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MP Sira warns Governor of Amlo complaint over Phuket condo project
MP Sira warns Governor of Amlo complaint over Phuket condo project
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana along with Karon Mayor Tawee Thongcham and a host of other local officials bore the brunt of Palang Pracharath Party Member of Parliament Sira Jenjara’s ire yesterday (Aug 19) when he confronted them over the construction of The Peaks Residences condo project allegedly on protected forest land at Kata Noi on Phuket’s west coast.
US women footballers' equal pay lawsuit to go to trial in 2020
US women footballers' equal pay lawsuit to go to trial in 2020
FOOTBALL: The equal pay lawsuit filed by US women footballers against the US Soccer Federation has been scheduled to go to trial on May 5, 2020, the players' spokesperson said Monday (August 19).
Croc Horror: Creature feature Crawl packed full of suspense… and killer alligators
Croc Horror: Creature feature Crawl packed full of suspense… and killer alligators
When it comes to great horror directors, we always tend to think of masters like John Carpenter, James Wan or Wes Cra­ven. Is it time, though, to start thinking about adding French director Alexandre Aja to that list? As if movies like The Hills Have Eyes and Mirrors weren’t impressive enough, his brand-new film Crawl has some critics calling him one of the best next generation genre directors.
TAT, Tourism Council push support for China, India visa waiver
TAT, Tourism Council push support for China, India visa waiver
BANGKOK: A visa waiver for Chinese and Indian visitors is necessary for Thailand to boost tourism amid a sluggish global economy and stiff competition, says Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, President of the Tourism Council of Thailand.
EC seeks B1.2bn for local polls
EC seeks B1.2bn for local polls
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has requested a budget of B1.2 billion to finance local government elections, even though it is unclear when they will be held.
Phuket golf prodigy returns with titles
Phuket golf prodigy returns with titles
GOLF: A whirlwind three weeks in the United States, teeing-off against top class competition, has helped propel Phuket’s 10-year-old golf prodigy Louise Landgraf into being one of the top golfers in the world in her age category.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: First marijuana clinic opens in Korat : PHUKET XTRA - AUGUST 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: First marijuana clinic opens in Korat : PHUKET XTRA - AUGUST 19
PHUKET XTRA - August 16 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com According to the Finance Minister |:|The Port of Authority of Thailand is pressing ahead |:| Marium the 8-month-old dugong has been taken from |:| Two young men from Narathiwat province |:| Police in Phuket are waiting for a post-mortem Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket
Phuket Tourist Association gets a warm welcome in Siberia
Phuket Tourist Association gets a warm welcome in Siberia
PHUKET: Representatives from the Phuket Tourist Association and their industry members received a warm welcome during a tourism road to three main cities in Siberia last week with more than 170 of their Russian tour counterparts taking part in the events.
Major power outage to hit Pa Khlok
Major power outage to hit Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on Thursday (Aug 22) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
After death threats, Bangkok MP fires up legal action over Phuket condo project
After death threats, Bangkok MP fires up legal action over Phuket condo project
PHUKET: Bangkok MP Sira Jenjaka today (Aug 19) challenged Phuket officials and police as to why no progress has been made in the investigation of The Peaks Residences condo project at Kata Noi, which stands accused of being built on protected forest land.
Phuket History: A short period of Japanese rule over the central peninsula and Phuket
Phuket History: A short period of Japanese rule over the central peninsula and Phuket
In 1629 when King Songtham of Ayutthaya died, his cousin, Okya Kalahom (minister of defence), and his supporters effectively usurped the throne by killing King Songtham’s designated heir and placing King Songtham’s six-year-old son on the throne as King Chetha, with Okya Kalahom as his overseeing regent, which gave the ambitious defence minister real power over the kingdom.
Three underpasses to close for electrical works
Three underpasses to close for electrical works
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Highway Office has confirmed that three of Phuket’s underpasses will be closed while the Provincial Electricity Authority installs electricity meters at the three sites.
International sales expert to highlight BCCT Chambers of Commerce Phuket Business Briefing
International sales expert to highlight BCCT Chambers of Commerce Phuket Business Briefing
PHUKET: Tareq Bagaeen, Founder and CEO of Aqedina Hospitality Sales Excellence and also a hotelier with over two decades of extensive experience in international sales, will be the guest speaker at the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) Multi-Chambers Phuket Briefing & Networking event at the Banyan Tree Phuket resort next Friday (Aug 30).
Mature male dugong found dead off Railay
Mature male dugong found dead off Railay
PHUKET: A male dugong estimated to be about 25 years old found washed floating just offshore from Ton Sai Beach in Krabi yesterday (Aug 18) has been brought to the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) in the hope of determining what caused it to die.
Faldo Series Championship Phuket 2019
Faldo Series Championship Phuket 2019
Faldo Series returns to Phuket this September 27th - 29th at Laguna Phuket Golf. All male and female juniors are welcome to compete to try qualify for the prestigious Asia Grand Final in March. Competing age groups include U21 to U11 (age on 1st January 2019). Full details and online entry: www.faldoseriesphuket2019.golfgenius.com. Contact us fredrik@golfdevelopmentasia.com
Buzz off: Breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes
Buzz off: Breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes
Since dengue fever was first re­corded in Thailand in 1949, the mosquito-borne viral disease has never been eradicated; it has become even more wide­spread.
Expat forum on TM30 yields little impact
Expat forum on TM30 yields little impact
BANGKOK: Long-term foreign residents of the kingdom have spent the weekend scratching their heads in bewilderment over the baffling requirements of the now notorious TM30 form after a recent forum at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) with senior Thai immigration officials present on the panel.
Visa waiver proposal under fire
Visa waiver proposal under fire
BANGKOK: The Foreign Ministry has asked the government to review the economic ministers’ proposal to offer a visa waiver to Chinese and Indian tourists as a part of the government's economic stimulus package.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The merits of the Sufficiency Economy philosophy: Part 1
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The merits of the Sufficiency Economy philosophy: Part 1
Managing money is not an easy business in today’s world, and the past 40 years have truly seen a challenge for many middle-class peo­ple. Wage growth has been slow. More and more jobs are being automated. Many pensions have been eliminated almost altogether. Higher-education costs have gone up and health insurance benefits have gone down.
Phuket Property Guide: What makes a condo in Phuket?
Phuket Property Guide: What makes a condo in Phuket?
In our previous article we wrote about freehold property ownership, which is mostly limited to condominiums. Here, we go through the basics of what is defined as a condo in Thailand, and what that ownership means.