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Businesses urged to adhere to new closing time
Businesses urged to adhere to new closing time
BANGKOK: Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has issued a reminder that the newly extended operating hours for night venues, allowing them to stay open until 4am, are conditional and must strictly be followed by both operators and customers.
Fire breaks out in Kathu village
Fire breaks out in Kathu village
PHUKET: No people were injured as a result of the fire which broke out last night (Dec 15) in Golden Ville 2 village in Kathu, local police have confirmed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Out-of-control crane wreaks havoc in Patong
Out-of-control crane wreaks havoc in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police are yet to disclose the potential cause of chaos on Hasip Pi Rd (50 Pi Rd), where a crane failed to ascend a hill, rolling uncontrollably down the slope and crushing cars, bikes, and power poles earlier today (Dec 16).
Thai cuisine shines in TasteAtlas rankings
Thai cuisine shines in TasteAtlas rankings
BANGKOK: TasteAtlas recently launched its annual rankings, unveiling a delectable world of cuisines, dishes, food cities, products, and ingredients. Thailand was included in most of the major lists.
Patong begins legal 4am trading with ramped up security
Patong begins legal 4am trading with ramped up security
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Phuket Police Chief Maj Gen Sukhum Sinlert led provincial officials on a stroll along Bangla Rd in Patong yesterday (Dec 15) to inspect entertainment venues ahead of the first night of legal trading until 4am. No incidents were reported the next morning.
Timothée Chalamet revives old magic in ‘Wonka’
Timothée Chalamet revives old magic in ‘Wonka’
Often when a film studio dares to touch a film classic in one way or another fans of the original become pretty nervous. A recent trend has been to take a classic film and then create a prequel, sequel or spinoff, but even when it is done as well as ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ in 2018 there are still things that never make it equal to the original. In that case it was the fact that Emily Blunt just never compared to the iconic Julie Andrews.
LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
GOLF: LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm’s move to the Saudi-backed circuit will “create a domino effect” of more high-profile players making the lucrative jump.
Thai cops spearhead global effort against crime assets
Thai cops spearhead global effort against crime assets
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has invited representatives from the police divisions of more than 50 countries to a discussion on intelligence cooperation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightlife venues can now stay open until 4am in Patong, Road safety campaign launch || Dec 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightlife venues can now stay open until 4am in Patong, Road safety campaign launch || Dec 15
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Canadian man, Thai wife stabbed to death by neighbour
Canadian man, Thai wife stabbed to death by neighbour
KHON KAEN: A Canadian man and his Thai wife were stabbed to death by a neighbour who rented a house next door in Muang district of this northeastern province in the small hours on Friday (Dec 15).
Air India launches direct New Delhi flights to Phuket
Air India launches direct New Delhi flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was on hand at Phuket International Airport this morning (Dec 15) to welcome tourists arriving on the inaugural flight of a new Air India service providing direct flights from New Delhi.
Man Utd face daunting test at Premier League leaders Liverpool
Man Utd face daunting test at Premier League leaders Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United travel to the home of bitter rivals Liverpool this weekend desperate to avoid another humiliation but with all the signs pointing to a tough afternoon at Anfield.
Phuket explores deepening Uzbek relations
Phuket explores deepening Uzbek relations
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Fakhriddin Sultanov, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his delegation during a courtesy visit yesterday (Dec 14) to introduce themselves and discuss cooperation between Phuket and Uzbekistan in trade, investment and tourism.
TAT targets higher tourist spending
TAT targets higher tourist spending
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to overhaul its strategy to stimulate spending per person, which significantly dropped following the pandemic, with foreign expenditure falling from an average of B50,000 to B42,000.
Patong Police deputy’s BMW destroyed by fire
Patong Police deputy’s BMW destroyed by fire
PHUKET: A BMW belonging to a Deputy Superintendent at Patong Police Station was destroyed after it caught fire while being driven down Patong Hill just after midnight last night.
EU calls Orban’s bluff and strikes deal to open Ukraine talks
EU calls Orban’s bluff and strikes deal to open Ukraine talks
BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed yesterday (Dec 14) to open talks with Ukraine on joining the bloc, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ducked out of his threat to veto the plan.
Phuket Bankers Club holds AGM
Phuket Bankers Club holds AGM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Banking Club held its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday (Dec 14), with positive news for Phuket and Thailand in general.
Persistent police nab motorbike thief
Persistent police nab motorbike thief
PHUKET: A New Zealand man in Patong has expressed his gratitude to police for continuing their investigation into his motorbike being stolen last Friday (Dec 8), resulting in three gold rings and a Longines watch being returned, together valued at more than B575,000.
ONE reveals landmark Sky Sports partnership
ONE reveals landmark Sky Sports partnership
MMA: ONE Championship has announced an exclusive partnership with UK broadcast giant Sky Sports.
Prinn dodges charge of molestation
Prinn dodges charge of molestation
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (Dec 14) acquitted Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, in a case in which he was accused of committing an indecent act on a 17-year-old girl in 2018 due to the statute of limitations having expired.