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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 6am closing times allowed for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Woman questioned over video || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 6am closing times allowed for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Woman questioned over video || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket confirms four sports events to boost tourism
Phuket confirms four sports events to boost tourism
ALL SPORTS: Officials in Phuket have confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed bteween public and private sector entities outlining four major sporting events to take place on the island in the coming months that is says will help boost tourism figures.
‘Ashamed’ of Democrats, Phuket’s Anchalee resigns party
‘Ashamed’ of Democrats, Phuket’s Anchalee resigns party
PHUKET: After 31 years as a Democrat Party member, Anchalee Tephabutra, who once served as Secretary-General to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during his term in office, has resigned from the party.
Wayward Russian man arrested at airport
Wayward Russian man arrested at airport
PHUKET: Tourist Police and officials from the Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) resolved a situation yesterday (Dec 11) that saw a Russian man wandering around the airport wearing only blue denim shorts, and at one point climbing onto the balcony of one of the main terminals.
Nearly two years into war, is Russia’s economy out of the woods?
Nearly two years into war, is Russia’s economy out of the woods?
MOSCOW: As he prepares to run for re-election in 2024, is President Vladimir Putin right to claim the worst is over for the Russian economy?
Bars to open until 6am on Jan 1
Bars to open until 6am on Jan 1
BANGKOK: Places of entertainment will be allowed to remain open all night for the New Year celebrations, until 6am on Jan 1, the Interior Ministry announced yesterday (Dec 11).
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
GOLF: Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm has confirmed he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sealing a stunning coup for the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists caught in middle of resort eviction, Breathalyser tests as Patong goes to 4am || Dec 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists caught in middle of resort eviction, Breathalyser tests as Patong goes to 4am || Dec 11
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
BANGKOK: The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 ‒ and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from B330 to B370, according to the labour ministry.
Danish family in hospital after head-on collision
Danish family in hospital after head-on collision
PHUKET: A family of four Danish tourists, including two children, are in hospital after the passenger van they were travelling in collided head-on with a pickup truck on the Muang Mai-Baan Para road, in Thalang, this morning (Dec 11).
Tourists caught up in Kamala hotel forced eviction
Tourists caught up in Kamala hotel forced eviction
PHUKET: Tourists staying at a resort in Kamala have found themselves caught up in a legal battle that has seen the hotel operator evicted from the site, with tourists staying in some 20 rooms left to find alternative accommodation by themselves.
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ elections see lowest-ever turnout
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ elections see lowest-ever turnout
HONG KONG: The first “patriots only” district council elections in Hong Kong saw a turnout of 27.5%, the government said today (Dec 11), a record-low number for a race that had shut out all opposition candidates.
Foreigners removed from camping on Patong Beach
Foreigners removed from camping on Patong Beach
PHUKET: A group of foreigners have been forced to remove their tent from Patong Beach and find more suitable accommodation elsewhere.
4am pubs to impose drunk driver curbs
4am pubs to impose drunk driver curbs
BANGKOK: The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee has ordered pubs and restaurants opening until 4am, which comes into effect on Friday (Dec 15), to open sobering-up areas and prevent drunk customers from driving.
Man City end winless run as Chelsea crash at Everton
Man City end winless run as Chelsea crash at Everton
FOOTBALL: Manchester City survived a scare at Luton yesterday (Dec 10) to end their four-match winless run in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory, while Chelsea’s problems mounted with a 2-0 defeat at Everton.
Aircon blamed for setting van on fire
Aircon blamed for setting van on fire
PHUKET: An air-conditioning unit is suspected of setting a passenger van on fire on Chao Fa West Rd in Chalong yesterday afternoon (Dec 10).
Srettha vows to improve education system amid poor scores
Srettha vows to improve education system amid poor scores
BANGKOK: All past governments must take responsibility for the poor results of Thai students in recent international tests, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Long weekend brings tourism boon
Long weekend brings tourism boon
PHUKET: The ongoing long weekend has brought a welcome boost to Phuket’s tourism industry with an estimated 40,000 tourists arriving each day, the local Tourism & Sports chief has announced.
A Meal with… Thomas Brack
A Meal with… Thomas Brack
Thomas Brack is one of Phuket’s most respected restaurant managers and for many years ran, with exceptional grace and efficiency, the famous 9th Floor restaurant off Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong. So, to meet him, as I recently did, beaming happily in a school playground surrounded by a legion of boisterous, energetic youngsters was something of an enigma.
Chinese woman questioned over ’dangerous’ Soi Nana video
Chinese woman questioned over ’dangerous’ Soi Nana video
BANGKOK: A Chinese woman, who posted a video clip on TikTok while walking in Soi Nana off Sukhumvit road, expressing concerns about the safety of nighttime strolls in Bangkok, has been questioned by immigration police regarding her motives.