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Seven held over fake royal projects
Seven held over fake royal projects
BANGKOK: Police have arrested suspected members of a gang that they say defrauded people into investing in non-existent development projects in the Northeast since 2021 using the name of the royally established Chaipattana Foundation.
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Phuket Dinner - Sep 2023
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Phuket Dinner - Sep 2023
Dîner Savoyard - An evening of food from south-western France stretching from Lake Geneva to the French Riviera paired with beverages from the region, held at Cosmo Restaurant, located at The Nai Harn Phuket, on Thursday September 07, 2023 dinner. An amazing menu, with paired drinks, has been created specifically by Chef Mark Jones for the La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Phuket Dinner. Dress code - Jacket’s optional for men, no jeans, with Chaine ribbon. Members - THB 6,000 p.p., limited invited guests - THB 6,500 p.p. To book your seat at this very special dinner, please visit - phuketticketmaster.com *Pay via Bank Transfer and only pay the dinner price, booking fees only apply to other payment options.
New Premier League season promises to be a thriller
New Premier League season promises to be a thriller
FOOTBALL: One of the most eagerly anticipated Premier League season’s in recent years gets underway this evening (Aug 11) as defending champions Manchester City travel to newly-promoted Burnley to kick-off the 2023/34 campaign.
Lobster fest at Kata Walking Street to celebrate Mother’s Day
Lobster fest at Kata Walking Street to celebrate Mother’s Day
PHUKET: Lobster lovers are in for a treat tomorrow (Aug 12) as the Kata Walking Street @The Beach introduces a menu incorporating 32 variations of the dish to coincide with Mother’s Day celebrations while simultaneously promoting the Phuket Lobster Fest 2023.
Tourist visa requirements eased for Chinese visitors
Tourist visa requirements eased for Chinese visitors
BANGKOK: The government has further relaxed its tourist visa requirements and shortened the standard time required for approving visas for Chinese visitors in a bid to make the process easier for people visiting the country.
Hawaii fire death toll expected to rise ‘very significantly’
Hawaii fire death toll expected to rise ‘very significantly’
KAHULUI: The death toll from a terrifying wildfire that razed a historic Hawaiian town is expected to rise “very significantly”, the state’s governor said yesterday (Aug 10), with 36 people already known to have perished.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mother’s Day brings long weekend to Phuket, Six parties join new coalition, Samui bridge || August 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mother’s Day brings long weekend to Phuket, Six parties join new coalition, Samui bridge || August 10
PHUKET XTRA - August 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police probe ‘excessive force’ in car repossession
Police probe ‘excessive force’ in car repossession
PHUKET: Thalang Police are investigating the complaint that four men used “excessive force” in repossessing a car for failing to make loan repayments.
Phuket to host World Art Exhibition
Phuket to host World Art Exhibition
PHUKET: Creative Arts enthusiasts are in for a treat with the “Phuket World Arts Creative City” Art Exhibition taking place from Saturday (Aug 12) until the end of the month.
Charity fitness event to aid stroke prevention efforts
Charity fitness event to aid stroke prevention efforts
MULTI-SPORTS: Officials confirmed yesterday (Aug 9) that a walking, running and cycling combination event will take place at Bang Wad Dam in Kathu at the end of October to raise money for charity.
Toyota Gazoo Racing revs up Saphan Hin
Toyota Gazoo Racing revs up Saphan Hin
MOTOR SPORTS: Saphan Hin Park was alive with the sounds of roaring engines last weekend (Aug 5-6) as the Phuket leg of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Thailand event took place.
Phuket readies for Mother’s Day long weekend
Phuket readies for Mother’s Day long weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has confirmed that it will be closed on Monday (Aug 14), as will all government offices, to mark the Mother’s Day national public holiday to be celebrated this Saturday (Aug 12).
New B26mn Kathu District Office building blessed with Garuda
New B26mn Kathu District Office building blessed with Garuda
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Aug 9) joined a ceremony to install a blessed Garuda image at the new main building of the Kathu District Office, which took more than a year to build at a cost of more than B26 million.
B34bn Koh Samui bridge project starts public hearings
B34bn Koh Samui bridge project starts public hearings
KOH SAMUI: The Express Authority of Thailand (EXAT) held the first public hearing for its plan to build a 20-kilometre bridge linking the mainland to Koh Samui, with construction due to start in 2028.
‘Sugar Man’ singer Rodriguez dies at 81
‘Sugar Man’ singer Rodriguez dies at 81
NEW YORK: Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
Pheu Thai brings six small parties into its alliance
Pheu Thai brings six small parties into its alliance
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party has brought six more political parties into its alliance to form a coalition government, lifting the total number of House seats in the group to 228.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil spill could damage 4,000 rai of corals, Underage worker at Patong massage shop || August 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil spill could damage 4,000 rai of corals, Underage worker at Patong massage shop || August 9
PHUKET XTRA - August 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Complaint filed of ‘excessive force’ used in car repossession
Complaint filed of ‘excessive force’ used in car repossession
PHUKET: A Mai Khao man has filed a formal police complaint over four men using “excessive force” to repossess his car for failing to make loan repayments by forcibly taking his car key from him in the car park of the well-known shopping outlet in Thalang.
Chinese Foreign Minister to embark on Southeast Asia tour
Chinese Foreign Minister to embark on Southeast Asia tour
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia this week, Beijing said today (Aug 9) as it seeks to build ties in the region.
Oil slick places 4,000 rai of corals at risk
Oil slick places 4,000 rai of corals at risk
PHUKET: More than 4,000 rai of corals are at risk of damage by the oil slick that has plagued Phuket’s coast for the past week, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Deputy Director-General Pornsri Suthanaruk has revealed.