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Governor welcomes new Russian Consul General in Phuket
Governor welcomes new Russian Consul General in Phuket
PHUKET: Recently appointed Russian Consul General for Phuket Egor Ivanov made a courtesy call to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Aug 14) to formally introduce himself on the occasion of assuming his new position after his credentials were accepted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thousands join Phuket ‘Debt Resolution Fair’
Thousands join Phuket ‘Debt Resolution Fair’
PHUKET: More than 2,000 debtors seeking mediation attended the ‘55th Debt Relief Fair’, at The Pago Hotel in Ratsada, north of Phuket Town, yesterday (Aug 14).
Vote for new PM set for Friday
Vote for new PM set for Friday
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives will meet tomorrow to vote on a new prime minister following the court-ordered dismissal of Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Aug 14).
Team Phuket head to National Games qualifiers
Team Phuket head to National Games qualifiers
ALL SPORTS: Phuket’s teams for the upcoming regional National Games and National Disabled Games were given a rousing send off by officials on Tuesday (Aug 13).
Man found hanged in forest in Mai Khao
Man found hanged in forest in Mai Khao
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found hanged in from a tree near a village on Phuket’s northeast coast.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charter court removes Srettha as Prime Minister of Thailand over ethics breach || Aug 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charter court removes Srettha as Prime Minister of Thailand over ethics breach || Aug 14
PHUKET XTRA - August 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Srettha dismissed as PM after court ruling
Srettha dismissed as PM after court ruling
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has found Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin guilty of a gross violation of ethics for appointing ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a Cabinet minister. The ruling resulted in Mr Srettha being dismissed after less than a year in office.
Islamic Bank launches B1bn loan campaign in Phuket
Islamic Bank launches B1bn loan campaign in Phuket
PHUKET: The Islamic Bank of Thailand, also known as iBank, officially opened its new branch in Phuket yesterday (Aug 13), coinciding with the launch of its new ‘SME Business Center for Andaman Region and B2 billion in funds being made available as loans to local business operators.
Kamala Police nab motorbike thieves
Kamala Police nab motorbike thieves
PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested two men for a spate of motorbike thefts, with the suspects breaking down the stolen motorbikes to sell in parts.
Fried chicken vendor killed by 22-wheeler
Fried chicken vendor killed by 22-wheeler
PHUKET: A woman who had been selling fried chicken from her motorbike with sidecar was killed when she was struck by a 22-wheeled truck and trailer coming onto the island early this morning (Aug 14).
Karon beach brawl started over ‘too expensive’ parasail ride
Karon beach brawl started over ‘too expensive’ parasail ride
PHUKET: The recent brawl at Karon Beach started after Indian tourists refused to pay B2,000 for a parasail ride, officials have reported.
War Crimes Escalating In Myanmar: UN Investigators
War Crimes Escalating In Myanmar: UN Investigators
GENEVA: Crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by the Myanmar military have “escalated at an alarming rate”, UN investigators warned yesterday (Aug 13), citing systematic torture, gang rape and abuses against children.
New credit guarantee agency to help SMEs
New credit guarantee agency to help SMEs
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new facility that will provide financial risk guarantees for smaller businesses seeking loans, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Tuesday (Aug 13).
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
BANGKOK: Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai and opposition Democrat parties have spoken out against the government’s entertainment complex bill, saying that the benefits will not outweigh the negative impacts.
Thailand’s Asian Indoor Games hosting rights hang in balance
Thailand’s Asian Indoor Games hosting rights hang in balance
MMA: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is scheduled to rule on the fate of Thailand’s right to host this year’s Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games tomorrow (Aug 15) without representatives from the host nation being invited to the meeting.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PM talks tourist safety right before beach brawl, Barbed wire nearly blinds woman || Aug 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PM talks tourist safety right before beach brawl, Barbed wire nearly blinds woman || Aug 13
PHUKET XTRA - August 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PM wants stricter curbs on cheap-product dumping
PM wants stricter curbs on cheap-product dumping
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked government agencies to step up actions to stop suspicious imports, including tougher inspection of licences and registrations, payments and quality control.
Woman blasts police inaction after Latvian man punches her in the face
Woman blasts police inaction after Latvian man punches her in the face
PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman has posted online a call for police in Karon to take action against a Latvian man for punching her in the face.
Cassia Phuket nominated for Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation
Cassia Phuket nominated for Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation
Banyan Group’s premier lifestyle hotel vies for Best Pet-Friendly Apartment at International Travel Awards 2024
Putin orders army to ‘dislodge’ Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
Putin orders army to ‘dislodge’ Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered his army yesterday (Aug 12) to “dislodge” Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory as authorities said over 120,000 people had been evacuated away from the fighting.