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Power outage to affect water supply in Chalong, Kata, Karon, Rawai
Power outage to affect water supply in Chalong, Kata, Karon, Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that a power outage will affect the water production at Klong Kata Reservoir in Chalong on Monday (Feb 20), resulting in greatly reduced water pressure that will leave many areas across the south of the island with low water supply pressure, or no running water at all.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist entry fees are coming, 1,200km trek to marry sweetheart || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist entry fees are coming, 1,200km trek to marry sweetheart || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Annual Phuket fishing tournament confirmed
Annual Phuket fishing tournament confirmed
FISHING: Phuket Municipality in collaboration with the Phuket Fishing Sport Club have announced the 2023 Phuket Fishing Tournament will take place next month.
Sarasin Bridge festival returns
Sarasin Bridge festival returns
PHUKET: People are invited to join a festival at the Sarasin Bridge running for three nights starting this Friday (Feb 17) to mark the impact of the bridge fostering close relationship between the people of Phuket and Phang Nga.
Farmer walks 1,200km to marry sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
Farmer walks 1,200km to marry sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
SATUN: A 52-year-old farmer finished a 1,200-kilometre-long journey by foot yesterday (Feb 14) and completed his mission to marry the sweetheart he met on social media on Valentine’s Day.
Tourist entry fees confirmed
Tourist entry fees confirmed
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (Feb 14) endorsed entry fees for international arrivals of B150 and B300 to start in June, except for one-day visitors, according to the tourism and sports minister.
Thai stars hope to enjoy home comforts
Thai stars hope to enjoy home comforts
GOLF: Home stars Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Thongchai Jaidee said they are excited to play in this week’s Thailand Classic as the DP World Tour returns to the country for the first time since 2016.
Cambodia hits back at criticism of media crackdown
Cambodia hits back at criticism of media crackdown
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia hit back yesterday (Feb 14) at “politically driven” and “biased” concerns from Western governments over the shutdown of one of the country’s last independent media outlets ahead of national elections.
New decree targets ‘mule’ bank accounts
New decree targets ‘mule’ bank accounts
BANGKOK: A 14-section draft decree on the prevention and suppression of technology crime, seeking to combat the use of “mule” bank accounts by scammers and call-centre gangs, is expected to take effect soon.
Patong Police warn of credit card thieves
Patong Police warn of credit card thieves
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a foreign man and his accomplices for stealing tourists’ credit cards to buy valuable items including iPhones and gold jewellery.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police respond to tourist attack, Phuket’s Loma earns UFC win, Gambling while driving? || February 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police respond to tourist attack, Phuket’s Loma earns UFC win, Gambling while driving? || February 14
PHUKET XTRA - February 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
More than 100 couples marry in Phuket on Valentine’s Day
More than 100 couples marry in Phuket on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: More than 100 Thai and foreign couples in Phuket celebrated Valentine’s Day today (Feb 14) by registering their marriage at the Mueang Phuket District Office.
Police respond to violent mugging of Canadian in Patong
Police respond to violent mugging of Canadian in Patong
PHUKET: Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong, Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police, has come forward to explain that police are now investigating the report by a Canadian tourist that he was violently mugged by five men.
Missing fishing crew home safe
Missing fishing crew home safe
PHUKET: The Thai captain and his three Myanmar crewmen rescued from their fishing boat that had been out of contact for more than three weeks are healthy and recovering from fatigue well at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town.
How Wealthy Investors in Thailand Can Become Global Citizens with Turkish Citizenship by Investment
How Wealthy Investors in Thailand Can Become Global Citizens with Turkish Citizenship by Investment
The country offers a moderate Mediterranean climate, exquisite natural beauty, a deep cultural history, and a modern metropolitan lifestyle, with English widely spoken. Added to this, its high standard of living and strong healthcare system makes Türkiye an ideal place to live, invest, conduct business, vacation, or retire.
Revenue Dept to probe dubious tax returns
Revenue Dept to probe dubious tax returns
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department stated that it will thoroughly investigate any suspicious personal income tax returns while assuring the public that eligible ones should receive refunds within three days.
Salah sees fresh start for Liverpool in derby win
Salah sees fresh start for Liverpool in derby win
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah said Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby yesterday (Feb 13) is just the start of a revival for the Reds.
Russia’s Wagner militia ‘formidable adversary’: top French general
Russia’s Wagner militia ‘formidable adversary’: top French general
PARIS: The controversial Russia mercenary outfit Wagner, which is active in the invasion of Ukraine but also in Africa, is a “formidable adversary” because of the price it is prepared to pay to achieve its goals, a French general said yesterday (Feb 14).
Searchers find tourists lost in Phuket forest overnight
Searchers find tourists lost in Phuket forest overnight
PHUKET: Searchers found two French tourists who phoned for help late Sunday night (Feb 12) after becoming lost while walking on a forested mountain on this southern island province.
Prayut: Corrupt officers ‘must go’
Prayut: Corrupt officers ‘must go’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted yesterday (Feb 13) that police corruption has been going on for years, and stakeholders must make a concerted effort to clean up the police force.