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Rawai hit-and-run driver found, to face charges
Rawai hit-and-run driver found, to face charges
PHUKET: The driver of the car in the hit-and-run of a woman on a motorbike on Wiset Rd, Rawai, earlier this month has been found by police and will face charges, Chalong Police Chief Col Ekkarat Plaiduang has confirmed.
Radetic, Antoniak win Waterjet Offshore Championships
Radetic, Antoniak win Waterjet Offshore Championships
WATERSPORTS: American Anthony Radetic dominated the men’s Class A at the WPG#1 Waterjet Offshore World Championship 2023 this past weekend while Russia’s Olga Antoniak claimed the women’s title.
Blue Tree Songkran Techno Music Festival 2023
Blue Tree Songkran Techno Music Festival 2023
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Child sex trafficking probe uncovers more, Premier visits Phuket, Panang curry wins! || March 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Child sex trafficking probe uncovers more, Premier visits Phuket, Panang curry wins! || March 20
PHUKET XTRA - March 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Xi, Putin hail ties ahead of ‘journey of peace’ to Moscow
Xi, Putin hail ties ahead of ‘journey of peace’ to Moscow
MOSCOW: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin applauded the solidity of their alliance today (Mar 20) as the Chinese leader headed to Moscow for a summit with the internationally isolated Russian president.
As tourism industry recovers, all eyes are on China
As tourism industry recovers, all eyes are on China
PHUKET: According to C9 Hotelworks new Phuket Hotel Market Update 2023, the resort island’s tourism recovery has accelerated over the past six months. With the removal of Thailand’s pandemic travel restrictions in 2022, airlift quickly ramped up as India and Malaysia were key early source markets.
Prayut dissolves parliament, calls election
Prayut dissolves parliament, calls election
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolved the country’s parliament today (Mar 20), setting up a general election in May as the former coup leader seeks to extend army-backed rule.
Saka stars as rampant Arsenal move eight points clear
Saka stars as rampant Arsenal move eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Arsenal surged eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka’s brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace yesterday (Mar 19).
Tourists exempt in jet-ski licence crackdown
Tourists exempt in jet-ski licence crackdown
PHUKET: Tourists are not required to have the correct licence in order to operate a rental jet-ski, Phuket Marine Police Chief Lt Col Jeerayut Niyomdet has confirmed to The Phuket News.
Bar raid, sex claim hits Phuket
Bar raid, sex claim hits Phuket
BANGKOK: Night entertainment operators in Patong say their businesses have lost about B100 million in the past week following a raid on a local bar operated by a foreigner who allegedly employed girls aged under 18 as sex workers.
Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April
Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April
BANGKOK: The Chinese government expects the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise to more than 300,000 in April, according to the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.
Laundromat cash box robber arrested
Laundromat cash box robber arrested
PHUKET: Police have tracked down and arrested a man wanted for breaking open and robbing cash boxes at two laundromats in Thalang last week.
Hail storms hammer Chiang Mai
Hail storms hammer Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: Several areas in the North including Chiang Mai and Lampang were hit by a hailstorm over the weekend, despite a recent cloud seeding attempts by the air force to prevent hail from forming in the clouds.
Perez perfect in dominant Saudi win
Perez perfect in dominant Saudi win
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Perez beat teammate Max Verstappen to victory at yesterday’s (Mar 19) Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in another dominant Red Bull Racing one-two finish.
Prayut reviews eco-tourism projects in Phuket
Prayut reviews eco-tourism projects in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phuket today (Mar 19) visited the Soi King Kaew area in Ratsada, one of the poorest neighbourhoods on the island, to promote the ‘Ratsada Green in the City’ mangrove tourism project.
Chinese Ambassador calls for more Chinese-language signs in Phuket
Chinese Ambassador calls for more Chinese-language signs in Phuket
PHUKET: Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqian and a delegation from the Chinese embassy in Bangkok paid a visit to Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Mar 18), which according to official reports saw discussions focussed on promoting tourism for Chinese tourists to travel in Phuket.
Dojo team pack a punch in Lion City Championships
Dojo team pack a punch in Lion City Championships
JUDO: The accolades just keep on coming for students from the Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket as another fine team performance saw a raft of medals secured at the recent Singapore International Judo Championships.
Collecting user data to improve customer experience? Make sure you comply with the PDPA
Collecting user data to improve customer experience? Make sure you comply with the PDPA
In 2019, Thailand introduced the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which requires data controllers and processors to ensure data collected are managed and processed with explicit consent on sensitive data. Due to COVID-19, however, the enforcement of the law was delayed by two years until June 2022.
Patong bar child sex raid uncovers tourist area network
Patong bar child sex raid uncovers tourist area network
PHUKET: Police have identified three key suspects wanted for leading a child sex trafficking network operating in other tourist areas in the country following a raid at a bar in Patong on Wednesday night.
Ireland seal Grand Slam to give Sexton perfect Six Nations farewell
Ireland seal Grand Slam to give Sexton perfect Six Nations farewell
RUGBY: Hooker Dan Sheehan scored two tries to help steer Ireland to a 29-16 victory over England yesterday (Mar 18) for their fourth Five/Six Nations Grand Slam.