Jet-skis on Kamala Beach are allowed says Phuket Governor. Jet-ski operators are allowed to park their craft on Kamala Beach until the end of the month, confirmed Governor Visit Jansomwong to the Phuket Gazette. Watchara Koysakul, head of the Kamala Jet-Ski Club, said that it was a similar situation to the one in Patong, where…
Paramedics on Phuket were last night patching and processing dozens of injured tourists, passengers on a speedboat that crashed into another boat. Officials have confirmed that two Koreans, a man, and a woman, are missing, presumed drowned. The speedboat has now sunk. Phuket City police are holding the speedboat captain and will transfer him to…
Language Recognition Technology: There are around 7,000 languages spoken on the planet today and many of these are at risk of being lost to future generations if they are not used and kept alive. But in New Zealand, remote sensor technology and a powerful algorithm are helping save the iconic flightless bird, the Kiwi. Now,…
Discovery: What’s in Your Water? Pharmaceuticals are entering our water supplies and already plants and animals are feeling the effects. Professor Andrea Sella takes a look at how much is entering our drinking water and whether we should be worried. She finds out which of our flora and fauna are already being affected by drugs…
Drumcode Live 220 with Adam Beyer – Nick Curly Studio Mix This week’s Playlist for the show Drumcode Live with Adam Beyer broadcasts on Saturday 18th October from 11 PM. Tanja Vulcano, Jose de Divina & Audiohell ‘Barlume’ 8Bit Records 02. Ninetoes Escape [Tiger Stripes remix] – Kling Klong 03. Nick Curly Indigo Child Truesoul…
Eddie Halliwell Fire It Up 277 Qulinez – Pegasus [Cr2] Marco V – Ambazz [PinkStar] Chris Lake – Goodbye [Ultra] Henrix & Digital Lab – Pulse (Original Mix) [Fuze] Shipperson & Nene Dasile – 8Teen (Original Mix) [Big & Dirty] Kid Massive feat Jim C – House Music (Move Your Body) [Vicious] Pig & Dan…
Ebola: Claudia Hammond speaks with BBC Health Reporter Smitha Mundasad to hear the latest news about the Ebola virus. Eating Bushmeat: Bats are seen as a local delicacy in many countries in Africa, but they are thought to be carriers of the Ebola virus, as well as other diseases. Now researchers have surveyed nearly 600…
Fruit Flies: The nose of the common fruit fly could soon be used to detect drugs and explosives thanks to new research that has revealed the fly’s impressive ability to sniff out a range of hazardous chemicals. Professor Thomas Nowotny tells us more. Cyclone Hudhud: We report on the current situation in Andhra Pradesh and…
This week on Top Of The Pops we talk to singer and guitarist Johnny Marr. After many years of playing with a long list of bands, last year Johnny released his debut solo album. Now he’s back with his second. We also hear from Canadian musician Caribou who is currently enjoying success with his highest…
The first wave of human trafficking victims has been moved from Phang Nga, north of Phuket, to Ranong and Songkhla provinces, where they will await deportation. Most of the refugees claimed to have come from Bangladesh, while a few confirmed that they had come from the war-torn Rakhine state in Myanmar. We had to move…
Phuket will host the 16th World Pencak Silat Championship next year, touted to be the biggest gathering of martial arts competitors ever held in the sport, with more than 600 athletes from 47 countries. Thailand has hosted many international sporting events in the past with great success. We expect this to be the biggest gathering…
Boats will be prohibited from mooring within 200 meters of Chalong Bay Marina for one year, effective today, as seawall construction and renovations take place, confirmed the Phuket Marine Office chief. The order handed down and signed off by Phuket Marine Office Chief Phuripat Theerakulpisut was followed by the expulsion of all boats moored in…
A new Makro store for Phuket is believed to be likely to open later this year opposite the large Tesco Lotus supermarket in Thepkasattri Road, Thalang. Spokespeople for the brand are coy but Phuketwan has learned that the new Makro has a similar dimension to the original Phuket Makro opposite Central Festival Phuket. Other Makro…
Wednesday is set to be another beautiful day in Phuket with the chance of occasional rain and drizzle this morning followed by a shower in spots this afternoon. Phuket Island Weather this evening is set to be partly cloudy with a shower in spots much later. In relation to temperature, expect a high of 31C…
Phuket chasing a sister city in China and is hoping to have the chance to add to its sister-city collection by strengthening ties with Xiamen, a major city on the southeastern coast of China. Having a sister city inside China, such as Xiamen, could be of great benefit for Phuket, Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong said…
Phuket elephant population concerns and Phuket Provincial officials will meet with relevant authorities tomorrow to discuss ways to curb the large number of legal and illegal elephants that continue to arrive on Phuket. The meeting was called in response to an influx of complaints about new elephants being sighted in Phuket, said Vice Governor Somkiet….
Phuket Police arrest nine suspects, eight of whom are minors, for a drive-by revenge shooting that left two men injured in Phuket on October 3. Watthana Suebsak, 18, was shot in the face and seriously injured, while Prasert Chanthip, 35, was also shot and wounded when a group of masked suspects rode by on motorbikes…
Police nabbed a Russian ATM skimmer for stealing more than 100,000 baht from foreigners bank accounts just before he was set to leave the island yesterday morning. Nicolai Petrishin, 27, was arrested at Novotel Resort in Kamala in possession of equipment used for the scam. Mr. Petrishin told police that he had arrived in Phuket…
Cr2 Live & Direct Show 186 Loge21 – So High [Cr2]ID – Everywhere (Panda Remix) [Cr2]Kill FM – Bodybang [Cr2] MYNC MASHUP MIX Kill Your TV & Calvin Harris – I Need Beat (Geedai & Gui Almeida Mashup) [White] Wayne & Woods vs Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash ft. John Martin – Reload The Favela…
Eddie Halliwell Fire It Up show 276 Eddie Halliwell – Goodbye [Ultra] Marco V – Ambazz [PinkStar] Xanti – Alphacode [Backdoor] Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – ID2 (Original Mix) [Size] Years – Change (Original Mix) [Armada Trice] Eekkoo – Hell Is Other People (Original Mix) [mau5trap] Cirez D – Ruby (Original Mix) [Mouseville] Christian Smith…
Transitions show 528 Every Tuesday from 10 pm catch John Digweed and his weekly two-hour show Transitions Here’s the Transitions show 528 playlist. John Digweed and Nick Muir feat John Twelve Hawks – First Line John Digweed and Nick Muir feat John Twelve Hawks – Live Off The Grid John Digweed and Nick Muir feat…
Drumcode Live 219 with Adam Beyer – Sam Paganini Live At Lehmann, Stuttgart It really is a special Drumcode Live this Saturday at 11 pm on 91.5FM Phuket Island radio here’s the playlist: 01 SAM PAGANINI – Rave (Drumcode)02 LOCO and JAM – Nugget (MB Elektronics)03 SPIROS KALOUMENOS – Logotype (Cari Lekebusch rmx) (Focus Records)04…
This Saturday at 9:30 AM we find out why the 7,000 languages spoken on the planet today are at risk of being lost completely if they are not used. We speak to Ed Abraham from Dragonfly Science and find out how a homegrown technology that is used to count indigenous birds, is now being used…
Health Check this week from The BBC in London reports on a new campaign in Madrid that aims to raise awareness and get people the treatment they need. When people travel abroad they can bring more than their luggage. That’s the case with Chagas disease a tropical parasitic disease spread by an insect that causes…
Planet Perfecto 4th Birthday Series LIVE from White Ocean 2014 and available on Phuket FM Radio on Friday the 10th October from 10 pm, with an awesome lineup including guest Mixes from Seb Fontaine and Funkagenda
ASOT playlist with Armin van Buuren tonight on Phuket Island radio has the following Playlist: TUNE OF THE WEEK: Denis Kenzo & Sveta B. – Deep In My Heart [Armind] Franz – Full Eclipse [Alter Ego] Fon.Leman – Cerberus [Enhanced] ilan Bluestone – Snapdragon [Anjunabeats] Armin van Buuren – Hystereo (KhoMha Remix) [Armind] David Gravell…
Tourists led the charge, as an overwhelming majority of the more than 7,000 readers who took part in the recent Phuket Gazette poll voted against opening the island’s controversial dolphin park. A staggering 4,353 of the 4,435 (98%) of those who identified themselves as Tourists / Visitors to Phuket voted: no “ Phuket should not…
Former Patong mayor, Pian Keesin, has died in a fall at his home in Phuket City, Phuketwan learned today. Police responded to a 191 call about 11 am and found Khun Pian dead. Khun Pian, in his 70s, died in a fall at Rock Garden Village, in the Samkong district of Phuket City. His body…
A new Villa Market in Phuket is set to slice off another slab of the imported groceries market in Phuket when it expands to Boat Lagoon. The new branch, set to open in early 2015, is designed to tap into the yachtie-catering market and to position itself as the go-to grocer, as development in Koh…
Martial law could be lifted on Phuket as early as next week to encourage visitors to the Asian Beach Games in November. The possibility of Phuket becoming the first province in Thailand to have martial law removed will be discussed on Tuesday when the country’s Cabinet meets with the National Council for Peace and Order….
Cr2 Live & Direct with MYNC and all the playlist for Show 185 ID – Everywhere [Cr2]Antonio Giacca – Back Home [Pinkstar]Charity Strike – Yankee [Cr2] MYNC MASHUP MIXSteve Angello, AN21 & Sebjack Vs Nico & Vinz – Am I Gods (Luke DB & Viky Mash Up Mix) [White] Otto Knows & Julian Calor –…
The new Phuket governor, Nisit Jansomwong, was welcomed enthusiastically at Phuket Provincial Hall in Phuket City today. Taking charge in the next few days is a new Phuket Police Commander, a new Commander of the Royal Thai Navy 3, and a new Director of Phuket International Airport. It’s the most complete transformation at the top…
This Saturday the 4th October Phuket Island radio and Adam Beyer will present Drumcode Island part 2. The track list is: Sam Paganini – Rave – Drumcode Jason Fernandes – Pillar Of Support Adrian Hour – Again Faster – Natura Viva Petter B – Loggbay Session B – Drumcode Alan Fitzpatrick – Organic – Drumcode…