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Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
FORMULA ONE: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek to complete a hat-trick of early season victories this weekend as Formula One returns after a month’s enforced absence due to the Middle East war.
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate unchanged
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate unchanged
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has kept ​its key interest rate unchanged, as expected, as it assesses the economic impact of higher oil prices caused by the ​war ⁠in the Middle East.
Sea gypsy ‘Family Reunion’ spotlights Urak Lawoi culture
Sea gypsy ‘Family Reunion’ spotlights Urak Lawoi culture
PHUKET: Members of the Urak Lawoi sea gypsy community recently gathered on Koh Siray for a ‘Family Reunion’ aimed at preserving their traditional way of life and strengthening ties among generations.
Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court handed another life sentence to serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn yesterday (Apr 30) for fatally poisoning a policewoman in Khon Kaen province.
Government offices to close for May holidays
Government offices to close for May holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
Top 7 Pro Hacks to Customize Your Trading App UI for Lightning Fast Scalping
Top 7 Pro Hacks to Customize Your Trading App UI for Lightning Fast Scalping
Scalping is all about speed, focus, and clean decision making. For Thai traders watching fast moves in USD/THB, gold, oil, or major forex pairs, a messy screen can be more than annoying. It can cost real opportunities. When prices move in seconds, your trading setup should feel like a motorbike cutting through Bangkok traffic, quick, sharp, and easy to control.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BEACH CLEAR-OUT: Bang Tao Restaurants Removed, Thaksin Granted Parole’ || April 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BEACH CLEAR-OUT: Bang Tao Restaurants Removed, Thaksin Granted Parole’ || April 30
PHUKET XTRA - April 30 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour
Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour
PHUKET: Phuket officials have convened foreign consuls and key agencies for high-level talks aimed at addressing rising concerns over inappropriate behaviour by some international visitors, with Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn warning that all foreigners must strictly comply with Thai law.
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
PHUKET: Encroachment on public land within the Khao Daeng Protected Forest Area in Rawai has led to criminal charges, with police confirming that suspects have already been prosecuted following a complaint filed last year.
‘The Drama’ more than lives up to its name
‘The Drama’ more than lives up to its name
With the myriad of horror and popcorn movies coming out recently cinema audiences haven’t really had to use their brain while watching films… but be warned as The Drama is about to change that.
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
BANGKOK: Thai transport and consumer protection authorities have clarified rules to protect air travellers from flight delays and cancellations as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East war.
Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
BANGKOK: Hotels nationwide across all segments, including luxury, have reported a significant drop in bookings from May, with provinces dependent on European markets such as Phang Nga facing a 50% decline, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year
GOLF: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will stop financing LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, throwing the future of the breakaway tour into serious doubt, US media reported yesterday (Apr 29).
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
PHUKET: Authorities have cleared restaurant furniture from the beachfront at Bang Tao Beach and removed illegal structures encroaching on public sand, reaffirming that the beach area remains government land despite adjacent businesses operating legally on titled plots.
Teen arrested for sword-thwarted burglary attempt
Teen arrested for sword-thwarted burglary attempt
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a dramatic attempted burglary in Wichit earlier this month, in which a restaurant owner chased off the intruder with a samurai sword.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B1,000 EXIT TAX BACKLASH, New Hospital Approved, Water Pipeline ‘Ahead of Schedule’ || April 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B1,000 EXIT TAX BACKLASH, New Hospital Approved, Water Pipeline ‘Ahead of Schedule’ || April 29
PHUKET XTRA - April 29 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
FIFA unveils red card crackdown at World Cup
FIFA unveils red card crackdown at World Cup
FOOTBALL: FIFA has confirmed law changes will be rolled out at the World Cup that will see players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents facing a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism.
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
BANGKOK: The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) strongly opposes the government's plan to levy a B1,000 departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.
Two arrested in Thalang over ‘loan shark’ operation
Two arrested in Thalang over ‘loan shark’ operation
PHUKET: Two suspects have been arrested in Thalang for allegedly running an illegal online loan sharking and pawn operation charging exorbitant interest rates of up to 60% per month.