · Development and Infrastructure
May 2nd, President of Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) announced B60 million ready to cover the flood protection projects around the island. Following the announcement, heads of all organization to present information about their area and plans to prevent flooding were invited. [Read more →]
Phuket Airport Increasing Demand
April 29th, 2013 · Development and Infrastructure
The increasing number of people visiting Phuket cost it the overflowing capacity at Phuket Airport. The demand for expansion keep increasing each year and at the same time challenge Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) to arrest Phuket airport’s insatiable capacity demand. [Read more →]
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Seawalking and Coral Preservation
April 15th, 2013 · Environment and Ecology
Local marine officials reported that there is around 200 square meters of coral have been damaged off Khai nai island in Phang Nga for the sake of tourists’ sea walking pathway, though it was denied by the manager of the seawalking company at the site. He defended his business, telling it is environmentally friendly and had not damaged any coral. [Read more →]
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Phuket Tagged on Aluminum Prosthetic Legs Project
April 5th, 2013 · Environment and Ecology
Prostheses Foundation of HRH the Princess Mother intended to reduce volume of garbage and in turn it into prosthetic legs thus makes it more affordable. [Read more →]
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When Phuket Lent Hands to Get turtles into the Waves
March 31st, 2013 · Environment and Ecology
March 29th in the afternoon marked the 4th Mai Khao Turtle Release which hosted by The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation along with JW Marriot Phuket Resort and Spa. [Read more →]
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Phuket Immigration: Foreign Stay Reports
March 30th, 2013 · Travel and Tourism
The Immigration Police warn all hotels, resorts and other accommodation provides including owner of villa rental to begin reporting details of foreigners staying with them by the end of April or taking the risk of facing prosecution. [Read more →]
More Than 6,000 jobs at Phuket Job Fair
March 29th, 2013 · Business and Economy
Two days e-job@Phuket 2013 offered more than 6,000 jobs for people to grab. The event itself takes place at Phuket Rajabhat University starting from today. [Read more →]
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Phuket World Class Water Safety Program Collaboration with Australia
March 9th, 2013 · Events
Phuket Lifeguard Club (PLC) joined the renowned Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) to develop world-class public education program aimed to improve water safety and reduce number of drowning at Phuket beaches. Six senior lifeguard trainers will join SLSA Community Edcucation Manager Anthony Bradstreet to adjust the successful Surf Safety Program with the Phuket condition. [Read more →]
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Soon to be Mangrove flyover in Phuket
February 25th, 2013 · Development and Infrastructure
Phuket Mangrove flyover will commence project on May. It is the new 170 million baht from the original two time budget released at 40 million Baht thise year and 160 million baht in 2014 approved. Of the new 170-million-baht budget, 34 million baht has already been released for the 2013 fiscal year. An additional 68 million will be allotted in 2014 and the final 68 million in the 2015 fiscal year. [Read more →]