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Nightlife fire safety hits agenda in push for 4am closing
Nightlife fire safety hits agenda in push for 4am closing
PHUKET: Nightlife venue operators along Bangla Rd are working with officials to make sure that fire safety is not an issue that might see Patong overlooked in the current impetus to allow nightclubs to remain open until 4am.
Prawit begins caretaker PM duty
Prawit begins caretaker PM duty
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will follow Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s lead in the annual military and police reshuffle and refrain from meddling in lists already prepared by Prayut, according to a government source.
Phuket officials to plug Long Term Resident visa
Phuket officials to plug Long Term Resident visa
PHUKET: Phuket officials met yesterday (Aug 25) to discuss promoting the new Long Term Resident (LTR) visa. Applications for the new visa type open next Thursday (Sept 1).
Motorists warned of road collapse
Motorists warned of road collapse
PHUKET: Motorists have advised to avoid using the road from Kathu to Koh Kaew (Route 3030) after a large section of road collapsed earlier today (Aug 26).
Phuket yacht industry eyes Thailand Charter Week
Phuket yacht industry eyes Thailand Charter Week
PHUKET: The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA), based in Phuket, is ready to kickstart the upcoming tourism high season with the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week from Nov 16-19.
Longboard quarterfinalists decided at Phuket International Surfing Competition
Longboard quarterfinalists decided at Phuket International Surfing Competition
SURFING: Yesterday (Aug 25) saw another exciting day of competition at the Phuket Beach Festival in Kata Beach as the men and women longboarders put on a great display of style, grace and flow in the 2-3 foot waves on offer under mostly sunny skies to earn their quarterfinal spots.
Police fine woman B500 for ghost driving
Police fine woman B500 for ghost driving
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that they have fined a woman B500 for driving against traffic flow on a small road at the busy intersection leading to Phuket Rajabhat University.
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
NEW YORK: Signs are growing that Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is in financial trouble, with just a modest following six months after launching.
Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax
Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax
BANGKOK: Thai households are dealing with the highest level of debt in 16 years thanks to prolonged COVID-19 outbreaks and slow economic growth, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
PM pressured over defence role
PM pressured over defence role
BANGKOK: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will continue working as defence minister despite growing calls for him to step down from the role.
Last roll of the dice as Ferrari takes final shot at season salvation
Last roll of the dice as Ferrari takes final shot at season salvation
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari’s chronic underperformance has put it on the cusp of throwing away both titles, but a resurgence at the Belgian Grand Prix after the midseason break could keep its slim hopes alive.
Power outage to affect Bang Jo area
Power outage to affect Bang Jo area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect an area in Srisoonthorn today (Aug 26) so that repairs and maintenance can be carried out on high-voltage cables in the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Man stabbed by assailant with child on motorbike || August 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Man stabbed by assailant with child on motorbike || August 25
PHUKET XTRA - August 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket - Man stabbed by assailant with chikd on motorbike- Prayut suspended, Prawit now Acting PM- Instant noodle prices rise- Power outage to affect area in Cherng Talay   Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Robinson Thalang finally opens its doors for business
Robinson Thalang finally opens its doors for business
PHUKET: The highly anticipated and much delayed Robinson Lifestyle Shopping Center and Robinson Thalang Department Store finally opened its doors for trading today (Aug 25).
Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker’s term cut
Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker’s term cut
SURABAYA: Almost two decades after the Bali bombings left Thiolina Ferawati Marpaung with permanent eye injuries, news that one of the masterminds could be released early has caused fresh trauma.
Accused landlord denies sexual assualt charges
Accused landlord denies sexual assualt charges
PHUKET: The owner of a dormitory in Phuket Town who has been accused of sexual assault by one of his tenants has denied all charges against him, police have confirmed.
Kathu Family Run expected to disrupt traffic
Kathu Family Run expected to disrupt traffic
FITNESS: The annual Kathu Family Run 2022 is taking place tomorrow (Aug 26) and authorities have sounded a warning that road traffic is likely to be disrupted as a result.
Exciting longboard action on day two of Phuket Surfing Comp
Exciting longboard action on day two of Phuket Surfing Comp
SURFING: Day Two of the Phuket Beach Festival’s International Surfing Competition saw some of the best men and women longboarders in Asia putting up great performances and posting excellent scores in 2-3 foot waves under sunny skies at Kata Beach.
Kamala holds tsunami evacuation drill
Kamala holds tsunami evacuation drill
PHUKET: Hundreds of students, local officials and members of the public joined a tsunami evacuation drill held at Kamala yesterday (Aug 24).
Power outage to affect area in Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect area in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect an area in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 26) so that repairs and maintenance can be carried out on high-voltage cables in the area.