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Phi Phi national park drawing 6,000 visitors a day
Phi Phi national park drawing 6,000 visitors a day
PHUKET: Phi Phi Island National Park is witnessing a tourism boom, with over 6,000 visitors flocking daily to its pristine beaches and iconic attractions, contributing more than B2.4 million a day revenue.  
‘Wicked’ not woeful, but still not spellbinding
‘Wicked’ not woeful, but still not spellbinding
The classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has always held a special place in my heart. Alongside ‘The Sound Of Music’ it is one of the earliest films that I can remember my mother letting me watch as a child when it used to screen on TV.
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
ADVENTURE: A six-day, 350-kilometre human-powered journey of running, cycling and kayaking is set to take place from Nov 26 to Dec 1 to raise funds for the St. Euthrasia Banya Literacy Center. Organised by a dedicated team of 21 individuals led by Grant Rawlinson and Stephanie Rawlinson, the event aims to purchase a new school bus and fund school meals for Burmese students.
Australians join effort to resolve Phuket’s flood, landslide challenges
Australians join effort to resolve Phuket’s flood, landslide challenges
PHUKET: Australian and Thai officials convened at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Nov 22) for a meeting to discuss strategies to mitigate floods and mudslides, which have increasingly affected the island.
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
VENEZUELA: Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation Friday (Nov 22) into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection.
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in tomorrow’s (Nov 24) trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham.
Red Cross lottery prizes announced for Phuket annual fair
Red Cross lottery prizes announced for Phuket annual fair
PHUKET: Officials are gearing up for annual fair at Saphan Hin to be held over the New Year, with tickets for the popular Red Cross lottery pizes already on sale.
Meth-using stepfather arrested for assaulting children
Meth-using stepfather arrested for assaulting children
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested a 26-year-old man accused of assaulting his stepchildren, a 1-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy.
Court rejects petition over Thaksin’s political influence
Court rejects petition over Thaksin’s political influence
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court on Friday (Nov 22) rejected a petition seeking to bar billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the ruling Pheu Thai Party and colluding with it to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
PHUKET: Not one of Phuket’s leading figures are willing to propose a temporary ban on any new construction, similar to what local residents in Bali are calling for, to help preserve Phuket’s fast-disappearing green areas.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunken plunge in Patong, New dialysis centre set for Srisoonthorn, Crystal meth bust || Nov 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunken plunge in Patong, New dialysis centre set for Srisoonthorn, Crystal meth bust || Nov 22
PHUKET XTRA - November 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
HM King and Queen to attend Phuket King’s Cup
HM King and Queen to attend Phuket King’s Cup
PHUKET: Preparations are underway for the anticipated arrival of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, who will attend the award ceremony for the 36th Phuket King's Cup Regatta on Dec 6
Deputy Interior Minister briefed on Phuket’s long-term water supply plans
Deputy Interior Minister briefed on Phuket’s long-term water supply plans
PHUKET: In Phuket for a two-day official inspection tour, Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaiseth was briefed on officials’ long-term plans to resolve the island’s recurring water supply woes yesterday (Nov 21).
World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
PARIS: Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant yesterday (Nov 21) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as Turkey - and rights groups - welcomed the move.
Bad loan surge hits Thai households
Bad loan surge hits Thai households
BANGKOK: Household non-performing loans (NPLs) reached B1.2 trillion in the third quarter of this year, a 14% year-on-year increase, and concerns are also growing over the bad debts of small businesses, which rose 20%.
Police seize nearly 3kg of crystal meth in drug raid
Police seize nearly 3kg of crystal meth in drug raid
PHUKET: Officers from Border Patrol Police Company 425 have announced the arrest of a man in Phuket found with nearly three kilogrammes of crystal meth (ya ice).
Drunk woman breaks legs in fall from Patong fire escape
Drunk woman breaks legs in fall from Patong fire escape
PHUKET: A 23-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after falling from a hotel building in Patong early this morning (Nov 22) while she was trying to climb up to her room after forgetting her keys.
Tour Finals out of reach for Ratchanok
Tour Finals out of reach for Ratchanok
BADMINTON: Thailand women’s singles star Ratchanok Intanon has said her first-round defeat at the hands of South Korea’s An Se-Young at the China Masters has ended her chances of making it to the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.
PPAO breaks ground on B32mn dialysis centre in Srisoonthorn
PPAO breaks ground on B32mn dialysis centre in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday (Nov 21) for a new dialysis centre to be built at the Srisoonthorn Health Promotion Hospital in Thalang.
Thailand detects first case of new vaping disease
Thailand detects first case of new vaping disease
BURIRAM: Thai health authorities have reported the first local case of a new vaping-related disease, and they fear more cases linked to heavy use of e-cigarettes.