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Phuket Grand Run 2023 confirmed
Phuket Grand Run 2023 confirmed
RUNNING: Phuket officials have announced that the Phuket Grand Run 2023 will take place on Saturday, Jan 28 at Saphan Hin Park.
Osaka announces pregnancy and promises return in 2024
Osaka announces pregnancy and promises return in 2024
TENNIS: Former world number one Naomi Osaka announced yesterday (Jan 11) that she is pregnant and will be taking a break from tennis until 2024.
No COVID threat from Chinese, says DDC
No COVID threat from Chinese, says DDC
BANGKOK: The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Guns, drugs seized in police anti-crime blitz
Guns, drugs seized in police anti-crime blitz
PHUKET: An anti-crime campaign by Region 8 Police over five days in the run-up to the New Year holidays resulted in 619 arrests and the seizure of 430,029 methamphetamine tablets (ya bah), 305 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) and 88 firearms.
Russian woman revived on Patong Beach
Russian woman revived on Patong Beach
PHUKET: A Russian woman has been rushed to hospital following what has been reported as a drowning incident on Patong Beach late yesterday afternoon (Jan 11).
China tour packages record 20% price hike
China tour packages record 20% price hike
BANGKOK: Tour packages to Thailand for Chinese visitors surged in price by 20% because of few tours and high demand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 300 Baht tourist fee, ID to buy cannabis in Thailand, May 5th holiday || January 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 300 Baht tourist fee, ID to buy cannabis in Thailand, May 5th holiday || January 11
PHUKET XTRA - January 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Children’s Day at Aquella Golf and country club
Children’s Day at Aquella Golf and country club
Visit Aquella and enjoy our mini golf course with your little ones on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Free entry to the mini golf tournament for all children under 17 years old and accompanied adults!   Double the fun with on course bonus prizes and complimentary pizza & treats for children only on this special day.  Advance booking is required. Book now at - www.aquellagolf.com Call: 076 679 308 E-mail: Golfreservations1@aquellagolf.com
Power outage to affect Heroines Monument area
Power outage to affect Heroines Monument area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect areas along the east side of Thepkrasattri Rd, both north and south of the Heroines Monument, on Friday (Jan 13).
More China direct flights to Phuket on the way
More China direct flights to Phuket on the way
PHUKET: Three direct flights are due to arrive in Phuket from China, including two from Shanghai and one from Nanjing, by the end of next week, Thanet Tantiphiriyakit, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, has revealed.
Meta bans ads targeted at teens based on gender
Meta bans ads targeted at teens based on gender
SAN FRANCISCO: Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, said yesterday (Jan 10) it will stop allowing advertisers to target ads at teens based on gender, as it fights accusations that its platforms are harmful to young users.
May 5 approved as extra holiday
May 5 approved as extra holiday
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved Friday May 5 as an additional holiday in order to create a four-day weekend to boost domestic tourism.
War Elephants cruise into AFF final
War Elephants cruise into AFF final
FOOTBALL: Thailand have the opportunity to defend their Asean Football Federation (AFF) Championship after they swept past Malaysia 3-0 in the second leg semi-final of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 last night (Jan 10) to reach the final.
Day 1 sees 540 drivers lose points
Day 1 sees 540 drivers lose points
BANGKOK: Police arrested 540 drivers throughout the country who violated traffic laws on Monday (Jan 9), the first day a new system was applied that deducts points from their driving licences.
Patong floating beach club told to wait for approval
Patong floating beach club told to wait for approval
PHUKET: ‘Yona Beach Club’, the operator of the floating beach club barge currently anchored in Patong Bay, has been ordered to suspend operations until it has been granted full approval to operate.
Search for missing Romanian enters Day 4
Search for missing Romanian enters Day 4
PHUKET: Efforts to locate missing 46-year-old Romanian national Sebastian Emil Somesan, who failed to return from a dive to free a snagged boat anchor south of Phuket last Sunday, continued this morning (Jan 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver points system in effect, Daily China to Phuket flights begin next week || January 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver points system in effect, Daily China to Phuket flights begin next week || January 10
PHUKET XTRA - January 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Husband and wife serial thieves arrested
Husband and wife serial thieves arrested
PHUKET: A husband and wife have been arrested for stealing a wide range of items, including a paraglider motor, and selling them to second shops for just thousands of baht.
Shanghai-Phuket daily direct flights to start next week
Shanghai-Phuket daily direct flights to start next week
PHUKET: Daily direct flights from Shanghai to Phuket will begin next week, marking the first direct flight out of mainland China to land on the island since March 2020.
Gareth Bale calls time on glittering football career
Gareth Bale calls time on glittering football career
FOOTBALL: Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 yesterday (Jan 9), bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated careers in British football history.