Phuket Gazette � Daily TV News & Events

USS Nimitz

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:14:34 GMT

Thousands of US servicemen stationed aboard the USS Nimitz and its support vessels arrived in Phuket this week for five days of rest and relaxation. ... Full story

Splash Jungle opens

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:13:59 GMT

�Splash Jungle,� Phuket�s first state-of-the-art water park, is now open on the grounds of the West Sands project in Mai Khao. ... Full story

Phuket Road Project

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:2:56 GMT

Two controversial road projects slated for Phuket face indefinite delays and the province is already seeking alternatives according to a high-ranking source in the Department of Rural Roads. ... Full story

Dead Turtle

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:2:13 GMT

Marine biologists think a dead hawksbill sea turtle that washed ashore at Saphan Hin yesterday morning may have fallen victim to fishing equipment. ... Full story

Fire at Naka

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:23:12 GMT

It took over fifty fire fighters, from six Phuket fire departments, three hours to bring a massive inferno under control in Wichit on Tuesday night. ... Full story

Old Phuket Festival

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:41:8 GMT

The annual festival showcasing Phuket Town�s unique blend of Chinese and Thai culture is set to return this month as this year�s Phuket Old Town Festival will take place from February 19 to 21 and coincide with Chinese New Year celebrations. ... Full story

Three fishermen rescued

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:40:28 GMT

Three Phuket fishermen who where missing at sea for a week, have been rescued by the Royal Thai Navy and reunited with their families. ... Full story

Fire Drill held in Patong

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:32:14 GMT

A fire drill was held in Patong last week with a simulated fire organized to test equipment and readiness. ... Full story

Jetstar

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:31:34 GMT

Jetstar passengers booked on a Thailand-to-Sydney flight on the Qantas-owned no -frills carrier were stuck in Phuket on Australia day because of maintenance problems. ... Full story

Pink Buses and Pavilions

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:48:43 GMT

Phuket Town�s fleet of pink buses is about to double in size and an additional route is in the pipeline, according to Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO) President Paiboon Upatising. ... Full story

Deforestation on Phuket

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:37:19 GMT

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Inspector General Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon and her team accompanied Phuket Governor Wichai PraiSagnop to visit over 100 rai of forest alledgedly destroyed by encroachers. ... Full story

Jazz in the park

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:17:34 GMT

Valentine's Day is approaching and on February 14 The Rotary Club of Tongkah will present a charity 'Big Band' Jazz Concert to raise funds for the Bang-neaw School Library. ... Full story

New Mediation Center

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:16:34 GMT

A new mediation center located inside Phuket City Police Station could reduce the number of cases in the provincial judicial system by up to 30%, police say. ... Full story

Thai Army Day

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:9:37 GMT

Military staff from Phuket and Phang Nga celebrated Royal Thai Army Day last week with activities including an allegiance ceremony before the Tong Chai Chalerm Pon Flag. ... Full story

Police receive new motorbikes

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:52:50 GMT

The Phuket Chamber of Commerce and two private sector companies last week took part in a ceremony to hand over seven donated motorbikes to the Phuket City Police. ... Full story