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Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
PHUKET: Thai authorities have issued a formal warning after online claims that foreigners can buy luxury homes in Phuket with “0% tax” and secure unlimited stays in Thailand were found to be misleading and potentially in breach of the law.
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
KRABI: Officials at Maya Bay have issued a stern warning to visitors after a tourist was filmed stepping on coral in protected waters near Viking Cave, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and accountability among tour operators.
Fed up Karon eatery hits out at foreigners’ ‘dine-and-dash’ excuses
Fed up Karon eatery hits out at foreigners’ ‘dine-and-dash’ excuses
PHUKET: A restaurant owner in Karon says they are losing patience with foreign customers who invent excuses to avoid paying, after yet another incident saw a diner walk out on a simple B70 meal and never return.
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
SYDNEY: Australia unveiled draft laws today (Apr 28) that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.
Jealous van driver charged after knife attack in Kata
Jealous van driver charged after knife attack in Kata
PHUKET: A van driver has been charged with multiple offences after a violent, jealousy-fuelled roadside attack near Wat Kata was caught on video and widely shared online.
Kyrgyz fugitives arrested in Phuket over kidnap-murder case
Kyrgyz fugitives arrested in Phuket over kidnap-murder case
PHUKET: Two Kyrgyz nationals wanted for a brutal kidnapping and murder in their home country have been arrested at a hotel in Patong after fleeing to Thailand, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has confirmed.
Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled
Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled
BANGKOK: The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is urging the government to coordinate with airlines to provide refunds covering losses for tour operators due to flight cancellations, as they have already incurred costs for hotels and transport at destinations.
Indonesian crypto scam suspect arrested in Phuket
Indonesian crypto scam suspect arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: An Indonesian man wanted by United States authorities and Interpol for a major cryptocurrency investment fraud has been arrested while hiding at a luxury resort in Phuket, Immigration Police have confirmed.
Phuket man held in Phang Nga gun and drug bust
Phuket man held in Phang Nga gun and drug bust
PHUKET: A Phuket resident linked to a wider narcotics network has been arrested in Phang Nga with firearms, ammunition and more than 140 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), police have confirmed.
Badminton to adopt new scoring system
Badminton to adopt new scoring system
BADMINTON: Members of ‌the Badminton World Federation (BWF) have voted to adopt a new scoring system in a major move for the sport.
Danish Embassy to hold consular outreach event in Phuket
Danish Embassy to hold consular outreach event in Phuket
PHUKET: The Danish Embassy in Thailand will hold an outreach to Phuket next month to provide consular services and meet Danish nationals living in or visiting the province.
Pedestrian killed, struck by speeding BMW near Chalong Circle
Pedestrian killed, struck by speeding BMW near Chalong Circle
PHUKET: A 47-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a BMW west of the Chalong Circle in the early hours of Saturday morning (Apr 25), with CCTV footage revealing the final moments leading up to the fatal collision.
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
BANGKOK: The tourism minister plans to impose a B1,000 departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ROAD RAGE: Scythe Threat in Patong, Murder Suspect Surrenders, Seaweed Hits Patong || April 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ROAD RAGE: Scythe Threat in Patong, Murder Suspect Surrenders, Seaweed Hits Patong || April 27
PHUKET XTRA - April 27 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
BANGKOK: Phuket plans to transform a vast landfill into a public park within two years, as authorities move to address more than two million tonnes of accumulated waste that officials warn could threaten the environment and tourism industry.
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
PHUKET: A Phuket man wanted in connection with the death of a 31-year-old woman in a Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel has surrendered to police following a two-day manhunt.
Phuket White Collar Boxing
Phuket White Collar Boxing
Phuket is set for an exciting new addition to its social calendar as the first-ever Phuket White Collar Boxing. This glamorous black tie charity event will welcome over 400 guests for an unforgettable evening of live boxing, entertainment, great food, and an after party at RAVA Beach Club. All proceeds go to the Laguna Children’s Fund, helping to fund a brand new mobile library supporting orphanages across Phuket. 20 local participants, many of whom you may recognise, have taken on the challenge of stepping into the ring after 12 weeks of training, all to raise funds for the community. Tickets are now available at: www.PhuketBoxing.com Whether you’re coming for the boxing, the atmosphere, or the cause, this is an event not to miss. Tables of 10 are available for the full experience.
PHAB 8 - Infinity Ball
PHAB 8 - Infinity Ball
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Annual PHAB Gala Dinner is back—always an unforgettable night—and this year marks our 8th fundraising event with a very special theme: PHAB ∞ (Infinity). Infinity represents the endless impact that scholarship support has on our community. Every baht raised helps shape the future of young hospitality professionals, strengthens Phuket’s tourism industry, and creates opportunities that last a lifetime. Join us for an inspiring evening of great food, music, and dancing, while helping us raise vital funds to change lives and build a more resilient future through education. We hope you can celebrate with us and be part of PHA. More info phab.phukethotelsassociation.com
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
MOSCOW: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia today (Apr 27) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan.
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
KRABI: A Thai AirAsia flight departing Krabi was delayed for more than four hours after a passenger allegedly claimed there was a bomb on board, triggering a full emergency response and security sweep at Krabi International Airport on Sunday (Apr 26).