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Cabinet approves debt support for smaller firms, debtors
Cabinet approves debt support for smaller firms, debtors
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved debt suspension for smaller businesses and support for retail debtors, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday (Dec 19), in the government’s latest move to address Thailand’s festering debt issues.
Joint Chambers Australian Day Phuket Sundowners
Joint Chambers Australian Day Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, TICC, NTCC, Phuket Chamber and Thai-Swedish Chamber, invite you to join us for “Australia Day Phuket Sundowners” at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, on Friday 19th January 2024, from 18.00-21.00 hrs. A celebration of all things Australian, join us for your favourite Aussie food & beverages, and welcome in the New Year as the first business networking event of 2024! www.austchamthailand.com/event/19-jan-joint-chambers-australia-day-phuket-sundowners/
Fire at snooker venue in Kathu
Fire at snooker venue in Kathu
PHUKET: Forensic police are investigating what caused a fire that heavily damaged a snooker venue in Kathu yesterday (Dec 18).
Somkiat and Atthaya named top athletes
Somkiat and Atthaya named top athletes
ALL SPORTS: Motorcycle racer Somkiat Chantra and LPGA golfer Atthaya Thitikul were named Thailand’s best male and female professional athletes of 2023 respectively by the Sports Authority of Thailand on Saturday (Dec 16).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Knife-wielding man in custody, Chaos from Patong crane, Ramped up security for 4am || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Knife-wielding man in custody, Chaos from Patong crane, Ramped up security for 4am || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Knife-wielding man in custody on Soi Ta-iad
Knife-wielding man in custody on Soi Ta-iad
PHUKET: Fitness fanatics and Muay Thai and MMA athletes training on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong were put into a state of heightened alert as a large man in obvious emotional distress brandished a nine-inch knife and stormed along the street looking for someone late this afternoon (Dec 18).
Brit found dead after suspected jump at Phuket hospital
Brit found dead after suspected jump at Phuket hospital
PHUKET: A 69-year-old British man was found dead at Thalang Hospital in the early hours of this morning (Dec 18) after what is believed to have been a leap from the building’s fourth floor.
Tham Luang opens up ‘Chamber 3’ to tourists
Tham Luang opens up ‘Chamber 3’ to tourists
CHIANG RAI: Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district has officially opened Chamber 3 for visitors to get a glimpse of how the rescue mission for the 12 members of the “Wild Boar” football team and their coach, trapped in the cave for 18 days following a heavy downpour five years ago, took place.
PM Srettha books holiday to Phuket
PM Srettha books holiday to Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to arrive in Phuket tomorrow (Dec19) for a three-day holiday with family.
Driver booked as truck trailer blocks traffic on Thepkrasattri Rd
Driver booked as truck trailer blocks traffic on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A truck driver has been booked after he tried reversing his truck trailer onto Thepkrasattri Rd in front of the main SuperCheap store in Ratsada yesterday (Dec 17) only to see his trailer jackknife and block traffic across the busy road for more than hour.
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal go top
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal go top
FOOTBALL: Manchester United ended Liverpool’s perfect record at Anfield yesterday (Dec 17), holding the Premier League title chasers to a 0-0 draw after wins for Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Government may expand 4am opening
Government may expand 4am opening
BANGKOK: The government is preparing to consider allowing bars, clubs and other entertainment venues in more areas to operate until 4am in an effort to stimulate the economy, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Power outages to affect areas near Heroines Monument
Power outages to affect areas near Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced scheduled power outages tomorrow (Dec 19) that will affect the Supalai Hills housing estate in Srisoonthorn and a small soi in Pa Khlok.
Finns arrested in Patong after fake cop extortion claim
Finns arrested in Patong after fake cop extortion claim
PHUKET: Two Finnish men have been arrested for overstay after they duped one of the men’s parents out of 7,000 euros (about B267,295) by falsely telling them their son had been arrested and needed the money for his release.
TAT unveils 2024 Michelin Guide
TAT unveils 2024 Michelin Guide
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the release of the Michelin Guide Thailand 2024. Phuket has not received any new stars, PRU is still the only holder of a Michelin Star (plus a Michelin Green Star) while Jampa holds a Michelin Green Star.
Actor Depardieu stripped of Belgian honorary title
Actor Depardieu stripped of Belgian honorary title
BRUSSELS: A Belgian municipality on Saturday stripped French cinema legend Gerard Depardieu of the title of honorary citizen over misogynistic comments broadcast in a French documentary earlier this month.
Phuket police return stolen iPhone to tourist
Phuket police return stolen iPhone to tourist
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have ’saved a vacation’ for a European tourist by promptly returning her smartphone after it was stolen at Ao Yon Beach. The device was snatched from the victim’s bag on Thrusday (Dec 14) and returned the next day.
How to eat sustainably in Phuket
How to eat sustainably in Phuket
With The United Nations Climate Change Conference (AKA COP 28), finishing on Dec 12 and the constant reminders that we are not hitting our climate emission targets on the news. You might wonder what you can do to live more sustainably.
Luton game abandoned after player’s cardiac arrest as Man City squander lead
Luton game abandoned after player’s cardiac arrest as Man City squander lead
FOOTBALL: Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest that forced the abandonment of his team’s Premier League match at Bournemouth yesterday (Dec 16) as Manchester City threw away a 2-0 lead against Crystal Palace.
Air Arabia launches direct flights from Sharjah to Phuket
Air Arabia launches direct flights from Sharjah to Phuket
PHUKET: A gathering of high-ranking officials welcomed tourists arriving on the inaugural Air Arabia flight from Sharjah International Airport, United Arab Emirates, at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Dec 16).