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Phuket airport celebrates 34 years of service, hopes for Russian, Chinese flights
Phuket airport celebrates 34 years of service, hopes for Russian, Chinese flights
PHUKET: Flights from Russia to Phuket are scheduled to resume from late October while the Chinese market may begin coming back around the year end, said Monchai Tanode, General Manager of Phuket International Airport.
Armed school-invasion copycat arrested
Armed school-invasion copycat arrested
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Police on Friday (Oct 7) arrested a man high on meth, carrying a pistol and rifle, trying to get into a school to take a child away from his wife, a day after the childcare centre massacre in the Northeast.
School safety, drugs, guns in scope at Phuket top-level meeting
School safety, drugs, guns in scope at Phuket top-level meeting
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, called in heads of local government agencies for a meeting to discuss the crucial issues of safety at educational institutions, drug abuse and gun control in the province.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand mourns after ex-cop’s heinous attack at a childcare centre || October 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand mourns after ex-cop’s heinous attack at a childcare centre || October 7
PHUKET XTRA - October 7 || Brought to you by @PVC || Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Marine park chiefs told to get ready for high season
Marine park chiefs told to get ready for high season
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Varawut Silpa-archa visited Phuket today (Oct 7) and held a meeting with the chiefs of all the 26 marine national parks of Thailand, receiving a briefing on the operations of the protected sites on the Andaman coast and in the Gulf of Thailand.
‘Let emotions flow’ in front of record women’s Rugby World Cup crowd
‘Let emotions flow’ in front of record women’s Rugby World Cup crowd
RUGBY: Powerhouses England, France and New Zealand will “embrace” the record 40,000 crowd set to watch the opening day of the women’s Rugby World Cup at Eden Park tomorrow (Oct 8).
Vachira announces walk-in vaccination schedule for October
Vachira announces walk-in vaccination schedule for October
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has announced its schedule for October for providing walk-in injections of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (PZ) and Long Lasting Antibodies (LAAB).
Thailand third best country in the world, Phuket fifth best island in Asia by Conde Nast
Thailand third best country in the world, Phuket fifth best island in Asia by Conde Nast
BANGKOK: Thailand has made it to the the third place in the list of the best countries in the world in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 by Condé Nast Traveller. Bangkok ranked fourth among best cities globally, while Phuket was fifth of best islands in Asia.
TAT plans new stimulus
TAT plans new stimulus
BANGKOK: With local tourism receipts set to fall below the government target of B656 billion because of nationwide floods and economic volatility, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to accelerate the use of the fiscal 2023 budget to revive sluggish demand.
Phuket thief steals B270k in jewellery, arrested at shooting range
Phuket thief steals B270k in jewellery, arrested at shooting range
PHUKET: A man who stole B270,000 in jewellery from a friend’s house in Wichit last month has been arrested at a Phuket shooting range in Rawai.
No alcohol day, public holidays to be observed next week
No alcohol day, public holidays to be observed next week
PHUKET: A ban on the sale of alcohol will come into effect at midnight Sunday night as the country observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month “Rains Retreat” often referred to as Buddhist Lent.
**POSTPONED**Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners Business Briefing
**POSTPONED**Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners Business Briefing
**POSTPONED** AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, invite you to join us for Business Briefing on The future of Recreational and Medical Cannabis in the Tourism Sector, Thursday 20 October 2022 , from 18.00-21.00 hrs. The future of Recreational and Medical Cannabis in the Tourism Sector Will cannabis be a high or just a bad trip for Thailand’s tourism sector? This talk will highlight topics to gain practical insight about operating a medical cannabis business focused on tourism in Thailand. Topics include: Marketing and pitch deck considerations for start-ups. Changes to the Cannabis and Hemp Act and how they will affect businesses in the sector. The future of medical cannabis in Asia. Speakers: Dr. Paul Crosio, a Partner at Silk Legal who was recently recognised as one of the Top 200 Global Cannabis Lawyers of 2022. Diego Sala, Managing Director of Siam Trade Development specialises in regulated activities surrounding cannabis products, dietary supplements, and medical devices. How much does it cost: Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Member For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email to office@austchamthailand.com
UN Human Rights Council rejects debate on Xinjiang
UN Human Rights Council rejects debate on Xinjiang
GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council yesterday (Oct 6) voted against debating alleged widespread abuses in China’’s Xinjiang region after intense lobbying by Beijing, in a heavy setback for Western nations.
Leading by example
Leading by example
MMA: To lead by example is a mantra typified perfectly by Phuket-based Mixed Martial Arts instructor Alexis Plantard, who is charting the way for his legion of students at The Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket.
HM King to assist families of child care centre massacre victims
HM King to assist families of child care centre massacre victims
NONG BUA LAM PHU: His Majesty the King will provide assistance to families of the victims from yesterday’s (Oct 6) massacre at a child development centre in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu that left 38 dead and another 10 injured, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said.
Pfizer tot shots to start Oct 12
Pfizer tot shots to start Oct 12
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health will inoculate young children aged six months to four years old with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday.
Flags lowered in respect of Nong Bua Lamphu massacre
Flags lowered in respect of Nong Bua Lamphu massacre
PHUKET: Thai flags have been lowered to half-mast at all government agencies throughout the country as a mark of respect to the lives lost in the massacre at a day care center in Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday (Oct 7).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Late Bangla Road closing time eyed, Phi Phi fees, Taxi drivers agree?|| Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Late Bangla Road closing time eyed, Phi Phi fees, Taxi drivers agree?|| Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - October 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2022 dates set
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2022 dates set
SAILING: The Organising Committee of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta (PKCR) has announced that the 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will be held this year from Dec 3-10 at Kata Beach.
‘Watched the whole time’: China’s surveillance state grows under Xi
‘Watched the whole time’: China’s surveillance state grows under Xi
BEIJING: When Chen picked up his phone to vent his anger at getting a parking ticket, his message on WeChat was a drop in the ocean of daily posts on China’s biggest social network.