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  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket through to round two of Toyota Football League Cup
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 10:09, 19 June 2011
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    FC Phuket through to round two of Toyota Football League Cup

    PHUKET: A single goal advanced FC Phuket to the Toyota League Cup second round, defeating their lower league opponents Thanyaburi FC in Pathum Thani on Saturday. Having posted two wins in three games and accruing 12 goals in the process, Phuket’s coach Sompong Watana portrayed confidence in his pre-match comments. “Our first [Toyota League Cup] match with Thanyaburi United is…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket’s darling Diarra Ali returns
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 16:41, 07 June 2011
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    FC Phuket’s darling Diarra Ali returns

    PHUKET: Former FC Phuket player Diarra Ali will once again call Surakul Stadium his home, the Phuket Gazette learned today. The star striker was a key player in FC Phuket’s promotion to the Football Association of Thailand’s Division 1 last December. FC Phuket Secretary Sorranan Sanae said, “Diarra will play his last game for Muangthong United at the end of…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket raid nets Bt100k in smoking contraband
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 18:02, 16 March 2011
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    Phuket raid nets Bt100k in smoking contraband

    PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Excise Office yesterday seized 956 packs of illegally imported cigarettes and packs of tobacco with a total street value of about 100,000 baht. Most of the contraband was imported by post, said Excise officer Chingchai Borwornthanasan. Three people were arrested in the raid: Yusaree Yun from Pattani, and Ussamarn Wangdee and Je-padeemoh Yun, both Phuket…

  • Phuket NewsEx-PM Chuan Leekpai in Phuket
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 16:24, 19 February 2011
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    Ex-PM Chuan Leekpai in Phuket

    PHUKET: Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, currently adviser to the ruling Democrat Party, arrived in Phuket today to preside over the Baba Symposium 2011. The one-day conference, being held at the Phuket Merlin Hotel in Phuket Town, brings together “Baba Peranakan” ethnic Chinese from throughout Ranong, Trang, Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. Mr Chuan himself is of “Baba” origin. His…

  • Phuket NewsTAT takes Deep South kids on Phuket megatrip | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 07:52, 10 January 2011
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    TAT takes Deep South kids on Phuket megatrip

    PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand took 60 poor children from Thailand’s troubled Deep South provinces on a National Children’s Day trip of a lifetime to Phuket on Saturday. The lucky youngsters were chosen from schools in Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani provinces, where an Islamic separatist insurgency continues to rage with almost daily acts of violence. Included on the itinerary…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket donations sought for flood victims nationwide
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 17:06, 02 November 2010
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    Phuket donations sought for flood victims nationwide

    PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office and the Phuket Red Cross are asking for the public to donate items for flood victims nationwide. Donations of cash, clothes and dried or sealed foods will be accepted at the Jamjuri Ballroom at the Phuket Merlin Hotel in Phuket Town on Saturday between 1pm and 5pm. Money transfers can be made to: Account name:…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket in for harsh weather: MET
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 15:36, 01 November 2010
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    Phuket in for harsh weather: MET

    PHUKET: The Meteorological Department this morning issued an advisory warning of heavy rain with the chance of flooding in Phuket. The warning, also issued for other southern provinces, comes as a tropical depression is passing over the region. The affected provinces were given as Pattani, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Satun, Trang, Krabi, Phuket and Phang Nga. The warning, issued…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket hoist championship trophy, down Phang Nga FC 2-1
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 10:35, 09 September 2010
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    FC Phuket hoist championship trophy, down Phang Nga FC 2-1

    PHUKET: Goals either side of halftime from Thawin Butrsombat and Nithirot Sukuma were enough to ease FC Phuket to a 2-1 home win over Phang Nga FC at Surakul Stadium last night. Thawin, signed during the mid-season break, put the Southern Sea Kirin 1-0 up after just seven minutes, when he kept his composure in the box to finish off…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket beat Phattalung FC, 2-0 | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 15:23, 06 September 2010
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    FC Phuket beat Phattalung FC, 2-0

    PHUKET: FC Phuket rebounded from being bounced out of the Toyota League Cup competition last weekend with a solid 2-0 win at Phatthalung on Sunday. Phattalung FC came into the pairing in tenth place in the 13-team Division 2 South of the AIS Regional League, while FC Phuket had already clinched the division title. Both sides came out aggressively, but…

  • Phuket NewsDengue fever now at 230 new cases a day | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 16:48, 24 August 2010
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    Dengue fever now at 230 new cases a day

    PHUKET: Seven people died from dengue fever last week, two of them from Phuket’s neighboring province Krabi. The other five fatalities came one each from Chiangrai, Phetchabun, Lop buri, Chachoengsao and Nakhon Si Thammarat. The new fatalities bring to 70 the number of dengue fever deaths recorded across Thailand to date this year, it was announced by Public Health Minister…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket trounce Nakhon Sri Thammarat, 4-1
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 14:31, 23 August 2010
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    FC Phuket trounce Nakhon Sri Thammarat, 4-1

    PHUKET: FC Phuket scored three second half goals to cruise to a 4-1 win at Nakhon Sri Thammarat yesterday. The Southern Sea Kirin had already clinched the league, with 46 points going into the match, but were looking to build confidence for their big home match against Thai Premier League side Osotspa Saraburi FC in the opening round of the…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket clinch Division 2 South title
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 15:29, 16 August 2010
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    FC Phuket clinch Division 2 South title

    PHUKET: FC Phuket clinched the AIS Regional League Division 2 South title with a 2-1 win at Ranong FC on Saturday. Ranong FC went into the match with 34 points, fighting to keep their second place standing and a chance for the promotional playoff spot that goes with it, but like many second-place teams before them, they were no match…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket breeze past Hatyai FC, 2-0
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 11:56, 09 August 2010
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    FC Phuket breeze past Hatyai FC, 2-0

    PHUKET: The Division Two South title in the AIS Regional League is within easy reach for FC Phuket following a comfortable 2-0 win against Hatyai FC at Surakul Stadium yesterday evening. FC Phuket went into the match brimming with confidence, having put together back-to-back league wins after the surprise loss to Yala FC. FC Phuket started the match brightly, but…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket 2 – Satun United 1 | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 12:06, 03 August 2010
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    FC Phuket 2 – Satun United 1

    PHUKET: First-place FC Phuket won a key football match on Sunday, with a clutch 2-1 road win over second-place Satun United. Satun United, coming off a 1-0 win over Hatyai FC, were in high spirits for the match against FC Phuket, who won the first encounter played at Surakul Stadium in March by a score of 2-0. In second place…

  • Phuket NewsIslamic meetings underway in Phuket
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 17:59, 08 July 2010
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    Islamic meetings underway in Phuket

    PHUKET: Thailand’s top Muslim leaders assembled at the Royal Paradise Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday for the opening of three days of ‘Provincial Islamic Committee 2010’ meetings. Chaired by Deputy Interior Minister Thavorn Senniam, the opening ceremony was attended by Sheikhul Islam Aziz Phitakkhumphol, advisor to HM The King on Islamic affairs, as well as two representatives from Central Islamic…

  • Phuket NewsFAT Football: Phuket beat Trang, 2-0
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 14:13, 05 July 2010
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    FAT Football: Phuket beat Trang, 2-0

    PHUKET: FC Phuket strengthened their grip on the Football Association of Thailand’s Division Two (South section) title with a hard-fought 2-0 win over second-placed Trang at Surakul Stadium on Saturday. With a game in hand, FC Phuket were two points ahead of Trang going into their first home match since the mid-season break. FC Phuket dominated possession in the first…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket arrest: Father remains jailed | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 09:59, 30 June 2010
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    Phuket arrest: Father remains jailed

    Phuket NEWS Hound – A daily digest of news from around the world compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community. World Cup? Get instantaneous scores and news updates right here on the Gazette Online (fed directly from FIFA). PHUKET: A father volunteered to remain in jail in the United States on Monday while awaiting trial on charges that he…

  • Phuket NewsCable TV Internet in Phuket
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 17:48, 10 May 2010
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    Cable TV Internet in Phuket

    PHUKET: Cable TV users in Phuket can now take advantage of fast broadband Internet after a number of local cable companies signed MOUs with communications provider CAT Telecom. On Friday, Rawai Cable became the latest company to sign the agreement, which allows CAT to provide 4MB Internet through existing cable connections. The other companies are Phuket Cable, PA Business Phuket,…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket down Surat Thani, 2-0
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 13:45, 10 May 2010
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    FC Phuket down Surat Thani, 2-0

    PHUKET: FC Phuket went into the mid-season break on a high note, defeating the Surat Thani Roosters 2-0 at Surakul Stadium on Saturday. Despite the absence of influential Ivory Coast midfielder Diarra Ali, the Southern Sea Kirin put on another solid performance. Both sides struggled to find rhythm early in the game, but FC Phuket eventually took the lead in…

  • Phuket NewsFC Phuket to face Surat Thani
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 15:01, 03 May 2010
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    FC Phuket to face Surat Thani

    PHUKET: The FC Phuket Southern Sea Kirin picked up a point with a scoreless draw at Hatyai yesterday, but fell to second place after Trang FC beat Yala at home 1-0 to secure the top spot. Meanwhile, Surat Thani are just two points behind in third with a game in hand after beating Chumphon FC at home 3-2. The results…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket fraud: ladyboy purchases hard time
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 09:58, 22 March 2010
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    Phuket fraud: ladyboy purchases hard time

    PATONG, PHUKET: A transsexual supermarket cashier was arrested in Phuket for stealing the chief of Kathu District’s credit card and using it to buy a notebook computer. Sarayut Yunu, a 24-year-old employee at a well known Patong supermarket, failed to return Kathu District Chief Siriphat Phathakul’s card after a transaction on March 12. After Mr Siriphat left the store, Pattani…

  • Phuket NewsNEWS hound: Phuket to benefit from big airline sale | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 11:14, 05 March 2010
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    NEWS hound: Phuket to benefit from big airline sale

    Phuket NEWS Hound – A daily, pocket-sized packet of news from around the world, compiled by Phuket Gazette reporters for foreigners who want it short, sharp and straight to the point. PHUKET: AirAsia is conducting another big sales promotion this month, offering more destinations, including Phuket, at even lower fares than their previous sale last August. Phuket is one of…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket FC stun Nakhon Sri Thammarat, 2-1 | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 17:46, 10 August 2009
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    Phuket FC stun Nakhon Sri Thammarat, 2-1

    PHUKET CITY: Two goals and a vastly improved defensive performance gave Phuket FC a surprise 2-1 road win at fourth-place Nakhon Sri Thammarat yesterday. The victory brought to an end a dismal run of 10 losses for the Sea Dragons. Failure to score the vital second goal has been to blame for the poor run, but a brace by African…

  • Phuket NewsFour Chikungunya cases reported in Phuket
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 13:48, 12 May 2009
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    Four Chikungunya cases reported in Phuket

    PHUKET CITY: Chikungunya, the viral disease that is sweeping the Deep South, has now surfaced in Phuket, according to the Phuket Provincial Health Office. A press release issued by Kusuma Sawangpan of the Disease Control and Prevention Division confirmed four cases of the disease on the island, with all the patients being treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital. The vector for…

  • Phuket NewsOver 1,700 men take part in military conscription draw
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 12:42, 08 April 2009
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    Over 1,700 men take part in military conscription draw

    PHUKET CITY: Over 1,700 young men presented themselves to draw lots in the annual military conscription lottery that took place in Phuket from April 1 to 4. The draws were conducted at the Kathu Witthayalai School in Kathu District on April 1, the Thalang Pranangsang School in Thalang District on April 2 and the Phibul Songkraam School in Muang District…

  • Phuket NewsMan run over by bus in Thalang
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 16:52, 29 March 2009
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    Man run over by bus in Thalang

    THEPKRASATTRI, PHUKET: A motorbike driver run over by a bus late Saturday morning is the latest fatality in a road accident involving a salaeng, or motorcycle fitted with an illegal sidecar.Thalang Police Duty Officer Adul Nirapai identified the victim as 28-year-old Maitree Kulpor.Mr Maitree was riding his motorbike at high speed on Thepkrasattri Rd southbound in Ban Muangmai near the…

  • Phuket NewsDengue Fever Alert, South Thailand hard hit
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 12:02, 09 February 2009
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    Dengue Fever Alert, South Thailand hard hit

    BANGKOK / PHUKET: The Public Health Ministry has set up a national war room to control the spread of dengue fever across the country after learning the situation will be far worse than last year. The ministry has assigned all provincial public health offices, local administration organisations and health volunteers to strictly control and monitor the transmission of dengue fever…

  • Phuket NewsHeartsick firefigher found hanged | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 13:07, 16 August 2008
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    Heartsick firefigher found hanged

    PHUKET CITY: Police on August 14 discovered the decomposing corpse of a municipal firefighter who apparently hanged himself several days earlier. Phuket City Police Duty Officer Pol Lt Tada Sodarak identified the deceased as Apirat Sararat, a 30-year-old native of Pattani. Police were informed of Khun Apirat’s death by a 191 call placed by fellow residents of the firefighter’s dormitory…

  • Phuket NewsSouthern rebel leader announces end to separatism | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 14:07, 17 July 2008
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    Southern rebel leader announces end to separatism

    Bangkok (Nation): A self-proclaimed spokesman of 11 “underground” separatist groups has announced a ceasefire in the three southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, ending the secessionist movement in the Malay-speaking region.The announcement, delivered by videotape, was broadcast midday today through Thai TV5, an Army-run station and TV 7.Speaking through a translator, the spokesman announced an end to all violent…

  • Phuket NewsSeafood prices ready to soar? | Thaiger
    Legacy Phuket GazettePublished: 16:57, 11 June 2008
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    Seafood prices ready to soar?

    PHUKET: Royal Thai Navy Chief Adm Narong Yutthawong, who once served as Supreme Commander of the Thai Armed Forces, has met leading local fishing industry figures as part of his senatorial fact-finding tour into the impact of rising fuel prices on the nation’s fishing industry.At a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on June 4, Adm Narong said that his tour…