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Phuket readies slew of issues to present to PM Srettha
Phuket readies slew of issues to present to PM Srettha
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing to present to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a slew of critical issues facing residents on the island and the island’s tourism industry, including delays with major government projects, Phang Nga airport, water resource issues and the state of the island’s taxi services.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
NEW YORK: Rupert Murdoch announced on Thursday (Sept 21) he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.
Women file reports against ’farang-finding’ scam
Women file reports against ’farang-finding’ scam
BANGKOK :Many Thai women say they have been scammed by a matchmaking service on Facebook after paying money in the hope of finding love with a foreign man.
‘The biggest Muay Thai fight in 50 years’
‘The biggest Muay Thai fight in 50 years’
MUAY THAI: ONE Lumpinee 34 is set to be a historic night for the sport of Muay Thai.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Father admits to child murder, Phuket taxi talks, Rising drug crime? || September 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Father admits to child murder, Phuket taxi talks, Rising drug crime? || September 21
PHUKET XTRA - September 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket ready for Chinese, Kazakhs
Phuket ready for Chinese, Kazakhs
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism authorities are gearing up measures to welcome an expected jump in tourist arrivals from China and Kazakhstan when the new visa-free policy is applied next week.
Phuket CCTV nets motorbike thief
Phuket CCTV nets motorbike thief
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man wanted for stealing a motorbike from in front of a restaurant north of Patong after the man was later spotted on CCTV in Kamala.
Officials attempt to unravel taxi driver woes
Officials attempt to unravel taxi driver woes
PHUKET: Officials met with representatives of taxi groups on the island to discuss “issues” yesterday (Sept 20) as local taxi cooperatives struggle to cope with the rise in popularity of taxi apps and cheaper fares, and a threat to the taxi cooperatives’ long-standing stranglehold on exclusive rights to serve tourists at key tourist locations on the island.
Strong show from Phuket athletes at Tri Iyara Triathlon
Strong show from Phuket athletes at Tri Iyara Triathlon
TRIATHLON: The inaugural Phuket Tri Iyara triathlon has been declared a huge success by organisers and athletes alike following the launch event on the weekend of Sept 9-10.
PM backs Sustainable Development Goals at UN summit
PM backs Sustainable Development Goals at UN summit
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Sept 20) confirmed Thailand’s commitment to realising the Sustainable Development Goals at the SDG Summit 2023, saying the country has issued two sets of sustainability bonds that have raised US$12.5 billion (B453bn) in green and social investments at the national level.
‘Killer dad’ admits to murdering more kids
‘Killer dad’ admits to murdering more kids
BANGKOK: A man arrested with his wife for allegedly murdering their 2-year-old daughter has also admitted to killing four sons born to one of his three former wives, police said yesterday (Sept 20).
Drug crime on the rise
Drug crime on the rise
PHUKET: The ‘epidemic’ of drug use across the island is increasing, and the number of dealers being arrested is also on the rise, Phuket Vice Governor Anupap Rodkhwan Yodrambam confirmed yesterday (Sept 20).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Airport No. 2 details, Plans for drug rehab at all state hospitals || September 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Airport No. 2 details, Plans for drug rehab at all state hospitals || September 20
PHUKET XTRA - September 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
DSI prepares to file fraud, corruption charges against Krabi Oil-Palm Cooperative
DSI prepares to file fraud, corruption charges against Krabi Oil-Palm Cooperative
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing its case to file a slew charges against the Krabi Oil-Palm Cooperative for fraud and corruption, including obtaining illegal rights to land, manipulation of prices and entering contracts providing exclusive rights to providers for personal gain through unfair market practices.
Three more arrested for overstay after tip-off
Three more arrested for overstay after tip-off
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has reported the arrests of three more foreigners caught overstaying in the country following tip-offs from the public.
AoT moves ahead with B70bn ‘Andaman Airport’ plan in Phang Nga
AoT moves ahead with B70bn ‘Andaman Airport’ plan in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) is moving ahead with its plans to spend B70 billion to build an airport in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, to accommodate the rising number of tourists to the Andaman region.
‘Madam Pang’ named Unicef envoy
‘Madam Pang’ named Unicef envoy
BANGKOK: National football team manager Nualphan Lamsam - also known as Madam Pang - has been appointed a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef).
ONWR targets Phuket’s water resource issues
ONWR targets Phuket’s water resource issues
PHUKET: Dr Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), was in Phuket yesterday (Sept 19) to discuss and hear opinions from local business operators in the hope of resolving the island’s long-standing water-related issues.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you in four weeks time at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 6th of October. Sponsorship for drinks is available and includes a generous promotional package from our media sponsors The Phuket News, Live 89.5 FM and Phuket News TV. Send us a message or email growboatingphuket@gmail.com for more details. There will be a delicious finger food buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro for all attendees and if you are still hungry then there will be burgers for just 100 baht. As always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. A special thanks to our Media Partners The Phuket News and Live 89.5 Radio
Zelensky tells world to stand against Russia ‘genocide’
Zelensky tells world to stand against Russia ‘genocide’
NEW YORK: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a wartime trip to the United Nations yesterday (Sept 19) urged the world to stand firm against Russia’s “genocide,” as he tried to convince skeptical developing nations they share a stake in Kyiv’s victory.