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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 80 million visitors by 2027, Search ends for missing expat diver, New advertising rules || January 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 80 million visitors by 2027, Search ends for missing expat diver, New advertising rules || January 18
PHUKET XTRA - January 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Illegal hillside excavation ordered to stop ‒ again
Illegal hillside excavation ordered to stop ‒ again
PHUKET: Illegal excavation of a hill in Kathu that ended up with a landslide across the Kathu-Koh Kaew Rd last October has again been ordered to stop following a raid by Phuket officers of the Royal Forest Department (RFD) accompanied by Phuket Provincial Police.
Man holding wife hostage at knifepoint arrested
Man holding wife hostage at knifepoint arrested
PHUKET: Police safely took a man into custody after he reportedly held his wife hostage at knifepoint at their home in Kathu this morning (Jan 18).
How Wealthy Investors in Thailand Can become Global Citizens with Grenada Citizenship by Investment
How Wealthy Investors in Thailand Can become Global Citizens with Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Also known as the ‘Spice Island’ due to its nutmeg and mace crops, Grenada is an English-speaking Commonwealth country, with a common law legal system and a stable government. The picturesque Caribbean island has a year-round temperate climate and — like Thailand — exotic, diverse scenery and breath-taking beaches, making it a home from home.
F1 Grand Prix schedule confirmed
F1 Grand Prix schedule confirmed
FORMULA ONE: Officials confirmed the schedule for the 2023 Formula One season yesterday (Jan 17), which includes a record 23 races in the following locations:
Search for missing Romanian expat draws to a close
Search for missing Romanian expat draws to a close
PHUKET: The command centre coordinating the search for missing 46-year-old Romanian national Sebastian Emil Somesan has been closed with all active search efforts to locate him now suspended.
Tourism Ministry targets 80mn visitors by 2027
Tourism Ministry targets 80mn visitors by 2027
BUSINESS: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has said it hopes to drive up the number of international visitors to Thailand to 80 million over the next five years.
China back to ‘normal’, says vice-premier
China back to ‘normal’, says vice-premier
DAVOS: China has returned to normal after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum yesterday (Jan 17) as he invited “international friends” to visit the country.
War Elephants target World Cup spot
War Elephants target World Cup spot
FOOTBALL: Thailand aim to become a force in Asia and claim their first-ever World Cup berth after retaining the Asean title on Monday night.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Extortion charges for over a dozen officers, Thailand’s AFF Cup triumph || January 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Extortion charges for over a dozen officers, Thailand’s AFF Cup triumph || January 17
PHUKET XTRA - January 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Teens attacking man in video not a street gang fight, assures youth
Teens attacking man in video not a street gang fight, assures youth
PHUKET: A local youth who recorded and posted online a video showing members of his ‘group’ attacking a man alone at Saphan Hin at night has defended the posting of the video, saying people needed to see what had happened to understand the situation. The youth also claimed that the youths seen in the video attacking the man were attacked first.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 3rd of February. We are delighted to announce that our joint drinks sponsors for the evening will be Phuket Marine Guide, a comprehensive guide to Phuket’s marine industry including a directory of businesses. Phuket Marine Guide is now in its 19th edition. They are joined by Limestone adventures, a Phuket luxury yacht tour company offering the richest selection of boating destinations found anywhere. There will be a delicious finger food buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and The Hardstand will sponsor 50 delicious burgers for the event. As always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. A special thanks to our Media Partners - The Phuket News and Live 89.5 Radio.
Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
TENNIS: Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open were officially banned by Tennis Australia today (Jan 17) after Ukraine’s ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.
Phuket staff urged to get booster jabs
Phuket staff urged to get booster jabs
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee has issued a statement urging all business operators to get their staff to have booster vaccinations to protect them from COVID-19.
Shakhtar to give $25m of Mudryk fee to aid war victims in Ukraine
Shakhtar to give $25m of Mudryk fee to aid war victims in Ukraine
DONETSK: Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk, who completed the sale of their player Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea at the weekend, pledged yesterday (Jan 16) to give a sizeable chunk of their fee to victims of the Russian invasion.
Theerathorn strike seals AFF Cup triumph for Thailand
Theerathorn strike seals AFF Cup triumph for Thailand
FOOTBALL: Thailand secured their second successive AFF Cup trophy yesterday (Jan 16), seeing off a poor Vietnam side 1-0 in the second leg of the final to cement their status as the leading force in Southeast Asian football.
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has instructed all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tragic Phuket tale revived on the big screen, Slow progress of Chalong-Patong road || January 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tragic Phuket tale revived on the big screen, Slow progress of Chalong-Patong road || January 16
PHUKET XTRA - January 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Marco Polo’ found adrift near Indonesian waters
‘Marco Polo’ found adrift near Indonesian waters
PHUKET: Marco Ceferin, owner of the missing yacht ‘Marco Polo’, has confirmed that the 40-foot catamaran had been found adrift near Indonesian waters, some 300km southwest of Phuket.
Russian woman beaten by ex-boyfriend, appeals for protection
Russian woman beaten by ex-boyfriend, appeals for protection
PHUKET: A Russian woman has appealed for help and protection after being beaten by her ex-boyfriend, who continues to threaten her despite the woman filing an official report of the attack with Chalong Police.