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Phuket Tourism News | Episode 24 | July 2
Welcome to the Phuket Tourism News. Each week Shaun and Jay Leshark will bring you weekly Phuket Tourism News. Phuket News that is for you, Phuket News for those coming to Phuket, and Phuket Tourism News that is what you need to make sure you have an amazing time when you come on holiday to Phuket.
Living Waters Phuket Donates 14,000 spinal boards
Medical supplies worth over US$1.1 million consisting of 14,000 spinal boards has been donated by Living Waters Phuket to the Thai Ministry of Public Health and National Emergency Medicine Foundation. Owner of 5 Star Marne and of Living Waters Shaun was on hand to be part of the handing over event in Phuket Town.
A tour group apologised after causing harm to Thai marine life
The serene waters of Ao La on Koh Racha Yai, situated south of Phuket, were recently embroiled in controversy when tourists from a tour company, engaged in activities harmful to marine life and environment. They posed for photos with seemingly innocent starfish in hand and ventured onto delicate coral reefs, drawing the ire of locals.
They have said sorry for their actions but it does look like there will be a big fine and the possibility of a prison sentence. PLEASE not touch the marine life. Just take pictures and leave only footprints in the sand.
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Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong arrived in Phuket on Thursday (June 21) evening, bringing 147 passengers to the island. The firetrucks where out in force to create a rainbow of water as the jet taxied its way to the Phuket international Airport terminal.
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Soi Rommanee’s place among world’s best streets
The inclusion of Phuket’s historical alley, Soi Rommanee, in the list of The World’s 20 Most Beautiful Streets has garnered praise from caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. The announcement was made on June 22.
Soi Rommanee is arguable one of the most photographed places in all of Phuket and is a must see when coming on holiday to the island.
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Shaun is the Co-Owner and Founder of 5 Star Marine Phuket. After visiting Phuket for a holiday he never left and over 13 years later he calls Phuket home with his wife and kids. Shaun is passionate about Phuket and the Islands surrounding Phuket and loves helping fellow travellers explore.
