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More direct flights from China arrive in Phuket
More direct flights from China arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: Air Changan has launched direct flights from Shaanxi Province, in northern central China, landing in Phuket three times a week.
Officials to plant 1,000 trees to honour His Majesty’s birthday
Officials to plant 1,000 trees to honour His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket officials will organise for 1,000 trees to be planted at Thalang Memorial Park (also called ‘Victory Field’) this Sunday (July 23) as part of the activities to be held to commemorate the 71st birthday of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn on July 28.
Businesses fret over court move
Businesses fret over court move
BANGKOK: Concerns are mounting among the business sector about a potential surge in widespread street protests following the Constitutional Court’s order on Wednesday (July 19) to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as an elected member of the House of Representatives.
Jordanian man arrested for working illegally as a barber in Patong
Jordanian man arrested for working illegally as a barber in Patong
PHUKET: A Jordanian man has been arrested in Patong for working illegally as a barber serving foreign tourists.
Chalong Underpass to close for pump check
Chalong Underpass to close for pump check
PHUKET: The Chalong Underpass will be closed to traffic in both directions on Saturday (July 22) as workers conduct an inspection of the pump system in the tunnel.
Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener
Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener
AUCKLAND: A gunman killed two people and wounded at least five at a building site in central Auckland today (July 20), just hours before New Zealand’s biggest city hosts the opening game of the football Women’s FIFA World Cup.
Pheu Thai primed to form government after Pita loses vote
Pheu Thai primed to form government after Pita loses vote
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party has emerged in pole position to form a new government after parliament rejected a bid to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for a prime ministerial vote yesterday (July 19), citing a parliamentary meeting regulation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita steps down as Charter Court takes share case, Bullet flies into Phuket classroom || July 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita steps down as Charter Court takes share case, Bullet flies into Phuket classroom || July 19
PHUKET XTRA - July 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian women arrested for working illegally at beauty salon
Russian women arrested for working illegally at beauty salon
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket Immigration have arrested three Russian women for working illegally at a beauty salon in Cherng Talay.
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber (AMCHAM), British Chamber (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber (NTCC), Phuket Chamber and Thai-Swedish Chamber, invite you to the Joint Chamber Phuket Sundowners at nH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, on Friday 25 August 2023, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. THB 500 for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, THB 900 for non-members, includes cocktail-style food, and free-flow selected beverages. More info - austchamthailand.com
Tha Chatchai Police defends ‘pointless’ patrol pickup, rental car at Phuket Check Point
Tha Chatchai Police defends ‘pointless’ patrol pickup, rental car at Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: Tha Chatchai Police have responded to a complaint online that a patrol pickup truck that remains parked at the Phuket Check Point is a pointless waste of resources, and questioned why a rental car is allowed to remain parked at the checkpoint all day.
T1 matches to go live on AIS and True
T1 matches to go live on AIS and True
FOOTBALL: All 240 matches of 2023-24 Thai League 1 will be beamed live by both AIS and True with the package costing B500 for the entire season.
Trees felled by strong winds as weather warning extended
Trees felled by strong winds as weather warning extended
PHUKET: Cleanup crews have been deployed to clear trees felled by strong winds overnight and this morning (July 19) as the weather advisory warning of heavy rain and strong wind waves continues to be in effect, now extended to until at least tomorrow.
‘Grateful’ Australian ‘Cast Away’ sailor back on dry land
‘Grateful’ Australian ‘Cast Away’ sailor back on dry land
MEXICO: An Australian sailor rescued with his dog after more than two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean arrived in Mexico yesterday (July 18) declaring “I am so grateful. I’m alive.”
Tourism set to fall short
Tourism set to fall short
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue from the international market in 2024 will not be able to match the level recorded in 2019, as the target has been downgraded to B1.92 trillion from an earlier target of B2.29trn due to the impact of a “polycrisis”, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
FOOTBALL: The first 32-team Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand tomorrow (July 20), with the United States favourites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title in a landmark month for women’s football.
Pita worried about attempt to block second vote
Pita worried about attempt to block second vote
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has expressed concern that any attempts to block him from being nominated as prime minister again today (July 19) will affect the entire parliamentary system in the future.
Children safe as bullet flies into classroom at Phuket Town primary school
Children safe as bullet flies into classroom at Phuket Town primary school
PHUKET: Police are investigating a gunshot that left a bullet hole in a window of a classroom at a private school on the northern side of Phuket Town where 10-year-olds were taking art class yesterday (July 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita to contend for Premiership while Senators fight back, Over 900 join ‘Tsunami Walk, Run’ || July 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita to contend for Premiership while Senators fight back, Over 900 join ‘Tsunami Walk, Run’ || July 18
PHUKET XTRA - July 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Region 8 Police tout anti-drug campaign success
Region 8 Police tout anti-drug campaign success
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, based at the northern end of Phuket, have announced the results of a campaign against drug networks that has landed more than 1,000 arrests and seen more than B6 million in assets seized.