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Watch saga ‘just a plot to attack PM’
Watch saga ‘just a plot to attack PM’
BANGKOK: Having kept quiet during the luxury watch controversy for months, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday (Apr 1) broke his silence to insist the whole affair was designed to attack Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
First Major almost upon us
First Major almost upon us
GOLF: The Masters golf course at Augusta, which will come into play again from April 5-8, was the brainchild of American Bobby Jones, the most famous amateur golfer of all time.
‘Spurs’ on tour
‘Spurs’ on tour
FOOTBALL: As part of a recent tour of Asia, members of Tottenham Hotspur FC’s Global Coaching team were in Phuket to take part in activities aimed at promoting their Global Principal Partner AIA’s ‘Healthier, Longer, Better Lives’ program which uses football to promote physical well-being, motivation and decision-making.
Bulgaria’s skiing boomtown
Bulgaria’s skiing boomtown
BULGARIA: “Unlimited Ski and Fun!” promises a pamphlet touting the Bansko ski resort, a magnet for bargain-hunting holidaymakers in southwest Bulgaria.
Phuket Law: Residential leases unlocked - Do the the regulations apply retroactively?
Phuket Law: Residential leases unlocked - Do the the regulations apply retroactively?
Last week, we spelled out the key conditions to come into effect on May 1 after a raft of changes were introduced in a Notification under the Consumer Protection Act (1979), which regulates residential rental contracts of structures structure (for example, houses, apartments, and condominiums).
The coffee converts of Kabul
The coffee converts of Kabul
AFGHANISTAN: Afghans in need of a caffeine fix line up at Najibullah Sharyari’s coffee cart in Kabul – converts to the drink that is now percolating in a country obsessed with tea for centuries.
Phuket Opinion: The buses aren’t the issue
Phuket Opinion: The buses aren’t the issue
PHUKET: Last Wednesday’s (Mar 21) fatal bus crash in Nakhon Ratchasima which killed 18 and left more than 30 injured has led Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to instruct the Transport Ministry to ensure the public’s safety and find long-term solutions for reducing bus crashes.
Phuket launches ‘Good Thais In, Bad Thais Out’ crackdown
Phuket launches ‘Good Thais In, Bad Thais Out’ crackdown
PHUKET: Fed up with the number of Thai people travelling to Phuket only to carry out crimes or otherwise tarnish the island’s tourism image as a “world-class tourism destination”, officials in Phuket are ready to launch their ‘Good Thais In, Bad Thais Out” campaign.
Insurers pay B1.2m in drowning of Chinese tourist
Insurers pay B1.2m in drowning of Chinese tourist
PATTAYA: Two insurance firms have paid B1.2m in compensation to the family of a 52-year-old Chinese woman who died while on an underwater sea-walking tour off Koh Lan last November.
Phang Nga wanted thief arrested while cycling in Phuket
Phang Nga wanted thief arrested while cycling in Phuket
PHUKET: A suspect wanted under a court warrant issued five years ago in Phang Nga was arrested while cycling in Srisoonthorn yesterday morning (Mar 31).
Phuket drug raid nets 67-year-old woman, five others
Phuket drug raid nets 67-year-old woman, five others
PHUKET: Police and military joined forces to crack down on illegal drugs in Phuket. As a result six people were arrested, including an elderly local lady.
Phuket Historical Park readies to host traditional Songkran celebrations
Phuket Historical Park readies to host traditional Songkran celebrations
PHUKET: Songkran festivities in Phuket Historical Park will respect traditions with no water battles allowed there, Phuket Provincial PR Office announced.
Financial Thaimes: Keep calm and ignore the noise
Financial Thaimes: Keep calm and ignore the noise
As the Davos economic forum drew to a close earlier this year, there was an unusual consensus that the economic prospects for the world were positive. A week later, the Dow Jones experienced its largest sell-off in six years. As markets begin to rise back to their 2017 levels, I think it is prudent to take stock of what has just happened and how it affects your financial planning.
BISP students to represent Asia-Pacific at MIT LaunchX Global finals
BISP students to represent Asia-Pacific at MIT LaunchX Global finals
Four Year 10 students from the British International School, Phuket (BISP); Irawadee Thawornbut, Timofey Podkopayev, Polina Cherdantseva and Uliana Leshchuk have created a winning formula as part of the LaunchX high school entrepreneurial initiative run by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA. MIT was recently ranked as the top university in the world in the respected QS World University Rankings.
Phuket beach smokers to be warned at Surin
Phuket beach smokers to be warned at Surin
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran has assured that signs will posted at Surin Beach to warn tourists and other visitors to not smoke on the beach and to not drop their cigarette butts on the sand.
Russian coral bleachers sent home after court fine
Russian coral bleachers sent home after court fine
PHUKET: Relevant authorities have confirmed that two women who were involved in a months-long court case after their landlady found them bleaching corals in their rental room in Karon have finally been allowed to return home to Russia after being fined by the court.
Phuket's killer roads: GPS trackers ordered by law no defence against speed, recklessness
Phuket's killer roads: GPS trackers ordered by law no defence against speed, recklessness
PHUKET: Two devastating minivan crashes last week involving tourists from Phuket have highlighted the lack of effective safety provisions to protect tourists travelling by road while on holiday in and around Phuket.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monk killed over boxing bet? Bus fire horror! Is Phuket Airport ready? || March 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monk killed over boxing bet? Bus fire horror! Is Phuket Airport ready? || March 30
PHUKET XTRA - March 30 Monk killed over boxing bet? Yingluck, Thaksin in Japan? 56,000 per day during Songkran! Road rage victim dies? Horrific bus fire kills 21! Chalong Hospital gets BIG donation! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Maya Bay will be closed to visitors, confirmed
Maya Bay will be closed to visitors, confirmed
PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat- Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Worapoj Lomlim has today confirmed to The Phuket News the closure of Maya Bay to any visitors during a four-month period this year from June 1 to September 30.