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Community tourism promotion launched in Kamala
Community tourism promotion launched in Kamala
PHUKET: The Kathu District Community Development Office has launched a new community-based tourism project in Kamala. The project aims to increase local people’s incomes and showcase the cultural richness of the area.
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
BANGKOK: The vast majority of Thais do not agree with the plan to require makers of alcoholic beverages to put a graphic label on each container to warn people of the dangers of excessive drinking, a government survey shows.
Damning video shows Swiss expat kicking woman doctor
Damning video shows Swiss expat kicking woman doctor
PHUKET: A video clip showing 45-year-old Swiss expat Urs Fehr, founder of the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Cherng Talay*, kicking a woman doctor has been leaked and shared across social media platforms.
Sutin defends use of ’One Map’ system
Sutin defends use of ’One Map’ system
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Survey Department’s ‘One Map’ system will be used by the government to resolve disagreements regarding land ownership nationwide, including the dispute in Khao Yai National Park, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says.
Driver killed as six-wheeled truck falls off road, daughter survives
Driver killed as six-wheeled truck falls off road, daughter survives
PHUKET: A six-wheeled crane truck carrying a load of cement pillars plunged off the side of a narrow road in the steep hills of Karon last night (Feb 29), killing the driver.
Red Bull F1 boss Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour
Red Bull F1 boss Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull team chief Christian Horner was cleared Wednesday (Feb 28) of wrongdoing following an investigation into complaints of inappropriate behaviour against him made by a female team member.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Karon Beach parasail operator to pay B400k to tourist for injuries over fall after refusal || Feb 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Karon Beach parasail operator to pay B400k to tourist for injuries over fall after refusal || Feb 29
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Swiss expat elephant sanctuary founder accused of kicking woman doctor
Swiss expat elephant sanctuary founder accused of kicking woman doctor
PHUKET: Urs Fehr, the 45-year-old founder of the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Cherng Talay*, has been summonsed by police to answer to a formal complaint of him kicking a 26-year-old woman in the back for sitting on concrete stairs in front of his home at Yamu Beach, Pa Khlok.
Phuket targets eco-industrial city status by 2027
Phuket targets eco-industrial city status by 2027
PHUKET: A workshop was held this morning (Feb 29) at Provincial Hall to provide overview and understanding on plans to develop Phuket as a recognised eco-industrial city.
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
BANGKOK: Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.
Parasail operator to pay B400k over injured Chinese tourist
Parasail operator to pay B400k over injured Chinese tourist
PHUKET: The parasail operator involved in the incident that saw a Chinese woman suffer a broken shin bone on Karon Beach last Saturday (Feb 24) has agreed to pay B400,000 in damages.
Spy row erupts in Australia over ‘traitor’ politician
Spy row erupts in Australia over ‘traitor’ politician
SYDNEY: Australia’s government today (Feb 29) faced angry demands to name a “traitor” former politician accused by the country’s top spy of having “sold out” the country to a foreign power.
FAT extends Ishii’s contract
FAT extends Ishii’s contract
FOOTBALL: Japanese coach Masatada Ishii has signed a contract that will keep him at the helm of the Thailand national men’s team until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in July 2026.
Songkran in Bangkok ‘to make biggest splash yet’
Songkran in Bangkok ‘to make biggest splash yet’
BANGKOK: The capital is gearing up for this year’s celebrations of Songkran, expected to be more extravagant than ever before as the water festival will be organised as part of the government’s promotion of Thailand’s soft power.
Officials honour Phraya Wichit Songkhram
Officials honour Phraya Wichit Songkhram
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong yesterday (Feb 28) led a ceremony to pay tribute to Phraya Wichit Songkhram, credited as the ‘founding father’ of Phuket Town.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boss Red Bull case gets ex-top cop indicted, Millions to improve Soi Palai || Feb 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boss Red Bull case gets ex-top cop indicted, Millions to improve Soi Palai || Feb 28
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Chinese tourist injured in Phuket parasail fall
Chinese tourist injured in Phuket parasail fall
PHUKET: Phuket officials are scrambling to dampen a tourism PR nightmare after a Chinese woman posted a video describing her experience parasailing at Karon Beach that saw her left with a broken shin bone protruding from her leg, her waiting hours to receive hospital treatment and the parasailing operator refusing to cover her medical expenses.
Sri Lanka scraps long-term visa for Russians, Ukrainians
Sri Lanka scraps long-term visa for Russians, Ukrainians
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has confirmed that it has ended long-term tourist visa extensions for thousands of Russians and Ukrainians using the policy to live on the island since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train
Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train
PARIS: A bag containing a computer and two USB memory sticks holding police security plans for the Paris Olympic Games was stolen on Monday evening (Feb 26) from a train at the capital’s Gare du Nord station, police sources said yesterday.
Ex-top cop indicted in ‘Boss’ saga
Ex-top cop indicted in ‘Boss’ saga
BANGKOK: The Attorney-General has indicted former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung and seven others for helping Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, the scion of the family behind the Red Bull empire, escape prosecution in connection with the 2012 hit-and-run case.