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AustCham Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, BeLuThai, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, NTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce, SATCC, and TSCC, Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners. This event is scheduled to take place from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town with our Corporate Sponsor, BDO Thailand​. 750 THB for AustCham members, 1,400 THB for non-members. Email jirapon@austchamthailand.com to book.
AustCham Phuket Members Briefing
AustCham Phuket Members Briefing
Before Phuket Sundowners, the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) is pleased to invite members and guests to an exclusive Phuket briefing session on the topic "PDPA & Data Privacy Readiness and AI Governance & Risk Readiness". As AI and data-driven business models accelerate globally, local regulatory expectations in Thailand are rising. AI and digital platforms can create incredible value—but only when governance, privacy, controls, and accountability are designed from the start. Supported by BDO, this briefing will take you from global trends to practical risk readiness. Free of Charge for AustCham, Australian Alumni, Partner Chambers members & attendees who join Phuket Sundowners. Email jirapon@austchamthailand.com to book.
Nightlife operators seek expansion of legal zoning
Nightlife operators seek expansion of legal zoning
PHUKET: Nightlife venue operators in Phuket have formally asked the provincial government to expand designated entertainment zones, saying wider legal zoning would allow more businesses to obtain licences, reduce uncertainty and support the island’s tourism economy.
Sarayuth elected Phuket Tourist Association president
Sarayuth elected Phuket Tourist Association president
PHUKET: Sarayuth Mallam has been elected as the new president of the Phuket Tourist Association for the 2026-2028 term, with recently arrived Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum pledging continued cooperation to strengthen the island’s tourism industry.
10 arrested in pre-dawn raid on gambling den
10 arrested in pre-dawn raid on gambling den
PHUKET; Ten people were arrested during a pre-dawn raid on an illegal gambling den in Kathu early yesterday morning (July 22) after officials tracked the operation to a new location, Phuket provincial officials have reported.
Gold card health scheme to cover obesity surgery
Gold card health scheme to cover obesity surgery
BANGKOK: The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has expanded benefits under the Universal Coverage Scheme, commonly known as the B30 gold card scheme, to include surgery for patients with severe obesity who meet strict medical criteria.
THAI sees aviation recovery in H2 despite fuel uptick
THAI sees aviation recovery in H2 despite fuel uptick
BANGKOK: The financial results of Thai Airways International (THAI) are expected to bottom out in the second quarter, while recently approved tourism stimulus efforts should help airlines in the second half even as renewed US-Iran tensions cause jet fuel prices to rise, say analysts.
Phuket Airport launches ‘White Airport 2026’ safety campaign
Phuket Airport launches ‘White Airport 2026’ safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has launched its ‘White Airport 2026’ campaign, rolling out vehicle safety inspections and drug testing for public transport drivers in an effort to improve passenger safety and boost confidence among tourists.
One in three Phuket firms has foreign ownership
One in three Phuket firms has foreign ownership
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have stepped up efforts to crack down on nominee businesses and other illegal commercial activities after revealing that more than one-third of the province’s registered companies have foreign shareholders, according to a high-level meeting yesterday (July 22).
US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON: The United States announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia yesterday (July 22) that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards.
Gov punts for Phuket ‘Blue Economy Hub’
Gov punts for Phuket ‘Blue Economy Hub’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has called for broad public and private sector participation in shaping a five-year development plan for Thailand’s Andaman coastal provinces, with the aim of establishing the region as a ‘Blue Economy Hub’.
Students hospitalised after falling ill at school
Students hospitalised after falling ill at school
PHUKET: Three female students were taken to hospital after suffering breathing difficulties and chest tightness at Muang Thalang School in Thalang yesterday (July 22).
Coin-operated washing machine thief arrested in Rawai
Coin-operated washing machine thief arrested in Rawai
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a man wanted on an arrest warrant for allegedly breaking into coin-operated washing machines, ending weeks of efforts to track him down after he reportedly evaded officers during an earlier arrest attempt.
Fury set for Pattaya showdown with Wach
Fury set for Pattaya showdown with Wach
BOXING: Tyson Fury declared he feels “at peace with everything” as he addressed the media yesterday (Juy 22) ahead of his heavyweight bout against Mariusz Wach, which takes place tomorrow at the 1,500-seat Max Muay Thai Arena in Pattaya.
Five rangers killed in deep south attack
Five rangers killed in deep south attack
NARATHIWAT: Five paramilitary rangers were killed and five civilians injured when a group of heavily armed men on a pickup truck attacked a security checkpoint in Rangae district of this southern border province last night (July 22).
Aceh earthquake no cause for alarm
Aceh earthquake no cause for alarm
PHUKET: Phuket officials have assured residents and tourists there is no cause for alarm after a moderate earthquake in Indonesia was felt in parts of the island today (July 22).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket B600K Heist Hunt! Patong Pollution Probe, Aussie VIlla Tragedy || July 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket B600K Heist Hunt! Patong Pollution Probe, Aussie VIlla Tragedy || July 22
PHUKET XTRA - July 22 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
TCG to help small firms obtain loans
TCG to help small firms obtain loans
BANGKOK: The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) is preparing to provide credit guarantees for nanofinance loans to help small entrepreneurs gain greater access to formal financing.
Thailand targets minimum of 12 golds at Asian Games
Thailand targets minimum of 12 golds at Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: The National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) has warned the national sports associations that they must not allow the Kingdom’s 2026 Asian Games gold medal tally to fall below 12 - the same as the last episode four years ago.
Court acquits ‘Aem Cyanide’ in fifth murder case
Court acquits ‘Aem Cyanide’ in fifth murder case
BANGKOK: Convicted poisoner Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn has been acquitted on one of the many murder charges brought against her.