The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
Four arrested for US$250k crypto theft
Four arrested for US$250k crypto theft
PHUKET: Police have arrested four foreign suspects in the armed holdup of a Ukrainian in Phuket that saw him threatened with a hammer unless he transferred US$250,000 (B8.56 million) in ‘Tether’ crypto currency 
Free-flying Eagles swoop to ground the Lobsters
Free-flying Eagles swoop to ground the Lobsters
FOOTBALL: Arriving at Krabi Provincial Stadium on Saturday (Nov 9) to discover the match had been brought forward by 30 minutes without any prior notification was perhaps an ominous sign of things to come for Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to Krabi FC.
‘Green plate’ taxi drivers demand right to use ride-hailing apps
‘Green plate’ taxi drivers demand right to use ride-hailing apps
PHUKET: Tensions are rising among Phuket's ‘green plate’ taxi drivers after recent fines penalised them B2,000 each for accepting fares through ride-hailing apps.
Arsenal stretch winless run in Chelsea draw, Ipswich shock Spurs
Arsenal stretch winless run in Chelsea draw, Ipswich shock Spurs
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Chelsea are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after their 1-1 draw yesterday (Nov 10), while Ipswich stunned Tottenham 2-1 for their first Premier League victory in 22 years.
Long-Term Resident Visa Workshop
Long-Term Resident Visa Workshop
We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming LTR Visa Workshop in Phuket on November 29, 2024. This event, hosted by FRANK Legal & Tax, will provide key insights into Thailand’s Long-Term Residence (LTR) Visa process. Our experts will cover essential details on LTR visa requirements, benefits, and practical application tips. Whether you’re considering a long-term stay in Thailand or simply want to understand the opportunities available, this workshop offers valuable information in an engaging setting. Speaker: Mr. Fabian Doppler – Managing Partner at FRANK Legal and Tax. Held at SAii Laguna Phuket from 15:00 - 16:00. Register - info@franklegaltax.com
TAT pushes to promote tourism on the Andaman coast
TAT pushes to promote tourism on the Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ramping up efforts to promote tourism on the Andaman coast, spotlighting the region’s marine destinations to welcome travellers for the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025’.
Using Seasonal Trends to Predict Currency Movements: An Unconventional Guide
Using Seasonal Trends to Predict Currency Movements: An Unconventional Guide
You might think predicting currency movements is something only experts can do, but there are seasonal patterns even beginners can understand and use. If you know when certain currencies are going to rise or fall you can get a head start on smart investing. Let’s get into this unconventional way of looking at currency predictions.
Ukrainian robbed of US$250k in ‘Tether’ crypto
Ukrainian robbed of US$250k in ‘Tether’ crypto
PHUKET: A Ukrainian man was allegedly robbed of US$250,000 (about B8.56 million baht) in a plot carried out by a gang of foreign nationals in Phuket.
Phuket airport notches 300 flights a day
Phuket airport notches 300 flights a day
PHUKET: Phuket Airport has reported a surge in passenger volumes this high season, with more than 30,000 travellers and over 300 flights daily. Plans are underway to expand the international terminal to take up to 18 million passengers per year.
Kunlavut snaps epic title drought
Kunlavut snaps epic title drought
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn ended his long title drought in style as he carved out an impressive victory over China’s Wang Zhengxing in the men’s singles final of the US$240,000 (B8.2 million) Korea Masters in Iksan City yesterday (Nov 10).
Government denies Koh Kut run-ins
Government denies Koh Kut run-ins
BANGKOK: The government has dismissed reports of confrontations between Thai soldiers and their Cambodian counterparts on Koh Kut as fake news while insisting the tourism situation on the island is still good.
Green Thoughts: Rain, Rain... The ordeal by water
Green Thoughts: Rain, Rain... The ordeal by water
There are various ditties about rain. Those I remember from my childhood include: ‘Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day’, ‘The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain’ ‒ a line from Bernard Shaw’s  ‘Pygmalion’ ‒ and ‘When it rains, it pours’. The last quote is particularly apposite. Not that we need any reminding. The stuff has been remorseless this year. Phuket is on course to record one of its wettest years ever,
Thai parks dept submits controversial forest bills to Cabinet
Thai parks dept submits controversial forest bills to Cabinet
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will submit two draft laws to the Cabinet next week, despite opposition from the People’s Movement for a Just Society (P-Move), which fears local communities could lose rights to their ancestral lands.
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Loy Krathong
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Police and other local law-enforcement authorities have launched a major crime suppression operation in a bid to ensure public safety during the Loy Krathong Festival, which will be observed across the country this coming Friday (Nov 15).
Phuket-bound trailer truck slams into bus in Phang Nga
Phuket-bound trailer truck slams into bus in Phang Nga
PHUKET: The driver of a trailer truck hauling a load of part-processed rubber to the Deep Sea Port in Phuket died after his truck slammed into a bus in Phang Nga last night (Nov 9).
Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism
Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism
INDONESIA: On Indonesia’s beach-fringed resort island of Bali, fed-up locals want to slow the mass tourism that is their biggest money earner ‒ hoping a plan to freeze hotel-building can restore some calm.
Learning to ‘Infuse’ at Diamond Resort
Learning to ‘Infuse’ at Diamond Resort
Minimalistic and charming, Infuse Restaurant by Diamond Resort boasts a warm atmosphere. It’s a popular dining destination, not only amongst the resort’s guests, but also within the local expat community. The restaurant has built an excellent reputation for serving good, honest food. My dining partner and I had previously visited the restaurant, but we were excited to get back and enjoy a meal.
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
TRAT: The government on Saturday (Nov 9) reiterated that a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia is a mechanism to protect Thailand’s best interests, while insisting Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in this eastern province.
TAT predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
TAT predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
BANGKOK: Loy Krathong festivals across five regions are expected to generate B6.9 billion in tourism revenue from 1.9 million domestic trips, with the North attracting the most tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Brits charged for hooning on motorbikes
Brits charged for hooning on motorbikes
PHUKET: Nine British men have been arrested and fined for hooning on motorbikes after reports of reckless driving and causing a disturbance in Rawai.