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Low-cost housing project open for bookings
Low-cost housing project open for bookings
PHUKET: Rangsan Chayanthamaphun of the National Housing Authority Phuket office (Keha Phuket) is calling for people to book units in the new Community Housing and Community Services Project in Phuket (Thalang), Phase 2, in Srisoonthorn.
Long holiday could bring B2.2bn to Phuket
Long holiday could bring B2.2bn to Phuket
PHUKET: The long holiday at the end of the month is expected to generate more than B2 billion in tourism revenue for Phuket, according to the local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun Chinese duo
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun Chinese duo
BADMINTON: Women’s doubles stars Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai booked their berth in the second round of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo yesterday (July 25).
Phuket airport to create an ‘all taxi’ area
Phuket airport to create an ‘all taxi’ area
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will have an ‘all taxi’ area where all legally registered, legally operating taxis can pick up tourists at the island’s key tourism portal.
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
PYONGYANG: North Korea will welcome Russia’s defence minister and a high-level Chinese delegation to Pyongyang this week for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, state media said yesterday (July 25), marking a key shift in the nuclear-armed country’s stringent COVID-19 border restrictions.
PM vote postponed pending new ruling
PM vote postponed pending new ruling
BANGKOK: Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has postponed the vote for a new prime minister from tomorrow (July 27), pending a Constitutional Court ruling on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
More events held to honour His Majesty’s birthday
More events held to honour His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket officials have held more events to honour the 71st birthday of his Majesty King Vajiralongkorn this Friday (July 28).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ombudsman calls for PM vote delay, Small hotels push in Phuket, Graft allegations || July 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ombudsman calls for PM vote delay, Small hotels push in Phuket, Graft allegations || July 25
PHUKET XTRA - July 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Drug network probe nets man in Srisoonthorn
Drug network probe nets man in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: An ongoing investigation by Thalang Police has resulted in a man with a homemade handgun and two meth pills being arrested in Srisoonthorn, Thalang.
Aussie MP ‘cautious’ over Phuket’s cannabis state
Aussie MP ‘cautious’ over Phuket’s cannabis state
PHUKET: A Member of Parliament of the Australian state of Victoria has voiced his concerns over lack of awareness regarding the laws regulating the use of cannabis and how the availability of marijuana on the island may land tourists, especially Australians, in trouble.
Thousands more evacuated as Greece ‘at war’ with forest fires
Thousands more evacuated as Greece ‘at war’ with forest fires
RHODES: Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu yesterday (July 24) as the prime minister warned that the heat-battered nation was “at war” with several wildfires and spoke of three difficult days ahead.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 4th of August. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsors for the evening will be The Thai Yachting Business Association, https://www.thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com/ and the Thailand Charter Week, https://www.facebook.com/ThailandCharterWeek. 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. To join our mailing list click this link https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe... Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Phuket small hotels ready to register
Phuket small hotels ready to register
PHUKET: Wirintra Paphakityotphat, head of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Region 11 branch, which represents Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, has urged Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to instruct relevant government agencies to facilitate small hotels being able to legally register.
MFP told not to meddle in Pheu Thai post-poll efforts
MFP told not to meddle in Pheu Thai post-poll efforts
BANGKOK: The leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, is warning the Move Forward Party (MFP) and other parties in the coalition not to interfere with Pheu Thai’s efforts to garner support for its PM candidate.
Tropical downpour sinks Spurs-Leicester friendly in Bangkok
Tropical downpour sinks Spurs-Leicester friendly in Bangkok
FOOTBALL: Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season preparations suffered a blow on Sunday (July 23) as their friendly against Leicester City in Bangkok was called off because of a waterlogged pitch.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car rampage arrest, Chalong Pier pontoon concerns, Biker club leader arrested || July 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car rampage arrest, Chalong Pier pontoon concerns, Biker club leader arrested || July 24
PHUKET XTRA - July 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Verstappen wins again to break rare F1 record
Verstappen wins again to break rare F1 record
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen dominated yesterday’s (July 23) Hungarian Grand Prix to propel Red Bull Racing to an unprecedented 12th successive victory in Formula 1.
1,000 trees planted for His Majesty’s birthday
1,000 trees planted for His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Scores of people braved the sporadic thundershowers across the island late yesterday afternoon (July 23) to plant 1,000 tree saplings at Thalang Memorial Park in Tambon Thepkrasattri in honour of the 71st birthday of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn this Friday (July 28).
Jonas Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France
Jonas Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France
CYCLING: Jonas Vingegaard won his second successive Tour de France yesterday (July 23) after Jordi Meeus claimed the final stage honours on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Greta Thunberg goes on trial over Swedish climate protest
Greta Thunberg goes on trial over Swedish climate protest
STOCKHOLM: Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is set to go on trial today (July 24) charged with disobeying police at a rally last month, in which activists blocked the port in the city of Malmo.