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Phuket’s 47th President’s Golf Cup underway
Phuket’s 47th President’s Golf Cup underway
GOLF: The 47th edition of the President’s Cup golf challenge got underway earlier today (Jan 27) at the Phuket Country Club in Kathu.
Phuket honours Red Cross anniversary
Phuket honours Red Cross anniversary
PHUKET: An official ceremony was held today (Jan 27) to mark the 63-year anniversary of the founding of the Phuket Chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society.
China market dents tourism income
China market dents tourism income
BANGKOK: Slower growth of Thai tourism receipts in 2023 compared with Asian peers is attributed to the sluggish Chinese market, which flocked to other countries, as well as Thai hotels’ inability to adjust their prices.
Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season
Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season
FOOTBALL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world yesterday (Jan 26) by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is “running out of energy”.
Blockbuster ‘Masters of the Air’ impresses
Blockbuster ‘Masters of the Air’ impresses
When streaming services first became a thing the promise was that they would deliver ‘blockbuster events to our living rooms’. That promise got a lot of people excited – suddenly it sounded like we would be getting cinema-quality movies weekly without even having to leave our homes. And yes credit must be paid there have been some pretty decent shows and movies that have gone straight to streaming platforms – who hasn’t loved ‘Stranger Things’ or ‘The Mandalorian’ – but let’s be honest, the promised ‘blockbuster events’ have been few and far between.
MFA issues alert on bogus consulates
MFA issues alert on bogus consulates
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is warning people to be on their guard against scammers claiming to be Thai consulate officials.
Magic mushroom arrests continue in Phuket
Magic mushroom arrests continue in Phuket
PHUKET: Police officers in Phuket are continuing their efforts to combat illegal drugs, particularly magic mushrooms, which are widely available at local ganja shops as revealed by Patong Police raids last year.
German man arrested for Phuket hotel theft
German man arrested for Phuket hotel theft
PHUKET: Patong Police officers led by Lt Col Suchart Chumphusaeng have successfully apprehended the German man, Mohamed Yassine Zariouh, caught on CCTV stealing envelopes containing B86,000 from a hotel front desk counter on Thursday (Jan 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Governor wants AI traffic control, Volunteer survives bear attack in Chiang Mai || Jan 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Governor wants AI traffic control, Volunteer survives bear attack in Chiang Mai || Jan 26
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
German man wanted for theft of B86k from Patong hotel
German man wanted for theft of B86k from Patong hotel
PHUKET: Patong Police are hunting for a German man caught on CCTV stealing envelopes containing B86,000 from a hotel kiosk counter.
Immigration system malfunction causes passenger backlog
Immigration system malfunction causes passenger backlog
PHUKET: A disruption in the immigration biometrics system is what caused widespread delays at immigration checkpoints early Wednesday morning (Jan 24).
Phuket Governor wants AI traffic control
Phuket Governor wants AI traffic control
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has announced that the provincial government is aiming to have AI traffic control systems rolled out to help alleviate the ongoing traffic congestion in key areas on the island.
War Elephants reach Asian Cup knockout round
War Elephants reach Asian Cup knockout round
FOOTBALL: Thailand and Saudi Arabia moved into the knockout phase of the Asian Cup yesterday (Jan 25) after a goalless draw in the final match of Group F in Qatar.
China’s top diplomat to meet US security advisor in Thailand
China’s top diplomat to meet US security advisor in Thailand
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will meet with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Thailand today (Jan 26), as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.
Charity run to raise funds for cancer treatment facility
Charity run to raise funds for cancer treatment facility
RUNNING: A charity run has been confirmed whereby proceeds will go towards helping fund the construction of a cancer therapy facility at Vachira Hospital, it has been confirmed.
PPAO launches ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ to improve local medical services
PPAO launches ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ to improve local medical services
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), yesterday (Jan 25) unveiled a new initiative under its ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ project that aims to improve local healthcare services.
Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April
Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April
BANGKOK: The State Railway of Thailand plans to extend its Bangkok-Nong Khai train service to reach Vientiane in April.
More drug arrests in Chalong, Thepkrasattri
More drug arrests in Chalong, Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported three arrests on drug charges yesterday (Jan 26) in raids that netted more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills.
Officials launch ‘Transparent Phuket’ anti-corruption campaign
Officials launch ‘Transparent Phuket’ anti-corruption campaign
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) launched an anti-corruption campaign yesterday (Jan 25) entitled ‘Transparent Phuket’.
Dates set for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival
Dates set for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival
MUAY THAI: The 2024 Amazing Muay Thai World Festival will take place from Feb 2-5 at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, it has been confirmed.