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Law to tax income from overseas in the works
Law to tax income from overseas in the works
BANGKOK: The Thai Revenue Department is drafting a law to tax the income of individuals residing in Thailand that originates from overseas.
Phuket’s Early Warning Systems to benefit from Japanese expertise
Phuket’s Early Warning Systems to benefit from Japanese expertise
PHUKET: Local government officials met with representatives from the Japanese Ministry of the Environment yesterday (Sept 6) to discuss and exchange best-practice ideas on best deployment measures relating to the Early Warning System (EWS) and application of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in Phuket.
B300 billion in state spending seen as a tonic
B300 billion in state spending seen as a tonic
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance expects more than 300 billion baht in government funds will be injected into the economy during the final quarter this year, pushing GDP growth to the anticipated range of 2.7% to 3%.
New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election
New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election
NEW YORK: Sentencing for Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial was delayed yesterday (Sept 6) until after November’s election, a win for the Republican as he battles Kamala Harris in the knife-edge White House race.
Medal streak continues with four more
Medal streak continues with four more
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo claimed his third medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games while powerlifter Kamolpan Kraratpet took a maiden medal in the sport for Thailand on Thursday night (Sept 5).
Man killed while ‘stealing’ electric cables
Man killed while ‘stealing’ electric cables
BANGKOK: The body of an unidentified man has been found in a service space underneath a skywalk in Sathon district of Bangkok, it was confirmed yesterday (Sept 6).
Two hacked with machetes in brawl at Patong construction site
Two hacked with machetes in brawl at Patong construction site
PHUKET: A brawl at a construction site in Patong yesterday morning (Sept 6) left two electricians hospitalised with injuries inflicted by machetes.
Dates confirmed for 30th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Dates confirmed for 30th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
TRIATHLON: Dates have been confirmed for an extra special Laguna Phuket Triathlon this year, it was announced on Thursday (Sept 5).
‘Yam Ya Nat’ takes pride as Phuket’s ‘Lost Taste’ local dish
‘Yam Ya Nat’ takes pride as Phuket’s ‘Lost Taste’ local dish
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Cultural Office has chosen ‘Yam Ya Nat’ (‘Phuket Pineapple Salad’) as part of their project to elevate local foods as cultural heritage and symbols of Thai identity through the ‘Lost Taste’ initiative for 2024.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Doctor to appeal Fehr 'kicking' verdict, New revelations in Russian found in beach ditch || Sep 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Doctor to appeal Fehr 'kicking' verdict, New revelations in Russian found in beach ditch || Sep 6
PHUKET XTRA - September 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong officials clean up Bangla’s ‘notorious’ Soi Lao
Patong officials clean up Bangla’s ‘notorious’ Soi Lao
PHUKET: Local officials in Patong are ramping up efforts to address ongoing issues in the popular tourist area of Patong by taking steps to improve public safety, cleanliness and order in the area, with particular focus on Soi Bangla and what an official report called the “notorious” Soi Lao.
Saysunee captures second gold in Paris
Saysunee captures second gold in Paris
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana claimed her second gold medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the fifth overall for Thailand on Wednesday night (Sept 4).
Father charged along with son, 14, in US school shooting
Father charged along with son, 14, in US school shooting
WASHINGTON: A 14-year-old boy was charged with shooting four people dead at a US high school, while his father was charged with manslaughter, authorities said yesterday (Sept 5), after the country’s latest outburst of gun violence.
Hotels urged to refrain from slashing rates
Hotels urged to refrain from slashing rates
BANGKOK: Hotels in leisure destinations such as Phuket, Krabi and Pattaya are recommended to refrain from their usual practice of slashing room rates during the low season if the average occupancy hasn't sharply dropped, says hospitality market analyst STR.
Russian’s ‘murder’ might have been suicide, say Phuket police
Russian’s ‘murder’ might have been suicide, say Phuket police
PHUKET: Police investigators who initially thought they had a murder on their hands now say a Russian man found dead in a ditch at Karon beach might have committed suicide.
Two killed in teenage high-speed pickup wipeout
Two killed in teenage high-speed pickup wipeout
PHUKET: Two teenagers were killed and another teen remains in hospital with serious injuries after the speeding pickup truck they were travelling in veered out of control and crashed on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Sept 6).
Phuket Police launch female road safety volunteer network
Phuket Police launch female road safety volunteer network
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new initiative aimed at creating a network of female road safety volunteers to help address risky driving behaviours and reduce traffic accidents in local communities.
Springboks behemoth gathers steam
Springboks behemoth gathers steam
RUGBY: Last Saturday’s (Aug 31) 31-27 win against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship is proof that the South African behemoth continues to grow.
Government policies favour big business, say critics
Government policies favour big business, say critics
BANGKOK: The economic policies of the Pheu Thai-led government favour big corporations over the interests of the general public, a Bangkok forum was told yesterday (Sept 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Landslide investigation leads to Big Buddha closure, Infrastructure woes in Koh Kaew || Sep 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Landslide investigation leads to Big Buddha closure, Infrastructure woes in Koh Kaew || Sep 5
PHUKET XTRA - September 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand