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From Phuket Yacht Club to the Sydney to Hobart race
From Phuket Yacht Club to the Sydney to Hobart race
SAILING: When young Finn de Bruin started out sailing at the Phuket Yacht Club (PYC), he had no idea as to the kind of places that the sport would take him - and most certainly did not expect Hobart would be a future destination.
Thailand get vital away goals in Hanoi
Thailand get vital away goals in Hanoi
FOOTBALL: Two away goals ensure Thailand hold a slender advantage in their bid to become back-to-back champions after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Asean Football Federation final in Hanoi on Friday night (Jan 13).
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
BANGKOK: Police forwarded their investigation report to prosecutors on Friday (Jan 13) concerning a narcotics and money laundering case brought against businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat ’Tuhao’ Kornchayanant and scores of other suspects.
Chalong-Patong wriggles forward, opens ’soon’
Chalong-Patong wriggles forward, opens ’soon’
PHUKET: The new permanent road under construction from Chalong to Patong is moving ahead and “will be able to officially open to the public soon”, the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) has reported.
No news after Day 6 of search for missing diver
No news after Day 6 of search for missing diver
PHUKET: Despite hopes fading, Phuket search and rescue teams continued yesterday (Jan 13) their efforts to locate missing 46-year-old Romanian national Sebastian Emil Somesan, who disappeared during a dive to unblock his boat’s anchor last Sunday (Jan 8).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: High driver, Immigration visa racket, Phuket inmates deployed for flood relief || January 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: High driver, Immigration visa racket, Phuket inmates deployed for flood relief || January 13
PHUKET XTRA - January 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Health ministry sums up entry requirements for foreign visitors
Health ministry sums up entry requirements for foreign visitors
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has summarised all the current requirements for foreign travelers planning to visit Thailand in general and Phuket in particular. Entry is free for all tourists, except for those coming from China and India.
High driver travels 10km at speed without front tyre on Phuket road
High driver travels 10km at speed without front tyre on Phuket road
PHUKET: A 29-year-old van driver was arrested by Tha Chatchai Police this morning (Jan 13) after having driven his vehicle without its left front tyre for around 10km in Thalang.
Phuket woman with health issues found dead in smoke-filled car
Phuket woman with health issues found dead in smoke-filled car
PHUKET: A 42-year-old Phuket woman was found dead from apparent suicide in a her car parked next to a house in tambon Thai Chang of Phang Nga province this morning (Jan 13).
Phuket officials warn against buying fake driving licenses online
Phuket officials warn against buying fake driving licenses online
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has posted yet another clarification stating that the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is the only authority issuing genuine driving licenses in Thailand. The agency has warned against buying driving licenses online amid growing numbers of such offers for foreigners on social media.
TAT targets B2.38trn in tourism revenue for 2023
TAT targets B2.38trn in tourism revenue for 2023
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released its 2023 strategic direction, launching its “Visit Thailand Year 2023” campaign to attract more tourists and boost the country’s revenue to up to B2.38 trillion.
Australia dump Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women
Australia dump Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women
CRICKET: Australia pulled out of an upcoming cricket series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates yesterday (Jan 12), citing Taliban moves to further restrict women’s rights.
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
BANGKOK: An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.
Appeal to Phuket fishing fleet to find ‘Marco Polo’
Appeal to Phuket fishing fleet to find ‘Marco Polo’
PHUKET: Another appeal has been made for the local fishing fleet to keep an eye out for the missing 40-foot yacht ‘Marco Polo’, which disappeared from off Nai Harn Beach late last month.
Cambodian nabbed for peddling e-cigarettes
Cambodian nabbed for peddling e-cigarettes
PHUKET: Phuket administration officers have arrested a Cambodian man for selling e-cigarettes to tourists at Kata Beach.
Potter’s misery mounts as Fulham beat Chelsea after Felix red card
Potter’s misery mounts as Fulham beat Chelsea after Felix red card
FOOTBALL: Graham Potter pleaded with his Chelsea players to “stay together” after a shock 2-1 defeat at Fulham last night (Jan 12) that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Putin signals impatience over Ukraine war in commander switch
Putin signals impatience over Ukraine war in commander switch
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin’s move to replace his top commander in Ukraine is a sign of military disarray and his growing impatience in a war Russia is not winning, analysts said.
Free COVID tests for ill visitors, says Anutin
Free COVID tests for ill visitors, says Anutin
BANGKOK: The government is offering free COVID-19 tests to ill visitors and will vaccinate foreign tourists who request the service at “reasonable prices”, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Woman revived on Patong Beach, Draft liquor regulations approved, Phuket Grand Run || January 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Woman revived on Patong Beach, Draft liquor regulations approved, Phuket Grand Run || January 12
PHUKET XTRA - January 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Dredging project to combat future floods manned by prison inmates
Dredging project to combat future floods manned by prison inmates
PHUKET: A major drain dredging project is underway where selected inmates from Phuket prison will work on alleviating potential future flooding issues in the Phuket Town area.