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Entertainment venues’ opening extended
Entertainment venues’ opening extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a draft interior ministerial regulation to extend the operating hours of entertainment venues in key tourist destinations on Tuesday (Nov 28).
Henry Kissinger confirmed dead at 100
Henry Kissinger confirmed dead at 100
WASHINGTON: Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state whose unapologetic promotion of raw American power helped shape the post-World War II world, died yesterday (Nov 29) at the age of 100, his consulting firm said.
Phuket A-Class golf tournament set to tee off
Phuket A-Class golf tournament set to tee off
GOLF: Keen golfers have been invited to participate in a tournament in Phuket this weekend that carries an overall prize pot of B200,000.
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
BANGKOK: Two more Thai citizens held hostage by Hamas were released on Tuesday evening (Nov 28), while 17 other Thais released earlier will arrive in Thailand later today.
Man dies, thrown from pickup as it flips
Man dies, thrown from pickup as it flips
PHUKET: A man died early this morning (Nov 30) after the pickup he was driving hit the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd and rolled several times, throwing the driver out of the vehicle.
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri, Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage  tomorrow (Dec 1) that will affect a large area from Baan Don in Tambon Thepkrasattri to the SuperCheap store in Cherng Talay.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Chief transferred 1 day after Makro inspection, Patong Hill cracks repaired || Nov 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Chief transferred 1 day after Makro inspection, Patong Hill cracks repaired || Nov 29
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials ready for PM Srettha ’tourism safety’ visit
Officials ready for PM Srettha ’tourism safety’ visit
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisiin will be in Phuket on Friday (Dec 1) to oversee the ‘emergency response’ exercise to be held in Patong as part of the push to promote tourist safety.
Rewat solicits PM to resolve traffic woes, pushes for EV buses
Rewat solicits PM to resolve traffic woes, pushes for EV buses
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has petitioned Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to expedite measures to alleviate Phuket’s traffic congestion, and to push for the PPAO to operate electric-powered buses in and around Phuket Town.
Russian woman arrested at Phuket airport on fraud charges
Russian woman arrested at Phuket airport on fraud charges
PHUKET: A 34-year-old Russian woman has been arrested on cyber crime charges while trying to leave the country via Phuket International Airport.
Cracks on Patong Hill road repaired
Cracks on Patong Hill road repaired
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has asked motorists to exercise caution when driving over Patong Hill following emergency repairs made to cracks caused through roadside subsidence.
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
BANGKOK: While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations ‒ Thailand and Malaysia ‒ in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
Power outage to affect Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect a large area in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Nov 30).
Trichat bags LET money and Rookie of the Year titles
Trichat bags LET money and Rookie of the Year titles
GOLF: Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab claimed the Ladies European Tour’s (LET) money title and Rookie of the Year award on Sunday (Nov 26).
Government plots duty-free paradise
Government plots duty-free paradise
BANGKOK: The government has initiated a study aimed at transforming Thailand into a duty-free paradise, a crucial step in positioning the country as a prime tourism and shopping hub.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Loy Krathong clean-up, Preparing for 4am nightlife, Another Phuket road fatality || Nov 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Loy Krathong clean-up, Preparing for 4am nightlife, Another Phuket road fatality || Nov 28
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
10 Chinese airlines cancel flights
10 Chinese airlines cancel flights
PHUKET: Suttipong Kongpool, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), has announced that 10 major Chinese airlines have given notice of cancelling flights to Thailand, starting Dec 1.
Gala at the Sala
Gala at the Sala
Join us for this one of a kind Gala Fundraiser for The Million Baht Swim - all proceeds going to help The Good Shepherd School build much needed new classrooms. Held on the beautiful beachfront lawn of the Sala Hotel, there will be something to entertain all ages! Starting the afternoon with carnival games, fun football and face painting for the kids whilst the big people can relax and enjoy free flow drinks at the Sala Beach Bar whilst the sun goes down. There will even be a visit from a very special man in a big red coat! As the stars come out you can dance under the stars to the live band and DJ, bid for some amazing prizes in our charity auction and meet Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson, the man behind The Million Baht Swim. Tickets include free flow drinks package and a Thai Street Food BBQ. This will truly be a night to remember and a chance to support a wonderful community event offering the gift of education to migrant children who would otherwise not get this life changing opportunity. Tickets available at: www.ticketmelon.com/themillionbahtswim/galaatthesala
Serial groper arrested
Serial groper arrested
PHUKET: Thalang Police have tracked down and arrested a 34-year-old man who has repeatedly chased young women on motorbikes to catch up with them and grope their breasts.
TAT launches expat privilege program
TAT launches expat privilege program
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with True-DTAC, has launched the ‘Amazing Thailand Expat Privileges’ program, offering exclusive discounts and benefits to expatriates in Thailand.