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Illegal cigarette smugglers busted
Illegal cigarette smugglers busted
PHUKET: Police arrested two women yesterday (Mar 4) on charges of smuggling illegal cigarettes onto the island in addition to being in possession of electronic cigarettes and hookahs, known as ‘baraku’ in Thailand.
Phuket Opinion: On the cards
Phuket Opinion: On the cards
PHUKET: The new system of ‘yellow cards’ and ‘red cards’ for law-breaking foreigners in Phuket announced by the regional Immigration chief this past week is a cause for concern – but not because Immigration is looking to take action against foreigners caught wantonly flouting the law.
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
KUALA LUMPUR: At least four people have died and nearly 41,000 were evacuated in Malaysia after floodwaters caused by “unusual” torrential rains lasting days swept through several states, officials said yesterday (Mar 4).
Wild Boar Dom’s ashes come home
Wild Boar Dom’s ashes come home
BANGKOK: The ashes of young “Wild Boars” footballer Duangphet “Dom” Phromthep were returned to the embrace of his grieving family in Thailand yesterday (Mar 4) following his sudden death and cremation in England.
Red Bull Racing lockout front row in Bahrain
Red Bull Racing lockout front row in Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen led a Red Bull Racing front-row lockout ahead of teammate Sergio Perez for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix today (Mar 5).
Saphan Hin festival to mark Makha Bucha Day
Saphan Hin festival to mark Makha Bucha Day
PHUKET: A food and goods festival is underway in Saphan Hin to mark Makha Bucha Day and the long weekend.
Phuket targets more French tourists
Phuket targets more French tourists
PHUKET: A roadshow held in Paris on Thursday (Mar 2) is aiming to increase the number of tourists visiting Phuket from France, officials have confirmed.
Fab Andrade wins ONE Bantamweight title
Fab Andrade wins ONE Bantamweight title
MMA: After five gruelling years on the island, training with some of the world’s top fighting talent, Phuket-based Fabricio Andrade has finally laid claim to the ONE Championship Bantamweight title.
Shadow boxing with ‘Creed II’
Shadow boxing with ‘Creed II’
While many people were a little concerned when it was announced that the ‘Rocky’ franchise would continue under the umbrella of the ‘Creed’ films – so far the ‘Creed’ films have held their own and all be worthy watches. That tradition continues with ‘Creed III’ that does hold up as a worthy film, but also at the same time feels like a missed opportunity.
Medical tourism can boost Phuket 2028 Expo hopes, says PM
Medical tourism can boost Phuket 2028 Expo hopes, says PM
PHUKET: The government is behind a major push to promote the country’s capabilities in the medical tourism sector as part of further efforts to boost Phuket’s candidacy to host the 2028 Specialized Expo.
Penguins’ woes continue as Andaman secure finals spot
Penguins’ woes continue as Andaman secure finals spot
CRICKET: Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) booked their spot in the final of the ongoing T20 league with one game to spare last last Sunday (Feb 26), dumping out the pitiful Patong Penguins in the process with an 18-run victory on yet another sizzling afternoon at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).
Phuket condo market still needs time to recover
Phuket condo market still needs time to recover
PHUKET: The Phuket condominium market remains an attractive investment opportunity with good ROI figures especially for foreign investors, but still needs time to recover and is waiting for more foreign tourists to increase, says Nattha Kahapana, Managing Director, Knight Frank Thailand Co Ltd.
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was sentenced to 27 years in jail yesterday (Feb 3) for treason, a verdict that disqualified him for elections this year and was immediately denounced by international observers such as the United Nations and the United States.
Last 300 rai of protected forest fenced off on ‘Monkey Hill’
Last 300 rai of protected forest fenced off on ‘Monkey Hill’
PHUKET: Three hundred rai have been fenced off and marked ‘Protected Forest’ on Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town to ensure the natural beauty of the popular natural attraction is preserved.
Long weekend brings another alcohol ban
Long weekend brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Budhhist holiday Makha Bucha will see all major government offices closed and a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in effect for the national public holiday on Monday (Mar 6).
Hottest time of year formally starts this Sunday
Hottest time of year formally starts this Sunday
BANGKOK: Summer will officially arrive in Thailand on Sunday (Mar 5), with the temperature reaching 43 degrees Celsius at its highest, according to an announcement issued on Friday by the Meteorological Department.
Phuket Immigration Chief to ask for ‘red card’ system to be made national
Phuket Immigration Chief to ask for ‘red card’ system to be made national
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai left Phuket for Bangkok, where he hopes to ask Pol Lt Gen Pakpoompipat Sajjapan, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, to make the ‘red card’ system introduced in Phuket national.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police chase Aussie in stolen car, Patong Police respond over attack || March 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police chase Aussie in stolen car, Patong Police respond over attack || March 3
PHUKET XTRA - March 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Over 50 airlines confirmed to fly to Phuket from abroad in March
Over 50 airlines confirmed to fly to Phuket from abroad in March
PHUKET: International flights to Phuket airport are expected to continue growing in numbers on March as more carriers get permissions to add the island to their networks of routes. The official schedule, released earlier this week by the Phuket branch of the Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), lists 3,710 inbound and outbound flights by 52 carriers in March.
Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob suspended from duty
Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob suspended from duty
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court on Friday suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from performing his duties over alleged share concealment pending the court’s decision on the case.