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Israeli tourist fined for hooning on Kamala Beach
Israeli tourist fined for hooning on Kamala Beach
PHUKET: An Israeli tourist was arrested and fined B5,000 by Kamala police after riding his motorcycle on Kamala Beach, an act that sparked online outrage after a video of the incident circulated on social media.
Thailand, UN collaborate to boost road safety
Thailand, UN collaborate to boost road safety
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, during his official visit to Thailand yesterday (Nov 5).
Barcelona to replace flood-hit Valencia for MotoGP finale
Barcelona to replace flood-hit Valencia for MotoGP finale
MOTO GP: Barcelona will host the final race of the MotoGP season next week in place of flood-hit Valencia, organisers Dorna announced yesterday (Nov 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Python swims alongside tourists at Kamala Beach, Airport taxi driver caught with drugs || Nov 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Python swims alongside tourists at Kamala Beach, Airport taxi driver caught with drugs || Nov 5
PHUKET XTRA - November 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Outsider Knights Choice wins Melbourne Cup in thrilling finish
Outsider Knights Choice wins Melbourne Cup in thrilling finish
HORSE RACING: Rank outsider Knights Choice upset favourite Buckaroo today (Nov 5) to win the AUD8 million (B177mn) Melbourne Cup, earning Irish jockey Robbie Dolan a debut victory in Australia’s “race that stops a nation”.
Green tax unlikely to impact Thai tourism
Green tax unlikely to impact Thai tourism
BANGKOK: The environmental charge on airfares adopted by many airlines in Europe should not affect long-haul markets as passengers are still willing to pay for necessary adjustments.
Huge python caught at Kamala
Huge python caught at Kamala
PHUKET: A routine day at Kamala Beach took a dramatic turn when a 100-kilogram python was spotted swimming about 50 metres from shore yesterday (Nov 4). The sighting caused alarm among tourists, many of whom were enjoying the water and sunbathing along the beach.
NATO will ‘stay united’ whoever wins US election, says chief
NATO will ‘stay united’ whoever wins US election, says chief
BERLIN: NATO will stay united no matter who wins the US election, the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte said in Berlin yesterday (Nov 4), as Washington’s allies nervously await the outcome of the vote.
Airport taxi driver caught with meth, weapons
Airport taxi driver caught with meth, weapons
PHUKET: A taxi driver was caught with knives and two pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) during a search at a routine checkpoint at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 4).
Tariffs likely if Trump wins, warn experts
Tariffs likely if Trump wins, warn experts
BANGKOK: The business and academic sectors can foresee scenarios in which the result of today’s (Nov 5) United States presidential election between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump could create both risks and opportunities for Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Patong motorcycle taxi driver charged, Popular Patong Smart Bus, Bangkok pet policy || Nov 4
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Patong motorcycle taxi driver charged, Popular Patong Smart Bus, Bangkok pet policy || Nov 4
PHUKET XTRA - November 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Romance
Phuket Romance
Phuket Romance is both a wedding planning company and a digital wedding platform, which has rapidly become the trusted companion of international couples looking to get married in Phuket. As the first and only wedding platform exclusively dedicated to Phuket, it features updated reviews of the island’s best wedding venues and in-depth interviews with local wedding professionals.
PAFC struggle in dour loss at Songkhla
PAFC struggle in dour loss at Songkhla
FOOTBALL: Coach Tum’s undefeated reign as manager of Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) ended abruptly with a 1-0 loss at Songkhla FC yesterday (Nov 3) and a performance that will leave him baffled.
Grow Boating Evening - December 2024
Grow Boating Evening - December 2024
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship. For more details see paulpoole.co.th There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Find us on facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/
Trump claims Pennsylvania vote fraud as Harris stumps in Michigan
Trump claims Pennsylvania vote fraud as Harris stumps in Michigan
LITITZ: Donald Trump doubled down on his baseless predictions of voter fraud in battleground states yesterday (Nov 3) as he and rival Kamala Harris launched their frantic final 48 hours of campaigning to court the last holdouts in a bitterly contested US election.
Phuket to hold cultural heritage tourism festival
Phuket to hold cultural heritage tourism festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials are gearing up to spotlight the island’s cultural heritage with the launch of the ‘Travel Old Town, Telling Phuket’ tourism festival. Organised by the Phuket Provincial Tourism and Sports Office, the event aims to immerse visitors in the heritage of Phuket Old Town, bridging the past and present for a memorable cultural experience.
Verstappen breaks victory drought with wet-weather masterclass
Verstappen breaks victory drought with wet-weather masterclass
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen claimed a stunning 15th -to-first victory in a wet São Paulo Grand Prix after would-be title rival Lando Norris squibbed his chance to win the race from pole yesterday (Nov 3).
Blood donations urged before high season
Blood donations urged before high season
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society (PRBC) and Vachira Phuket Hospital are continuing their drive to stock up on blood for medical needs. The high season for tourism is always accompanied by an increase in the number of road accidents, the victims of which often need transfusions.
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
PHUKET: The new Phuket Smart Bus service between Phuket Town and Patong is gaining popularity, with operator Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) now launching day-pass tickets for students and regular passengers.
Spurs blow Villa away as Man Utd and Chelsea draw
Spurs blow Villa away as Man Utd and Chelsea draw
FOOTBALL: Dominic Solanki scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur blitzed Aston Villa in the second half yesterday (Nov 3), winning 4-1 to move just two points behind their rivals for a top-four finish in the Premier League.