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New credit guarantee agency to help SMEs
New credit guarantee agency to help SMEs
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new facility that will provide financial risk guarantees for smaller businesses seeking loans, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Tuesday (Aug 13).
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
BANGKOK: Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai and opposition Democrat parties have spoken out against the government’s entertainment complex bill, saying that the benefits will not outweigh the negative impacts.
Thailand’s Asian Indoor Games hosting rights hang in balance
Thailand’s Asian Indoor Games hosting rights hang in balance
MMA: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is scheduled to rule on the fate of Thailand’s right to host this year’s Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games tomorrow (Aug 15) without representatives from the host nation being invited to the meeting.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PM talks tourist safety right before beach brawl, Barbed wire nearly blinds woman || Aug 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PM talks tourist safety right before beach brawl, Barbed wire nearly blinds woman || Aug 13
PHUKET XTRA - August 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PM wants stricter curbs on cheap-product dumping
PM wants stricter curbs on cheap-product dumping
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked government agencies to step up actions to stop suspicious imports, including tougher inspection of licences and registrations, payments and quality control.
Woman blasts police inaction after Latvian man punches her in the face
Woman blasts police inaction after Latvian man punches her in the face
PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman has posted online a call for police in Karon to take action against a Latvian man for punching her in the face.
Cassia Phuket nominated for Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation
Cassia Phuket nominated for Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation
Banyan Group’s premier lifestyle hotel vies for Best Pet-Friendly Apartment at International Travel Awards 2024
Putin orders army to ‘dislodge’ Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
Putin orders army to ‘dislodge’ Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered his army yesterday (Aug 12) to “dislodge” Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory as authorities said over 120,000 people had been evacuated away from the fighting.
Night traffic affected as Phuket Town cable burying project continues
Night traffic affected as Phuket Town cable burying project continues
PHUKET: Motorists have been advised to avoid sections of Thepkrasattri Rd, Dibuk Rd and Phuket Rd in the heart of Phuket Town during nighttime while work continues on installing power cables underground in the area.
People ‘scammed’ online to get more help
People ‘scammed’ online to get more help
BANGKOK: The government will introduce a special law to protect victims of technology crimes and help them recover losses more quickly, Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said yesterday (Aug 12).
Thailand ranks 44th at Olympic Games, 3rd in ASEAN
Thailand ranks 44th at Olympic Games, 3rd in ASEAN
OLYMPICS: Thailand was ranked joint 44th at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and third among ASEAN countries.
Umbrella spat ends with beach brawl
Umbrella spat ends with beach brawl
PHUKET: A popular social media page in Phuket sparked controversy today (Aug 12) after posting a photo with the caption: '#Clashing! Brawl on Karon Beach, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. A group of Indian tourists clashed with what appears to be local umbrella workers, possibly due to a misunderstanding. #SeaBoxing #Phuket.'
Grass cutter lands barbed wire in woman's eye
Grass cutter lands barbed wire in woman's eye
PHUKET: A young woman is recovering from having a piece of barbed wire flung into her eye by a grass cutter while she was riding by on her motorbike in Phuket Town.
Seine-sational! Paris bids triumphant ‘au revoir’ to Olympics
Seine-sational! Paris bids triumphant ‘au revoir’ to Olympics
OLYMPICS: Hollywood star Tom Cruise abseiled from the roof of the Stade de France as Paris said farewell yesterday (Aug 11) to an Olympics hailed as one of the most successful in history.
Living in Phuket 2024
Living in Phuket 2024
“Living in Phuket” is designed to help Phuket’s many expats and their families connect with services that make life on the island easier. Major organisations and community groups from across Phuket in one location. “Living in Phuket” represents an invaluable resource of information for expats.The 2024 event will take place in the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town on Nov 16, presented by UFE Phuket, Melki.BIZ, Bangkok Hospital Phuket and The Phuket News. More info - livinginphuket.org
PM Srettha spotlights safety of Phuket tourists
PM Srettha spotlights safety of Phuket tourists
PHUKET: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin led a meeting at Phuket International Airport yesterday afternoon (Aug 11) to discuss policies on facilitating and ensuring the security of tourists, as well as addressing crimes committed by foreigners. 
People urged to donate blood for Mother's Day
People urged to donate blood for Mother's Day
PHUKET: The National Blood Center of the Thai Red Cross Society is inviting all people to donate blood throughout August in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother’s 92nd birthday. 
Phuket marks Mother's Day
Phuket marks Mother's Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat this morning presided over the first of a series of events to be held across the island, and across the country, today (Aug 12) to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on the occasion of her 92nd birthday, celebrated throughout the country as Mother’s Day, a national public holiday.
Thai woman self-inflicts knife wounds in Patong
Thai woman self-inflicts knife wounds in Patong
PHUKET: A 35-year-old woman has been taken into hospital care after she was found with self-inflicted knife wounds at a small guest accommodation in Patong.
Phuket Muay Thai gyms receive PM praise
Phuket Muay Thai gyms receive PM praise
MUAY THAI: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has praised the numerous Muay Thai boxing camps in Phuket for showcasing Thailand’s internationally-recognised soft power, attracting long stays by visitors and distributing income.