Phuket PAO Schools hold annual sports event
An annual sports event participated by all PPAO Schools came to a close on Saturday September 5th 2014 at Surakul Stadium in Phuket Town. PPAO Deputy Chief Executive – Soratham Jinda presided over the...
View ArticlePhuket’s Kata Sea Breeze holds annual staff party
Mr. Patrasin & Mrs. Supaporn Phatharaworanee together with members of with their family held an annual “Cowboy & Cowgirl Night Staff Party 2014” on Saturday September 6th 2014 at KanEang 2...
View ArticleHyatt Place Hotel coming to Phuket in 2016
Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Boutique Group of Companies for a Hyatt Place hotel in Phuket, Thailand....
View ArticleSpectacular Vegetarian Festival rates from Regent Phuket
It is time for spiritual and physical cleansing, paying respect to ancestors and receiving blessings. Regent Phuket Cape Panwa invites vegetarian enthusiasts to observe the surreal Phuket Vegetarian...
View ArticleDoubleTree Phuket Announces New Executive Chef & New F & B Manager
Mr. Jason F. Burgett (left in photo) has recently taken over the helm as Executive Chef for DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach. Over the course of his 20-year hospitality career, Jason...
View ArticleRawai Municipality holds Road Safety & Crash Helmet Campaign
In a campaign to raise road safety awareness among local youths and the general public, on 7th September 2014, Rawai Municipality held traffic code training courses for local youths at Nai Harn...
View ArticlePhuket City celebrates 2014 Moon Festival
On Monday 8th September 2014 at Suan Chalermprakiat 72 Punsa, Phuket City Mayor – Khun Somjai Suwansupana presided over the annual Phuket Moon Festival Ceremony 2014. The event, organized by Phuket...
View ArticlePhuket to gain direct flights from Doha
Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha – Phuket route daily via a linked...
View ArticleBelinda Granger to Complete in 12th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
She’s the darling of global triathlon who has charmed and delighted her many fans with a string of gutsy achievements during a 20-year career that has earned her over 15 Iron-distance Championship...
View ArticleDewa Phuket Appoints Global Sales and PR Reps
Dewa, Nai Yang Resort has today announced the appointments of four global sales and PR representatives. The engagements are to drive the Phuket beachside resort to the next level of success in their...
View ArticlePure Relaxtion at So SPA Sofitel Krabi
Retreat into the tranquility of So SPA with L’Occitane at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort and experience moments of pure pleasure. Their special offer combines a 45-minute Shea Ultra...
View ArticleDusit Thani Phuket one of AsiaRooms Top Rated 2014
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is proud to announce that it has been named “Top Rated 2014” by AsiaRooms.com, the online travel accommodation website. In order to be certified, a hotel must receive an...
View ArticleBanyan Tree and Angsana Phuket Achieve EarthCheck Bronze Status
Banyan Tree Phuket and Angsana Laguna Phuket, the flagship properties of Banyan Tree and Angsana Hotels & Resorts, have been awarded the bronze status by EarthCheck, the world’s leading sustainable...
View ArticlePhuket gets go ahead for new Provincial Hall
On 9th September 2014 at Phuket Provincial Hall, Phuket Governor – Khun Maitree Intusut signed the contract for construction of a new Phuket Provincial Hall. Also at the signing were Phuket Vice...
View ArticlePhuket set for 4th Asian Beach Games
Phuket is currently preparing to welcome over 6,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries across Asia to the much-anticipated 4th Asian Beach Games 2014 to be held from 14th – 23rd November 2014....
View ArticleNew smartphone app launched by tourist police
Thailand’s tourist police have launched a new safety app aimed at improving the safety of tourists. The app, known as the Tourist Buddy Application works via a smartphone and offers safety tips as well...
View ArticlePhuket holds “Show & Share” Line Dance Workshop
A “Show & Share” Line Dance fitness workshop was launched at the Satree Phuket School recently by PPAO Council Chairman – Pradit Saengchan who presided over the opening. The launch was also...
View ArticlePhuket launches “Project Approach” teaching program
A progressive education training program entitled “Project Approach” was launched by PPAO at Ban Na Bon School, Chalong, on Sunday September 7th 2014. PPAO Chief Advisor – Boonserm Suwannarathphoom,...
View ArticleTraining Course held for Phuket’s Halal Food Businesses
A training course was held for Halal food operators in Phuket’s tourism industry at the Boat Lagoon Resort on Monday September 8th 2014. PPAO Chief Executive – Paiboon Upattising presided over the...
View ArticlePhuket PAO Chief declines Ice Bucket Challenge but donates 50,000THB
The Ice Bucket Challenge has hit Phuket with local companies calling on top authorities, private firms and individuals to take part. However, when challenged, PPAO Chief Executive – Paiboon Upattising...
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