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Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have officially been selected to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to spend an additional B1.9 billion to increase airline seat capacity, aiming to connect big cities that still have potential to spend amid the downturn.
Phuket airport spotlights taxi driver drug tests
Phuket airport spotlights taxi driver drug tests
PHUKET: Taxi drivers at Phuket International Airport underwent random drug tests yesterday (Jan 25) as Phuket Airport Deputy Director Manat Sotharat presided over the opening ceremony of the ‘White Airport Project 2023’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-Immigration commanders face bribery charges, Phuket taxi drivers, Electric discount || January 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-Immigration commanders face bribery charges, Phuket taxi drivers, Electric discount || January 25
PHUKET XTRA - January 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kathu aims ’To Be Number One’ in road safety
Kathu aims ’To Be Number One’ in road safety
PHUKET: Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawarangkul formally launched a road-safety awareness campaign yesterday (Jan 24) under the banner of ‘To Be Number One’ in the hopes of reducing the number, and severity, of road accidents in the area.
Phuket taxi, van, tuk-tuk, bus drivers complain of unfair competition
Phuket taxi, van, tuk-tuk, bus drivers complain of unfair competition
PHUKET: An association representing drivers from 30 taxi, van, tuk-tuk and bus operators in Phuket have filed a formal complaint calling for action against operators from outside the province operating on the island ‒ and undercuttting their prices ‒ greatly affecting their income.
Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing name
Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing name
MUAY THAI: Thailand will boycott a kickboxing event at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, officials confirmed yesterday (Jan 24), in a bitter row with the hosts over what to call the sport: Muay Thai or Kun Khmer.
Grief grips Asian Americans after California mass shootings
Grief grips Asian Americans after California mass shootings
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA: Asian Americans were reeling yesterday (Jan 24) after two mass shootings in California targeting members of their community left 18 people dead - with the alleged gunmen in both cases being older men of Asian descent.
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will file charges against three former Immigration Bureau (IB) division commanders alleged to have taken bribes in exchange for approving non-immigrant visas for more than 3,000 Chinese nationals.
B28mn renovation of historic Chartered Bank manager’s house nears completion
B28mn renovation of historic Chartered Bank manager’s house nears completion
PHUKET: After nearly two years, the B28-million renovation of the historic Chartered Bank Manager’s House on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town is nearing completion.
Aussie arrivals nearly 90% pre-COVID level
Aussie arrivals nearly 90% pre-COVID level
PHUKET: The number of Australians visiting Phuket has recovered to nearly 90% of the volume attained before the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian Consul-General to Phuket Matthew Barclay has confirmed.
Patong police arrest man, 61, for cocaine on Bangla Rd
Patong police arrest man, 61, for cocaine on Bangla Rd
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 61-year-old man for possession of cocaine on the popular nightlife street Bangla Rd.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Investigation underway into police escort, Money for all eligible voters in Thailand? || January 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Investigation underway into police escort, Money for all eligible voters in Thailand? || January 24
PHUKET XTRA - January 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one COVID-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
BANGKOK: Police say another non-commissioned officer was involved in offering an unsanctioned police escort service through a tour operator to a Chinese tourist, who revealed the illicit VVIP service via social media.
Dates announced for Phuket Heroines Festival
Dates announced for Phuket Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Heroines Festival light and sound show this year will be held on the traditional dates of Mar 13-15, officials have confirmed.
Lampard sacked as boss of troubled Everton
Lampard sacked as boss of troubled Everton
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard was sacked as Everton manager yesterday (Jan 23) after less than a year in charge at the struggling Premier League club.
German cliff jumper found dead
German cliff jumper found dead
KRABI: Authorities have recovered the body of a German tourist who jumped off a cliff in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park on Saturday afternoon.
Patong taxi driver charged for kicking parked motorbike
Patong taxi driver charged for kicking parked motorbike
PHUKET: A taxi driver in Patong has been charged for causing damage to private property after he kicked a parked motorbike over in a fit of rage, despite the motorbike being legally parked in front of the motorbike owner’s shop.
BoT expected to raise rates amid higher tourism growth
BoT expected to raise rates amid higher tourism growth
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Jan 25) to curb elevated inflation, with further hikes likely even as China’s reopening brightens the economic outlook.