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Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue in Phuket this year is likely to exceed the total in 2019, with almost as many visitors as in the year before the COVID pandemic, according to Phuket Tourist Association.President Thaneth Tantipiriyakit.
Polluting trucks to be banned from nine Bangkok districts
Polluting trucks to be banned from nine Bangkok districts
BANGKOK: Nine districts in Bangkok will be designated as low-emission zones next year, with polluting trucks having six wheels or more to be banned from entering when fine dust particles reach hazardous levels.
B290mn fundraiser launched for Vachira hospital cancer centre
B290mn fundraiser launched for Vachira hospital cancer centre
PHUKET: A major fundraising effort is underway to raise B290 million to construct a new radiation therapy building at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the island’s main government-run and government-funded hospital.
Phuket’s TOP25 Restaurants 2024 revealed at InterContinental Phuket Resort
Phuket’s TOP25 Restaurants 2024 revealed at InterContinental Phuket Resort
TOP25Restaurants.com, the world’s first organization to use artificial intelligence (AI) to curate and recognize the finest dining establishments across the globe, is thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated list of the top 25 restaurants in Phuket for 2024. This year marks a new and highly updated edition of the prestigious ranking, a testament to our commitment to celebrating culinary excellence in Phuket.
Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over UN agency ban
Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over UN agency ban
GAZA CITY: An Israeli air strike on a single residential block killed nearly 100 people yesterday (Oct 29), Gaza’s civil defence agency said, leaving rescuers scrambling for survivors as Israel pursued its offensives in Gaza and Lebanon.
Unlocking Investment Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide to the Top Houses in Thailand for Investing in 2024
Find out about Thailand's protected enterprise environment, its handy get-right of entry to the relaxation of the world through Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Top referee flies in for Chiang Mai rugby final as old foes meet
Top referee flies in for Chiang Mai rugby final as old foes meet
RUGBY: This Saturday (Nov 2) sees the eagery awaited Amora Hotels & Resorts CNX Dimbulla Rugby 11s League Cup Final in Chiang Mai.
Nine injured in head-on collision on Ao Po Pier road
Nine injured in head-on collision on Ao Po Pier road
PHUKET: A head-on collision between a van and a small truck on Ao Po Pier Road in Pa Khlok left nine people injured late yesterday afternoon (Oct 29)
Police send huge iCon fraud case to DSI
Police send huge iCon fraud case to DSI
BANGKOK: Police handed The iCon Group case file to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Monday (Oct 28) so it can be treated as a special case.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Patong promenade under construction, Beach volleyball brawl, Airport tech boost || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Patong promenade under construction, Beach volleyball brawl, Airport tech boost || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA - October 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two arrested for motorbike thefts
Two arrested for motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Police arrested two men early this morning (Oct 29) following an attempted motorcycle theft in Kathu. The suspects were caught with two stolen motorcycles after one attempted to steal a bike left with its keys in the ignition but was thwarted when the owner intervened.
Sisters flung down roadside ditch after brakes fail on motorbike
Sisters flung down roadside ditch after brakes fail on motorbike
PHUKET: Two sisters were injured in a motorbike accident on Muen-Ngern Rd, south of Patong, yesterday (Oct 28) after the brakes failed on their motorbike, causing them to hit a roadside barrier and sending them plunging more then five metres into the jungle below.
New Phuket direct flights to bring more Kazakh tourists
New Phuket direct flights to bring more Kazakh tourists
PHUKET: Phuket is looking to an increase in tourists from Kazakhstan following the start of direct flights to and from the central asian country's remote capital, Astana. 
No more boarding passes: facial recognition to start in 6 Thai airports
No more boarding passes: facial recognition to start in 6 Thai airports
BANGKOK: An automated biometric identification system using facial recognition technology will be implemented in six Thai airports later this year to let passengers show their physical ID only once.
North Korean Generals may join 10,000 troops on Russian frontline
North Korean Generals may join 10,000 troops on Russian frontline
SEOUL: High-ranking North Korean generals may go to the Russian frontline with Ukraine as Pyongyang ramps up military cooperation with Moscow, a South Korean lawmaker said today (Oct 29), citing intelligence from Seoul’s spy agency.
Court declares end of Tak Bai massacre case after defendants’ no-show
Court declares end of Tak Bai massacre case after defendants’ no-show
BANGKOK: The Tak Bai massacre case is officially over, according to a court announcement yesterday (Oct 28), after all seven defendants failed to report to the judges by the stipulated deadline.
Manchester United reportedly in Amorim talks after Ten Hag axed
Manchester United reportedly in Amorim talks after Ten Hag axed
FOOTBALL: Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to become their next manager after sacking Erik ten Hag yesterday (Oct 28) following a disastrous start to the season.
Woman arrested for investment fraud in Phuket light rail project
Woman arrested for investment fraud in Phuket light rail project
PHUKET: The Metropolitan Police Investigation Bureau in Bangkok (IDMB) have arrested a woman for defrauding victims out of money by claiming the funds were investment into the Phuket ‘light rail’ project. Two “investors” were duped out of more than B7,7 million.
Canadian man, 46, found dead at Srisoonthorn home
Canadian man, 46, found dead at Srisoonthorn home
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old Canadian man who was found dead by friends after they were unable to contact him for five days.
Patong beach volleyball spat spurs brawl
Patong beach volleyball spat spurs brawl
PHUKET: Police have called in for questioning a Thai man accused of starting a fight that erupted into a brawl at Patong Beach on Sunday (Oct 27).