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Tourism boss snips 2019 foreign arrivals forecast
Tourism boss snips 2019 foreign arrivals forecast
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has cut its foreign arrivals forecast to 39-39.8 million this year, down from 40.2mn.
Mexican court rules to allow recreational cocaine use
Mexican court rules to allow recreational cocaine use
MEXICO CITY: A Mexican judge has granted two people’s requests to be allowed to use cocaine recreationally, the organisation behind the cases said Tuesday (Aug 20), calling it a “historic step” – though it must first be reviewed by a higher court.
Proposal for 4am bar, pub closing time draws fire
Proposal for 4am bar, pub closing time draws fire
BANGKOK: A debate is raging over the idea floated by Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, to allow night entertainment venues to stay open for an extra two hours until 4am.
Russian disqualified from Tango competition over ‘punch’
Russian disqualified from Tango competition over ‘punch’
ARGENTINA: A Russian participant in the World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires has been disqualified for violence towards his partner, the organisers said Wednesday (Aug 21).
The Peaks Residences owner speaks out over land claim, public controversy
The Peaks Residences owner speaks out over land claim, public controversy
PHUKET: Manassanan Nararattanawee, the CEO of Kata Beach Co Ltd, as the owner of The Peak Residence development under construction at Kata Noi on Phuket’s west coast, today (Aug 21) issued the company’s first response to Palang Pracharath Party MP Sira Jenjara filing a slew of formal complaints over the project after publicly revealing late last week that he had received death threats over the development.
Phuket reservoir chief calls for water-saving measures
Phuket reservoir chief calls for water-saving measures
PHUKET: Somsawat Chaisinsod, Director of the Phuket Provincial Irrigation Office, has called for the province to begin implementing water-saving measures as a precaution if the heavy rains that usually come in September and October fail to replenish Phuket’s main reservoirs ahead of the next dry season.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Yacht meets coral! E-cigarettes to stay illegal? Bombs go off in deep south! || August 21
PHUKET XTRA - August 21 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Lady D damages corals |:| No ban on plastic bags, yet |:| E-cigarettes to stay illegal |:| Bombs go off in deep south |:| Stingray barb killed dugong Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket History: The first English privateers in Phuket
Phuket History: The first English privateers in Phuket
In 1591 the first English privateering fleet was funded to go to the East for, as its charter stated, “The anoyinge of the Spaniards and Portingalls, (nowe our enemys) as also for the vendinge of oure comodities.”
Phuket officials file report of Lady D damaging corals
Phuket officials file report of Lady D damaging corals
PHUKET: Workers are preparing to move the 55-metre superyacht Lady D from its current location off Koh Thanan, about 2.2km off Phuket’s east coast, after coastal researchers found that the bottom of the boat is damaging corals there.
A call for artists to get creative for charity colouring book
A call for artists to get creative for charity colouring book
QWERTY PR is on a colour­ful mission to help rescue sick, abused, old and tired elephants in Thailand.
Thais put Kiwis to sword, reach round 2
Thais put Kiwis to sword, reach round 2
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand beat New Zealand 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-15) to advance to the second round as Pool C winners at the 2019 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Seoul on Tuesday (August 20).
Phuket readies for Vegetarian Festival, schedule released
Phuket readies for Vegetarian Festival, schedule released
PHUKET: Preparations are already underway for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which this year will be celebrated from September 29 through to October 8.
No ban on plastic bags yet, says PM
No ban on plastic bags yet, says PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Aug 20) pledged to protect marine life from sea waste but refused to respond to growing calls for an immediate ban on single-use plastic bags.
B316bn plan to jump-start economy
B316bn plan to jump-start economy
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Aug 20) gave the green light to a B316-billion stimulus package deemed vital to boosting the country’s economic growth by 0.5-0.6 percentage points this year.
Govt waives visa fees, not visas, for Chinese, Indian visitors
Govt waives visa fees, not visas, for Chinese, Indian visitors
BANGKOK: The Cabinet today (Aug 20) resolved to extend the period for free visas on arrival for visitors from China, India and other countries, but rejected a proposal to waive visas for Chinese and Indian visitors, to boost the economy.
Phuket lifeguard helps to catch a beach thief
Phuket lifeguard helps to catch a beach thief
PHUKET: A lifeguard at Nai Harn beach today apprehended a Thai man for stealing a foreigners bag from the beach.
Stingray barb killed Railay dugong, says PMBC chief
Stingray barb killed Railay dugong, says PMBC chief
PHUKET: The mature male dugong found dead off Ton Sai Beach in Krabi on Sunday (Aug 18) was killed by a stingray barb, Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) Chief Kongkiat Kittiwatanawong has told The Phuket News.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Screws stolen, train derails! Patong Beach Rd. closures? Another dead dugong? || August 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Screws stolen, train derails! Patong Beach Rd. closures? Another dead dugong? || August 20
PHUKET XTRA - August 20 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Stolen screws, plates leads to train derailment |:| Another dead dugong |:| Patong Beach Rd. closures |:| Premchai gets 6 more month of jail Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa announces new General Manager
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa announces new General Manager
PHUKET: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of George Varughese as the General Manager, effective Aug 13. He is responsible for the 261-room luxury Phuket resort located on Mai Khao Beach.
Patong beach road to close daytime as beachfront power cables buried
Patong beach road to close daytime as beachfront power cables buried
PHUKET: A 400-metre section of the Patong beachfront road will be closed from Bangla Rd to Sawatdirak Rd each day from 6am to 4pm for a month, starting this Sunday (Aug 25).