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Government plots duty-free paradise
Government plots duty-free paradise
BANGKOK: The government has initiated a study aimed at transforming Thailand into a duty-free paradise, a crucial step in positioning the country as a prime tourism and shopping hub.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Loy Krathong clean-up, Preparing for 4am nightlife, Another Phuket road fatality || Nov 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Loy Krathong clean-up, Preparing for 4am nightlife, Another Phuket road fatality || Nov 28
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
10 Chinese airlines cancel flights
10 Chinese airlines cancel flights
PHUKET: Suttipong Kongpool, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), has announced that 10 major Chinese airlines have given notice of cancelling flights to Thailand, starting Dec 1.
Gala at the Sala
Gala at the Sala
Join us for this one of a kind Gala Fundraiser for The Million Baht Swim - all proceeds going to help The Good Shepherd School build much needed new classrooms. Held on the beautiful beachfront lawn of the Sala Hotel, there will be something to entertain all ages! Starting the afternoon with carnival games, fun football and face painting for the kids whilst the big people can relax and enjoy free flow drinks at the Sala Beach Bar whilst the sun goes down. There will even be a visit from a very special man in a big red coat! As the stars come out you can dance under the stars to the live band and DJ, bid for some amazing prizes in our charity auction and meet Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson, the man behind The Million Baht Swim. Tickets include free flow drinks package and a Thai Street Food BBQ. This will truly be a night to remember and a chance to support a wonderful community event offering the gift of education to migrant children who would otherwise not get this life changing opportunity. Tickets available at: www.ticketmelon.com/themillionbahtswim/galaatthesala
Serial groper arrested
Serial groper arrested
PHUKET: Thalang Police have tracked down and arrested a 34-year-old man who has repeatedly chased young women on motorbikes to catch up with them and grope their breasts.
TAT launches expat privilege program
TAT launches expat privilege program
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with True-DTAC, has launched the ‘Amazing Thailand Expat Privileges’ program, offering exclusive discounts and benefits to expatriates in Thailand.
Phuket honours Loy Krathong
Phuket honours Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Hundreds of thousands of people turned out for Loy Krathong on Monday night (Nov 27), observing an ancient tradition and adding a modern twist.
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Sunday Brunch Buffet
"Experience a gastronomic journey that tantalizes your taste buds and delights your senses with the extravaganza Sunday Brunch Buffet at Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket!" Get ready for an exciting day with ...
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 1st of December. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship. For more details see https://www.paulpoole.co.th/ There will be a delicious finger food buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro for all attendees and if you are still hungry then there will be burgers for just 100 baht. As always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
SAILING: The prestigious Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns this weekend, running from Saturday (Dec 2) until Dec 9 at the Beyond Kata Resort.
Russian man killed in collision with passenger van
Russian man killed in collision with passenger van
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed the death of a Russian man after the motorbike he was riding collided with a passenger van carrying six Chinese tourists on Kata Hill on Saturday (Nov 25).
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s plans for world-leading anti-smoking laws will be revoked, Christopher Luxon confirmed yesterday (Nov 27) after being sworn in as prime minister, in a move described as a “huge win for the tobacco industry”.
Government launches major discount campaign for New Year
Government launches major discount campaign for New Year
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Commerce has announced it is gearing up for a large-scale promotional event in the New Year in collaboration with over 300 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and convenience stores.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fighting brothers freed as charges dropped, 17 Thai hostages released, New parent visa? || Nov 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fighting brothers freed as charges dropped, 17 Thai hostages released, New parent visa? || Nov 24
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangla security roped into tourist safety exercise
Bangla security roped into tourist safety exercise
PHUKET: The safety exercise to be held in Patong on Friday (Dec 1), widely promoted by government officials, will include a demonstration of lifeguards rescuing a tourist in trouble in the water and law enforcement officers responding to a drunken tourist on Bangla Rd.
Sunbeds at Surin Beach cleared, leaving one operator
Sunbeds at Surin Beach cleared, leaving one operator
PHUKET: Officials have yet to explain why masses of sunbeds have been removed from Surin Beach, leaving just one operator to serve all tourists at the popular beach.
Proposal for visas for parents of children at international schools, with criminal checks
Proposal for visas for parents of children at international schools, with criminal checks
PHUKET: Provincial officials are hoping to have a visa especially for parents of children enrolled at international schools, but with criminal background checks in order to prevent parents with criminal records from being approved to stay in the country.
KanEang at Pier celebrates 50 years with charity fun run
KanEang at Pier celebrates 50 years with charity fun run
RUNNING: Many Phuket residents and visitors alike will no doubt be familiar with the KanEang @Pier restaurant in Chalong, a hugely popular long-time fixture in the island’s culinary scene and local community.
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
TEL AVIV: The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours today (Nov 27), with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a four-year-old orphaned by its attack.
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: A beach and underwater cleanup at Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket, over the weekend collected more than four tonnes of trash and debris at the idyllic Rang Kai Bay, a popular dive tourist destination.