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Patong Carnival set for ‘happy’ return
Patong Carnival set for ‘happy’ return
PHUKET: The annual Patong Carnival held to mark the official start of the tourism high season will return from Dec 8-10 with EDM dance parties, live concerts and a host of other entertaining events under the theme ‘Time of Happiness’.
Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City ‘stranglehold’
Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City ‘stranglehold’
GAZA: Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled the fighting and bombardment in Gaza, as Israel said it was tightening the “stranglehold” around Hamas and again rejected a ceasefire without the release of hostages.
Cabinet approves B55bn rice price stability measures
Cabinet approves B55bn rice price stability measures
BANGKOK: The Thai Cabinet has approved a series of financial measures amounting to B55 billion to help stabilise rice prices for the 2023/24 harvest season. These measures include providing loans to farmers and agricultural cooperatives aimed at managing the market supply and supporting prices.
Airports prepare to implement visa-free policy
Airports prepare to implement visa-free policy
BANGKOK: The government has set up a command centre to welcome tourists from India and Taiwan under the visa-free entry policy that will begin tomorrow (Nov 10).
Registration open for Kathu half marathon
Registration open for Kathu half marathon
MARATHON: Organisers have confirmed that this year’s hugely popular Kathu Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Dec 10.
Bamboo Siamensis Exclusive Loungewear Collection Launch
Bamboo Siamensis Exclusive Loungewear Collection Launch
Siamese Dreams and The Pavilions Phuket invite you to an exclusive event celebrating the launch of our Bamboo Siamensis Loungewear Collection. Date: Saturday 18 November 2023, 6:00 pm until late Location: ALTO Italian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar DRESS CODE: BLACK & GOLD Limited Spaces Reservation is Essential
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Corrupt cops each handed 5 years in jail, Alcohol sales unaffected by 4am closing || Nov 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Corrupt cops each handed 5 years in jail, Alcohol sales unaffected by 4am closing || Nov 8
PHUKET XTRA - November 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket airport moves to fix leaky roof
Phuket airport moves to fix leaky roof
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, has apologised for a leaky roof affecting the arrivals hall at the domestic terminal. The airport has also cautioned people using the terminal to be aware of the area marked off as slippery, as people have slipped and fell on the wet surface.
Patong police continue hunt for magic mushrooms
Patong police continue hunt for magic mushrooms
PHUKET: Patong Police have continued their campaign against the illegal sale of mushrooms in the tourism town with the arrest of yet two more people caught selling ‘magic mushrooms’ on Bangla Rd.
Football sponsorship in Asia lifts off
Football sponsorship in Asia lifts off
Football dominates sport sponsorship investment in Asia, accounting for almost 31% of all sport sponsorship sold in 2022 across the continent, according to ASN’s just-released Football Asia Market Analysis 2023. In the same year, 94.5% (US$1.54 billion) of Asia’s football sponsorship investment came from just four countries: Japan, China, South Korea and Thailand plus ‘Pan-Asia’.
Phuket officials investigate Russian carsharing occupying public parking
Phuket officials investigate Russian carsharing occupying public parking
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) office arrived in Patong this morning (Nov 8) to investigate an ‘Anytime’ car occupying a parking space reserved for green-plate taxis and tourist rental vehicles.
Phuket athletes ready for national qualifiers
Phuket athletes ready for national qualifiers
ALL SPORTS: A ceremony overseen by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was held yesterday (Nov 7) to extend best wishes to local athletes heading to the regional heats of the National Youth Games and the “100 Islands Games” in Surat Thai.
Srettha promises support for Thai sports
Srettha promises support for Thai sports
ALL SPORTS: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged further support to help develop the country’s sporting stars after handing over financial rewards to athletes who competed in both the recent Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
Phuket moves to have ‘seven-coloured lobster’ recognised as GI product
Phuket moves to have ‘seven-coloured lobster’ recognised as GI product
PHUKET: Larvae of 700,000 Phuket ‘seven-coloured lobster’ and over 500,000 black tiger shrimp were released off Phuket yesterday (Nov 7) to help replenish aquaculture stocks as officials move to have ‘seven-coloured lobster’ officially recognised as a Phuket ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) product.
National Tourist Police chief tours Bangla
National Tourist Police chief tours Bangla
PHUKET: Tourist Police Commissioner Maj Gen Saksira Phueakum has toured the tourist-popular Bangla Rd in Patong to help promote the new security and safety campaign for the upcoming tourism high season.
Overnight water outage to affect areas across northern Phuket
Overnight water outage to affect areas across northern Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a shut-off of mains water supply in the Bang Jo area in Srisoonthorn from 10pm tomorrow (Nov 9) through to 6am Friday (Nov 10).
China owed more than US$1trn in Belt and Road debt
China owed more than US$1trn in Belt and Road debt
BEIJING: China is owed more than a trillion United States dollars through its Belt and Road project, making it the biggest debt collector in the world, a report said this week, with an estimated 80% of the loans supporting countries in financial distress.
Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach semis
Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach semis
CRICKET: Glenn Maxwell’s stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai yesterday (Nov 7).
Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing
Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing
BANGKOK: Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a clarification yesterday (Nov 7), saying that nightspots in the four areas where opening hours will be extended will be able to serve alcohol until 4am under their existing licences.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crowds flock to new Walking Street Market, Clean Air Bill, TAT makes late tourism push || Nov 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crowds flock to new Walking Street Market, Clean Air Bill, TAT makes late tourism push || Nov 7
PHUKET XTRA - November 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand