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TAT targets Latino LGBT traveller rise
TAT targets Latino LGBT traveller rise
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is set to increase tourism arrivals from Latin America, in part through a plan to present Thailand as a friendly destination for LGBT travellers.
Tour operators urged to tout tax perk
Tour operators urged to tout tax perk
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have been advised to speed up marketing plans to encourage people to travel domestically and gain from a short-lived tax perk recently approved by the Cabinet.
Driver charged, blames wet road for truck slamming into footbridge
Driver charged, blames wet road for truck slamming into footbridge
PHUKET: A truck driver has been charged with reckless driving after the six-wheeled lorry slammed into the concrete stairs to a pedestrian bridge in Thalang early this morning (May 11).
Waiting Room: Chalong Hospital delayed as last-minute changes stall
Waiting Room: Chalong Hospital delayed as last-minute changes stall
PHUKET: The long-awaited Chalong Hospital will not be likely to open until at least the end of the year, the hospital’s director has confirmed. The news comes as the promise of the hospital opening in April flew by last month, a promise made as recently as October.
Police under investigation over ‘judge privileges’ incident
Police under investigation over ‘judge privileges’ incident
PHUKET: Provincial Police Region 8 Chief Lt Gen Pongwuth Pongsri was in Phuket yesterday (May 10) to hear in person what transpired in the incident over the Chief Judge in Nakhon Sri Thammarat allegedly refusing to hand over his driver’s licence, which resulted in the police officer in question being immediately transferred to desk duties.
Stand-up and be counted: Don’t miss live comedy at the Marriott on May 11
Stand-up and be counted: Don’t miss live comedy at the Marriott on May 11
Each month, StandUp Asia brings some of the best international comedic talent on the circuit to vibrant, multicultural audiences at the Marriott Resort, Merlin Beach.
Banyan Tree Phuket relaunches revamped Lagoon Deck event venue
Banyan Tree Phuket relaunches revamped Lagoon Deck event venue
PHUKET: As the Banyan Tree Phuket resort celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the resort has relaunched its newly renovated event venue, The Lagoon Deck.
Govt clarifies elephant export regulation
Govt clarifies elephant export regulation
BANGKOK: The Foreign Trade Department has clarified a ministerial regulation involving the export of elephants and elephant-related products, saying the rule is to facilitate research work and promote diplomatic ties.
Hospital in hot water over HIV case
Hospital in hot water over HIV case
BANGKOK: The Thai Red Cross Society confirmed on Friday (May 10) that its procedures for collecting and dispensing blood are in line with global standards, as fears of HIV/Aids being accidentally transmitted by the organisation have skyrocketed in the wake of a disclosure by a leading hospital in Bangkok.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: HIV through blood transfusion? Biometrics at Phuket airport! Phuket media shuffle! || May 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: HIV through blood transfusion? Biometrics at Phuket airport! Phuket media shuffle! || May 10
PHUKET XTRA - May 10 Class Act Media/Image Asia join forces! |:| Hospital admits HIV infection from blood transfusion |:| Biometric ID at Phuket airport |:| Dengue on decline! |:| Stateless students gets citizenship! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Baby crushed by lorry as mum was on chat app
Baby crushed by lorry as mum was on chat app
SAMUT PRAKAN: A 10-wheeler crushed an eight-month-old baby to death as his walker slid from a shop onto a road in Phra Samut Chedi district on Thursday afternoon (May 9).
PM reinstates policeman who demanded to see judge’s driving licence
PM reinstates policeman who demanded to see judge’s driving licence
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Prime Minster Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the reinstatement of a police lance corporal who was transferred after asking an uncooperative chief judge in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for his driving licence.
Ferrari’s Spanish moment of truth
Ferrari’s Spanish moment of truth
BARCELONA: This weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix may be just the fifth round of the 2019 Formula One season, but already Ferrari’s championship hopes have reached the last-chance saloon.
Biometric ID systems installed at Phuket International Airport
Biometric ID systems installed at Phuket International Airport
PHUKET: Police Logistics Office Commissioner Lt Gen Tinaphat Phumarin on Thursday (May 9) unveiled the installation of new Biometric screening systems at Phuket International Airport and said they are ready to use.
Two men charged following drug bust in Wichit
Two men charged following drug bust in Wichit
PHUKET: A drug bust in Wichit has led to the arrests of two brothers caught in possession of category one drugs and firearm ammunition.
Dengue on the decline in Phuket
Dengue on the decline in Phuket
PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has confirmed that the number of dengue fever cases in Phuket has decreased year-on-year and that it is no longer a cause for concern.
Phuket Media Shuffle
Phuket Media Shuffle
PHUKET: In the biggest transformation yet for Phuket’s media business, the island’s two leading publishers of print and online media, Class Act Media and Image Asia, have today (May 10) joined forces.
Ribs, beats, brews - Wednesday
Ribs, beats, brews - Wednesday
Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with sweet corn chowder, blue cheese salad, moist cornbread and finished off with a bread and butter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flowing and your toes tapping as you wash down those tender ribs with a bucket of craft brews. Full Rack set 1,400 Baht, half Rack set 1,100 Baht.
‘It wasn’t easy’: Sarri relief as Chelsea book Europa final clash with Arsenal
‘It wasn’t easy’: Sarri relief as Chelsea book Europa final clash with Arsenal
LONDON: Maurizio Sarri admitted Chelsea rode their luck to reach the Europa League final as Kepa Arrizabalaga’s penalty heroics clinched a dramatic 4-3 shoot-out win against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday (May 9).
FFP leader urges Senate ‘switch off’
FFP leader urges Senate ‘switch off’
BANGKOK: Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Thursday (May 9) repeated his call for parties to join the FFP’s campaign to “switch off”, or nullify, the regime-appointed Senate that will join MPs in voting for the new prime minister.