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Prayut becomes privy councillor
Prayut becomes privy councillor
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has appointed former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha a privy councillor.
Election for Kathu Mayor announced
Election for Kathu Mayor announced
PHUKET: An election for residents of Tambon Kathu to vote for a new Kathu Mayor will be held in January, the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) has announced.
Repairs continue on Patong Hill road
Repairs continue on Patong Hill road
PHUKET: Motorists are still asked to exercise caution while driving over Patong Hill into Phuket’s busiest tourism town, Patong, while repairs continue on the section of road shoulder that collapsed due to subsidence yesterday (Nov 29).
Skål International Phuket Dinner - December
Skål International Phuket Dinner - December
As the year draws to a close, we invite you to join us for the grand finale of 2023—a night of camaraderie, exquisite dining, and a touch of spirit at The Distillery Phuket. This exclusive event is tailor-made for hoteliers, tourism, and travel professionals. It’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate in an atmosphere that perfectly mirrors the spirit of Skål International. To find out more visit - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Phuket beaches covered by 100 lifeguards
Phuket beaches covered by 100 lifeguards
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported that there are 100 lifeguards to cover all the main beaches in Phuket, ahead of the prime minister’s visit to Phuket to review a marine safety demonstration tomorrow (Dec 1).
Phuket Jewelry Fair 2024
Phuket Jewelry Fair 2024
Phuket Chamber of Commerce will host the Phuket Jewelry Fair during 31 January to 4th of February 2024. Held at the Floresta Mini Convention Hall Central Phuket, visitors will enjoy the jewels and gems gallery by the leading Phuket brand jewelry, a Diamonds & Ruby Fashion Show, seminar from The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (G.I.T), plus free real gems verification by G.I.T. For more info please visit picphuket.com/phuketjewelryfair
Entertainment venues’ opening extended
Entertainment venues’ opening extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a draft interior ministerial regulation to extend the operating hours of entertainment venues in key tourist destinations on Tuesday (Nov 28).
Henry Kissinger confirmed dead at 100
Henry Kissinger confirmed dead at 100
WASHINGTON: Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state whose unapologetic promotion of raw American power helped shape the post-World War II world, died yesterday (Nov 29) at the age of 100, his consulting firm said.
Phuket A-Class golf tournament set to tee off
Phuket A-Class golf tournament set to tee off
GOLF: Keen golfers have been invited to participate in a tournament in Phuket this weekend that carries an overall prize pot of B200,000.
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
BANGKOK: Two more Thai citizens held hostage by Hamas were released on Tuesday evening (Nov 28), while 17 other Thais released earlier will arrive in Thailand later today.
Man dies, thrown from pickup as it flips
Man dies, thrown from pickup as it flips
PHUKET: A man died early this morning (Nov 30) after the pickup he was driving hit the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd and rolled several times, throwing the driver out of the vehicle.
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri, Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage  tomorrow (Dec 1) that will affect a large area from Baan Don in Tambon Thepkrasattri to the SuperCheap store in Cherng Talay.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Chief transferred 1 day after Makro inspection, Patong Hill cracks repaired || Nov 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Chief transferred 1 day after Makro inspection, Patong Hill cracks repaired || Nov 29
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials ready for PM Srettha ’tourism safety’ visit
Officials ready for PM Srettha ’tourism safety’ visit
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisiin will be in Phuket on Friday (Dec 1) to oversee the ‘emergency response’ exercise to be held in Patong as part of the push to promote tourist safety.
Rewat solicits PM to resolve traffic woes, pushes for EV buses
Rewat solicits PM to resolve traffic woes, pushes for EV buses
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has petitioned Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to expedite measures to alleviate Phuket’s traffic congestion, and to push for the PPAO to operate electric-powered buses in and around Phuket Town.
Russian woman arrested at Phuket airport on fraud charges
Russian woman arrested at Phuket airport on fraud charges
PHUKET: A 34-year-old Russian woman has been arrested on cyber crime charges while trying to leave the country via Phuket International Airport.
Cracks on Patong Hill road repaired
Cracks on Patong Hill road repaired
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has asked motorists to exercise caution when driving over Patong Hill following emergency repairs made to cracks caused through roadside subsidence.
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
BANGKOK: While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations ‒ Thailand and Malaysia ‒ in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
Power outage to affect Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect a large area in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Nov 30).
Trichat bags LET money and Rookie of the Year titles
Trichat bags LET money and Rookie of the Year titles
GOLF: Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab claimed the Ladies European Tour’s (LET) money title and Rookie of the Year award on Sunday (Nov 26).