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Tourist Police urge foreigners to have motorbikes registered in their name
Tourist Police urge foreigners to have motorbikes registered in their name
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police are urging foreigners who buy motorbikes to make sure they have the green registration book and that ownership of the motorbike is registered in the foreigner’s name after officers were called in resolve a dispute between a Russian man and a motorbike rental shop that would not return his motorbike key.
Marriage rights bill advances Thai LGBTQ equality
Marriage rights bill advances Thai LGBTQ equality
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has endorsed a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, granting same-sex couples equal legal rights in marriage, it was confirmed yesterday (Nov 22).
Rajabhat inks MoU to target Phuket environmental degradation
Rajabhat inks MoU to target Phuket environmental degradation
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 10 local government agencies to integrate cooperation in environmental and natural resource management in Phuket under the Rajabhat Environmental Conservation Project.
WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike
WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Nov 22) urged people in China to “follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness” and asked authorities for more information about a reported spike in cases among children.
DSI seize B2bn Phuket luxury villas in gambling network raid
DSI seize B2bn Phuket luxury villas in gambling network raid
PHUKET: Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Director General Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol led a team of officers to Phuket yesterday (Nov 22) to seize two luxury villas together worth an estimated B2 billion from the operators of an online gambling network that had a daily turnover of some B72 billion.
Polking axed as Thailand boss
Polking axed as Thailand boss
FOOTBALL: Thai national men’s football team manager Nualphan Lamsam confirmed yesterday (Nov 22) that Mano Polking has left his position as national team coach and will be replaced by former Buriram United coach Masatada Ishii.
Airports of Thailand back in profit
Airports of Thailand back in profit
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc recorded an B8.79 billion net profit in fiscal 2023, compared with an B11.09bn net loss in fiscal 2022 and expects returns to be close to pre-COVID levels next year.
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
BANGKOK: Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order instructing firearms registrars to stop issuing licences to carry guns for one year in an attempt to curb gun violence.
Free walk-in flu jabs for tourism workers, working expats
Free walk-in flu jabs for tourism workers, working expats
PHUKET: Tourists and local expats are invited to get a free influenza jab as part of the ‘Quick Win’ policy marking Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s first 100 days in office.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Same-sex marriage bill in the pipeline, Koh Racha reef restoration, Loy Krathong || Nov 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Same-sex marriage bill in the pipeline, Koh Racha reef restoration, Loy Krathong || Nov 22
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Concerns raised as Zika warning issued
Concerns raised as Zika warning issued
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has issued a Zika virus warning amid concerns of rising infections in Rawai.
Fireworks, prostitution, drugs banned at Loy Krathong
Fireworks, prostitution, drugs banned at Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have shared a warning that fireworks, prostitution and drugs are all banned for the Loy Krathong celebrations.
Reef restoration underway at Racha
Reef restoration underway at Racha
PHUKET: A project overseen by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is underway to install 88 sets of 3D-printed ‘coral larvae islands’ at Siam Bay, at Racha Yai Island south of Phuket, in the hope of restoring the degraded coral reef there.
B500bn loan bill stuck in limbo
B500bn loan bill stuck in limbo
BANGKOK: The government has not yet sent a letter to the Council of State seeking advice on the legality of a bill that aims to borrow B500 billion to fund the B10,000 digital wallet scheme, the council’s secretary-general Pakorn Nilprapunt has said.
Israel, Hamas agree to truce, 50 hostages to be released
Israel, Hamas agree to truce, 50 hostages to be released
TEL AVIV: Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day truce that would see the Palestinian group release dozens of hostages taken on Oct 7, both sides announced today (Nov 22).
Computer crimes fugitive arrested at Phuket airport
Computer crimes fugitive arrested at Phuket airport
PHUKET: A Thai man wanted on computer crimes charges has been arrested while trying to leave Thailand via Phuket International Airport.
X-MAS MARKET by The Pavilions Phuket
X-MAS MARKET by The Pavilions Phuket
Join us for an evening filled with mouthwatering Christmas treats, lights, laughter and much more. Christmas is around the corner - join The Pavilions Christmas market by the Firefly Pool Celebrate this festive season with German Glühwein, German BBQ Sausage stations, DIY Gingerbread house workshops and artisans showcasing handmade and unique products and gifts to brighten up your holiday. A percentage of our sales proceeds will go to the local charity, called the Good Shepherd. Save the date: 10 Dec 2023 from 5.00 pm - 8:00 pm (FREE ENTRY!) Location: Firefly Pool and Restaurant
Victims of huge fireworks explosion sue for B300m
Victims of huge fireworks explosion sue for B300m
NARATHIWAT: A total of 682 people have sued two fireworks traders and a construction contractor for damages of B300 million over the huge and fatal warehouse explosion in Sungai Kolok district in July.
War Elephants back on track after Singapore win
War Elephants back on track after Singapore win
FOOTBALL: Thailand beat Singapore 3-1 yesterday (Nov 21) to revive their hopes for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Phuket rallies for UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy conference
Phuket rallies for UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy conference
PHUKET: A host of officials held an event at the Blue Elephant restaurant in Phuket Town on Monday (Nov 20) to promote Phuket Town being awarded the host venue for the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy (CoGs) Subnetwork Annual Conference 2024.