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Evacuations as storm Noru hits
Evacuations as storm Noru hits
UBON RATCHTHANI: Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand last night (Sept 28).
Southeast Asia’s hospitality leaders step into the ring to fight for sustainability at PHIST 5
Southeast Asia’s hospitality leaders step into the ring to fight for sustainability at PHIST 5
PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest and best responsible travel and hospitality forum, returned on Monday (Sept 26) to deliver a knockout blow to unsustainable tourism in Southeast Asia. Back as a live, in-person gathering, this fast-paced event tackled the key topics impacting the region and supported the green recovery of hotels and tourism operators following the global pandemic.
Atthaya takes a step towards megastar status
Atthaya takes a step towards megastar status
GOLF: Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul has moved up two spots to No. 3 in the world rankings following her win at the NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday (Sept 25).
Weather warning issued for Phuket
Weather warning issued for Phuket
PHUKET: The Southern Western Meteorological Center located near Phuket airport issued a weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain this morning (Sept 29) as the fallout from Typhoon Noru continues to affect weather throughout the region.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions continue || September 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions continue || September 28
PHUKET XTRA - September 28 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Region 8 Police tout scam gang arrests 2 - Fist fight over food delivery 3 - Medical services expand to cover mental health 4 - Sapam, Bang Koo shrines join Veg Fest processions Phuket Veg Fest processions schedule
Soi Dog Foundation forges alliances to step up fight against dog meat trade, rabies
Soi Dog Foundation forges alliances to step up fight against dog meat trade, rabies
Soi Dog Foundation has proudly announced that it has officially partnered with the Department of Animal Health, Hanoi (DAH) and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) to help rid Hanoi of dog-mediated human rabies by 2030.
Biden not among leaders to attend Apec
Biden not among leaders to attend Apec
BANGKOK: At least five Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Apec summit to be held in Bangkok, Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said yesterday (Sept 27).
American tourist injured in Bangla altercation
American tourist injured in Bangla altercation
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed they are investigating an incident that saw an American man injured during an incident on Bangla Rd, Patong, early this morning (Sept 28).
Phuket hotels upbeat on prospects for festive season
Phuket hotels upbeat on prospects for festive season
PHUKET: The festive season in the final quarter is expected to bring hotel bookings in Phuket that match pre-COVID levels, but not every hospitality segment will reap benefits, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.
Phuket Veg Fest culinary talents highlighted to lure more MICE events
Phuket Veg Fest culinary talents highlighted to lure more MICE events
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday joined a special event organised by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to promote the culinary talents on the island, in the hope of attracting more MICE events (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) to Phuket.
Sapam, Bang Koo shrines join Veg Fest processions
Sapam, Bang Koo shrines join Veg Fest processions
PHUKET: The street processions held as part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival continued with devotees from the Sapam Shrine and Bang Koo Shrine taking to the streets of Phuket Town this morning (Sept 28).
Region 8 Police tout scam gang arrests
Region 8 Police tout scam gang arrests
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, headquartered at the north end of Phuket, held a press conference yesterday (Sept 27) to highlight the arrests made in nearby provinces in the crackdown on scam operations carried out by phone and online.
Medical services expand to cover mental health
Medical services expand to cover mental health
BANGKOK: The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is collaborating with the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to expand its services to patients with mental health issues in families and communities.
Thai spikers lose to co-hosts Poland at world championship
Thai spikers lose to co-hosts Poland at world championship
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand lost to Poland in three sets last night (Sept 27) at the FIVB Women’s World Championship in Gdansk.
Power outage to affect Dowroong area
Power outage to affect Dowroong area
PHUKET: The main Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage tomorrow (Sept 28) that will affect several housing estates in the Dowroong area.
Fist fight over food delivery
Fist fight over food delivery
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police today responded to calls for action made online after it was reported that a fist fight had broken out over a food delivery in Chalong.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Street processions start as part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival || September 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Street processions start as part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival || September 27
PHUKET XTRA - September 27 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Weather warning for Andaman coast 2 - Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers 3 - Phuket sees 4mn foreign tourists 4 - Naka Shrine leads Veg Fest processions Phuket Veg Fest processions set to take to the streets
Russian business couple say they were extorted by foreigners
Russian business couple say they were extorted by foreigners
KOH SAMUI: A Russian couple who deal in real estate have sought help from police, saying a gang of foreign men confronted them in a coffee bar on Koh Samui and threatened and extorted them out of B1.8 million in cryptocurrency.
Aviation chiefs warn of prolonged ticket price pain
Aviation chiefs warn of prolonged ticket price pain
DOHA: Aviation industry leaders have warned that travellers must brace for even higher ticket prices as the sector battles fallout from the COVID pandemic, high oil prices and conflict fears.
Hoteliers hope weak baht woos visitors
Hoteliers hope weak baht woos visitors
BANGKOK: The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).