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'Phoenix' had serious design flaws, finds initial probe
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/11/2018
» Phuket: Police investigators and forensic officials are gearing up for the next phase of investigation now that the Phoenix tour boat that sank and killed dozens of Chinese visitors in July has been pulled from the bottom of the sea.
Salvage team raises 'Phoenix' from sea
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/11/2018
» PHUKET: The boat at the centre of the tragedy that killed dozens of Chinese visitors in July, and dealt a heavy blow to the tourism industry has finally been recovered, police said yesterday.
Hotels panic as Chinese cause slump
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 16/11/2018
» Hoteliers in Pattaya are urging the government to step in and help following a 60% slump in Chinese tourist arrivals in the resort city in recent months.
Singapore crane to raise Phoenix from Phuket seabed
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/11/2018
» PHUKET: A floating crane is due to arrive from Singapore on Friday to take over the salvage of the tour boat Phoenix, which sank in July and 47 Chinese tourists drowned.
China outreach aims to rescue tourism
Business, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thai travel agencies are mobilising efforts to woo back Chinese travellers in the wake of July's deadly Phuket boat disaster and amid rising competition from neighbouring countries by promoting second-tier provinces and appealing to authorities to ease visa requirements.
Government woos wary China travellers
News, Published on 03/10/2018
» The government is stepping up efforts to woo back Chinese tourists following a series of recent negative incidents.
Amlo set to seize assets of operator in tour boat tragedy
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/08/2018
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has set out to seize the assets of TC Blue Dream Ltd, the alleged nominee working on behalf of foreign investors to operate a boat that capsized and killed 47 Chinese tourists last month, on suspicion of dubious operations, including money laundering.
Showtune songs and all that jazz
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 17/08/2018
» At first, it seemed like an unsuitable decision to stage a concert of Pia Douwes, a musical diva from Europe, at the Small Auditorium of Thailand Cultural Centre. But it turned out that the 300-pax space allowed the powerfully-lunged songstress to offer a cozy and intimate night, with a spice of musical variety.