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Proposal to ease visa rules put forward
Proposal to ease visa rules put forward
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year.
Kanokwan granted bail on Khao Yai encroachment
Kanokwan granted bail on Khao Yai encroachment
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases approved a bail request for Deputy Minister of Education Kanokwan Vilawan after public prosecutors submitted her case to the court on Friday (June 10).
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 12 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 10), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,118.
Patong to host ‘Rock on the Beach Music Festival’
Patong to host ‘Rock on the Beach Music Festival’
PHUKET: Patong Beach will host the ‘Rock on the Beach Music Festival’ at Loma Park on June 17-19 as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to hold more events to attract tourists to the area.
Driver, 74, dies as truck runs off road in Chalong
Driver, 74, dies as truck runs off road in Chalong
PHUKET: A 74-year-old man died this morning when the six-wheeled truck loaded with sandbags he was driving ran off the road and down a steep slope in Chalong.
Stand-Up Comedy - DWAYNE PERKINS (Netflix, CC, Conan)!
Stand-Up Comedy - DWAYNE PERKINS (Netflix, CC, Conan)!
From LA to Phuket, The Comedy Club Bangkok and Junkyard Theatre are very proud to present a true comedy veteran, Brooklyn native DWAYNE PERKINS! With a long list of TV credits, Dwayne is best known for his brilliant one hour comedy special: “DWAYNE PERKINS: TAKE NOTE” which debuted on NETFLIX to rave reviews and instantly became a fan and critic favourite. Dwayne has earned a spot in today’s elite class of stand-up comics with several appearances on CONAN and COMEDY CENTRAL including his half hour special which was voted one of the top 25 Comedy Central specials of all time! It showcases his unique way of looking at life and his unparalleled ability to convey it in a hilarious manner. As well as starring on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, his recurring piece on THE JAY LENO SHOW entitled “Great White Moments in Black History” has long been a viewer favourite. We cannot wait to see that charm, intelligence and sheer laugh out loud funniness of DWAYNE PERKINS - LIVE IN PHUKET for one night only and only at the spectacular Junkyard Theatre. Tickets from ฿500 BOOK HERE! / ComedyClubBangkok.com. LINE/Whatsapp at 061-174-3716 / email Bookings@JunkYardTheatre.com. ฿800 at the door.
Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians
Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians
KYIV: Pro-Russian rebels sentenced to death two British fighters and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine, as a Ukrainian governor called for Western arms yesterday (June 9) to win the battle for a crucial eastern city.
Ever had a Ten Bagger?
Ever had a Ten Bagger?
A “Ten Bagger” is an investment that goes up 10 times (1,000%) or more. The Ten Bagger Club is an international information-sharing club whose members try to identify stocks with 10 bagger potential. The latest promising stock identified by the club is a small company listed on the Australian stock exchange called Industrial Minerals Ltd (stock code IND.AX).
Ricciardo looking to recapture his old magic at McLaren
Ricciardo looking to recapture his old magic at McLaren
FORMULA ONE: The pressure is ramping up on Daniel Ricciardo after two tough races in Spain and Monaco, and time’s running out to make his McLaren career a success.
Deputy Education Minister in hot water over Khao Yai plot
Deputy Education Minister in hot water over Khao Yai plot
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said it has found enough grounds to launch legal action against Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan, her father and eight other individuals for illegally occupying land in Khao Yai National Park.
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 10 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 9), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,106*.
Over 150,000 people register to grow cannabis
Over 150,000 people register to grow cannabis
BANGKOK: More than 150,000 people registered to cultivate cannabis via the application and website of the Food and Drug Administration yesterday morning (June 9) as the legalisation of cannabis and hemp took effect.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis law goes into effect, B300 tourism fee delayed || June 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis law goes into effect, B300 tourism fee delayed || June 9
PHUKET XTRA - June 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police urge Phuket tourists to ‘play safe’ while on holiday
Police urge Phuket tourists to ‘play safe’ while on holiday
PHUKET: Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Amphon Buarabporn has called for tourists to exercise safety following the death of a Russian woman who fell eight stories from a condo in Patong last week.
Power outages to hit Srisoonthorn
Power outages to hit Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in two areas of Srisoonthorn tomorrow (June 10) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Thousands of cannabis offenders being released
Thousands of cannabis offenders being released
BANGKOK: More than 4,200 inmates serving sentences for cannabis offences were initially eligible for release from prisons nationwide today (June 9), when the delisting of cannabis as a narcotic drug took effect.
1,000 vacancies at Phuket job fair
1,000 vacancies at Phuket job fair
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO) held a job fair at Central Festival Phuket yesterday (June 8), with more than 1,000 vacancies available for job-seekers.
TTM+ 2022 in Phuket forecast to bring B1.29bn tourism boost
TTM+ 2022 in Phuket forecast to bring B1.29bn tourism boost
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn expects the TTM+ 2022 event in Phuket to boost tourism revenue by more than B1.29 billion, helping to generate B1.5 trillion for the national economy.
Phuket marks World Oceans Day
Phuket marks World Oceans Day
PHUKET: Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), at Loma Park in Patong Beach yesterday (June 8) presided over a major event to mark World Oceans Day that was broadcast to more than 30 countries worldwide.
Celebrated national taekwondo coach visits Phuket
Celebrated national taekwondo coach visits Phuket
TAEKWONDO: The coach behind the athlete who won Thailand’s first ever Olympic gold medal in taekwondo, and who recently became a fully-fledged Thai citizen, was in Phuket last Friday (June 3) to oversee a development workshop for the sport.