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Mercedes unstoppable on march to historic sixth
Mercedes unstoppable on march to historic sixth
FORMULA ONE: The rain thundered from the heavens and a gale thrashed Suzuka Circuit as Typhoon Hagibis plundered Japan, but no storm could prevent Mercedes fulfilling its destiny.
Patong Cosplay Beach Run to raise funds for medical equipment for Patong Hospital
Patong Cosplay Beach Run to raise funds for medical equipment for Patong Hospital
PHUKET: Proceeds from “Patong Cosplay Beach Run” – one of the highlights of this year’s Phuket Carnival – will be used to buy medical equipment for Patong Hospital, President of the Patong Hotel Association Salisa Limsakul announced on Friday (Oct 18).
Panel woes delay land appraisal price regime
Panel woes delay land appraisal price regime
BANGKOK: The Treasury Department has pushed back implementation of a new appraisal price for land by one year to 2021 after a hiccup in the formation of a new committee.
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Mai Khao on Friday (Oct 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Captaining The Boathouse: GM Eric Weber guides the iconic hotel into a new era
Captaining The Boathouse: GM Eric Weber guides the iconic hotel into a new era
When I look back on my working life, which began for real some 35-plus years ago, I have been truly fortunate to hold a variety of both interesting and ultimately rewarding hospitality positions in some of Asia’s extra special destinations.
International lifesaving chief speaks out on Phuket lifeguards
International lifesaving chief speaks out on Phuket lifeguards
PHUKET: International Life Saving Federation President Graham Ford AM has called for Phuket’s lifeguards to be trained to international standard, for more to be done to ensure tourists are aware of the danger of drowning at Phuket’s beaches and for local authorities to make the provision of trained, qualified lifeguards a priority.
Python found blending in at Freedom Beach house bathroom
Python found blending in at Freedom Beach house bathroom
PHUKET: A 17-year-old daughter living near Freedom Beach, south of Patong, received a sneaky surprise this morning (Oct 18) when she realised that a hefty python was lurking in her bathroom.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lacking privacy protection? Elephant hunger strike ends! Phuket weather warning! || October 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lacking privacy protection? Elephant hunger strike ends! Phuket weather warning! || October 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket weather warning re-issued |:| Study: Thailand lacks privacy protection |:| Runaway groom arrested |:| Elephant deaths spur action, hunger strike ends |:| B8bn in new southern airports Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
VAT refund for tourists hiked to B30,000
VAT refund for tourists hiked to B30,000
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is set to raise the ceiling for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for tourists at downtown agents from the current limit of B12,000 to B30,000 per traveller
Environmentalist ends hunger strike as DNP pledges action over elephant deaths
Environmentalist ends hunger strike as DNP pledges action over elephant deaths
BANGKOK: A conservationist has ended his hunger strike after the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) promised to meet this month to find a solution to the safety problem faced by wild elephants.
Phuket Immigration confirms bank balance, income ‘combo’ for O-A permit to stay still available
Phuket Immigration confirms bank balance, income ‘combo’ for O-A permit to stay still available
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration today confirmed that foreigners applying for a 12-month permit to stay on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa – often referred to as the “retirement visa” – can still use the option of combining a bank balance with a monthly income in order to satisfy the financial requirement for the application.
Council worker hanged to fence believed suicide, police probe hotel security guard found dead in rented room
Council worker hanged to fence believed suicide, police probe hotel security guard found dead in rented room
PHUKET: Police believe that a man found hanged outside his home in Baan Phrusompan, Thalang, yesterday evening (Oct 17) took his own life due to a deteriorating physical condition that was rendering him immobile.
Phuket weather warning re-issued
Phuket weather warning re-issued
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office today re-issued its weather warning for Phuket and the rest of the Andaman coast after the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this morning issue its eighth consecutive warning for heavy weather across Southern Thailand expected to continue throughout tomorrow (Oct 19).
Twin TAT campaigns aim to rake in B400mn
Twin TAT campaigns aim to rake in B400mn
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to roll out next month two campaigns – Visit Thailand with 100 Baht and Shocking Price Weekday Travel – hoping to generate B400 million in tourism income over the remaining months of this year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Salt tax? Senior steals $30K from exchange booth! Major money laundering? || October 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Salt tax? Senior steals $30K from exchange booth! Major money laundering? || October 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Patong cops look for foreigner who stole $30K |:| Tax on salty, processed foods proposed |:| Five days to fix eyesore |:| Major drug money laundering operation raided |:| Weather warning for all of South Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
With power outage, Cape Yamu to suffer mains water shut off
With power outage, Cape Yamu to suffer mains water shut off
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Cape Yamu tomorrow (Oct 18) due to a power outage that will render the mains pump stations silent.
Transport minister plans B8bn new airports in South
Transport minister plans B8bn new airports in South
BANGKOK: Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has plans to spend about B8 billion building two new airports in the South, in Phatthalung and Satun, as public-private investment ventures.
Royal barge procession rescheduled for Dec 12
Royal barge procession rescheduled for Dec 12
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has postponed the royal barge procession from next Thursday (Oct 24) to Dec 12, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam announced today (Oct 17).
Phuket Governor orders officials on alert as weather warning issued for Southern Thailand
Phuket Governor orders officials on alert as weather warning issued for Southern Thailand
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has ordered officials to be prepared for any situations arising from heavy weather following the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issuing a warning for all of Southern Thailand as storms are expected to lash the east coast of the peninsular on the Gulf of Thailand over the next two days.
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2019
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2019
Don’t miss the biggest boat show exhibition in Thailand! Taking place at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, South East Asia’s largest marina complex. Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show represents many of the world’s leading boating, marine, water toys, properties, and luxury goods. Making the 2019 show a must-attend event for everyone.