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Testing Faith: Phuket Vegetarian Festival facing fall in tourism appeal
Testing Faith: Phuket Vegetarian Festival facing fall in tourism appeal
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is facing serious challenges to its appeal as a major tourist attraction as the number of tourists, including Chinese visitors, turning up to witness the events is falling, local tourism experts have acknowledged.
AoT welcomes Chinese tourists to Phuket for Golden Week, as hordes flock to Chiang Mai
AoT welcomes Chinese tourists to Phuket for Golden Week, as hordes flock to Chiang Mai
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport General Manager Thanee Chuangchoo together with airport staff, Immigration officers and Thai Airways international staff yesteday (Oct 3) welcomed and gave gifts to Chinese tourists arriving in Phuket for the “Golden Week” China national day holidays.
Patong beachfront road re-opening slightly delayed
Patong beachfront road re-opening slightly delayed
PHUKET: The 400-metre section of the Patong beachfront road that was closed so that power and telecommunications could be installed underground will likely remain closed until next Wednesday (Oct 9), The Phuket News has been told.
Senate standing Committee on Tourism and Sports swings by Phuket
Senate standing Committee on Tourism and Sports swings by Phuket
PHUKET: Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Tourism and Sports visited Phuket today (Oct 4) to be briefed on the tourism situation in Phuket
'Lucky' Marquez aims to race after crash at Thailand MotoGP practice
'Lucky' Marquez aims to race after crash at Thailand MotoGP practice
MOTOGP: Spaniard Marc Marquez will attempt to continue racing after crashing Friday (October 4) during a practice lap at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram province, the Honda team manager said, as he hopes this weekend to clinch his sixth MotoGP world title.
Russian tourist faces jail for handing out ‘souvenir dollars’ in bar
Russian tourist faces jail for handing out ‘souvenir dollars’ in bar
RAYONG: A Russian tourist on holiday with his family has been arrested for bringing counterfeit foreign currency into Thailand and distributing counterfeit currency after he gave play money imitation “souvenir dollars” to bar staff allegedly as a joke.
Three men escape serious injuries as car hits streetlamp, flips on bypass road
Three men escape serious injuries as car hits streetlamp, flips on bypass road
PHUKET: A driver and his two passengers escaped serious injury this morning when the car they were travelling in struck a street lamp and overturned on the bypass road in Rassada early this morning (Oct 4).
Artists announce exhibition at Mom Tri’s Wok Gallery Kitchen
Artists announce exhibition at Mom Tri’s Wok Gallery Kitchen
We are all creative crea­tures, it’s in our DNA. We want to survive, we got to come up with ideas and some combinations of peoples can get a bit out of control, tend to cause cha­os... that’s a good thing, it takes us into the abyss (I have yet to go there but it sounds cool).
Schmidt says Ireland 'got what they needed' with Russia win
Schmidt says Ireland 'got what they needed' with Russia win
RUGBY: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt insisted his side 'got the performance we needed' after reviving their Rugby World Cup campaign with an unconvincing 35-0 win over rank outsiders Russia.
Phuket kicks off new Faldo Series Thailand trilogy
Phuket kicks off new Faldo Series Thailand trilogy
GOLF: Phuket is making its mark in the junior golf world after last weekend’s Faldo Series Thailand series saw tough competition from participants of all ages.
THAI Smile expands India routes as parent national carrier faces B10bn loss
THAI Smile expands India routes as parent national carrier faces B10bn loss
BANGKOK: THAI Smile, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thai International Airways, is set to add more direct flights to India to cash in on growing visitor numbers. The move comes as the loss-ridden national flag carrier THAI may be in danger of running up net losses of well over B10 billion baht this year.
Ferrari trapped in team orders turmoil after Russian ructions
Ferrari trapped in team orders turmoil after Russian ructions
FORMULA ONE: It’s deeply ironic that after three hard-fought victories in a row, Ferrari’s most convincing weekend in 2019 ended in bitter defeat.
High Tea@ChaoFah serves with free Day Pass to fitness and pool
High Tea@ChaoFah serves with free Day Pass to fitness and pool
High Tea @ChaoFah serves more than 10 options of selected teas, delightful cream sandwiches, home-made warm scones with all the trimmings and truly Peranakan specialties. in the surrounding décor of exquisite Sino-Portuguese architecture. Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5pm and special on Sunday, nice music from Annie Guzheng. Free for children under 12yrs with complimentary day pass to fitness and swimming pool. RSVP +66 76 338 699.
Navy says B112mn ‘mansion’ not just for chief
Navy says B112mn ‘mansion’ not just for chief
BANGKOK: The navy is building a reception house on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, not a new residence for the navy chief, according to a source.
Teacher's Assistant & Admission Officer
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Man arrested for torching robbing girlfriend! Vegetarian Festival pricing? || October 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Man arrested for torching robbing girlfriend! Vegetarian Festival pricing? || October 3
PHUKET XTRA - October 3 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Vegetarian Festival pricing |:| Police stop seeking info on Muslim students |:| Herbicide ban row deepens |:| Chinese fugitives arrested |:| Man arrested for torching, robbing girlfriend Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Chalong Police call for help as snake commandeers car
Chalong Police call for help as snake commandeers car
PHUKET: A Chalong Traffic Police officer had a rough start to the day when he watched a two-metre-long python slithered under his car before dawn this morning (Oct 3).
Fugitives wanted for B700mn embezzlement in China arrested in Phuket
Fugitives wanted for B700mn embezzlement in China arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Immigration Bureau Chief Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang has announced the arrest of three Chinese fugitives hiding in Phuket wanted over more than B700 million being embezzled from a company in China.
Two blacklisted foreigners in Phuket arrested, deported
Two blacklisted foreigners in Phuket arrested, deported
PHUKET: Two foreigners already blacklisted and banned from re-entering Thailand have been caught in Phuket thanks to biometric passports, reports the Immigration Bureau.
Youth leaders join Trash Hero in Patong Beach clean-up as part of US-Asean Summit
Youth leaders join Trash Hero in Patong Beach clean-up as part of US-Asean Summit
Over 150 young leaders collaborated with Phuket’s Trash Hero chapter in a clean-up challenge yesterday (October 2) along Patong Beach called “plogging” – picking up rubbish while jogging.