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Catching illegal guides is tricky: ‘They disguise themselves like tourists’
Catching illegal guides is tricky: ‘They disguise themselves like tourists’
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit has pointed out that catching illegal guides leading tours around the island was more difficult than it seems as they tend “dress like tourists”, he told a meeting yesterday (Nov 6).
Despite French resistance, Orange Bar surrender to Shot Bar
Despite French resistance, Orange Bar surrender to Shot Bar
POOL: Orange Bar stay bottom of Rawai Pool League Division A after Monday’s (Nov 5) matches. They visited second place Shot Bar, who were heavy favourites.
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has today issued a heavy weather warning for provinces in the Andaman region including Phuket from today (Nov 7) through Sunday (Nov 10).
Phuket’s beach-touring croc still waiting for a new home
Phuket’s beach-touring croc still waiting for a new home
PHUKET: The female crocodile caught offshore from Layan Beach, on Phuket’s west coast, in July remains held at the marine life research centre in Thalang, now more than a month after experts confirmed that the reptile is a saltwater species.
Policeman arrested for boy abuse clips posted abroad
Policeman arrested for boy abuse clips posted abroad
PHATTHALUNG: A policeman in the southern province of Phatthalung was arrested at his home yesterday (Nov 6) for allegedly sexually abusing boys and posting video clips on the internet.
PM to resolve assets rule row
PM to resolve assets rule row
BANGKOK: The government will resolve the controversy surrounding a new regulation announced by the anti-graft agency that requires senior civil servants to declare their assets and liabilities, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Deadly massage? Same-sex partnerships coming! Phoenix team gives up! || Nov. 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Deadly massage? Same-sex partnerships coming! Phoenix team gives up! || Nov. 6
PHUKET XTRA - November 6 Tsunami-warning towers 100% |:| Charges over lighting yacht fire |:| Same-sex couples to get ’90% due rights’ |:| Phoenix salvage team gives up |:| Man dies after Thai massage! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket beaches to get lifeguards
Phuket beaches to get lifeguards
PHUKET: Nearly B37 million* will be spent on providing lifeguards at 12 Phuket beaches next year, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (Nov 6).
Truck caught refuelling Phuket speedboats at Rawai Beach – again
Truck caught refuelling Phuket speedboats at Rawai Beach – again
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Energy and Rawai Municipality have both vowed to track down and fine the driver of a fuel truck that continues to refuel speedboats directly from the Rawai beach road.
Phoenix salvage team gives up
Phoenix salvage team gives up
PHUKET: Spitz Tech Co Ltd, the company responsible for the salvage of the sunken tour boat Phoenix, has ceased its efforts in recovering the wreck, claiming it has encountered too many problems raising the 29-metre-long boat.
Phuket constituencies face ‘tweaking’ for upcoming election
Phuket constituencies face ‘tweaking’ for upcoming election
PHUKET: Come this Saturday (Nov 10), voters in Phuket will know whether they will be voting in freshly redrawn constituencies after the Phuket office of the Election Commission (PEC) proposed new versions of Phuket’s electoral districts to the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) in Bangkok.
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Tourism package ready
Tourism package ready
BANGKOK: A series of tourism stimulus measures, including visa fee waivers for citizens of some countries and improved safety and security rules, is about to go before the cabinet as the industry looks for a boost in the last two months of the year.
Brit charged, fined after yacht lightning-strike fire
Brit charged, fined after yacht lightning-strike fire
PHUKET: The British skipper on board the yacht that caught fire after a lightning strike and burned to the waterline off Phuket late last Saturday afternoon has been handed down a three-month suspended jail term and fined B3,000 for operating a boat in Thai waters without the appropriate license.
Thailand’s Ariya back as No.1, closes in on triple crown
Thailand’s Ariya back as No.1, closes in on triple crown
GOLF: For the third time in her career, Bangkok’s Ariya Jutanugarn returned to No.1 in the Rolex Rankings for best women’s golfers in the world.
El Chapo’s US drugs trial kicks off under tight security
El Chapo’s US drugs trial kicks off under tight security
UNITES STATES: The New York trial for Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, one of the world’s most notorious criminals accused of spending a quarter of a century smuggling cocaine into the United States, opened yesterday (Nov 5) under huge security.
Thai cuisine ‘under threat’ from foreign influences
Thai cuisine ‘under threat’ from foreign influences
BANGKOK: The Culture Ministry has pledged to investigate ways to preserve authentic Thai cuisine from the increasing influence of foreign dishes.
Army boss vows to clean up Isoc
Army boss vows to clean up Isoc
BANGKOK: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong vows to dismiss Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) officers found guilty of drug offences.
Transport Minister inaugurates Central footbridge
Transport Minister inaugurates Central footbridge
PHUKET: Thailand’s Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith today (Nov 5) inaugurated the official opening of the 38-metre-long span that is the pedestrian footbridge joining Central Phuket’s Floresta and Festival buildings.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NYC Marathon on crutches! Phuket fighters win! Yacht struck by lightning! || Nov. 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NYC Marathon on crutches! Phuket fighters win! Yacht struck by lightning! || Nov. 5
PHUKET XTRA - November 5 Two years after fall, woman finished NYC Marathon! |:| Phuket fighters win at FMD 16 |:| Not drunk during crash |:| Man chains self to partner |:| Nine Brits safe after yacht fire! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket