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Soi Rommanee’s place among world’s best streets praised by Thai officials
Soi Rommanee’s place among world’s best streets praised by Thai officials
PHUKET: The inclusion of Phuket’s historical alley, Soi Rommanee, in the list of The World’s 20 Most Beautiful Streets has garnered praise from caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. The announcement was made yesterday (June 22).
Phuket Old Town roads close for Peranakan Festival parade
Phuket Old Town roads close for Peranakan Festival parade
PHUKET: Main roads through the heart of Phuket Town will be closed to all traffic late this afternoon into the evening as the carnival parade for the Phuket Peranakan Festival makes its way through the Phuket Old Town area.
More than 5,000 jobs on offer at ‘Job Expo 2023’
More than 5,000 jobs on offer at ‘Job Expo 2023’
PHUKET: More than 5,000 jobs are on offer at the ‘Job Expo Phuket 2023’ being held at the Lan Lom area of the Central Floresta shopping mall on the bypass road.
New tourism business spike amid recovering arrivals
New tourism business spike amid recovering arrivals
BANGKOK: Currency exchanges, travel agencies, restaurants, tour guides, and accommodation businesses continue to lead the way in the overall recovery of the tourism sector. According to the most recent data from the Ministry of Commerce, the proportion of hospitality firms among newly established businesses in Jan-May has doubled from last year and reached 8.1%.
Chinese tourists caught handling starfish, corals
Chinese tourists caught handling starfish, corals
PHUKET: A Chinese tour company has apologised for its tourists holding up starfish to have their photos taken and climbing on coral reefs at Ao La on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
Senate probes Pita’s assets
Senate probes Pita’s assets
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat may face more hurdles in his bid to become the next prime minister as a Senate panel is now looking into issues related to his assets and debts declaration.
Kamala set for new sports facility
Kamala set for new sports facility
FOOTBALL: Work has begun on the construction of a new sports facility in Kamala, officials confirmed yesterday (June 22).
Crackdown on illegal taxis nets two drivers at Phuket airport
Crackdown on illegal taxis nets two drivers at Phuket airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) persists in its campaign against drivers deemed to be operating illegal taxis, which is now approaching its five-month milestone. During the latest round of checks conducted at Phuket International Airport, two drivers were apprehended.
Wagner chief says Russia ‘retreating’ from Ukraine attacks, as UK spies report ’combat dolphins’
Wagner chief says Russia ‘retreating’ from Ukraine attacks, as UK spies report ’combat dolphins’
MOSCOW: Russia’s forces are retreating in Ukraine’s east and south following Kyiv’s counteroffensive, the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group said yesterday (June 23).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal school explosion, Phuket to move ahead with International Medical Hub || June 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal school explosion, Phuket to move ahead with International Medical Hub || June 23
PHUKET XTRA - June 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong arrived in Phuket on Thursday (June 21) evening, bringing 147 passengers to the island.
New boutique hotel regulation comes into effect
New boutique hotel regulation comes into effect
PHUKET: The long-awaited ministerial regulation to allow boutique and other small accommodation venues to legally operate as hotels has been brought into effect.
Spanish fugitive on international warrant arrested in Phuket
Spanish fugitive on international warrant arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A foreign man wanted by Spanish authorities on fraud charges was apprehended at Phuket airport yesterday evening (June 22).
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
ESPORTS: Athletes appeared to be teleported on stage and a larger-than-life projection of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president addressed the crowd as the first-ever Olympic Esports Week kicked off in Singapore yesterday (June 22).
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to organise an event promoting 12 spiritual tourism routes throughout the country, it was confirmed yesterday (June 22).
Phuket marine safety ramped up
Phuket marine safety ramped up
PHUKET: Maritime safety and disaster officials have launched a campaign to ramp up water transport safety in the hope of preventing accidents involving local boats and ferries and to build confidence among tourists in Phuket water transport safety.
Pledge to increase medical staff to combat shortfall
Pledge to increase medical staff to combat shortfall
BANGKOK: An agreement has been reached to open more positions for doctors and nurses to address the shortage of medical staff in the state sector, it was annouced yesterday (June 22).
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
BOSTON: All five people aboard a submersible missing near the wreck of the Titanic died - likely in an instant - after their vessel suffered what the US Coast Guard said yesterday (June 22) was a “catastrophic implosion” in the ocean depths.
Phuket ‘International Medical Hub’ to go ahead despite Expo bid Loss
Phuket ‘International Medical Hub’ to go ahead despite Expo bid Loss
PHUKET: The government project to develop Phuket as an ‘International Medical HUb’ will continue despite Thailand losing its bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-dengue blitz, Airport limo co-op punished, Phuket loses bid for Expo 2028 || June 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-dengue blitz, Airport limo co-op punished, Phuket loses bid for Expo 2028 || June 22
PHUKET XTRA - June 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand