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‘Red card’ system launched for ‘bad foreigners’ in Phuket
‘Red card’ system launched for ‘bad foreigners’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has launched a ‘red card’ system that will see foreigners found guilty of two offences deported from the country.
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Kongsak installed as new Phuket Chamber of Commerce President
Kongsak installed as new Phuket Chamber of Commerce President
PHUKET: Kongsak Koophongsakorn has been installed as President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual general meeting.
Vendors up in arms over stall permit delay for Heroines Festival
Vendors up in arms over stall permit delay for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: More than 70 vendors looking to set up stalls at the upcoming Heroines Festival this month massed at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 28) over not yet being issued their permits to operate at the popular annual event.
New orchid species discovered in Songkhla
New orchid species discovered in Songkhla
A team of researchers from Prince of Songkla University has discovered a new species of orchid called “Aphyllorchis periactinantha” in the area of the province’s Paribatra waterfall, sparking interest and wonder among botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
January tourism figures confirm over 2mn foreign arrivals
January tourism figures confirm over 2mn foreign arrivals
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry has continued to thrive, with the kingdom welcoming over 2 million international tourists in January.
Govt looks to cruise ships to lift tourism
Govt looks to cruise ships to lift tourism
BANGKOK: The government is looking to cruise ships to lift the tourism sector’s recovery, which will also be boosted by cooperation with Netflix in launching a creative travel guide to locations featured in movies, a spokesman said on Tuesday (Feb 28).
Finn found dead, his throat cut
Finn found dead, his throat cut
CHON BURI: A 58-year-old Finnish man was found dead on his bed with his throat cut and a knife on his chest at his home in Sattahip district on Tuesday morning (Feb 28).
Buzz in Bangkok as ‘Golden Fly Series’ comes to town
Buzz in Bangkok as ‘Golden Fly Series’ comes to town
ATHLETICS: The established in-city athletics spectacle “Golden Fly Series” returned to Thailand last Saturday (Feb 25) with 20 world-class track and field athletes from five continents competing on the world’s largest certified mobile track and field facility.
Abbot’s aide gets 10-year stretch for B200m fraud
Abbot’s aide gets 10-year stretch for B200m fraud
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court on Tuesday (Feb 28) handed down a 10-year jail sentence to Apirat Jayankura Na Ayudhya, a close aide of the late abbot of Wat Bowon Niwet, for forgery to embezzle B80 million from the temple’s accounts.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beaches in officials’ sights, Minister pitches animal fighting law to lure tourists || February 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beaches in officials’ sights, Minister pitches animal fighting law to lure tourists || February 28
PHUKET XTRA - February 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Swede arrested in Phuket, faces deportation for narcotics production
Swede arrested in Phuket, faces deportation for narcotics production
PHUKET: A 34-year-old Swedish man has been arrested by Immigration officers in Phuket and is facing deportation for collaborating in the production of narcotics.
Patong Police crack down on street racers
Patong Police crack down on street racers
PHUKET: Patong Police have launched a crackdown on street racers, including foreigners speeding on motorbikes, following instructions in Bangkok for police to clamp down on street racing throughout the country.
Officials tackle black wastewater at Karon Beach
Officials tackle black wastewater at Karon Beach
PHUKET: Local officials are rushing to take remedial action over dark wastewater flowing across the sand and into the sea at the northern end of Karon Beach, scaring tourists and local people over health concerns.
Three arrested by anti-drugs officials
Three arrested by anti-drugs officials
PHUKET: Administration officials from the Phuket Provincial Defense Office (PPDO) have arrested three men on drug charges, with a 9mm handgun seized in the raids.
Russia blasts EU, US sanctions as ‘absurd’ and ‘futile’
Russia blasts EU, US sanctions as ‘absurd’ and ‘futile’
MOSCOW: Russia hit out at the European Union and the United States yesterday (Feb 27) after they adopted their latest packages of sanctions against the country for its military intervention in Ukraine.
Minister plans new law on animal fighting to attract visitors
Minister plans new law on animal fighting to attract visitors
BANGKOK: Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has ordered the drafting of new standards for animal fights and racing to attract visitors, raise the value of the animals and boost tax revenue.
Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever
Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever
CRICKET: Australia’s all-conquering women cricketers were hailed yesterday (Feb 27) as among the greatest sporting teams the country has ever produced after winning yet another Twenty20 World Cup.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist rescued after stealing jet-ski in Patong, Phuket fighter wins MMA title || February 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist rescued after stealing jet-ski in Patong, Phuket fighter wins MMA title || February 27
PHUKET XTRA - February 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ukrainian cleared of illegal taxi complaint, fined for no licence
Ukrainian cleared of illegal taxi complaint, fined for no licence
PHUKET: A Ukrainian man has successfully defended himself from allegations that he was illegally working in Phuket as a taxi driver, but has been fined B1,000 for driving a vehicle without a driver’s licence.