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Govt urged to consider long-term visa-free deal for India
Govt urged to consider long-term visa-free deal for India
BANGKOK: Tourism leaders in Thailand are calling for discussions on establishing a long-term visa-free travel arrangement with India, anticipating significant benefits as India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027.
’Molested’ prosecutor merits OAG action
’Molested’ prosecutor merits OAG action
BANGKOK: A fact-finding probe will be launched in response to a media report involving the alleged sexual molestation of a female prosecutor by a senior prosecutor and an unfair transfer, reports the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG).
Fire warning as Phuket heatwave takes hold
Fire warning as Phuket heatwave takes hold
PHUKET: Phuket MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen has issued his own fire warning as temperatures in Phuket are expected to hit 38°C today through Friday (Feb 28 - Mar 1).
Verstappen eyes fourth title as rivals face ‘brutal’ reality
Verstappen eyes fourth title as rivals face ‘brutal’ reality
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen looks set to cruise to a fourth consecutive drivers’ title with Red Bull as the dominant team again this year when the curtain rises on Formula One’s longest-ever season in Bahrain this weekend (Mar 1-3).
Chalong Municipality eyes B28mn Soi Palai improvement
Chalong Municipality eyes B28mn Soi Palai improvement
PHUKET: Chalong Municipality at its first ordinary council meeting for the year yesterday (Feb 27) saw proposals put forward for projects requiring more than B132 million in funds, including B28mn to be spent on improving Soi Palai.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Expat completes charity swim around Phuket! Bang Tao wastewater, Booze tax cut || Feb 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Expat completes charity swim around Phuket! Bang Tao wastewater, Booze tax cut || Feb 27
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Food Festival underway at Saphan Hin
Phuket Food Festival underway at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas is calling for tourists and local residents alike to enjoy the Phuket Food Festival 2024, currently underway at the centre stage area at Saphan Hin.
Fire warnings continue
Fire warnings continue
The warning follows a large fire in the field opposite the Lotus’s Samkong branch on the bypass road last night, followed by another fire spreading at a Chinese cemetery near Khao Rang earlier today (Feb 27).
Chiang Mai forests ravaged by wildfires
Chiang Mai forests ravaged by wildfires
CHIANG MAI: Fires have devastated approximately 30,000 rai (4,800 hectares) of forest across three districts in Chiang Mai province, local officials confirmed yesterday (Feb 26).
AoT responds to PM’s call on immigration queues
AoT responds to PM’s call on immigration queues
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has stepped up to the plate after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered immigration clearance to be expedited at Suvarnabhumi airport to cut long queues.
Everton’s 10-point Premier League deduction reduced to six
Everton’s 10-point Premier League deduction reduced to six
FOOTBALL: Everton’s penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from 10 points to six following an appeal, giving them a major boost in their relegation battle.
Phuket’s Best Burger 8 – BURGERFEST
Phuket’s Best Burger 8 – BURGERFEST
Asia’s BIGGEST burger event. Burgers, Drinks, and Live music. Who needs anything else? Come and try over 35 different burgers from all over Phuket. Meat, Vegetarian, and Vegan options. Help choose who has Phuket’s Best Burger by voting for your favorite. It’s not only burgers that are on show though, craft drinks, ice cream, live music, children’s entertainment, and so much more making Phuket’s Best Burger perfect for the whole family. March 23 from 4pm at the stunning Blue Tree Lagoon, it will be an event NOT to be missed.
Skål International Phuket Dinner - March
Skål International Phuket Dinner - March
Get ready for an amazing evening at Blue Tree Phuket with Skal International Phuket! Join us on March 14, for sunset drinks, a delicious dinner, and forest adventures you won’t forget! Registration 6pm. Members THB 1200. Non-Members THB 1600. To find out more visit - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Macron announces steps to boost Ukraine, does not exclude troops
Macron announces steps to boost Ukraine, does not exclude troops
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron announced new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion yesterday (Feb 26), saying not even the sending of Western ground troops was ruled out to achieve Europe’s goal of defeating Moscow.
Srettha scoffs at ‘triple PM’ scenario
Srettha scoffs at ‘triple PM’ scenario
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin shrugged off concerns of a possible “triple prime ministers” situation, insisting that he is the country’s one and only prime minister despite the prevailing public opinion.
Sex assault motorbike taxi driver arrested
Sex assault motorbike taxi driver arrested
PHUKET: Police took just hours yesterday (Feb 26) to track down and arrest a motorbike taxi driver in Phuket Town wanted for sexually assaulting a German tourist.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crash claims life of Patong DJ, Ex-Phuket cop charged over drunken rampage || Feb 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crash claims life of Patong DJ, Ex-Phuket cop charged over drunken rampage || Feb 26
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Swede arrested for passing counterfeit euros
Swede arrested for passing counterfeit euros
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed the arrest of a Swedish man for passing counterfeit €200 banknotes.
Panel weighs new minimum wage hike
Panel weighs new minimum wage hike
BANGKOK: The tripartite wage committee is considering the factors used to calculate the daily minimum wage, following the government proposal to increase the rate for a second time this year, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Motorbike taxi driver wanted for sex assault of German tourist
Motorbike taxi driver wanted for sex assault of German tourist
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are looking to bring in a motorbike taxi driver who grabbed a German woman’s hand to touch his penis while he was taking her back to her hotel in Ratsada early this morning (Feb 26).