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Thailand sign letter of intent for Bangladesh FTA
Thailand sign letter of intent for Bangladesh FTA
BANGKOK: Thailand and Bangladesh are committed to working together towards a free trade agreement (FTA), and a letter of intent signed yesterday (Apr 26) will help expedite the negotiation process, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Team Dojo tackle two events at once in style
Team Dojo tackle two events at once in style
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: The much-heralded team of young athletes from the Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket have outdone themselves once again by triumphing in two separate national tournaments that were held at the same time!
Three Syrians with fake passports arrested in Phuket
Three Syrians with fake passports arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the Immigration Bureau of the Royal Thai Police have arrested three Syrian nationals for possessing fake passports. The first suspect was apprehended at Phuket International Airport as he allegedly attempted to depart Thailand for another country using a counterfeit UAE passport. The two other suspects were arrested later on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tattoo artist arrested in Phuket over pedophilia, Heatstroke claims 30 lives in Thailand || April 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tattoo artist arrested in Phuket over pedophilia, Heatstroke claims 30 lives in Thailand || April 26
PHUKET XTRA - April 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
Thais book place at Futsal World Cup Finals
FUTSAL: Thailand’s futsal team secured their place in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan in September after reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
Rising expenses add to hotels’ woes
Rising expenses add to hotels’ woes
BANGKOK: Hotel operators anticipate high expenses from power bills, food prices and labour wages as the low season arrives amid scorching temperatures.
Governor voices support for Phuket ‘Special Admin’ status
Governor voices support for Phuket ‘Special Admin’ status
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has voiced his support for Phuket to be given ‘special administrative status’.
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
NEW YORK: New York’s highest court overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on sex crime charges yesterday (Apr 25), a shock reversal in one of the defining cases of the #MeToo movement.
Tattoo artist child rapist fugitive arrested in Phuket
Tattoo artist child rapist fugitive arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A tattoo artist who raped a 13-year-old girl in Bangkok has been arrested in Phuket. The girl was later forced to undergo a hysterectomy as the result of the physical harm done during the assault.
Streets to close for marching bands
Streets to close for marching bands
PHUKET: Several key roads in Phuket Town will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Apr 27) as marching band members from throughout the country compete in the Marching Band Street Parade contest.
Fried ice cream shop spared from electrical fire in Soi Paniang
Fried ice cream shop spared from electrical fire in Soi Paniang
PHUKET: Quick action by firefighters prevented a fried ice cream shop from catching fire in the early hours of this morning (Apr 26).
Police bust Srisoonthorn kratom juice operation
Police bust Srisoonthorn kratom juice operation
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they have arrested a 21-year-old man who was illegally producing and selling kratom juice to teenagers in the Srisoonthorn area.
Thai boxers eye more Olympic spots
Thai boxers eye more Olympic spots
OLYMPICS: Six Thai boxers have already secured their berths at the 2024 Olympic Games and there are six more slots to compete for at the 2nd Boxing Road to Paris World Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok next month.
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
BANGKOK: Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather yesterday (Apr 25) as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.
Brand New Studio For Rent
Brand New Studio For Rent
Brand New Luxury Ground floor Studio Apartment near Kata Beach. Quiet road. Very large. Sun Awning.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 500 MB in untaxed cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal e-cigarettes seized in Phuket || April 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 500 MB in untaxed cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal e-cigarettes seized in Phuket || April 23
PHUKET XTRA - April 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand   1 - Brake failure blamed as truck rams into shop   2 - Cable theft leaves airport underpass dark   3 - B500mn in illegal cigarettes, alcohol seized in Phuket raids   4 - PM explains "Phuket Model" law enforcement to local consuls   5 - Phuket roadshow hoped to lure million extra Chinese      
Biometric collection services for Australian visas now available in Phuket
Biometric collection services for Australian visas now available in Phuket
PHUKET: From next Monday (Apr 29), Thai applicants for Australian visas will be able to provide biometrics and access other services in Phuket.
Liverpool’s title bid rocked by Everton, Man Utd survive Blades scare
Liverpool’s title bid rocked by Everton, Man Utd survive Blades scare
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League title bid suffered a devastating blow in a 2-0 defeat at Merseyside rivals Everton, while Manchester United spared Erik ten Hag’s blushes with a 4-2 victory against lowly Sheffield United yesterday (Apr 24).
Long Songkran generated B140bn in tourism income
Long Songkran generated B140bn in tourism income
BANGKOK: The three weeks of this year’s Songkran festival generated about B140 billion in tourism income, with 1.9 million foreign tourists visiting the country during the celebration, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Knife-wielding man tased by police
Knife-wielding man tased by police
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police Chief Pol Col Weeraphong Rakkhito has defended the use of a taser to subdue a man who threatened police officers with a knife.