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VAT refund up to B20k for Chinese New Year
VAT refund up to B20k for Chinese New Year
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry plans to offer a value-added tax (VAT) refund to shoppers who spend up to B20,000 from Feb 1-15 next year in a bid to boost domestic spending amid murky economic prospects.
Patong Pool League gets underway
Patong Pool League gets underway
POOL: The first round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden & Restaurant was played on Nov 22, with 10 teams in action in the first week with everyone looking to secure an early spot at the top of the league leaderboard.
One with the ocean - A day underwater with We Freedive
One with the ocean - A day underwater with We Freedive
The magnetic beauty of the oceans and exploration of the mysterious life within has captured the human spirit since the very earliest of times. From the first use of diving bells, which was recorded by the Greek philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BC, the ocean has hypnotised humans to return from whence we once came.
Sky High: Phuket facing worst deluge of drugs ever, 23 arrests a day
Sky High: Phuket facing worst deluge of drugs ever, 23 arrests a day
PHUKET: Phuket is facing its worst state in the fight against drugs with more drugs on the island than ever before and on average 23 people being arrested for drugs every day since the start of the year.
National parks fees waived for New Year – for Thais
National parks fees waived for New Year – for Thais
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced free admission to wildlife sanctuaries for Thais and their vehicles during the New Year.
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac is neither worried about the War Elephants’ winless record at Malaysia’s imposing Bukit Jalil Stadium nor is he concerned about his men’s form in away games.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Farewell Matt Pond! Texting Visa alerts! Stray-dog roundup halted! || Nov. 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Farewell Matt Pond! Texting Visa alerts! Stray-dog roundup halted! || Nov. 30
PHUKET XTRA - November 30 Farewell Matt Pond |:| Ratcha Yai resort closing access? |:| Stray-dog roundup halted |:| Two tourists killed in Chalong crash |:| Falling tourist numbers ’not that bad’ Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Matthew Pond passes away
Matthew Pond passes away
PHUKET: Matthew Pond, the News and Sports Editor at The Phuket News, has passed away after a brief battle against cancer. He suffered serious breathing difficulties at about 5am yesterday morning (Nov 29) and was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
A new puppy? Things to consider...
A new puppy? Things to consider...
One of the many questions I am often asked is, “Which is better? A street dog, or a pure bred dog?” It’s a good question, and there are a lot of factors to consider, starting with the fact that we already have an abundance of wonderful and loveable street dogs here in Phuket, desperate for a new home. So for me, it’s generally a no-brainer – get yourself down to somewhere like Bodhi Clinic!
Two tourists killed in motorbike collision with car in Chalong
Two tourists killed in motorbike collision with car in Chalong
PHUKET: Two tourists were killed when the motorbike they were riding on struck a car that made a U-turn on Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong, last night (Nov 29).
Phuket lifeguards to hold water safety training for kids ahead of annual Patong lifesaving carnival
Phuket lifeguards to hold water safety training for kids ahead of annual Patong lifesaving carnival
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Club will hold a Water Safety Training event for children at Patong Beach tomorrow (Dec 1), ahead of the Phuket Surf Life Saving Competition 2018 at Patong this Sunday (Dec 2).
Phuket airport ‘sea taxi’ project deemed not viable
Phuket airport ‘sea taxi’ project deemed not viable
PHUKET: A consortium of four expert consultancies hired to evaluate the proposal of launching a ‘sea taxi’ service from Phuket International Airport down Phuket’s west coast have deemed the project overall as ‘not viable’.
A busy first day at 2018 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
A busy first day at 2018 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
PATTAYA: Thai dignitaries, VIPs, media and the public enjoyed the first day of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show yesterday (Nov 29) where an impressive line-up of boats in-the-water and diverse exhibitor displays onshore showcased Pattaya and Thailand’s East Coast leisure market.
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
BANGKOK: To make sure that foreigners do not overstay their visas, immigration police will send out text reminders to foreigners before their visa is due to expire.
Galileo Maritime Academy
Galileo Maritime Academy
Become qualified superyacht crew with Galileo Maritime Academy.
Russian national arrested at Phuket Airport, at US Govt request
Russian national arrested at Phuket Airport, at US Govt request
PHUKET: A Russian man was arrested while waiting to board a flight at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 29) following a request from the US Government.
Monkey warning pamphlets issued for Phuket tourists
Monkey warning pamphlets issued for Phuket tourists
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Conservation and Wildlife (DNP) has issued a pamphlet for tourists warning of the dangers of interacting with local wild monkeys and advising on what rules to follow to protect the tourists, and the monkeys.
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep close in on the title, as Orange Bar feel the squeeze
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep close in on the title, as Orange Bar feel the squeeze
POOL: With only five fixtures remaining, the Rawai Pool League stays tight between Black Sheep and Shot Bar for the title in Division A. Week 17 (Nov 26) also saw Roses Bar take a significant step towards securing the Division B crown.
Phuket tourism dodges ‘Chinese hit’, Vice Governor told
Phuket tourism dodges ‘Chinese hit’, Vice Governor told
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung was told by representatives from the local hotel and tourism industry yesterday (Nov 28) that the tourism situation on the island amid the “plunge” in the Chinese arrivals – in the wake of the Phoenix tour boat disaster that killed 47 Chinese tourists – was not as bad as previously predicted.