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Developers want foreign quotas to be hiked
Developers want foreign quotas to be hiked
BANGKOK: Foreign ownership quotas for condos should be increased in certain areas to stimulate the economy as increasing demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue this year, say key property figures.
Phuket maintains zero road deaths in Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket maintains zero road deaths in Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: With Phuket entering its last day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024, the island still has yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the campaign began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked
Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked
NEW YORK: The judge in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial warned the Republican presidential hopeful yesterday (Apr 16) against intimidating jurors as seven panelists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides.
Grow Boating Evening - May 2024
Grow Boating Evening - May 2024
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. Our drinks sponsor will be 5 Star Marine. 5 Star Marine has a fleet of 15 private VIP Speedboats and Luxury Cruisers, fully customised, TAT SHA Plus approved, and adhere to the highest levels of safety. See 5starmarinephuket.com There will be a presentation during the evening on the ongoing commitment to Phuket Marine Safety initiated by 5 Star Marine. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. Find us at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
National Songkran road death toll reaches 206
National Songkran road death toll reaches 206
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents during the first five days of the Songkran road safety campaign week killed 206 people and injured 1,593 others, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
Pride and hype as F1 roars back to China after COVID absence
Pride and hype as F1 roars back to China after COVID absence
FORMULA ONE: Two years ago the Shanghai International Circuit hosted a COVID hospital, but this weekend it will stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic.
Park officers to remove shrine at Koh Pling
Park officers to remove shrine at Koh Pling
PHUKET: Officers from Sirinath National Park will remove a waterproofed shrine found mounted on rocks at Koh Pling, off the southern coast of Nai Yang Beach.
Man arrested in Rawai for ‘foreign villa’ burglary
Man arrested in Rawai for ‘foreign villa’ burglary
PHUKET: A man wanted for breaking into and robbing a “foreign villa” in October has been arrested by the Chalong Police.
House in Wichit destroyed by fire
House in Wichit destroyed by fire
PHUKET: Firefighters were unable to save a house from being destroyed by a blaze in Wichit earlier today (Apr 16).
1 BEDROOM CONDO
1 BEDROOM CONDO
One bedroom condo in Kathu / D Condo complex, #C, 2nd floor, pool view, approx 30 m2, screened windows, hot water heater, refrigerator, a/c. Amenities 24 hr, security, parking, laundry, pool, gym. Close to bank, post office, open market, restaurants.
Patong drunk driving arrests continue
Patong drunk driving arrests continue
PHUKET: Patong Police are maintaining their efforts to curtail drunk driving in the busy tourism town, with two more foreigners charged for the dangerous behaviour early this morning (Apr 16).
Singapore PM Lee to step down, deputy to take over May 15
Singapore PM Lee to step down, deputy to take over May 15
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down next month and his deputy Lawrence Wong will take over, the second non-member of the Lee family to lead the wealthy nation.
Operators ponder elected governors
Operators ponder elected governors
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have mixed views on increasingly louder calls for elected provincial governors to replace appointed heads.
Phuket passes five days without a road accident death
Phuket passes five days without a road accident death
PHUKET: Phuket has still yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Saudi reviews football fan rules after whip attack
Saudi reviews football fan rules after whip attack
FOOTBALL: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has vowed to review the fan code of conduct after a “disgraceful” attack in which a spectator appeared to whip a player.
More than 12,000 meth pills seized in raids
More than 12,000 meth pills seized in raids
PHUKET: Thalang Police have announced the arrests of four people on drug charges with more than 12,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized.
Teen detained after Sydney church stabbing ‘terrorist’ act
Teen detained after Sydney church stabbing ‘terrorist’ act
SYDNEY: Australian police said today (Apr 16) a brutal live-streamed knife attack at a church service in Sydney was a religiously motivated “terrorist” act, as they urged calm from the angered local community.
Thai New Year road accidents claim 162 lives
Thai New Year road accidents claim 162 lives
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents from Apr 11 to 14 claimed 162 lives and injured 1,279 others, with holidaymakers starting to return to their workplaces yesterday (Apr 15).
Thought-provoking ‘Civil War’ simply gripping
Thought-provoking ‘Civil War’ simply gripping
When it comes to the world of entertainment there is very little that writer/filmmaker Alex Garland hasn’t done. His debut novel, ‘The Beach’, which was released back in 1996 focussed on his travels to Thailand and made him an instant hit in the literature world.
Five arrested in Patong drug busts
Five arrested in Patong drug busts
PHUKET: Patong Police have announced the arrests of five people for drugs in four separate raids throughout the tourism town yesterday (Apr 14).