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‘Seven Days of Family Happiness’ road safety campaign launched
‘Seven Days of Family Happiness’ road safety campaign launched
PHUKET: The traditional annual road safety campaign in Phuket has a new slogan which authorities hope can further minimise accidents, injuries and fatalities on the island’s roads during the upcoming festive holiday period.
Phuket prepares tourism roadshows for Middle East
Phuket prepares tourism roadshows for Middle East
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association will arrange tourist promotion roadshows in Saudi Arabia and Oman after impressive recent growth in tourist numbers from those areas, PTA President Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, said on Tuesday (Dec 12).
Phuket continues push for EV buses
Phuket continues push for EV buses
PHUKET: Phuket officials have submitted a formal request to roll out a system of electric buses to serve people travelling to and from the airport while waiting for the ‘light rail’ project to become a reality.
‘Weak tea’: Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
‘Weak tea’: Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
WASHINGTON: A UN climate deal that approved a call to transition away from fossil fuels has been hailed as a major milestone and a cause for at least cautious optimism.
FAT, FIFA collaborate to lift women’s game
FAT, FIFA collaborate to lift women’s game
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has once again demonstrated its resolve to continuously develop women’s game and increase its popularity in the country.
MP jailed for six years on lese majeste charges
MP jailed for six years on lese majeste charges
BANGKOK: A Thai court yesterday (Dec 13) sentenced a lawmaker from the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) to six years in jail on royal insult charges.
Patong ready for 4am closing
Patong ready for 4am closing
PHUKET: A ‘war room’ has been set up to monitor the effectiveness of measures introduced to make 4am closing of nightlife venues in Patong safe, Kathu District Chief Theeraphong Chuaychu has revealed.
Body of newborn found in Karon
Body of newborn found in Karon
PHUKET: The mother of a five-month-old fetus found discarded in vacant lot on a small street in Karon yesterday (Dec 13) has been found and is now in hospital care.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao taxi thugs charged, Hospital denies late tourist treatment, Prison park || Dec 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao taxi thugs charged, Hospital denies late tourist treatment, Prison park || Dec 13
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Search fails to find body reported offshore south of Patong
Search fails to find body reported offshore south of Patong
PHUKET: Rescue workers today failed to find the body of a man reported seen floating in the water between Patong and Karon earlier today (Dec 13).
Man praised for clearing traffic for ambulance
Man praised for clearing traffic for ambulance
PHUKET: A young man is being praised online for clearing vehicles out of the way so that an ambulance carrying a patient could make it through the heavy traffic congestion at the Koh Kaew intersection last night (Dec 12).
Chalong Police recover stolen motorbike, hidden in Rawai
Chalong Police recover stolen motorbike, hidden in Rawai
PHUKET: Chalong Police have managed to track down a motorbike that was stolen after it was rented to a tourist.
Police confirm charges against Bang Tao taxi thugs
Police confirm charges against Bang Tao taxi thugs
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have confirmed the arrests of two taxi drivers wanted for the assault on a Grab driver in Bang Tao on Dec 2.
Feedback meeting held on design of old Phuket Prison public park
Feedback meeting held on design of old Phuket Prison public park
PHUKET: Officials held a public hearing yesterday (Dec 12) to solicit feedback and suggestions on what to do with the public park to be built at the site of the old Phuket Provincial Prison on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town.
Biden says Putin ‘banking’ on US failure as Zelensky seeks aid
Biden says Putin ‘banking’ on US failure as Zelensky seeks aid
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned yesterday (Dec 12) that Russia was banking on the United States abandoning Ukraine, as he promised President Volodymyr Zelensky he would support Kyiv despite Republicans blocking new military aid.
Ishii takes over War Elephants’ reins
Ishii takes over War Elephants’ reins
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) signed a contract with Japan’s Masatada Ishii yesterday (Dec 12) to coach the country’s national team for an undisclosed fee.
Returning Thai workers allocated B750mn budget
Returning Thai workers allocated B750mn budget
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B750 million earmarked for compensating Thai workers who have returned from Israel, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said yesterday (Dec 12).
Sanlorenzo ink deal for majority stake of Simpson Marine
Sanlorenzo ink deal for majority stake of Simpson Marine
PHUKET: Italian shipbuilders specialising in luxury yachts and superyachts, Sanlorenzo S.p.a., have signed a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 95% of share capital of Simpson Marine Ltd.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 6am closing times allowed for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Woman questioned over video || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 6am closing times allowed for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Woman questioned over video || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket confirms four sports events to boost tourism
Phuket confirms four sports events to boost tourism
ALL SPORTS: Officials in Phuket have confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed bteween public and private sector entities outlining four major sporting events to take place on the island in the coming months that is says will help boost tourism figures.