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New plan in pipeline to cut road accidents over holidays
New plan in pipeline to cut road accidents over holidays
BANGKOK: The Traffic Accident Prevention Policy Committee will apply a new integration plan to reduce road accidents during the New Year and Songkran holidays.
Grab banking on Phuket tuk-tuk service
Grab banking on Phuket tuk-tuk service
PHUKET: Super-app Grab has launched ’GrabTukTuk’ service in Phuket, aiming to capture tourists flocking to the southern island following the country’s reopening.
Phuket tourism surge highlights hotel worker shortage
Phuket tourism surge highlights hotel worker shortage
PHUKET: A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.
Patong beach road to close for Phuket Carnival 2022
Patong beach road to close for Phuket Carnival 2022
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has announced that the beach road in Phuket’s main resort town is to close to traffic tomorrow (Dec 16) as the traditional Patong Carnival returns with its renowned parade, which has not been held in full scale since 2019 due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong-Patong Rd Update, Part-timers urged for Phuket businesses, Bangla testing || December 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong-Patong Rd Update, Part-timers urged for Phuket businesses, Bangla testing || December 14
PHUKET XTRA - December 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russians assaulted in armed extortion, robbed of US$45k in cash, crypto
Russians assaulted in armed extortion, robbed of US$45k in cash, crypto
PHUKET: Two Russians working with the virtual currency Cryptus team in Phuket have been attacked and robbed of US$20,000 in cash and a crypto wallet reported to be carrying US$25,000 in cryptocurrency.
Bangla nightlife drug tests continue
Bangla nightlife drug tests continue
PHUKET: Eighty-five staffers at nightlife venues on Bangla Rd, Patong, all tested negative for drug use last night (Dec 13), report Phuket officials.
Phuket SMEs urged to have insurance
Phuket SMEs urged to have insurance
PHUKET: Suthiphon Thaveechaiyagarn, Secretary-General of the Office Insurance Commission (OIC) has urged operators of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to ensure they have adequate insurance.
Businesses urged to take in part-timers
Businesses urged to take in part-timers
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry is urging businesses in Phuket to offer more part-time positions, especially in the hospitality sector, in light of the labour shortage that is threatening to undermine the island’s economic recovery.
Chalong-Patong road hits 80% complete
Chalong-Patong road hits 80% complete
PHUKET: The dual carriageway under construction from Chalong to Patong is now 80% complete, reports the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO).
EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Southeast Asia amid Ukraine war
EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Southeast Asia amid Ukraine war
BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) leaders meet their counterparts from Southeast Asia for a summit in Brussels today (Dec 14), looking to bolster ties in the face of the war in Ukraine and challenges from China.
Anutin scores high in poll, but remains quiet on plans
Anutin scores high in poll, but remains quiet on plans
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has downplayed a recent opinion survey that suggested he stands a good chance of becoming the next prime minister, saying voters will have the final say in the coming general election.
Magic Messi fires Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final
Magic Messi fires Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final
FOOTBALL: An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 yesterday (Dec 13) to reach their second World Cup final in eight years.
Power hike to force up price of goods
Power hike to force up price of goods
BANGKOK: Entrepreneurs under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plan to increase product prices by 5-12% if the government implements its plan to increase the power tariff between January and April next year. The current power tariff, which has been driven by a higher fuel tariff (Ft), stands at B4.72 per kilowatt-hour (unit).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong thieves wanted for ransacking house, Cannabis bill 2nd reading || December 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong thieves wanted for ransacking house, Cannabis bill 2nd reading || December 13
PHUKET XTRA - December 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thais shine at World Bodybuilding Championship
Thais shine at World Bodybuilding Championship
BODYBUILDING: Thailand won a total 28 medals as the curtain came down on the 13th World Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship at Central Floresta Phuket on Sunday (Dec 11).
Patong rental home gutted by thieves
Patong rental home gutted by thieves
PHUKET: Patong Police are trying to track thieves who gutted a rental home on 50 Pi Rd, stealing doors, windows, fittings, appliances and even wiring to the tune of hundreds of thousands of baht.
Thailand’s 10 millionth visitor heads for Phuket
Thailand’s 10 millionth visitor heads for Phuket
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha personally welcomed Thailand’s 10th millionth tourist arrival on Saturday (10 Dec) and expressed his gratitude to all sides for their efforts and cooperation in revitalizing the tourism industry.
SAT told it cannot walk away from repaying B600m
SAT told it cannot walk away from repaying B600m
FOOTBALL: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) must return the B600 million granted to it to fund the purchase of the World Cup broadcasting rights and cannot avoid doing so by revoking a contract signed with True Corp, National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) member Pirongrong Ramasoota says.
COVID-19 now becoming a seasonal bug
COVID-19 now becoming a seasonal bug
BANGKOK: COVID-19 is becoming a seasonal virus in Thailand, primarily active during two periods of the year, said Yong Poovorawan, director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.