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We’re full! Europe’s fight against overtourism
We’re full! Europe’s fight against overtourism
VENICE: European tourist hotspots like Amsterdam and Venice, which introduces new measures today (Apr 25), are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers.
Brake failure blamed as truck rams into shop
Brake failure blamed as truck rams into shop
PHUKET: Brake failure has been blamed for a 10-wheeled truck taking out a traffic lights pole before slamming into a car care shop in Ratsada yesterday (Apr 24).
B500mn in illegal cigarettes, alcohol seized in Phuket raids
B500mn in illegal cigarettes, alcohol seized in Phuket raids
PHUKET: More than B500 million in untaxed cigarettes and alcohol, and illegal e-cigarettes, were seized in raids across Phuket by a Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) Special Operations Team yesterday (Apr 24).
Suriya outlines China visit agenda
Suriya outlines China visit agenda
BANGKOK: Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will visit China next month to discuss the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project and further promote the B1-trillion Land Bridge megaproject.
Overseas students pass the Phuket Muay Thai test
Overseas students pass the Phuket Muay Thai test
MUAY THAI: A group students from China who recently visited Phuket to study Muay Thai have been officially presented with certificates denoting they had passed the course.
Cable theft leaves airport underpass dark
Cable theft leaves airport underpass dark
PHUKET: A cable theft at the Phuket Airport underpass, at the turnoff to Phuket airport on Thepkrasattri Rd, has left the underpass in darkness and caused other system failures in the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Power outage as power lines moved for Heroines Underpass construction || April 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Power outage as power lines moved for Heroines Underpass construction || April 23
PHUKET XTRA - April 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand 1 - Patong policeman struck down by drunk driver 2 - Brit tourist fined for car stuck in sand on Kamala beachfront 3 - Aircraft stuck on runway causes Phuket flight delays 4 - Power lines moved for Heroines Underpass construction 5 - Jackson Wang gets his lost diamond-encrusted "Buzz Lightyear" leg back  
Heartbreak for Thais at Asian U23 comp
Heartbreak for Thais at Asian U23 comp
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s dream of making it to the 2024 Paris Olympics ended on Monday night (Apr 22) when they crashed out of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar after losing their final Group C game to Tajikistan 1-0.
New Australian Consul-General for Phuket announced
New Australian Consul-General for Phuket announced
PHUKET: Kirsten Fletcher has been confirmed as the new Australian Consul-General for Phuket and nearby provinces following an announcement by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong yesterday (Apr 23).
Cabinet clears path for Senate election
Cabinet clears path for Senate election
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Apr 23) approved the Election Commission’s (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Phuket roadshow hoped to lure million extra Chinese
Phuket roadshow hoped to lure million extra Chinese
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing for an extra 1 million tourists from China this year, expected after a tourism promotion in three Chinese cities.
PM explains ‘Phuket Model’ law enforcement to local consuls
PM explains ‘Phuket Model’ law enforcement to local consuls
PHUKET: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin and Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Kittirat Panphet have met with local consuls in Phuket to explain the ‘Phuket Model’ of law enforcement.
Ukraine pushes military-aged men to return home and fight
Ukraine pushes military-aged men to return home and fight
KYIV: Ukraine suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad yesterday (Apr 23), after announcing measures to bring them home amid manpower shortages in the army fighting Russia.
Aircraft stuck on runway causes Phuket flight delays
Aircraft stuck on runway causes Phuket flight delays
PHUKET: Inbound and outbound flights at Phuket International Airport were delayed yesterday (Apr 23) as a malfunctioning aircraft was unable to move off the runway.
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
FOOTBALL: Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 yesterday (Apr 23) to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
Visa-free scheme for Russians extended
Visa-free scheme for Russians extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a 60-day visa exemption for Russian visitors yesterday (Apr 23) , to take effect from May 1 to July 31.
Power lines moved for Heroines Underpass construction
Power lines moved for Heroines Underpass construction
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has begun moving power lines and supporting poles along Thepkrasattri Rd in preparation for construction of the underpass to be built at the Heroines Monument.
Brit tourist fined for car stuck in sand on Kamala beachfront
Brit tourist fined for car stuck in sand on Kamala beachfront
PHUKET: A British tourist has been fined B4,000 by police and ordered to compensate a car rental operator B20,000 for damages to a car he left stranded in sand along the Kamala beachfront.
PM urged to tackle overtourism
PM urged to tackle overtourism
BANGKOK: With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation’s carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a B300 tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Patong policeman struck down by drunk driver
Patong policeman struck down by drunk driver
PHUKET: A police officer heading out on patrol on his motorbike was struck down by a drunk driver in Patong early this morning (Apr 23)