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Bypass from Central regions to South due in 2025, says dept
Bypass from Central regions to South due in 2025, says dept
BANGKOK: The Department of Highways (DoH) has unveiled the progress made so far on its plan to upgrade the Cha-am Road or Highway No.37 bypass with a budget of B7 billion to ease congestion and boost the economy and tourism.
Ao Kung Marina still facing environmental concerns
Ao Kung Marina still facing environmental concerns
PHUKET: Many local residents have attended yet another public hearing on the controversial Ao Kung Marina project, calling for more details of what measures were being taken to prevent environmental degradation of the area.
OTOP Market for Loy Krathong underway
OTOP Market for Loy Krathong underway
PHUKET: A special “One Tambon, One Product” (OTOP) event is underway at Saphan Hin, showcasing locally created food, clothing and other products from throughout the country as part celebrations leading up to the Loy Krathong festival to be observed this Tuesday* (Nov 8)
Venues raided for selling alcohol to minors
Venues raided for selling alcohol to minors
PHUKET: Phuket administrative officials have charged four people for illegally selling alcohol following complaints received about the venues selling alcohol to “children”, reports the Muang District Office.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Potential new Kathu to Patong Rd, Top Phuket murder suspect caught in Greece || November 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Potential new Kathu to Patong Rd, Top Phuket murder suspect caught in Greece || November 2
PHUKET XTRA - November 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Woman prevented from jumping off bridge onto Phuket
Woman prevented from jumping off bridge onto Phuket
PHUKET: A troubled woman with her daughter in her car was prevented from jumping off the bridge leading onto Phuket this morning (Nov 2).
Snake surprise near Heroines Monument
Snake surprise near Heroines Monument
PHUKET: Rescue workers were called to catch a python measuring some 4.5 metres long near the Heroines Monument this morning, with local residents concerned the snake would start feasting on cats in the neighbourhood.
Prab, Tiger Kingdom push for new Patong Hill road
Prab, Tiger Kingdom push for new Patong Hill road
PHUKET: Preechawude ‘Prab’ Keesin, head of the Pisona Group of companies in Patong, and the owner of the Tiger Kingdom tourism attraction in Kathu, has donated B300,000 to officials for the development of a new road up the Kathu side of Patong Hill.
Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change
Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change
BANGKOK: A new bill to allow eligible foreigners to hold land ownership in Thailand is being vetted by the Council of State and it can still be changed, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Nov 1).
Phuket military conscripts ship out
Phuket military conscripts ship out
PHUKET: It was an emotional day for many families at Saphan Hin yesterday (Nov 1) as 194 young men who had been conscripted for military service shipped out.
South Korea police admit crowd surge response was ‘insufficient’
South Korea police admit crowd surge response was ‘insufficient’
SEOUL: South Korean police admitted yesterday (Nov 1) their emergency response to a deadly Halloween crush had been “insufficient”, with top officials saying crowd management failures had likely contributed to the disaster.
COVID stymied kids’ reading, writing skills
COVID stymied kids’ reading, writing skills
BANGKOK: The reading and writing skills of many young children have been greatly impaired due to schools being suspended for a protracted period during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Thailand School Readiness survey.
Greek suspect arrested in Athens for Phuket murder
Greek suspect arrested in Athens for Phuket murder
PHUKET: Greek national Dimitrios Chairopoulos, wanted for the murder of local beautician Niramon Aewkaew in Phuket in 2019, has been arrested, reports Greek media.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans to make Chalong-Patong Rd permanent, Murder charges || November 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans to make Chalong-Patong Rd permanent, Murder charges || November 1
PHUKET XTRA - November 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Atthaya captures top spot in women’s world rankings
Atthaya captures top spot in women’s world rankings
GOLF: Thai teenage golf sensation Atthaya Thitikul had serious cause to celebrate yesterday (Oct 31) after reaching the No.1 spot in the latest Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Foreign land ownership bill causes a stir
Foreign land ownership bill causes a stir
BANGKOK: The government is listening to every concern about the proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai for residential purposes, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam said yesterday (Oct 31).
Phuket officials seek to make Chalong-Patong Rd permanent
Phuket officials seek to make Chalong-Patong Rd permanent
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has revealed plans to develop the road being cut over the hills from Chalong to Patong to become a permanent road.
Patong nightlife venues inspected for Halloween safety
Patong nightlife venues inspected for Halloween safety
PHUKET: Patong Police officers bolstered by Territorial Defense Volunteers (OrSor) conducted a series of inspections of Patong nightlife venues last night (Oct 31) to promote safety.
Muay Thai’s Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns
Muay Thai’s Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns
MUAY THAI: The ancient combat sport of Muay Thai has set its sights on Olympic glory, but a recent death has highlighted safety concerns that could slow its path to a Games debut.
Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 101
Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 101
MINDANAO: Philippine rescuers waded through thigh-deep mud yesterday (Oct 31) using long pieces of wood to search for bodies buried by a landslide, as the death toll from a powerful storm rose to 101.