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Thailand ‘top choice in Asia’ for European tourists
Thailand ‘top choice in Asia’ for European tourists
PHUKET: Thailand is the top destination in Asia among European tourists, according to a survey by Agoda.
Swedish man arrested for almost 3 years of overstay
Swedish man arrested for almost 3 years of overstay
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket branches of the Tourist Police Bureau and Immigration Bureau have arrested a Swedish national following complaints from neighbours regarding violent behaviour, including threats and property damage.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Group attacks man at Nui Beach over land, Cannabis permits, UFC’s Volk in Bang Tao || May 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Group attacks man at Nui Beach over land, Cannabis permits, UFC’s Volk in Bang Tao || May 24
PHUKET XTRA - May 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
B2mn paid in compensation following Kathu road deaths
B2mn paid in compensation following Kathu road deaths
PHUKET: Sophon Suwannarat, the Governor of Phuket province, oversaw the ceremony to hand compensations to the families of a man and woman killed in a horrific road accident in front of Phuket Tiger Kingdom.
British Airways’ Compensation in the Social Media Era: Public Perception and Reality
British Airways’ Compensation in the Social Media Era: Public Perception and Reality
British Airways is one of the world’s largest airlines, carrying over 45 million passengers per year across a network spanning nearly 200 destinations in over 65 countries. British Airways has been operating for over 100 years, with its first flight taking place in 1919.
Public invited to join holy Buddhist water ceremony for HM’s Birthday
Public invited to join holy Buddhist water ceremony for HM’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has invited the public to join a formal ceremony to draw water from a sacred well at Wat Chalong to be used during the royal celebrations to mark the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle (72 years) Birthday on July 28.
Phuket prepares for royal ordination project in honour of HM The King’s birthday
Phuket prepares for royal ordination project in honour of HM The King’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat presided over a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 23) to prepare for the royal celebrations of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28. 
Thailand International Boat Show moves to Yacht Haven
Thailand International Boat Show moves to Yacht Haven
PHUKET: The 2025 edition of the ‘Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event’ will take place at Phuket Yacht Haven from Jan 9-12, organisers have confirmed
China says drills around Taiwan test ‘seizure of power’ capability
China says drills around Taiwan test ‘seizure of power’ capability
BEIJING: Officials in Beijing said today (May 24) that ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military’s ability to seize power over the self-ruled island, days after its new president was sworn in.
Violence over land at Nui Beach
Violence over land at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating a violent assault at Nui Beach after a group of men arrived to allegedly claim land near the beach area yesterday (May 23).
No ‘life-threatening’ cases from turbulence incident, says hospital
No ‘life-threatening’ cases from turbulence incident, says hospital
BANGKOK: Twenty people who were aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday (May 21) remain in intensive care but none have life-threatening conditions, say hospital officials.
Police act on loan shark enforcers
Police act on loan shark enforcers
PHUKET: Thalang Police are trying to track down two men wanted for intimidation and possible involvement as loan shark enforcers after an incident at a small curry stall in Srisoonthorn.
Running event to mark Guan Yu Shrine anniversary
Running event to mark Guan Yu Shrine anniversary
RUNNING: Officials have confirmed that a running event open to the public is being organised to coincide with celebrations of the 139th anniversary of the Guan Yu Shrine in Ban Na Bon.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrest made in monk stabbing, Prime Minister on the hot seat over Senators petition || May 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrest made in monk stabbing, Prime Minister on the hot seat over Senators petition || May 23
PHUKET XTRA - May 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Baht fundamentals have deteriorated
Baht fundamentals have deteriorated
BANGKOK: Uncertainty surrounding the US interest rate trajectory, alongside geopolitical tensions, underpin much of the baht’s weakness so far this year. We (BMI) think the baht will trade sideways and reach 37.50 to the US dollar by year-end once these temporary factors subside.
Phuket Senator applications roll in
Phuket Senator applications roll in
PHUKET: More than 240 people have submitted registered their candidacy to be selected as the next senator representing Phuket.
Former UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski in Phuket
Former UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski in Phuket
It’s a homecoming for former longtime undisputed UFC World Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski as he comes back to Phuket at Bang Tao.
Cherng Talay man found dead by apparent suicide
Cherng Talay man found dead by apparent suicide
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 79-year-old man whose body was found at a home in Cherng Talay yesterday (May 22) from apparent suicide by a single gunshot to the head.
Aircon delivery goes up in smoke
Aircon delivery goes up in smoke
PHUKET: Police have yet to determine what caused air-conditioning units in the back of a delivery pickup truck to catch fire in Pa Khlok yesterday (May 22).
Narcotic-level penalties await for vaping in schools
Narcotic-level penalties await for vaping in schools
BANGKOK: The Education Ministry will amend its regulation to list e-cigarettes in the prohibited category of narcotics, Suthep Kaengsanthia, permanent secretary, said on Wednesday (May 22).