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Australia raises terror threat level
Australia raises terror threat level
SYDNEY: Australia today (Aug 5) raised its terrorism threat level to “probable”, with the country’s top intelligence official citing a homegrown rise in “extreme ideologies”.
Phuket croc finally caught
Phuket croc finally caught
PHUKET: The saltwater crocodile in Pa Khlok that has evaded capture for five days has finally been caught.
Justice Minister inspects Phuket Prison
Justice Minister inspects Phuket Prison
PHUKET: Minister of Justice Pol Col Tawee Sodsong along with Narong Nukong, Inspector-General of the Department of Corrections, were in Phuket yesterday (Aug 4) to visit Phuket Provincial Prison and inspect prisoner conditions.
Grow Boating Evening - September 2024
Grow Boating Evening - September 2024
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Seago. A free telephone application offering a centralized database for marine contractors and market place for job seekers in the boat industry. For more details go to seago.app There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Thai truckers under pressure from influx of Chinese companies
Thai truckers under pressure from influx of Chinese companies
BANGKOK: Local freight truck operators have claimed their businesses are being badly hurt by an influx of lorries from China and the operations of Chinese warehouses and freight companies using Thai nominees.
Thailand secures Olympic medals in badminton, boxing
Thailand secures Olympic medals in badminton, boxing
OLYMPICS: The long wait for Thai sports fans is finally over as talented shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn and boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng have assured the Kingdom of its first medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Perfumed Petal Power: A Whiter Shade of Pale
Perfumed Petal Power: A Whiter Shade of Pale
White has so many associations ‒ positively, it is associated with innocence and purity; on the distaff side, with coldness and sterility. In Thailand, the white lotus flower symbolises spiritual perfection for the Buddhist community, and judged by the presence of white in floral garlands, the colour is associated with both friendship and good fortune. Most lucky leis contain two or three white flowers – buds of jasmine and milkweed (calotropis) plus a pair of creamy magnolias for good measure.
Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader’s killing
Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader’s killing
MIDDLE EAST: Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday (Aug 3) after the assassination of Hamas’s political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.
Traffic Police issue maps to avoid Heroines traffic
Traffic Police issue maps to avoid Heroines traffic
PHUKET: Thalang Traffic Police have issued maps showing alternate routes to avoid the Heroines Monument roundabout following heavy traffic and delays along Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday (Aug 3).
Taking the Rotary reins in Patong
Taking the Rotary reins in Patong
As the 10 Rotary Clubs in Phuket held a joint club presidents installation ceremony at The Pago Design Hotel Phuket on July 12, Carol-Ann ‘Cabbie’ Rein took the reins as President of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach, the only English-language Rotary club on the island. Here in a statement to The Phuket News, Cabbie introduces herself and outlines her goals as Club President for the term 2024-2025.
Phuket’s home-grown tourism efforts praised
Phuket’s home-grown tourism efforts praised
PHUKET: In a significant visit aimed at enhancing local tourism, the Advisor to the Prime Minister, along with the Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office, Inspection Area 6, arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 3) to engage in a series of meetings and study visits in Phuket from Aug 3-5.
Patong lifeguards mark 53 surf rescues in July
Patong lifeguards mark 53 surf rescues in July
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach are urging people to obey red ‘no swimming’ flags and lifeguards’ warnings after 53 people were rescued from rip currents in 29 incidents at Patong Beach alone in July.
Kunlavut carries Thai hopes for historic badminton medal
Kunlavut carries Thai hopes for historic badminton medal
OLYMPICS: Thailand’s hopes for bagging its first ever badminton medal in the Olympics now rest on star shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who is just one win away from making history for the kingdom.
Srettha allays concerns over Temu’s entry
Srettha allays concerns over Temu’s entry
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) have been instructed to ensure the new Chinese online retailer Temu complies with Thai laws and pays taxes, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Phuket readies for PPAO Mini Marathon
Phuket readies for PPAO Mini Marathon
RUNNING: More than 1,000 people have already registered to take part in the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) Mini Marathon 2024 to be held on Koh Siray on Aug 25.
Pilot dead after small plane hits Samut Sakhon house
Pilot dead after small plane hits Samut Sakhon house
SAMUT SAKHON: A pilot died on Saturday (Aug 3) when his light aircraft crash-landed into a house in Muang district of Samut Sakhon province, causing significant damage to the structure.
Step by Step: How regulatory changes are poised to reshape Phuket’s tourism industry landscape
Step by Step: How regulatory changes are poised to reshape Phuket’s tourism industry landscape
OPINION: Thailand’s recent decision to ease regulations on coastal hotels, particularly in tourist hotspots like Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga, marks a pivotal moment for the country’s tourism sector. By bringing thousands of previously “illegal” hotel rooms into the legal framework, the government is not only providing relief to small hotel owners but also fostering a more dynamic and competitive tourism market that could significantly benefit Phuket’s economy.
Malaysia Independence Day Golf Thailand Phuket 2024
Malaysia Independence Day Golf Thailand Phuket 2024
Calling all swingers! Get your clubs ready for Malaysia Independence Day Golf tournament at Red Mountain Golf Club on August 17th! Register now for B5,900 per person, including green fee, golf cart and caddie, round trip hotel transfer, lunch and Gala Dinner at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chao Fah Hotel. Proceed of this Golf Tournament will be donated to a Charity selected by the organizer in December 2024. This event is jointly organized by Asia Mice Planner, Malaysian Club Thailand, Only One Tour International & Malaysian Thai Friends Group. Contact Dave for more info on 081 271 2429.
Pygmy killer whales rescued from stranding in Phuket mangrove forest
Pygmy killer whales rescued from stranding in Phuket mangrove forest
PHUKET: One small killer whale has died and another remains in critical condition after becoming stranded in the mangrove forest area of Tha Le Bay, near Baan Ao Kung, Pa Khlok, on Phuket’s east coast early today (Aug 3).
Riots flare in another UK city as police brace for weekend turmoil
Riots flare in another UK city as police brace for weekend turmoil
ENGLAND: Rioting erupted Friday evening (Aug 2) in Sunderland, northeast England, where police said officers faced “serious and sustained levels of violence”, the latest unrest linked to a mass stabbing earlier this week that killed three young girls.