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Sunbeds cleared from Laem Singh Beach
Sunbeds cleared from Laem Singh Beach
PHUKET: Kamala Police together with officials from the Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) removed an illegal sunbed operator from the once-popular Laem Singh Beach yesterday (Mar 6).
Phuket crackdown on foreigners underway
Phuket crackdown on foreigners underway
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have announced widespread arrests of foreigners across the island, with the arrests of at least 16 foreigners arrested for a variety of crimes announced on Wednesday. A further three arrests have been announced already this morning (Mar 7).
China will be global ‘force for peace’: foreign minister
China will be global ‘force for peace’: foreign minister
BEIJING: China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country’s foreign minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing this morning (Mar 7).
Land bridge petition seeks House’s help
Land bridge petition seeks House’s help
BANGKOK: Conservation groups in Chumphon and Ranong have submitted a letter to four House committees calling for a probe into the government’s Land Bridge project due to what they consider the high risk of it enabling corruption.
Nominee search turns up 400 firms
Nominee search turns up 400 firms
BANGKOK: More than 400 companies in popular tourism cities tend to operate their businesses using nominees, according to the Business Development Department.
Rahm says golf rankings not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out
Rahm says golf rankings not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out
GOLF: Masters champion Jon Rahm said yesterday (Mar 6) that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not “a good system” after LIV Golf formally withdrew its application to join.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong prostitution sting, Sadao entry exemption to be extended? Illegal nursery || March 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong prostitution sting, Sadao entry exemption to be extended? Illegal nursery || March 6
PHUKET XTRA - March 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Italian man in care after naked episode at temple
Italian man in care after naked episode at temple
PHUKET: An Italian man has been taken to hospital for care after he caused a disturbance at Wat Cherng Talay last night (Mar 5), stripping off and lying naked on the floor in front of a Buddha statue.
Police raid Russian car, motorbike rental shop
Police raid Russian car, motorbike rental shop
PHUKET: Region 8 Police raided a car and motorbike rental shop in Cherng Talay yesterday (Mar 5) and arrested three Russian men: two for working illegally, and a third for hiring foreigners to work without work permits.
ASEAN, Australia decry actions that ‘endanger peace’ in South China Sea
ASEAN, Australia decry actions that ‘endanger peace’ in South China Sea
MELBOURNE: Southeast Asian and Australian leaders on Wednesday warned against actions that “endanger peace” in the South China Sea, following fresh confrontations between Beijing and the Philippines in contested waters.
Fehr Fallout: NACC probe targets luxury villa estate
Fehr Fallout: NACC probe targets luxury villa estate
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has launched an investigation into the land document issued for Cape Yamu Villas to determine whether the luxury housing estate encroaches onto public land at Yamu Beach in Pa Klok, and to determine whether any corrupt officials were involved.
TAT survey notes spending surge
TAT survey notes spending surge
BANGKOK: Foreign tourists spent more on accommodation following the pandemic and opted for street food more than fine dining, while TikTok has gained prominence among people seeking information and inspiration for trips to the nation, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Police arrest Russian women for prostitution in Patong
Police arrest Russian women for prostitution in Patong
PHUKET: Police have announced the arrest of two Russian women for prostitution at a hotel room on Phra Metta Rd in Patong on Monday night (Mar 4).
Police checks on Filipino transvestites after brawl with Thais
Police checks on Filipino transvestites after brawl with Thais
BANGKOK: Police are checking the documentation of Filipino transvestites frequenting Soi Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok after they brawled with Thai transvestites on Monday night (Mar 4).
Power outage to affect Saiyuan area, Rawai
Power outage to affect Saiyuan area, Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Phuket) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect a large area in Rawai tomorrow (Mar 7).
Prajanchai chases double-champ status
Prajanchai chases double-champ status
MMA: A champion versus champion showdown has been announced for ONE Lumpinee 58 in Bangkok.
Officials request Swiss expat’s permit to stay be revoked
Officials request Swiss expat’s permit to stay be revoked
PHUKET: Phuket officials have submitted a formal request to the Immigration Bureau to revoke the permit to stay of Swiss expat Urs Fehr, founder of the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Cherng Talay.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Controversial beach steps removed, Trans brawl in Bangkok streets || March 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Controversial beach steps removed, Trans brawl in Bangkok streets || March 5
PHUKET XTRA - Mar 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Controversial Yamu Beach steps demolished
Controversial Yamu Beach steps demolished
PHUKET: The five concrete steps at Yamu Beach central to the incident involving Swiss expat Urs Fehr allegedly kicking a woman doctor have been removed.
Srisoonthorn readies for Ramadan
Srisoonthorn readies for Ramadan
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermpol Kerdsup yesterday (Mar 4) began his visits to deliver donations of foods to Muslim communities in the area in preparation of Ramadan.