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Phuket temples warned over scams against tourists
Phuket temples warned over scams against tourists
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit today warned two temples in Phuket to be careful to not engage or support any activities that may be construed as scams targetting tourists.
Police silent on probe into student killed by electrocution in public park
Police silent on probe into student killed by electrocution in public park
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have refused to answer any questions about the investigation into the death of 18-year-student Khaled “Nikki” Nour, who was killed by electrocution from touching a floodlight pole at a public basketball court at Suan Luang (King’s Park) more than a week ago.
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Police crackdown seizes M16s, haul of drugs, targets street racers
Police crackdown seizes M16s, haul of drugs, targets street racers
PHUKET: Police have seized a haul of more than 240 firearms, including two M16 rifles and 1,610 bullets, as well as nearly 600,000 meth pills and more than 8kg of crystal meth in crackdown lasting only 18 days.
Mains water supply to be shut off in Cherng Talay
Mains water supply to be shut off in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Cherng Talay tomorrow (July 24).
Scheduled blackout in Kamala
Scheduled blackout in Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala on Thursday (July 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
New Thailand coach to hitch his wagon to star trio
New Thailand coach to hitch his wagon to star trio
FOOTBALL: New national coach Akira Nishino has praised the three Japan-based Thai stars who he said will be among the main players in his War Elephants squad.
Officials look at potential ban on elephant exchange
Officials look at potential ban on elephant exchange
THAILAND: National Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa will look into calls to stop sending Thai elephants abroad under animal exchange and research programmes, following concerns about their health.
Bangkok’s Khao San Rd. to get ’level’ pavements
Bangkok’s Khao San Rd. to get ’level’ pavements
BANGKOK: Pavements on the famous tourist strip of Khao San Road will be revamped and ’made level’ with clear vendor zoning established for orderliness and safety, according to City Hall.
New tourism minister looks to legalising new markets
New tourism minister looks to legalising new markets
BANGKOK: The new Tourism and Sports Minister plans to promote medical marijuana tourism and legalise ride-hailing and accommodation-sharing apps and websites to attract foreign visitors.
Cambodia orders strict registration of foreigners
Cambodia orders strict registration of foreigners
CAMBODIA: The Interior Minister in Cambodia has instructed all residence owners throughout the country to report foreigners who come to stay in their residences within 24 hours in order to strengthen immigration law enforcement.
Tourism operators want handout sped up
Tourism operators want handout sped up
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are urging the Finance Ministry to speed up plans to give cash handouts to people for domestic travel to prop up the sector during the low season.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vendor stabs tourist ! Khao San revamp? Pad Thai photo opp.! || July 222
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vendor stabs tourist ! Khao San revamp? Pad Thai photo opp.! || July 222
PHUKET XTRA - July 22 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Revamp of Khao San Road |:| Tourist stabbed by roti vendor |:| Bodies of missing tourists found |:| Probe sparked by insurgent drama |:| Smiles, hygiene and Pad Thai Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Brit expat posts B90k bail on animal cruelty charge
Brit expat posts B90k bail on animal cruelty charge
PHUKET: Mervyn Harding, the Brit expat living in Rawai who was charged with attacking a dog in Nai Harn last week, has been released on B90,000 bail, police have confirmed.
Tourism arrivals, spending hold as Chinese arrivals fall
Tourism arrivals, spending hold as Chinese arrivals fall
PHUKET: The total number of tourist arrivals and revenue generated for the country during the first half of 2019 show limited growth compared with figures for the same period last year, but the number of Chinese arrivals fell by nearly 5%, according to the latest statistics released by Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) today (July 22).
Phuket Pad Thai hygiene goes on show
Phuket Pad Thai hygiene goes on show
PHUKET: Phuket’s top officials, along with Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutacha, held a public-awareness event at Central Festival Phuket yesterday (July 21) to highlight food hygiene standards in Phuket, with a special focus on Pad Thai.
Reflections on a great academic year for BISP Primary
Reflections on a great academic year for BISP Primary
It’s been a fantastic year in Primary at British International School, Phuket – BISP. The most visible improvement has undoubtedly been our introduction of Jigsaw, a well­being programme that runs right through the Primary section from Early Years to Year 6, providing us with a common spine and consist­ent approach to this subject.
Man, 72, killed by electrocution while fixing roof
Man, 72, killed by electrocution while fixing roof
PHUKET: A 72-year-old man died after being electrocuted by an exposed power wire while fixing his roof in Pa Khlok.
Phuket Town traffic to be affected by schools’ sports parade
Phuket Town traffic to be affected by schools’ sports parade
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has announced that its annual schools’ sports parade will affect traffic in the heart of Phuket Town tomorrow (July 23).