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Young Thai stars on birdie binge ahead of today’s final in Pattaya
Young Thai stars on birdie binge ahead of today’s final in Pattaya
GOLF: Rookie Natthakritta Vongtaveelap birdied her last three holes on Saturday (Feb 25) to open up a four-shot lead over compatriot Atthaya Thitikul heading into the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya.
Phuket airport handles rush hour arrivals
Phuket airport handles rush hour arrivals
PHUKET: Immigration officers had to open all passport control counters at Phuket International Airport and speed up their work to the maximum yesterday morning (Feb 25) when seven flights landed one after another on the island.
Anti-war rally concludes peacefully in Patong
Anti-war rally concludes peacefully in Patong
PHUKET: Around 30 foreigners, presumably all Ukrainians or Russians, gathered today in front of the Police Box on the beach road in Patong to call for the end of the war and demand withdrawal of Russian forces from the neigbouring country. Phuket Police and volunteers were present at the scene to ensure safety of all parties.
River tubing in Northern Thailand approved by TAT, local authorities
River tubing in Northern Thailand approved by TAT, local authorities
MAE HONG SON: With foreign tourists flocking to Pai district in Mae Hong Son province in search of adventure activities, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the safety of the inner tubes floating on the Pai River and their low impact on local communities and the environment.
More flights from China added to Phuket airport’s schedule
More flights from China added to Phuket airport’s schedule
PHUKET: Hainan Airlines’ first direct flight from Guangzhou landed in Phuket yesterday evening (Feb 24), bringing the number of air carriers serviced by Airports of Thailand Ground Aviation Services Co., Ltd (AOTGA) at Phuket International Airport to 55. Hainan Airlines will be performing five flights per week to Phuket from Guangzhou.
Improvised firearm, meth seized in Phuket drug bust
Improvised firearm, meth seized in Phuket drug bust
PHUKET: Police continued their drive on tackling illegal drugs and firearms in Phuket with five further arrests made in the most recent round of the crackdown on various crimes on the island.
Tourism fair underway in Phuket
Tourism fair underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai International Travel Fair 2023 (TITF 2023) is currently underway in Phuket and will continue through this Sunday (Feb 26).
Foreigners urged to join blood donation campaign
Foreigners urged to join blood donation campaign
PHUKET: Foreigners in Phuket and nationwide are invited to join the never-ending blood donation campaign to replenish much-needed reserves. Heightened emphasis is made on donating Rh-negative blood types, which are not common among Asians, but critically needed for providing help to other foreigners.
‘Cocaine Bear’ a killer for laughs
‘Cocaine Bear’ a killer for laughs
It’s the story of a bear that gets high on cocaine and starts killing people. To be honest the plot of ‘Cocaine Bear’ sounds too ludicrous to be able to work as a feature film. Yet somehow director Elizabeth Banks (Charlie’s Angels) and screenwriter Jimmy Warden (The Babysitter: Killer Queen) have turned this outrageous story based on a real-life event into one of the best horror comedies that we have seen in a long, long time.
Greenwashing is more than dirty laundry
Greenwashing is more than dirty laundry
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to protect the environment, more and more businesses are claiming to be sustainable and environmentally friendly in order to attract consumers who prioritise these values. However, not all businesses are making genuine efforts to reduce their environmental impact, and this is where the concept of ‘greenwashing’ comes in.
Phuket Dojo bags Manila medal haul
Phuket Dojo bags Manila medal haul
JUDO: The team from Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket continued to demonstrate their excellemt progression as they claimed a six-medal haul at last weekend’s Philippines Invitational Judo Championships in Manila.
Thailand to stop accepting other countries’ plastic waste from 2025
Thailand to stop accepting other countries’ plastic waste from 2025
BANGKOK: The Thai government has announced that it will completely ban plastic waste imports by the end of 2024 as the kingdom sets its sights on reducing the environmental impact of plastics and shedding the label of being one of the world’s plastic bins.
Thailand joins call for end of war, withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine
Thailand joins call for end of war, withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine
BANGKOK: Foreign affairs scholars said Thailand made the right decision in supporting the UN’s resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country. Thailand had abstained on the two previous UN resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but joined 140 other countries on Feb 23 when the General Assembly approved its third resolution. Countries which voted against the resolution are limited to Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, and Syria.
Five more drivers nabbed in Phuket taxi crackdown
Five more drivers nabbed in Phuket taxi crackdown
PHUKET: The campaign by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) against who they consider illegal taxis drivers is continuing. Five more drivers were apprehended in the most recent round of checks conducted on Feb 22 in Cherng Talay. So far there has been no development in the ’peace talks’ between the PLTO and recently banned green plate taxis from outside Phuket, despite the office having promised to find a solution for them to become legal on the island again. This happened on Feb 9, more than two weeks ago from today.
Lost you!
Lost you!
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‘Anxious’ Saudi tourist steals jet-ski, rescued from Patong Bay
‘Anxious’ Saudi tourist steals jet-ski, rescued from Patong Bay
PHUKET: A Saudi tourist was rescued from the water about one kilometre from Patong Beach this afternoon (Feb 24) after he stole a jet-ski from an operator on the beach.
Short-term car rentals market predicted to grow by 33% in 2023
Short-term car rentals market predicted to grow by 33% in 2023
BANGKOK: Car rental business in Thailand is enjoying a strong recovery driven by growing demand from tourists. The market is expected to grow by 10.2% and reach B51 billion in 2023, says TTB Analytics, a research branch of TMBThanachart bank now branded as TTB. 
Budget for police bodycams approved
Budget for police bodycams approved
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved a budget of about B445 million to purchase bodycams for Royal Thai Police officers. According to new regulations, officers are now required to record their actions while on duty, including interrogation process, traffic control, negotiations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-corruption investigation into playground equipment, Airport drill, Bar raids || February 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-corruption investigation into playground equipment, Airport drill, Bar raids || February 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
BOI seeks private businesses to promote LTR Visa program
BOI seeks private businesses to promote LTR Visa program
BANGKOK: The Board of Investment (BoI) is looking to enlist private firms to promote the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa program aimed at wealthy pensioners and skilled foreign workers.