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Looking into the origins of Thailand’s iconic tom yum soup
Looking into the origins of Thailand’s iconic tom yum soup
Finally it’s official. As an­nounced by the Ministry of Culture, early next year Thai­land will seek to have tom yum kung spicy shrimp soup included in Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list for 2020.
How to contact Honorary Consuls in Phuket
How to contact Honorary Consuls in Phuket
Ever needed to contact an Honorary Consul in Phuket, but didn't know how? Well, here's the list that the police get...
Leclerc dominates Belgian qualifying
Leclerc dominates Belgian qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has dominated qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix to take his third F1 career pole position and lead a Ferrari front-row lockout.
Health, fitness to go on show at RPM
Health, fitness to go on show at RPM
Health and fitness enthusiasts and professionals from all over Asia will descend on Phuket’s Royal Phuket Marina in early 2020 for the inaugural Thailand Health & Fitness Expo.
Still Rocking: Celebrating 30 years of the Phuket International Women’s Club
Still Rocking: Celebrating 30 years of the Phuket International Women’s Club
On August 3, 1989, seven ladies, led by Australian expat Jill Crampton, got together for the very first meeting of the Phuket International Women’s Club (PIWC), an informal affair held over a homely lunch.
Phuket Opinion: TM30 storm in a teacup
Phuket Opinion: TM30 storm in a teacup
PHUKET: Once again Phuket Immigration has taken its stand in the national spotlight by making it very clear that foreigners will not be held responsible for filing the now notorious TM30 form, requiring landlords who provide accommodation to foreigners to inform Immigration within 24 hours of the arrival of their tenants.
Plain tobacco packaging mandatory from Sept 12
Plain tobacco packaging mandatory from Sept 12
BANGKOK: All cigarettes sold in Thailand will come in standardised, plain packaging starting on Sept 12 as part of the continuing campaign to reduce tobacco consumption.
Three things we learned from the Premier League
Three things we learned from the Premier League
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Tottenham suffered shock home defeats by Crystal Palace and Newcastle last week as Liverpool and Manchester City laid down another marker that they seem set to do battle for the Premier League title again this season.
Fake News Center to open by Nov 1 at the latest
Fake News Center to open by Nov 1 at the latest
BANGKOK: The Ministry of a Digital Economy and Society plans to open a Fake News Center by Nov 1 at the latest, to combat the information problem. It will focus on four categories of inaccurate news reporting which might affect the public, reports state news agency NNT.
OCPB seizes e-cigarettes illegally sold online
OCPB seizes e-cigarettes illegally sold online
BANGKOK: A special task force of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) has announced the prosecution of an illegal online seller of e-cigarettes, and the seizing of millions of baht’s worth of property related to the case.
Khon Kaen hard hit by Podul
Khon Kaen hard hit by Podul
KHON KAEN: Several provinces in upper Thailand have been hard hit by heavy rain brought by the Podul tropical storm since last night, with Khon Kaen among the hardest hit.
Phuket Property Guide: Owning your home through a Thai limited company
Phuket Property Guide: Owning your home through a Thai limited company
Most people know that Thai law prohibits landed property ownership by foreigners. This means neither plots of land, nor landed houses or villas may be titled in the name of a foreign national.
The thoughtful tourist: A guide to responsible travel in Asia and beyond
The thoughtful tourist: A guide to responsible travel in Asia and beyond
When visiting or living in a different coun­try, it can be difficult to know exactly how to make a positive impact on the surrounding environment, society and economy.
Man, 18, reports attempted armed abduction at roadside sala
Man, 18, reports attempted armed abduction at roadside sala
PHUKET: An 18-year-old man has reported to police a failed abduction attempt in which he was allegedly pistol-whipped on the head with a revolver at a roadside sala in Thalang early yesterday morning (Aug 30).
Eyes on the Prize: Ferrari targets first win in Belgium
Eyes on the Prize: Ferrari targets first win in Belgium
FORMULA ONE: You would’ve been hard-pressed in February to find anyone willing to believe Ferrari would be winless after 12 rounds, but that inglorious statistic is the Italian team’s reality as Formula One resumes from its midseason break this weekend.
Patong Beach re-opens with ‘safe zones’, dangerous surf warning remains
Patong Beach re-opens with ‘safe zones’, dangerous surf warning remains
PHUKET: Safe zones marked with yellow-red flags returned to Patong Beach this morning to indicate where it is safe to enter the water, Patong Surf Life Saving Chief Somprasong Sangchart confirmed to The Phuket News today (Aug 31).
Phuket’s Thanyapura to open ‘active wellness’ resort in Sanya, China
Phuket’s Thanyapura to open ‘active wellness’ resort in Sanya, China
PHUKET: Thanyapura World, the Singapore based holding company for the Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort brand, has announced its entry into the Chinese market with the signing of its newest resort, Sanya Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China’s most popular resort destination.
Vietnam’s tourism faces over-tourism risks
Vietnam’s tourism faces over-tourism risks
SINGAPORE: Trend spotters view Vietnam as the tourism destination to watch closely as the country strides forward to become a top tourism player in the Mekong Region.
Cafe Society: Coffee with a side of decadence at Delico Decoration Coffee & Dessert
Cafe Society: Coffee with a side of decadence at Delico Decoration Coffee & Dessert
A newly opened coffee bistro on the bypass road, Delico Decoration Coffee & Dessert is an Instagram dream which serves up ele­gant signature drinks and artfully designed cakes.
Is a rebound in sight?
Is a rebound in sight?
BANGKOK: The Thai economy and exports have bottomed out and can start to rebound, but US-China retaliatory tariffs remain a risk factor and warrant close attention, according to a senior official from the Bank of Thailand (BoT).