BANGKOK — The crown for a top national beauty pageant fell Saturday to Miss Grand Phuket, a 25-year-old of humble origins, to much celebration from her fanclub. Nam-oi “Moss” Chanapan, originally from Chaiyaphum province in Isaan, was proclaimed winner of this year’s Miss Grand Thailand contest during Saturday’s crowning ceremony at BITEC convention center in […]
The Marine Department has ordered an immediate transfer of the chief officer of Phuket Marine Office and the setting up of a panel to consider disciplinary action against him for alleged dereliction of duty that led to the sinking of Phoenix drive boat off Phuket on July 5, resulting in the deaths of 47 Chinese […]
An operation is now underway to retrieve the body of a Chinese tourist, believed to be the last victim, stuck under the wreckage of Phoenix boat near Koh Heh in the sea off Phuket, according to the rescue command center. Three boats — HTMS Thonglang, HTMS Hua Hin, and HTMS Panyee — departed from a […]
PHUKET, 11th July 2018 (NNT) – Tourist Police teams have been dispatched to inspect boats in 11 targeted areas following the boat accidents in Phuket waters last week. The authorities say that legal action will be taken against the tour companies responsible for the incidents, one of which caused great loss of life Deputy Commander […]
The Tourism Ministry will pay compensations worth Bt63.96 million from its accident fund to victims of two boats that sank in the Andaman Sea near Phuket on July 5, the permanent secretary said on Monday. Pongpanu Sawetrun, permanent secretary for Tourism and Sports Ministry, said the ministry has a fund for compensating foreign tourist in […]
PHUKET, 9 July 2018 (NNT) – The Thai Prime Minister has paid a visit to Phuket to extend his condolences to families of those on board the sunken ship Phoenix while urging tourism businesses to prioritize the safety of their customers. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha this afternoon arrived at the Phuket Incident Command Center […]
THAI and Chinese authorities continued their search for 14 Chinese tourists who are still missing after the “Phoenix” diving yacht sank in the rough sea on the way back from a popular snorkelling spot off Phuket on Thursday. The death toll from the boat’s capsizing has risen to 42 while 14 passengers remain unaccounted for. […]
BANGKOK, 8th July 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, is scheduled to visit Phuket and Chiang Rai provinces on Monday (July 9th) to meet rescue teams. In Phuket, a tour boat, filled with Chinese tourists, capsized in rough seas and a violent storm on Thursday (July 5th), which has resulted in more […]
