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Phuket-Phi Phi boat fares to rise
Phuket-Phi Phi boat fares to rise
PHUKET: Marine operators in Phuket have agreed to increase fares and tour prices by up to B200 per person on routes between Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, with the new pricing set to take effect from Sunday (Apr 5), officials have confirmed.
Senate panel probes illegal businesses, tourist safety in Phuket
Senate panel probes illegal businesses, tourist safety in Phuket
PHUKET: A Senate committee has visited Phuket to examine the impact of illegal business operations, nominee schemes and migrant labour issues, while also pushing for stronger measures to safeguard tourists.
Fuelled: Tourism sector braces as fuel price shock ripples through Phuket economy
Fuelled: Tourism sector braces as fuel price shock ripples through Phuket economy
PHUKET: High energy prices are already pushing hotel costs up by as much as 25% and transportation by nearly 40%, warned Phuket Tourist Association President Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, as tourism leaders called on the government to urgently roll out relief measures to ease mounting pressure on the island’s tourism sector.
Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals
Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals
FOOTBALL: Liverpool face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend as Mohamed Salah seeks to end nine spectacular seasons at Anfield on a high.
Philippine Embassy Consular outreach mission receives praise
Philippine Embassy Consular outreach mission receives praise
Filipinos living in Phuket and nearby provinces expressed their deep gratitude to the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok for successfully conducting a Consular and Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) outreach mission recently.
57mn litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani depots
57mn litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani depots
BANGKOK: Irregularities have been found in the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel during transport to six oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, according to Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat.
Four provinces bid to host King’s Cup
Four provinces bid to host King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: Four provinces have submitted bids to host the 52nd King’s Cup football tournament in November, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced on Thursday (Apr 2).
Couple arrested for forcing children to beg for nine years
Couple arrested for forcing children to beg for nine years
NAKHON PATHOM: Police have arrested a husband and wife accused of operating a child begging network that allegedly exploited minors for up to nine years, forcing them to wear school uniforms, meet daily cash targets or risk abuse.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
BANGKOK: The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
PHUKET: A weakened green sea turtle suspected of being struck by a hard object has been rescued after being found floating off the coast of Phuket.
Phuket officials join nationwide traditional Thai dress campaign
Phuket officials join nationwide traditional Thai dress campaign
PHUKET: Phuket has joined a nationwide campaign encouraging people to wear traditional Thai clothing throughout April, as part of a government drive to promote cultural identity and stimulate tourism.
New Phuket EV bus routes to come online
New Phuket EV bus routes to come online
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) plans to expand its electric bus (EV) service with two new routes are moving ahead, as officials move to ease transport costs for residents and tourists during a period of rising fuel prices.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: German Tourists Attacked on Bangla, ‘3-Year Deadline’ for Cannabis Shops || April 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: German Tourists Attacked on Bangla, ‘3-Year Deadline’ for Cannabis Shops || April 3
PHUKET XTRA - April 3 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
UK Club Rugby Union eyes the big time
UK Club Rugby Union eyes the big time
RUGBY: Are the English Rugby Union preparing for a major shake-up of the Gallagher Premiership?
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
JERUSALEM: Israel said today (Apr 3) it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin “destroying what’s left” with more of the Islamic republic’s infrastructure in his sights.
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
BANGKOK: Thailand is seeking to deepen its economic ties with the United Kingdom with the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) in the future, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Apr 1), as both countries marked 170 years of diplomatic relations.
German tourists injured in Bangla assault
German tourists injured in Bangla assault
PHUKET: Three German tourists were injured in an early-morning assault on Patong’s Bangla Rd today (Apr 3), with police now hunting a group of Thai suspects who fled the scene.
Fuel prices jump in Phuket as diesel rises B3.50 per litre
Fuel prices jump in Phuket as diesel rises B3.50 per litre
PHUKET: Fuel prices in Phuket have surged again, with diesel increasing by B3.50 per litre as of today (Apr 3), according to the latest pricing update issued by the provincial energy office.
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
Phuket officials monitor discounted goods under ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme
Phuket officials monitor discounted goods under ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme
PHUKET: Officials have begun monitoring the sale of discounted essential goods across Phuket under the government’s ‘Thai Helps Thai’ campaign aimed at easing the cost of living.