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British tourist found dead in hotel room
British tourist found dead in hotel room
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old British man whose body was found in a hotel room in Cherng Talay yesterday (June 22).
Belgian tourist missing in surf at Freedom Beach
Belgian tourist missing in surf at Freedom Beach
PHUKET: A search has been launched for a Belgian man who disappeared in the surf while swimming at Freedom Beach, south of Patong, yesterday (June 22).
Popular Facebook page busted for Euro 2024 betting ads
Popular Facebook page busted for Euro 2024 betting ads
BANGKOK: The owner of a Facebook page with over 2 million followers has been arrested on charges of posting online gambling advertisements related to the 2024 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024), police said.
Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back
Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back
FOOTBALL: Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday (June 22), while Belgium kept their hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Romania.
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
BANGKOK: A regulation allowing the Revenue Department to collect 7% value-added tax on imported products costing less than B1,500 has been published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect on July 5.
Step by Step: Phuket’s soaring costs squeeze expats and locals alike
Step by Step: Phuket’s soaring costs squeeze expats and locals alike
OPINION: Phuket and Thailand, once an oasis for budget-conscious expats seeking an idyllic escape, now face a harsh reality. The cost of living has skyrocketed since 2022, squeezing not just frugal expats but also Thai households already grappling with stagnant wages and high inflation. This isn’t just about cutting back on beachside cocktails; basic necessities like food are becoming increasingly expensive.
Blue Tree Phuket to cease ‘lagoon’ services
Blue Tree Phuket to cease ‘lagoon’ services
PHUKET: Popular water recreation park Blue Tree Phuket located in Cherng Talay has announced it will cease its ‘Lagoon services’, resulting in cutbacks amounting to 70% of its current staff.
Bluebottles on Phuket’s west coast
Bluebottles on Phuket’s west coast
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service is urging beachgoers to beware Portuguese Man o’ War after the marine creatures, technically not jellyfish, were found at Karon Beach this morning (June 22).
National Rugby Union teams begin their end of season migrations
National Rugby Union teams begin their end of season migrations
RUGBY: As domestic seasons end across Europe and the Southern Hemispheres, emphasis switches to national team selection and tours overseas, with club supporters subsequently averting their adrenalin focus, often showering their selection venom on social media.
Patong tourist urinating in tuk-tuk blasted ‘disgusting’
Patong tourist urinating in tuk-tuk blasted ‘disgusting’
PHUKET: A video posted online showing a tourist urinating in the back of a tuk-tuk ‒ not from the back of a tuk-tuk ‒ in Patong has spurred an uproar on local social media channels with local residents slamming the behaviour as “disgusting”.
Ukraine win, as Mbappe-less France draw with Dutch at Euro 202
Ukraine win, as Mbappe-less France draw with Dutch at Euro 202
FOOTBALL: France drew 0-0 against the Netherlands without Kylian Mbappe as both teams took a step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Friday (June 21), while Ukraine earned an emotional win over Slovakia.
Hit-and-run driver leaves two seriously injured
Hit-and-run driver leaves two seriously injured
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a black car believed to be involved in a hit-and-run on Thepkrasattri Rd that left two people seriously injured this morning (June 22).
Governor touts Phuket at UN ‘SDG localisation’ event
Governor touts Phuket at UN ‘SDG localisation’ event
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Bangkok yesterday (June 21) to take part in the closing ceremony of the ‘SDGs Localization: Thailand’s Journey Towards Sustainability’ project by the United Nations branch in Thailand.
‘The Exorcism’ discovers its own demons
‘The Exorcism’ discovers its own demons
‘The Exorcism’ is perhaps one of those movies that wouldn’t have most cinema goers even bat an eyelid about it if it weren’t for the calibre of its cast and of course the atmosphere that one of those stars means the film is surrounded by.
UK’s richest family get jail terms for exploiting staff at Swiss villa
UK’s richest family get jail terms for exploiting staff at Swiss villa
SWITZERLAND: A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family, the Hindujas, on Friday, branding them “selfish” for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
Korat hospital accused of fatal misdiagnosis
Korat hospital accused of fatal misdiagnosis
BANGKOK: The family of a 4-year-old girl who died after being treated at a hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima has asked the Ministry of Public Health to investigate whether a misdiagnosis was to blame.
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
BANGKOK: The government will study the feasibility of raising the level of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% of a building’s usable space to 75%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Phuket Rd lane to close for cable installation
Phuket Rd lane to close for cable installation
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is urging motorists to avoid using Phuket Rd where it joins Surin Circle (the Clocktower Circle) in Phuket Town starting this Wednesday (June 26), as work is carried out to install power cables underground in the area.
Darasamut Underpass reopens after flooding, again
Darasamut Underpass reopens after flooding, again
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass in front of the Central Floreta shopping mall reopened to traffic this afternoon (June 21) after a pump failure left the tunnel flooded yet again.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Corruption doesn’t discriminate in Thailand, Phuket’s billion-dollar real estate boom || June 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Corruption doesn’t discriminate in Thailand, Phuket’s billion-dollar real estate boom || June 21
PHUKET XTRA - June 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand