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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Premier’s first visit: Phuket! Patong bar raided, EV buses coming to Phuket? || August 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Premier’s first visit: Phuket! Patong bar raided, EV buses coming to Phuket? || August 25
PHUKET XTRA - August 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pothole affects traffic сapacity on Kathu main road
Pothole affects traffic сapacity on Kathu main road
PHUKET: The Kathu Municipality has asked motorists to exercise caution when using Phra Phuket Rd after a dangerous pothole near the entrance to Lotus’s Kathu supermarket has been discovered and fenced off pending repairs.
Patong bar raided for employing minors as service workers
Patong bar raided for employing minors as service workers
PHUKET: The crackdown on service businesses operating illegally and employing minors continues in Patong, with local police now inspecting bars and other entertainment venues for possible violations.
PM Srettha arrives in Phuket
PM Srettha arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Srettha Thavisin, royally endorsed as the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand on Wednesday (Aug 23), arrived in Phuket this morning (Aug 25) to hear feedback and suggestions on how to improve the island.
PPAO allocates B156mn for Phuket EV buses
PPAO allocates B156mn for Phuket EV buses
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has allocated B156 million from its 2023 budget to buy 24 air-conditioned electric vehicle (“EV”) buses to serve public routes.
Superlounge - Dance Music Residents night
Superlounge - Dance Music Residents night
Resident DJs James Alexander and Sal Saqeb will be delivering some fine Melodic and Progressive House tunes from 7 till late at the stunning open-air Mediterranean-style Rhapsody Bar in the heart of Rawai. Come join the Superlounge family!!! Entry is free before 19:00, or 50Baht thereafter. SL xxx Instagram.com/superlounge.dance/ The Rhapsody Bar https://goo.gl/maps/u8JJWxrRPZ36qi5R6
Chalong Police press defamation charge over TikTok post
Chalong Police press defamation charge over TikTok post
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a man with criminal defamation over a TikTok post that accused Chalong Traffic Police officers of stopping motorists at a traffic checkpoint only to get money, and not for improving road safety.
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
ATLANTA: Former US president Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail yesterday (Aug 24) on racketeering and conspiracy charges and released on a US$200,000 (B7 million) bond after having a historic mug shot taken.
Liverpool face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
Liverpool face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s new-look midfield faces a stern examination as the Reds put their Premier League title aspirations to the test at Newcastle on Sunday (Aug 27), while Manchester United aim to kickstart their campaign against Nottingham Forest.
PT’s digital wallet plan to start before April
PT’s digital wallet plan to start before April
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party said yesterday (Aug 24) the B10,000 digital wallet policy would be implemented before April next year and warned people not to fall victim to scammers luring them to click malicious links to access the handout.
Pheu Thai touts new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket
Pheu Thai touts new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports ‒ one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket ‒ as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday (Aug 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Five rescued from sinking boat, Phuket earthquake response drills, Royal endorsement || August 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Five rescued from sinking boat, Phuket earthquake response drills, Royal endorsement || August 24
PHUKET XTRA - August 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Humpback whale spotted off coast of Phuket
Humpback whale spotted off coast of Phuket
PHUKET: An extremely rare sighting of a humpback whale was reported off the coast of Phuket this morning (Aug 24) by the owner of a tour boat company.
Five rescued from sinking fishing speedboat
Five rescued from sinking fishing speedboat
PHUKET: Five people on a fishing trip are safely ashore after their speedboat started taking on water off Koh Mai Thon last night (Aug 23).
Grab driver smashes tour bus window in road rage dispute
Grab driver smashes tour bus window in road rage dispute
PHUKET: Local police were called to defuse a road rage incident between a tour bus driver and a Grab motorcycle driver on the main road through Pa Khlok (Route 4027) yesterday (Aug 23).
Phuket holds earthquake response drill
Phuket holds earthquake response drill
PHUKET: Phuket disaster officials conducted an earthquake response drill yesterday (Aug 23) as part of the national plan for the country to be prepared for major earthquakes.
Red Bull reaches for the unreachable in second half of season
Red Bull reaches for the unreachable in second half of season
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen is en route to his third world championship in as many seasons, but the scale of his and his Red Bull Racing team’s domination is bringing with it a new type of challenge.
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash
KUZHENKINO: The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed yesterday (Aug 23), with all passengers killed, Russian officials have said.
Srettha royally appointed as PM
Srettha royally appointed as PM
BANGKOK: New Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Aug 23) pledged to bring unity to Thailand and promote policies that would solve crises and move the country forward.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry’s planning unit.