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Nigerians in Chalong, Rawai arrested for overstay
Nigerians in Chalong, Rawai arrested for overstay
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket Immigration and the Phuket Tourist Police have arrested four Nigerian men staying Chalong and Rawai for overstaying in the country for more than three years.
Parks chief sacked amid corruption investigation
Parks chief sacked amid corruption investigation
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) chief Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya was on Friday (Feb 3) dismissed from the role.
Haze returns with a vengeance
Haze returns with a vengeance
BANGKOK: Haze pollution forced several schools in Bangkok to close on Friday (Feb 3) as the Public Health Ministry reported more than 370,000 patients had suffered from illnesses caused by inhaling ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5).
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3D printed coral reef restoration? Thailand’s vape debate, Bail reform urged || February 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3D printed coral reef restoration? Thailand’s vape debate, Bail reform urged || February 3
PHUKET XTRA - February 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Phuket constituencies put to the people
New Phuket constituencies put to the people
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC, or ECT Phuket) is calling for feedback on three options for the redrawn boundaries of constituencies to be used in the next national election.
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Phuket hotel market to recover by end of year, says Knight Frank
Phuket hotel market to recover by end of year, says Knight Frank
PHUKET: At the end of 2022, the number of hotel rooms in Phuket totaled 44,024, up 1.1% year-on-year (YoY), and hotels currently under construction will add just over 2,000 new rooms to the market by 2025, Carlos Martinez, Director of Research and Consultancy, Knight Frank Thailand, has revealed.
Rotary Clubs rally for coral reef restoration
Rotary Clubs rally for coral reef restoration
PHUKET: Efforts by two  chapters of the Rotary Club in Phuket will see 39 blocks of 3D printed concrete frames installed at an ailing reef off Koh Maithon, just over eight kilometres southeast of Cape Panwa, to help the corals thrive.
BISP Sea Eagles continue to make waves in the pool
BISP Sea Eagles continue to make waves in the pool
SWIMMING: The Sea Eagles from the British International School, Phuket (BISP) will go into this weekend’s swim meet on home turf in supremely confident mood after a series of exceptional displays of late.
Fernandez set for Chelsea debut, Arsenal renew title charge
Fernandez set for Chelsea debut, Arsenal renew title charge
FOOTBALL: The clock is ticking for Chelsea manager Graham Potter to turn unprecedented spending into results, starting against Fulham this evening (Feb 3), as new Everton manager Sean Dyche prepares for a baptism of fire against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family
Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family
WASHINGTON, DC: Just under 1,000 children - separated from their parents while attempting to enter the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency - have yet to be reunited, the current US government said yesterday (Feb 2).
7-Eleven robbed on last day of opening
7-Eleven robbed on last day of opening
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down two suspects who robbed a 7-Eleven store in Pa Khlok at gunpoint on the last day the store was to remain open at that location.
Hazy vape law makes waves
Hazy vape law makes waves
BANGKOK: The laws regulating e-cigarettes have sparked controversy, prompting a cabinet minister to propose vaping be legalised while police have launched operations to crack down on the sale of the devices.
Crackdown on illegal Phuket taxi drivers launched
Crackdown on illegal Phuket taxi drivers launched
PHUKET: More than 100 Phuket taxi drivers massed in Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 2) to protest people using privately registered cars as illegal taxis. The drivers complained they were losing money to the illegal operators, and called for officials to ramp up efforts to curtail the illegal practice.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi protest over mobile app drivers, Principal extortion allegations || February 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi protest over mobile app drivers, Principal extortion allegations || February 2
PHUKET XTRA - February 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Policemen who stopped Taiwanese actress face bribery charges
Policemen who stopped Taiwanese actress face bribery charges
BANGKOK: Six policemen at Huai Khwang station face the charges of taking bribes in connection with alleged extortion of a Taiwanese actress’s group at a checkpoint on Jan 4.
Old guard come out on top in Patong derby
Old guard come out on top in Patong derby
CRICKET: Last Sunday (Jan 29) saw the Patong Penguins take on newly formed Patong Warriors for the first time in game 2 of the 4-team T20 League held at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang where the experienced heads of the Penguins came out on top with a convincing 6-wicket victory to claim both the crucial points and bragging rights.
Phuket targets Saudi budget travellers, as Air China resumes direct flights
Phuket targets Saudi budget travellers, as Air China resumes direct flights
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association has held talks with low-cost Saudi airline Flynas in an effort to encourage more direct flights to the island, as China’s national carrier officially returned to Phuket this week.
Philippines expands US access to military bases
Philippines expands US access to military bases
MANILA: The United States and the Philippines announced a deal today (Feb 2) to give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to counter China’s military rise.