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Phuket bans small boats from leaving shore until end of week
Phuket bans small boats from leaving shore until end of week
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Chief Natchaphong Pranit has issued an order banning all boats smaller than 10 meters from leaving the shore until this Saturday (June 10) due to heavy weather.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car vs cows? Taxi ‘turf war’, Phuket’s Louise Landgraf sets women’s golf record || June 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car vs cows? Taxi ‘turf war’, Phuket’s Louise Landgraf sets women’s golf record || June 6
PHUKET XTRA - June 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two injured in accidents in front of Satree Phuket School within one night
Two injured in accidents in front of Satree Phuket School within one night
PHUKET: Two road accidents occurred within a span of two hours in front of Satree Phuket School in Phuket Town last night (June 5-6). A man and a woman were hospitalised, and government property was damaged.
Efforts to lure Chinese ramped up amid seasonal arrival decline
Efforts to lure Chinese ramped up amid seasonal arrival decline
PHUKET: Foreign arrivals to Phuket in May dropped by 26.3% compared to the previous month, mainly due to the end of the high season and a sluggish recovery in the Chinese market which officials are now trying to address. Despite this decline, overall visitor numbers comprise about two-thirds of the pre-pandemic levels, indicating a steady recovery in Phuket’s tourism sector.
Blood donation campaign honours Her Majesty the Queen
Blood donation campaign honours Her Majesty the Queen
PHUKET: A blood donation drive in honour of the recent birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana was organised at Limelight Avenue in Phuket Town yesterday (June 5).
Dead body found off Ao Por as weather alert renewed
Dead body found off Ao Por as weather alert renewed
PHUKET: A missing resident of Pa Khlok has been confirmed dead after his lifeless body was found floating in the sea and brought ashore by a local fisherman yesterday (June 5) morning.
Ibrahimovic says goodbye to football
Ibrahimovic says goodbye to football
FOOTBALL: Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-packed career on Sunday (June 4) when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football.
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its US$3,500 headset
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its US$3,500 headset
CUPERTINO: Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset yesterday (June 5), challenging Facebook-owner Meta in a market that has yet to tempt users beyond videogamers and tech geeks.
All taxis welcome at Rassada Pier after ’turf war’ hits spotlight
All taxis welcome at Rassada Pier after ’turf war’ hits spotlight
PHUKET: Any legally registered taxi is now welcome to pick up passengers at Rassada Pier, Phuket’s main marine gateway to Phi Phi Islands and the location of the most recent episode in the island’s taxi ’turf wars’.
For Digital Nomads, Thailand is Home Sweet Home
Thailand, the US, and the UK are the top three digital nomad home bases in 2023. That’s why millions of wandering workers who ply their trades via digital devices choose to live in Bangkok, New York City, or London. Those three places, and many others, welcome the new breed of cyber workers, who are endearingly called digital nomads by the media.
Male employees to receive 15 days of paternity leave
Male employees to receive 15 days of paternity leave
BANGKOK: The government has broadened paternity leave periods to cover male government employees, allowing them to have 15 days’ paid leave after their child’s birth.
Exquisite modern Villa
Exquisite modern Villa
The villa is located in a modern tranquil gated/secure compound, just a short distance from British School BISP. Ideal for families.
Officials investigate tourists ordered out of van at Phuket pier
Officials investigate tourists ordered out of van at Phuket pier
PHUKET: Officials are investigating a recent incident in the ongoing Phuket taxi ’turf wars’ where foreign tourists were ordered to exit a van they had booked through a mobile app at Rassada Pier on June 3. Although the tourists were eventually allowed to continue their journey, officials are promise to find a long-term solution to the issue, as confirmed by Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) Chief Adcha Buachan to The Phuket News.
Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade
Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade
BANGKOK: The frontrunner to be Thailand’s next prime minister joined a Pride parade in the capital yesterday (June 4), promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights if he becomes premier.
Car collides with stray cows on Thepkrasattri Rd
Car collides with stray cows on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A driver was lucky to emerge unscathed as his car collided with a group of errant cows on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning.
Kunlavut lights up the final day
Kunlavut lights up the final day
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn was crowned the men’s singles champion at the US$420,000 (B14.6 million) Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium yesterday (June 4).
23rd Phuket International Rugby Elevens 2023
23rd Phuket International Rugby Elevens 2023
This year we are trialing a new format which could become to rugby what T20 is for cricket. Though the long term plan is to start 11 a side leagues around the region, Phuket has been asked to show-case the 11’s in a tournament format. Held at Thanyapura Sports Club from June 09 - 11, daily 830am to 530pm. www.phuket10s.com
One foreigner, Russian, issued ’yellow card’ in May
One foreigner, Russian, issued ’yellow card’ in May
PHUKET: Five ’yellow cards’ were issued to Thai landlords in May, while only one warning was given to a foreigner during the same month, according to a report by the Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau.
Crackdown on illegal taxis enters fifth month in Phuket
Crackdown on illegal taxis enters fifth month in Phuket
PHUKET: The crackdown on illegal taxi drivers in Phuket entered its fifth month as officials made two arrests in Kathu last Friday (June 2).
Tourist from Kazakhstan survives Kata Beach drowning incident, remains in coma
Tourist from Kazakhstan survives Kata Beach drowning incident, remains in coma
PHUKET: The tourist from Kazakhstan, who was initially reported to have drowned on Kata Beach on June 1, is still alive but in a coma. The confirmation of this was provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan to Kazakhstani media on June 4. The earlier information from local officials stating the tourist had passed away was incorrect.