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Gen Anupong targets Songkran accident prevention
Gen Anupong targets Songkran accident prevention
PHUKET: Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paochinda held a video conference with Phuket officials yesterday (Apr 10) to announce that the Center for Road and Marine Accident Prevention and Reduction during the Songkran Festival 2023 officially open.
China ends Taiwan war games aimed at ‘sealing off’ island
China ends Taiwan war games aimed at ‘sealing off’ island
PINGTAN: China said it had “successfully completed” three days of war games around Taiwan yesterday (Apr 10), capping a show of force that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of the self-ruled island.
Chiang Mai residents sue Prayut over haze
Chiang Mai residents sue Prayut over haze
CHIANG MAI: About 1,700 residents of Chiang Mai province yesterday (Apr 10) filed a lawsuit at the Administrative Court against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and two state agencies over their failure to resolve the recurring haze in the North, which they claim is shortening their lives by five years.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surin Beach cables to be buried, Cruise pollution worries, Tourist in fatal road crash || April 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surin Beach cables to be buried, Cruise pollution worries, Tourist in fatal road crash || April 10
PHUKET XTRA - April 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Youngsters win PPAO byelections
Youngsters win PPAO byelections
PHUKET: The Election Commission of Thailand Phuket office (ECT Phuket) has confirmed the two winners in the byelections held across parts of northern Phuket yesterday (Apr 9) to select new members of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) council.
Baan & Beyond cracked pillar only cosmetic, not structural
Baan & Beyond cracked pillar only cosmetic, not structural
PHUKET: Management at the Baan & Beyond (‘BnB’) store on the bypass road have assured that a crack in a pillar at the building is not dangerous. The “pillar” is only cosmetic and covers a drain, and in no way provides structural support.
Police deny lack of action over ‘dog pee’ brawl
Police deny lack of action over ‘dog pee’ brawl
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have issued a statement to clarify police action taken in a brawl in Thalang that started over a dog urinating on car wheels.
Friendly 15s Rugby
Friendly 15s Rugby
The Full Moon Brewworks Friendly 15s will feature the Phuket Vagabonds playing host to a touring team from the Hong Kong on 6th May 2023. The match is currently scheduled to be played at The British International School from 4pm. Post game celebrations will be held at proud sponsors The Local Beach Bar Bang Tao with a plenty of beverages, barbecue and banter!
Spain’s Rahm follows Ballesteros with Masters glory
Spain’s Rahm follows Ballesteros with Masters glory
GOLF: Jon Rahm was nearly in tears after winning an emotional triumph at the Masters yesterday (Apr 9), what would have been the 66th birthday of his idol Seve Ballesteros.
Chinese Christians arrive in US after Thai detention
Chinese Christians arrive in US after Thai detention
DALLAS: More than 60 self-exiled Chinese Christians who were detained for overstaying their visas in Thailand have arrived in the United States where they will seek permanent asylum in Texas.
Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid
Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid
FOOTBALL: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned the Gunners’ lack of ruthlessness as they surrendered a two-goal lead in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Liverpool yesterday (Apr 9) to blow the Premier League title race wide open.
Phuket Bike Week set to return
Phuket Bike Week set to return
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week will return to Patong on April 28-30, bringing an estimated more than 5,000 big bikes and more than 30,000 tourists to the island, organisers have announced.
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent
As a professional real estate agent you must provide expert advice to clients on various aspects of real estate, including buying, selling, renting, leasing, and managing properties. To be a successful real estate agent, one should have the following: * Thai Nationality * Bachelor’s degree * More than 2 years working experience as sales or sales support staff at real estate agency * Good English (Reading, Writing & Speaking)
Property Consultant
Property Consultant
As a professional property consultant you must provide expert advice to clients on various aspects of real estate, including buying, selling, renting, leasing, and managing properties. To be a successful property consultant, one should have the following: * Thai Nationality * Bachelor’s degree * More than 3 years working experience as sales or sales support staff at real estate agency * Full understanding of Thai property laws * Good English (Reading, Writing & Speaking)
Disaster officials record zero fires in Phuket in March
Disaster officials record zero fires in Phuket in March
PHUKET: Despite multiple reports of fires by local authorities in Phuket, not a single incident was included in the final report for March released by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Region 18 office, responsible for five several southern Thai provinces but physically based in Phuket.
Thailand Sponsorship Market COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Surpassed Other Southeast Asian Markets
Thailand Sponsorship Market COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Surpassed Other Southeast Asian Markets
Asia Sponsorship News (ASN) has just released its 2023 Thailand sponsorship market overview with commentary from local agencies on the performance of the Southeast Asian marketplace. Following the gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic period, Thailand’s economy started to show consistent growth from Q4 2021 rising to 4.5% in Q3 2022. Projections are for 3.6% by Q4 2023. The economy has shown resilience, with the tourism sector recovery and private consumption remaining the major drivers of growth.
Unpaid traffic fine means no road tax renewal, confirms PLTO 
Unpaid traffic fine means no road tax renewal, confirms PLTO 
PHUKET: Effective from Apr 1, 2023, annual road tax renewal is no longer available for drivers with unpaid traffic fines. The new rule is based on an agreement between the Department of Land Transport (DLT) and Royal Thai Police (RTP) and is already being enforced in Phuket, as has been confirmed to The Phuket News by Adcha Buachan, Chief of the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO), the provincial branch of the DLT.  
Phuket Opinion: The shame of knowing
Phuket Opinion: The shame of knowing
PHUKET: The Phuket News received an interesting question from a reader this week regarding the recurring problem of officials denying that wastewater is contaminating beach water at key Phuket beaches, including Patong and Kamala.
Russian tourist killed, another injured in Phuket motorbike crash
Russian tourist killed, another injured in Phuket motorbike crash
PHUKET: A Russian tourist died and his younger brother sustained injuries after a scooter they were riding crashed on a rural road in central Phuket yesterday (Apr 8). The incident brought the Phuket road death toll for 2023 to 38 fatalities.
Haaland stars in Man City stroll, Chelsea crash on Lampard return
Haaland stars in Man City stroll, Chelsea crash on Lampard return
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City crushed Southampton 4-1 to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal yesterday (Apr 8), while Frank Lampard’s first game back in charge of Chelsea ended in a 1-0 defeat at Wolves.