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TAT unveils ambitious goals
TAT unveils ambitious goals
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out plans to target both the international and domestic markets despite a tepid start because of the threat from the Omicron variant.
Surrogacy law to be eased
Surrogacy law to be eased
BANGKOK: The Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) is seeking to amend the law to allow commercial surrogacy which can help curb the illegal trading of babies.
Phuket marks 510 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 510 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 510 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 16), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 24,158.
Honda LPGA Thailand returns to celebrate 15th anniversary
Honda LPGA Thailand returns to celebrate 15th anniversary
GOLF: In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Honda, in partnership with IMG, has confirmed the Honda LPGA Thailand 2022 will once again host the top golfers in the women’s game, competing for a prize purse of US$1.6 million (B53 mn).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong robbery at gunpoint, Interpol ’Red Notice’ issued for Canadian assassins || February 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong robbery at gunpoint, Interpol ’Red Notice’ issued for Canadian assassins || February 16
PHUKET XTRA - February 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Patong currency exchange robbed of B200k |:| Brazilian arrested with cocaine worth B46.5 million |:| Interpol red notice for Canadian assassins |:| Amnesty’s fate hangs in the balance Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong Police charge Russian tourist for using rented taxi, as a taxi
Patong Police charge Russian tourist for using rented taxi, as a taxi
PHUKET: Patong Police have charged a Russian man for using a rented car as a taxi. The Russian national, Vladimir Plakty, 36, claims he was only using the rented car to take his family to the beach, but police say they interviewed “those involved” and found otherwise.
Gun-toting jilted ex arrested for attempted murder
Gun-toting jilted ex arrested for attempted murder
PHUKET: Police have arrested the jilted ex-boyfriend who fired a gun into his ex-girlfriend’s car early yesterday morning (Feb 15).
Major power outage to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
Major power outage to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along the north side of a section of Srisoonthorn Rd as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables tomorrow (Feb 17).
‘Mink’ becomes first Thai to win women’s snooker world title
‘Mink’ becomes first Thai to win women’s snooker world title
SNOOKER: Thailand has a new world champion after Nutcharut “Mink” Wongharuthai won the 2022 World Women’s Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England on Monday (Feb 14).
Prince Andrew settles sex assault lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew settles sex assault lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre
NEW YORK: Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre have settled a sexual assault lawsuit for an unspecified sum, according to a court filing yesterday (Feb 15).
Cabinet approves diesel tax cut
Cabinet approves diesel tax cut
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a proposed excise tax reduction for diesel for three months, effectively halving the rate from B5.99 to B3 per litre to help alleviate the fuel price crisis.
Police tout ‘good deed in Phuket’ after Russian tourist’s necklace found
Police tout ‘good deed in Phuket’ after Russian tourist’s necklace found
PHUKET: Tourist Police yesterday went on a PR offensive to widely promote Phuket hotel staffers and local residents working together to find a family heirloom necklace belonging to a Russian tourist. The necklace was lost, and then found, on Nai Thon Beach last week.
Amnesty’s fate hangs in balance
Amnesty’s fate hangs in balance
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry says it is considering whether to refuse Amnesty International Thailand a new operating licence after determining the rights group had failed to comply with certain legal requirements.
Phuket marks 496 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 496 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 496 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 15), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 23,493.
State pumps billions into green cars
State pumps billions into green cars
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved on Tuesday (Feb 15) a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote electric vehicle (EV) consumption and production between 2022-2023.
Djokovic ‘not anti-vax’ but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
Djokovic ‘not anti-vax’ but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
TENNIS: World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed he is not anti-vaccination but would rather skip Grand Slams than be forced to get a COVID jab.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy changes considered for foreigners, New arts and culture centre? Thailand’s low birth rate || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy changes considered for foreigners, New arts and culture centre? Thailand’s low birth rate || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Old Phuket Provincial Hall to become arts, culture centre? |:| Alcohol ban on Wednesday |:| Surrogacy amendments considered |:| Experts worried over Thailand’s low birth rate Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Govt offices to close for Makha Bucha
Govt offices to close for Makha Bucha
PHUKET: The Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha will be observed tomorrow (Feb 16), bringing a public holiday for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Jilted boyfriend shoots car, threatens ex
Jilted boyfriend shoots car, threatens ex
PHUKET: Police have yet to question a man who fired a gun twice into his ex-girlfriend’s car after she refused to resume their relationship.
Patong currency exchange robbed of B200k at gunpoint
Patong currency exchange robbed of B200k at gunpoint
PHUKET: Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Amphol Buarabporn led a meeting of high-level police officers, including Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabodi, to call for police to ramp up their efforts in hunting down a man who robbed a currency exchange booth behind Jungceylon shopping mall at gunpoint on Sunday (Feb 13), making off with more than B200,000.