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Landowners step up for new Kathu-Srisoonthorn road
Landowners step up for new Kathu-Srisoonthorn road
PHUKET: A consortium of private land owners have submitted a request to the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) to develop a new road across private land between Kathu and Srisoonthorn for public use.
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
BANGKOK: The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
FOOTBALL: Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare on a dramatic day of action in Qatar yesterday (Nov 28).
Raise your guard against dangerous new COVID wave, government warns
Raise your guard against dangerous new COVID wave, government warns
BANGKOK: Health authorities are urging people to raise their guard against COVID-19 as infections rise sharply and new strains multiply amid gatherings and an influx of foreign arrivals.
Phuket officials to splash B2.35bn on ‘water resources management’
Phuket officials to splash B2.35bn on ‘water resources management’
PHUKET: Officials will spend a total budget of B2.352 billion in carrying out 59 projects to mitigate the effects of poor water resource management on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drinking hours proposal denied, ‘Prab’ Patong Road, Phuketians reach Mt Everest Base Camp! || November 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drinking hours proposal denied, ‘Prab’ Patong Road, Phuketians reach Mt Everest Base Camp! || November 28
PHUKET XTRA - November 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket businesses score at Thailand Property Awards
Phuket businesses score at Thailand Property Awards
BANGKOK: A slew of Phuket businesses have won awards at the national 17th Annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards held in Bangkok last Friday (Nov 25).
2kg of garbage found in dead sea turtle
2kg of garbage found in dead sea turtle
CHON BURI: More than two kilogrammes of garbage have been retrieved from inside a sea turtle found dead on a beach in Chon Buri province.
Danthai claims first crown in seven years
Danthai claims first crown in seven years
GOLF: Thailand’s Danthai Boonma won the US$400,000 (B14 million) Bangabandhu Cup Golf Bangladesh Open yesterday (Nov 27) after an enthralling two-horse race with close friend and compatriot Kosuke Hamamoto.
Finishing touches added to ‘Prab Road’
Finishing touches added to ‘Prab Road’
PHUKET: People have been asked for patience as the finishing touches are added to the road up Patong Hill from opposite Patong Go Kart on Phra Barami Rd in Kathu to the Chao Por Seua Temple (“Tiger Temple”) at the top of hill.
Thailand Pride Parade 2022 gets underway
Thailand Pride Parade 2022 gets underway
BANGKOK: Thailand Pride Parade 2022 kicked off yesterday (Nov 27) at the Sathon-Narathiwat intersection in Bangkok.
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium
FOOTBALL: A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch a 1-1 draw with Spain yesterday (Nov 27) as the four-time winners kept their World Cup hopes alive, but Belgium are in danger of a group-stage exit after losing to Morocco.
Chuan Leekpai graces grand opening of B6.6bn Carnival Magic
Chuan Leekpai graces grand opening of B6.6bn Carnival Magic
PHUKET: Chuan Leekpai, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly of Thailand as well as the incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives, was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 26) for the official opening of new B6.6 billion Phuket FanataSea  theme park ‘Carnival Magic’.
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Phuket arrivals hit 10,000 as more flights resumed
Phuket arrivals hit 10,000 as more flights resumed
PHUKET: Driven by more Russians coming to Phuket, international arrivals to the island have hit a new record high with 10,467 passengers landing in Phuket this Saturday (Nov 26). The previous psychological threshold of 9,000 was passed one week ago, on Nov 19.
Protests in Shanghai as anger mounts over China’s zero-COVID policy
Protests in Shanghai as anger mounts over China’s zero-COVID policy
CHINA: Angry crowds took to the streets of Shanghai early Sunday (Nov 27) calling for an end to lockdowns, as China grapples with mounting public protests against its zero-COVID policy.
Phuket boy, 4, wins major wildlife photo award
Phuket boy, 4, wins major wildlife photo award
At just 4 years old, Tim Loic of Phuket has won a major prize at the XVI International Wildlife Festival ’Golden Turtle’ photo contest held in Moscow.
Russian crewman in hospital after cargo ship incident
Russian crewman in hospital after cargo ship incident
SONGKHLA: A Russian crewman of a 195-meter cargo ship Lady of Luck has been taken to Songkhla Navy Hospital for treatment after having his right hand badly injured while working on board of the vessel on yesterday (Nov 26).
Messi magic reignites Argentina; France into World Cup last 16
Messi magic reignites Argentina; France into World Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi reignited Argentina’s World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday (Nov 26) as Kylian Mbappe’s double fired France into the last 16.
Chon Buri car-theft gang busted
Chon Buri car-theft gang busted
BANGKOK: Police have seized a total of 64 cars from seven locations in Nonthaburi believed to be used by a gang preying on owners who had pledged their vehicles for loans. The gang refused to return the vehicles and resold them.