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Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the B300 tourism fee this year.
Talks held on Phuket’s new construction rules
Talks held on Phuket’s new construction rules
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce held its seminar ‘Unlocking the Phuket Environment: Crisis or Opportunity?’ at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Jan 23), aimed at addressing the recent Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) announcement regarding environmental protection areas and measures in Phuket under the revised 2024 regulations.
Is Itoje the man to lead the Lions?
Is Itoje the man to lead the Lions?
RUGBY: New England rugby Union captain Maro Itoje is now firmly in the frame to lead the British Lions on their upcoming tour to Australia.
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
PARIS: Solar overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc’s power sector, according to a report released yesterday (Jan 23).
Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law takes effect
Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law takes effect
BANGKOK: Same-sex couples across Thailand tied the knot at district offices and shopping malls amid smiles, tears and celebrations as the long-awaited Marriage Equality Act officially took effect yesterday (Jan 23).
Phuket celebrates love: Equal marriage kicks off in joyous style
Phuket celebrates love: Equal marriage kicks off in joyous style
PHUKET: Phuket made history today (Jan 23) as it hosted a grand celebration for equal marriage registrations, marking a monumental step forward for love and equality in Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal truck crash in north Phuket, Island lion cub cafe sees two arrested || Jan 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal truck crash in north Phuket, Island lion cub cafe sees two arrested || Jan 23
PHUKET XTRA - January 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Elephant spooked by car horn goes walkabout in Cherng Talay
Elephant spooked by car horn goes walkabout in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A dramatic scene unfolded in the Cherng Talay area of Phuket this morning (Jan 23) when an elephant escaped from its camp, sending villagers into a panic and prompting swift action from police and local handlers.
Police raid Chinese-run cafe for lion cub abuse, again
Police raid Chinese-run cafe for lion cub abuse, again
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals, a man and a woman, have been arrested for using lion cubs to lure visitors to The Glass House Cafe and Space on Ratsada-Anusorn Rd in Ratsada, and charge tourists to have their photos taken with them.
DoA airports ready for CNY spike in passengers
DoA airports ready for CNY spike in passengers
BANGKOK: The Department of Airports (DoA) is ready to service an expected influx of passengers over the Chinese New Year, with visitors to tier-two cities due to jump by at least 14.3% from last year, the government said on Wednesday (Jan 22).
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine yesterday (Jan 22), threatening tougher economic measures if Moscow does not agree to end the war.
Liverpool launch academy in Thailand
Liverpool launch academy in Thailand
FOOTBALL: Premier League giants Liverpool officially launched a football academy in Thailand yesterday (Jan 22).
Most of Thailand still faces red levels of smog
Most of Thailand still faces red levels of smog
BANGKOK: Ultrafine dust levels were in the red (hazardous-to-health) in 44 out of Thailand’s 77 provinces this morning (Jan 23), with only six provinces reporting moderate to good air quality.
DOPA chief inspects Bangla
DOPA chief inspects Bangla
PHUKET: The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), Chaiwat Junthiraphong, led an inspection of Bangla Rd in Patong last night (Jan 22) to evaluate the progress of key initiatives aimed at maintaining public safety and suppressing criminal influences.
British tourist arrested for cocaine
British tourist arrested for cocaine
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 20-year-old British man for possession of cocaine, designated a Category 2 narcotic.
Pedestrian killed on Thepkrasattri Rd as 10-wheeler hits pickup
Pedestrian killed on Thepkrasattri Rd as 10-wheeler hits pickup
PHUKET: A 10-wheeled truck collided with a pickup truck, triggering a chain of events that killed a pedestrian on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday (Jan 22).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Beached migrants found safe, Reward for solving Phuket cold case, Another fire || Jan 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Beached migrants found safe, Reward for solving Phuket cold case, Another fire || Jan 22
PHUKET XTRA - January 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian woman in safe custody after threatening self with knife
Russian woman in safe custody after threatening self with knife
PHUKET: Police were forced to use a non-lethal round fired from a shotgun to prevent a 55-year-old Russian woman from harming herself with a knife in Nai Yang yesterday (Jan 21).
€100k reward offered to solve the death of Stephan Buczynski in Phuket
€100k reward offered to solve the death of Stephan Buczynski in Phuket
PHUKET: The Peter R. de Vries Foundation, a Dutch organisation dedicated to justice in unresolved cases of murder and disappearance, is calling on witnesses in Thailand to come forward with information about the mysterious death of Stephan Buczynski.
All safe in Ratsada fire
All safe in Ratsada fire
PHUKET: Ratsada Municipality turned out a full-response to a fire at a four-storey dormitory located in Soi Bang Chi Liao yesterday (Jan 21).