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The Pavilions Phuket has partnered with Siamese Dreams
The Pavilions Phuket has partnered with Siamese Dreams
Siamese Dreams, a Phuket-based luxury loungewear brand, to create an exclusive capsule collection called Bamboo Siamensis.
Notable Italian Chef Joins La Gritta’s Culinary Team
Notable Italian Chef Joins La Gritta’s Culinary Team
La Gritta is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Marco Cacia as the restaurant’s new Chef de Cuisine, who introduces innovation while maintaining Italian traditions. With an international culinary background spanning Europe, Australia and Asia, Chef Marco invites guests to discover the true essence of Italy.
Russia throwing ‘waves’ of men in battle for key frontline city
Russia throwing ‘waves’ of men in battle for key frontline city
AVDIIVKA: Russia was throwing “waves” of soldiers towards the embattled Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, suffering massive losses in their attempt to capture strategically important territory on the eastern front lines, Ukrainian soldiers say.
Samran continues fight for ‘Suk Samran Market’
Samran continues fight for ‘Suk Samran Market’
PHUKET: Support for former Mayor of Chalong Samran Jindapol remains strong following his refusal to close the popular ‘Suk Samran Market off Chao Fa East Rd despite Chalong Municipality pressing formal charges against him for operating a public market without permission.
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
BANGKOK: Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs’ influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership and the stripping of his electoral rights.
Bowled over as action returns to Kamala greens
Bowled over as action returns to Kamala greens
BOWLS: Fans of lawn bowls were in high spirits earlier this week as competition officially returned to the greens of the Kamala Lawn Bowls Club.
Phuket seminar focuses on eradication of domestic violence
Phuket seminar focuses on eradication of domestic violence
PHUKET: A seminar was held on Wednesday (Nov 22) in Phuket to raise awareness and bring an end to violence against women, chldren and the LGBTQ+ community.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Luxury villas in Rawai seized, Arrests in teacher shooting, Foreigner’s motorbikes || Nov 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Luxury villas in Rawai seized, Arrests in teacher shooting, Foreigner’s motorbikes || Nov 23
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Taxi drivers asked to ’control their emotions’ regarding app taxis
Taxi drivers asked to ’control their emotions’ regarding app taxis
PHUKET: Members of taxi cooperatives across the island have been asked to “control their emotions” when it comes to issues, and confrontations, involving app taxi drivers.
Tourism safety push to promote Phuket hotels free from Legionnaires, Norovirus
Tourism safety push to promote Phuket hotels free from Legionnaires, Norovirus
PHUKET: The Department of Medical Sciences under the Ministry of Public Health has launched a new certification programme that confirms which hotels have been declared free from Legionnaires disease and Norovirus and whose operational standards help to prevent the spread of the diseases.
PM defends new visa waivers despite sagging demand
PM defends new visa waivers despite sagging demand
BANGKOK: The cancellation of flight slots by several Chinese airlines following low passenger demand won’t have an impact on the government’s visa exemption policy for Chinese citizens, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Nov 22).
AFL Masters returns to Phuket
AFL Masters returns to Phuket
AFL: Fans of Australian Rules Football (AFL) will be delighted to hear that the rough and tumble sport they love is returning to Phuket next weekend.
Tourist Police urge foreigners to have motorbikes registered in their name
Tourist Police urge foreigners to have motorbikes registered in their name
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police are urging foreigners who buy motorbikes to make sure they have the green registration book and that ownership of the motorbike is registered in the foreigner’s name after officers were called in resolve a dispute between a Russian man and a motorbike rental shop that would not return his motorbike key.
Marriage rights bill advances Thai LGBTQ equality
Marriage rights bill advances Thai LGBTQ equality
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has endorsed a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, granting same-sex couples equal legal rights in marriage, it was confirmed yesterday (Nov 22).
Rajabhat inks MoU to target Phuket environmental degradation
Rajabhat inks MoU to target Phuket environmental degradation
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 10 local government agencies to integrate cooperation in environmental and natural resource management in Phuket under the Rajabhat Environmental Conservation Project.
WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike
WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Nov 22) urged people in China to “follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness” and asked authorities for more information about a reported spike in cases among children.
DSI seize B2bn Phuket luxury villas in gambling network raid
DSI seize B2bn Phuket luxury villas in gambling network raid
PHUKET: Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Director General Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol led a team of officers to Phuket yesterday (Nov 22) to seize two luxury villas together worth an estimated B2 billion from the operators of an online gambling network that had a daily turnover of some B72 billion.
Polking axed as Thailand boss
Polking axed as Thailand boss
FOOTBALL: Thai national men’s football team manager Nualphan Lamsam confirmed yesterday (Nov 22) that Mano Polking has left his position as national team coach and will be replaced by former Buriram United coach Masatada Ishii.
Airports of Thailand back in profit
Airports of Thailand back in profit
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc recorded an B8.79 billion net profit in fiscal 2023, compared with an B11.09bn net loss in fiscal 2022 and expects returns to be close to pre-COVID levels next year.
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
BANGKOK: Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order instructing firearms registrars to stop issuing licences to carry guns for one year in an attempt to curb gun violence.