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Phuket service charges stable
Phuket service charges stable
PHUKET: The average income from service charges among hotels in Phuket is expected to stabilise, but would still maintain a high level in the upcoming high season, while the average room rate would continue to soar, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.
More medals for Thailand at Paralympics
More medals for Thailand at Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: More medals were won by Thai athletes at the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris yesterday (Sept 20).
Government seeks to prevent Social Security Fund collapse
Government seeks to prevent Social Security Fund collapse
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Sunday (Sept 1) pledged to explore measures to prevent a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) a decade from now as a result of insufficient funding.
Brit drug fugitive arrested in Rawai
Brit drug fugitive arrested in Rawai
PHUKET: A 28-year-old British national identified by police only as ‘Mr Ben’ has been arrested by Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers in Rawai under an international warrant.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Planned road gets inspection, Heavy rain forecast for Phuket this week, Lottery win || Sep 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Planned road gets inspection, Heavy rain forecast for Phuket this week, Lottery win || Sep 2
PHUKET XTRA - September 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Brit escapes serious injury as motorcycle catches fire in fall on Patong Hill
Brit escapes serious injury as motorcycle catches fire in fall on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A 62-year-old British man escaped serious injury when he lost control of his motorbike on Patong Hill, causing it to skid and catch fire, while driving over Patong Hill this afternoon (Sept 2).
Patong motorbike taxi drivers questioned over vicious assault on rival
Patong motorbike taxi drivers questioned over vicious assault on rival
PHUKET: Motorbike taxi drivers are being questioned by police over a violent assault on a Grab motorbike taxi driver in Patong last night (Sept 1).
Thailand eyes B1.8trn in tourism revenue
Thailand eyes B1.8trn in tourism revenue
BANGKOK: Thailand is on course to welcome 12.2 million foreign arrivals in the last four months of 2024, lifting annual arrivals to almost 36mn and generating B1.8 trillion in revenue this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket mechanic wins B30mn on lottery
Phuket mechanic wins B30mn on lottery
PHUKET: A chief mechanic at Anuphas Ford Phuket has become the island's newest millionaire after winning the top prize in the Sept 1 Government Lottery draw.
Planned Kathu-Srisoonthorn road gets inspection
Planned Kathu-Srisoonthorn road gets inspection
PHUKET: The long-touted project to build a new road connecting Kathu and Srisoonthorn is set to move forward now that the land required has been donated by three prominent local families, say local officials.
Ferrari beats McLaren in Italian classic
Ferrari beats McLaren in Italian classic
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc held off a fast-finishing Oscar Piastri to claim a famous come-from-behind victory for Ferrari at the team’s home Italian Grand Prix yesterday (Sept 1).
Thai athletes claim first gold medals at Paris Paralympics
Thai athletes claim first gold medals at Paris Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: Thailand won its first gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris yesterday (Sept 1) after Phongsakon Payo won the men’s 400 metres T53 class wheelchair racing.
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) Southern Meteorological Center, West Coast, located near Phuket International Airport, has issued a heavy weather warning for Phuket and the surrounding area from tomorrow through to Saturday (Sept 3-7).
Call to fill in sea areas to combat erosion
Call to fill in sea areas to combat erosion
BANGKOK: The idea of building a new city out of filling sea areas of about 300,000 rai, from Samut Prakan’s tambon Pak Nam of Muang district to the mouth of Tha Chin River in Samut Sakhon, is gaining momentum, with some experts backing the idea.
Liverpool rout woeful Man Utd, Chelsea held by Palace
Liverpool rout woeful Man Utd, Chelsea held by Palace
FOOTBALL: Luis Diaz starred as Liverpool routed arch rivals Manchester United 3-0 to extend their perfect start under new boss Arne Slot, while Chelsea suffered fresh frustration in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace yesterday (Sept 1).
Bluebottles at Patong
Bluebottles at Patong
PHUKET: Lifeguards and local officials are warning people to beware bluebottles at Phuket beaches after dozens of the venomous sea creatures were found washed up on Patong Beach.
Saudi tourist drowns at Karon Beach
Saudi tourist drowns at Karon Beach
PHUKET: The body of a 30-year-old Saudi tourist was found washed ashore at Karon Beach yesterday evening (Sept 1).
Throwing youths a lifeline
Throwing youths a lifeline
By year’s end, the Phuket Veterans, formally known as the International Veterans Association (or IVA), will be looking to hold special courses for young adult volunteers to improve their life skills.
Wellthwise: The magic of good health
Wellthwise: The magic of good health
There will never be a magic pill. Sorry to dash your hopes, but there is good news: We all have the power to improve our wellbeing in measurable ways.  
Flooding continues in four provinces
Flooding continues in four provinces
BANGKOK: Flooding continued to afflict three northern provinces and a northeastern province in Thailand on Sunday (Sept 1).