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Luxury Yacht Charter
Luxury Yacht Charter
Phuket is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. It has numerous gorgeous beaches to explore, but when holidaying in Phuket, you definitely cannot miss visiting its unique archipelago of islands. Apart from a luxury boat hire, Charter Dock A Thailand offers incredible cruise trips with a selection of routes and options to make your trip memorable, whether day or night.
NCSA warns heightened cyber threats following Ukraine invasion
NCSA warns heightened cyber threats following Ukraine invasion
BANGKOK: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has warned against cyber attacks due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, urging firms and agencies to increase cyber protection.
Delivery service sector rakes in B44bn in 2020
Delivery service sector rakes in B44bn in 2020
BANGKOK:- The Department of Business Development (DBD) has revealed that the document and parcel delivery service sector grew exponentially in 2021 from 2020, recording B44 billion in revenue in 2020.
Visa, Mastercard suspend global support of cards issued by Russian banks
Visa, Mastercard suspend global support of cards issued by Russian banks
NATIONWIDE: Card payment giants Visa and Mastercard announced this Saturday (Mar 5) they are suspending their operations in Russia amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Of huge importance for Thailand is that Russian travelers will no longer be able to use their Visa and Mastercard cards while abroad.
China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans
China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans
FOOTBALL: The Chinese rights holders of the English Premier League are not airing its football matches this weekend, schedules show, with the games expected to show solidarity with Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
John Magee, the high-flyer who landed in Phuket
John Magee, the high-flyer who landed in Phuket
John Magee is well known as the American entrepreneur who in 1993 founded the ’Phuket Gazette’ and published it for 25 years. It was the island’s first English-language newspaper and it had an enormous impact on the development of Phuket – not just as a tourist destination but also as a cosmopolitan and much sought-after place to live.
China’s annual parliament opens in key year for Xi
China’s annual parliament opens in key year for Xi
BEIJING: Thousands of delegates gathered for the annual meeting of China’s rubber-stamp parliament yesterday (Mar 5), a week of highly choreographed sessions that will lay out the leadership’s blueprint for the year ahead.
Liverpool close gap on Man City, Tuchel slams Chelsea fans
Liverpool close gap on Man City, Tuchel slams Chelsea fans
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Sadio Mane sealed a 1-0 win against West Ham that moved the Premier League title chasers within three points of leaders Manchester City, while Thomas Tuchel slammed the Chelsea fans who sang Roman Abramovich’s name during a minute’s applause for Ukraine yesterday (Mar 5).
Displaced Ukrainians pack trains to western border
Displaced Ukrainians pack trains to western border
DNIPRO: Thousands of people queued for hours yesterday (Mar 5) in Dnipro, a city on the edge of eastern Ukraine, trying to catch a train to the country’s west, as Russian forces bombard their cities.
Russian embassy urges Thais not to join fight
Russian embassy urges Thais not to join fight
BANGKOK: The embassy of Russia in Bangkok has warned Thai citizens against volunteering to fight alongside Ukrainians.
Don’t take Favipiravir without prescription, Phuket hospital warns
Don’t take Favipiravir without prescription, Phuket hospital warns
PHUKET: Mission Hospital Phuket warned people against self-treatment with Favipiravir citing safety reasons.
Phuket marks 612 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 612 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 612 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 5), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 36,455.
Chalong underpass to close for maintenance
Chalong underpass to close for maintenance
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Chalong Underpass will be closed during the day from Mar 7-27.
Phuket Immigration gives Russians extensions to stay
Phuket Immigration gives Russians extensions to stay
PHUKET: The Russian Consulate in Phuket has announced that Russian nationals seeking to stay in Phuket for the immediate future will be granted a one-month extension to stay by Phuket Immigration.
Pattaya venues call for 1am closing time
Pattaya venues call for 1am closing time
CHONBURI: Operators of night entertainment venues in Pattaya that have reclassified themselves as restaurants in a bid to remain in operation during the pandemic have urged the government to extend periods of dine-in service with alcoholic beverages beyond 11pm.
Busy days for Phuket airport in March
Busy days for Phuket airport in March
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport (HKT) has released full flight schedule for March 2022. Yet the closer of Russian airspace and war-related sanctions can lead to huge disruption of international flights.
PayPal use extended until end of year
PayPal use extended until end of year
PHUKET: PayPal account holders in Thailand have been given an extension to continue using their accounts to make money transfers until the end of the year, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Sirithida Phanomwan Na Ayudhya has announced.
Cycling race to be held in Rawai
Cycling race to be held in Rawai
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos held a press conference to announce a new bicycle race to be held in Phuket on Mar 20.
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
BUSINESS: Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.
Phuket readies for another Roi Rim Lay Seafood Festival, this time at Kata Beach
Phuket readies for another Roi Rim Lay Seafood Festival, this time at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Karon officials have announced a new Roi Rim Lay Seafood Festival which will take place at Kata Beach on March 19-20. The event will be the second iteration of Rom Rim Ray in Karon sub-district.