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American arrested for illegal profiteering from sale of luxury properties in Phuket
American arrested for illegal profiteering from sale of luxury properties in Phuket
PHUKET:  The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested an American man for breach of the Foreign Business Act in redirecting profits from sales of properties by luxury villa estate developer Anchan Villas.
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Samui set for major beach volleyball comp
Samui set for major beach volleyball comp
VOLLEYBALL: The Tourism Authoriy of Thailand (TAT) and Amazing Thailand have confirmed that the 6th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held in Koh Samui between Mar 29-31.
Chalong woman wins B30mn on lottery app
Chalong woman wins B30mn on lottery app
PHUKET: A 44-year-old woman living in Chalong has won B30 million on the national government lottery.
Dissident Russian band rock on
Dissident Russian band rock on
WARSAW: The dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 returned to the stage last week following a stint of detention in Thailand, amplifying their dissent against Moscow’s incursion into Ukraine.
Deputy police chief to face gambling-related money-laundering charge
Deputy police chief to face gambling-related money-laundering charge
BANGKOK: Police have summonsed deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn to face a money-laundering charge in connection with alleged online gambling.
Kiwi duo in ugly clash with cop
Kiwi duo in ugly clash with cop
PHUKET: The negative behaviour and conduct of foreigners in Phuket is once again in the spotlight after two men from New Zealand assaulted a police officer yesterday (Mar 16).
Call to boost tourism investment in provinces
Call to boost tourism investment in provinces
BANGKOK: With Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin claiming Thailand will be a tourism hub next year, the private sector is worried about a lack of preparations in second-tier cities as high-potential segments such as sports tourism have yet to receive full support.
A Meal With... Sid Carter: Memories of a ‘Happy Hooker’
A Meal With... Sid Carter: Memories of a ‘Happy Hooker’
I recently heard the sad news that an old friend and enthusiastic Phuket visitor named Sid Carter had passed away in his English hometown of Southampton. Sid visited Phuket several times and was a great lover of the Andaman region’s many charms. His passing made me reflect on the more contemplative and immersive style of tourism which Sid loved, compared with the hedonistic excess which seems to be today’s norm.
Van Dijk revels in pressure of Liverpool’s enduring feud with Man Utd
Van Dijk revels in pressure of Liverpool’s enduring feud with Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Virgil van Dijk says the intensity of Liverpool’s bitter rivalry with Manchester United will make today’s (Mar 17) FA Cup quarter-final a major test for his quadruple chasers.
Russians control residential leasehold segment in Phuket
Russians control residential leasehold segment in Phuket
PHUKET: The value of residential units in Phuket leased long-term by the top 10 foreign nationalities almost tripled to B12.8 billion in 2023, mainly driven by Russian buyers fleeing the conflict in Europe as the foreign quota for condos was filled in many areas of the island.
Bang seizes the spotlight in Phuket
Bang seizes the spotlight in Phuket
GOLF: Bang Shin-Sil of South Korea continued her impressive form by carding her second consecutive 68, seizing a one-stroke lead as she heads into the final round of the US$650,000 (approx B22.75 million) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship yesterday (Mar 16).
‘hom’ is where the heart is
‘hom’ is where the heart is
To merely label hom as a restaurant would be a huge understatement; it truly is so much more. Consider it as an entire journey, which begins to unfold the moment you step into the hotel lobby. From then on, every detail was meticulously attended to with refinement and elegance.
Three days of top class cycling at the Tour of Phuket
Three days of top class cycling at the Tour of Phuket
CYCLING: Over 200 elite and amateur cycling enthusiasts from more than 32 different countries converged onto Phuket last weekend (Mar 8-10) to compete in the 8th annual edition of the hugely popular Tour of Phuket long-distance bicycle race.
Step by step: Will anti-foreign sentiment impact Phuket’s tourism?
Step by step: Will anti-foreign sentiment impact Phuket’s tourism?
Phuket, the ‘Monaco of the east’, shines with its beautiful beaches, hedonistic nightlife and a culture renowned for its welcoming smiles. However, a recent surge in anti-foreign sentiment fueled by incidents like the Urs Fehr controversy and tensions with Russian tourists, raises a critical question: could this lead to a rise in nationalism and populism, and have a deep impact on Phuket’s tourism industry, the lifeblood of the island’s economy?
Patong Songkran plans revealed
Patong Songkran plans revealed
PHUKET: Patong officials held a press conference on Friday (Mar 15) to outline plans for this year’s Songkran Festival celebrations.
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities
CHIANG MAI: Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai topped air monitoring website IQAir’s table of the world’s most polluted cities early Friday (Mar 15).
Kristen Stewart strong in gritty ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
Kristen Stewart strong in gritty ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
One Hollywood actress that deserves a lot more credit than she gets is Kristen Stewart. It seems like people just can’t forget the fact that she acted in the ‘Twilight’ franchise. But what the Stewart haters don’t take into consideration is the body of work that she has done since then.
Dates confirmed for 2024 BISP Soccer 7s
Dates confirmed for 2024 BISP Soccer 7s
FOOTBALL: British International School, Phuket (BISP) has confirmed dates for its hugely-popular annual Soccer 7s tournament later this year.
Man dead after Cherng Talay drive-by shooting
Man dead after Cherng Talay drive-by shooting
PHUKET: Police have confirmed a 21-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting near a petrol station in in Cherng Talay last night (Mar 15).