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Pita petition decision on Aug 3
Pita petition decision on Aug 3
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court will consider next Thursday (Aug 3) whether it will accept for deliberation a petition regarding the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, a source said.
Egyptian girl dies at Phang Nga waterfall
Egyptian girl dies at Phang Nga waterfall
PHUKET: A 6-year-old Egyptian girl travellling with her parents was found dead at the Song Phraek Waterfall in Phang Nga yesterday (July 26) after she slipped and fell into the fast-moving water.
Israeli man, 19, on antidepressants taken into protective care
Israeli man, 19, on antidepressants taken into protective care
PHUKET: A 19-year-old man learning Muay Thai at a training camp in Bang Tao has been taken into protective care after he was found naked and bleeding from a serious cut to his hand at a petrol station in Cherng Talay last night (July 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Six-day holiday declared, Phuket airport taxi ‘changes’, Vote for Premier postponed || July 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Six-day holiday declared, Phuket airport taxi ‘changes’, Vote for Premier postponed || July 26
PHUKET XTRA - July 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Leatherback turtle lays eggs at Karon Beach
Leatherback turtle lays eggs at Karon Beach
PHUKET: A leatherback turtle came ashore to lay eggs at Karon Beach last night (July 25) in what is believed to be the first turtle nest at Karon in 20 years.
Phuket marks World Drowning Prevention Day
Phuket marks World Drowning Prevention Day
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Dr Angela Macdonald PSM was in Phuket yesterday (July 25) as the key guest of honour at an event to mark World Drowning Prevention Day.
Vachira shuts down outpatient services amid long holiday
Vachira shuts down outpatient services amid long holiday
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, the main government hospital on the island, has announced it will shut down its outpatient services on Monday (July 31), amid the six-day long government holiday starting on Friday (July 28).
Low-cost housing project open for bookings
Low-cost housing project open for bookings
PHUKET: Rangsan Chayanthamaphun of the National Housing Authority Phuket office (Keha Phuket) is calling for people to book units in the new Community Housing and Community Services Project in Phuket (Thalang), Phase 2, in Srisoonthorn.
Long holiday could bring B2.2bn to Phuket
Long holiday could bring B2.2bn to Phuket
PHUKET: The long holiday at the end of the month is expected to generate more than B2 billion in tourism revenue for Phuket, according to the local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun Chinese duo
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun Chinese duo
BADMINTON: Women’s doubles stars Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai booked their berth in the second round of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo yesterday (July 25).
Phuket airport to create an ‘all taxi’ area
Phuket airport to create an ‘all taxi’ area
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will have an ‘all taxi’ area where all legally registered, legally operating taxis can pick up tourists at the island’s key tourism portal.
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
PYONGYANG: North Korea will welcome Russia’s defence minister and a high-level Chinese delegation to Pyongyang this week for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, state media said yesterday (July 25), marking a key shift in the nuclear-armed country’s stringent COVID-19 border restrictions.
PM vote postponed pending new ruling
PM vote postponed pending new ruling
BANGKOK: Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has postponed the vote for a new prime minister from tomorrow (July 27), pending a Constitutional Court ruling on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
More events held to honour His Majesty’s birthday
More events held to honour His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket officials have held more events to honour the 71st birthday of his Majesty King Vajiralongkorn this Friday (July 28).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ombudsman calls for PM vote delay, Small hotels push in Phuket, Graft allegations || July 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ombudsman calls for PM vote delay, Small hotels push in Phuket, Graft allegations || July 25
PHUKET XTRA - July 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Drug network probe nets man in Srisoonthorn
Drug network probe nets man in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: An ongoing investigation by Thalang Police has resulted in a man with a homemade handgun and two meth pills being arrested in Srisoonthorn, Thalang.
Aussie MP ‘cautious’ over Phuket’s cannabis state
Aussie MP ‘cautious’ over Phuket’s cannabis state
PHUKET: A Member of Parliament of the Australian state of Victoria has voiced his concerns over lack of awareness regarding the laws regulating the use of cannabis and how the availability of marijuana on the island may land tourists, especially Australians, in trouble.
Thousands more evacuated as Greece ‘at war’ with forest fires
Thousands more evacuated as Greece ‘at war’ with forest fires
RHODES: Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu yesterday (July 24) as the prime minister warned that the heat-battered nation was “at war” with several wildfires and spoke of three difficult days ahead.
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 4th of August. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsors for the evening will be The Thai Yachting Business Association, https://www.thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com/ and the Thailand Charter Week, https://www.facebook.com/ThailandCharterWeek. 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 click this link https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe... 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 small hotels ready to register
Phuket small hotels ready to register
PHUKET: Wirintra Paphakityotphat, head of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Region 11 branch, which represents Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, has urged Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to instruct relevant government agencies to facilitate small hotels being able to legally register.