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A taste of Eden
A taste of Eden
Comprising a smart air-conditioned dining area, a large outside space overlooking the lake and a tented beer garden, Eden Grill in Cherng Talay’s Boat Avenue offers an attractive option for every taste.
Foreign man killed in motorbike accident in Karon
Foreign man killed in motorbike accident in Karon
PHUKET: A foreign man died in a motorcycle accident in Karon yesterday (June 24) after the man’s Honda motorbike collided with a pickup truck at a bend on the coastal road between Karon and Patong.
Navy conducts cruise liner medivac drill off Phuket
Navy conducts cruise liner medivac drill off Phuket
PHUKET: Adm Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, was in Phuket yesterday (June 24) as Navy personnel conducted a medivac exercise with the ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise liner off Phuket.
Navy faces 15% kickback claim over B440m armoured vehicle deal
Navy faces 15% kickback claim over B440m armoured vehicle deal
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy is investigating a claim about irregularities in the purchase of armoured vehicles (AVs) worth more than B440 million.
Rivals seek to profit from Chelsea’s fire sale
Rivals seek to profit from Chelsea’s fire sale
FOOTBALL: Chelsea have embarked on a fire sale following their stunning spending spree, trimming their bloated squad in an effort to comply with financial regulations as they prepare for a new era under Mauricio Pochettino.
Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal to ease crisis
Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal to ease crisis
MOSCOW: The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and will not face charges after calling off his troops’ advance on Saturday (Jun 24), Moscow said, easing Russia’s most serious security crisis in decades.
Power outage to affect Route 4027, Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Route 4027, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect homes and businesses along the southern side of a section of Route 2027 in Pa Khlok on Tuesday (June 27).
Soi Rommanee’s place among world’s best streets praised by Thai officials
Soi Rommanee’s place among world’s best streets praised by Thai officials
PHUKET: The inclusion of Phuket’s historical alley, Soi Rommanee, in the list of The World’s 20 Most Beautiful Streets has garnered praise from caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. The announcement was made yesterday (June 22).
Phuket Old Town roads close for Peranakan Festival parade
Phuket Old Town roads close for Peranakan Festival parade
PHUKET: Main roads through the heart of Phuket Town will be closed to all traffic late this afternoon into the evening as the carnival parade for the Phuket Peranakan Festival makes its way through the Phuket Old Town area.
More than 5,000 jobs on offer at ‘Job Expo 2023’
More than 5,000 jobs on offer at ‘Job Expo 2023’
PHUKET: More than 5,000 jobs are on offer at the ‘Job Expo Phuket 2023’ being held at the Lan Lom area of the Central Floresta shopping mall on the bypass road.
New tourism business spike amid recovering arrivals
New tourism business spike amid recovering arrivals
BANGKOK: Currency exchanges, travel agencies, restaurants, tour guides, and accommodation businesses continue to lead the way in the overall recovery of the tourism sector. According to the most recent data from the Ministry of Commerce, the proportion of hospitality firms among newly established businesses in Jan-May has doubled from last year and reached 8.1%.
Chinese tourists caught handling starfish, corals
Chinese tourists caught handling starfish, corals
PHUKET: A Chinese tour company has apologised for its tourists holding up starfish to have their photos taken and climbing on coral reefs at Ao La on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
Senate probes Pita’s assets
Senate probes Pita’s assets
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat may face more hurdles in his bid to become the next prime minister as a Senate panel is now looking into issues related to his assets and debts declaration.
Kamala set for new sports facility
Kamala set for new sports facility
FOOTBALL: Work has begun on the construction of a new sports facility in Kamala, officials confirmed yesterday (June 22).
Crackdown on illegal taxis nets two drivers at Phuket airport
Crackdown on illegal taxis nets two drivers at Phuket airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) persists in its campaign against drivers deemed to be operating illegal taxis, which is now approaching its five-month milestone. During the latest round of checks conducted at Phuket International Airport, two drivers were apprehended.
Wagner chief says Russia ‘retreating’ from Ukraine attacks, as UK spies report ’combat dolphins’
Wagner chief says Russia ‘retreating’ from Ukraine attacks, as UK spies report ’combat dolphins’
MOSCOW: Russia’s forces are retreating in Ukraine’s east and south following Kyiv’s counteroffensive, the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group said yesterday (June 23).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal school explosion, Phuket to move ahead with International Medical Hub || June 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal school explosion, Phuket to move ahead with International Medical Hub || June 23
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Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong arrived in Phuket on Thursday (June 21) evening, bringing 147 passengers to the island.
New boutique hotel regulation comes into effect
New boutique hotel regulation comes into effect
PHUKET: The long-awaited ministerial regulation to allow boutique and other small accommodation venues to legally operate as hotels has been brought into effect.
Spanish fugitive on international warrant arrested in Phuket
Spanish fugitive on international warrant arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A foreign man wanted by Spanish authorities on fraud charges was apprehended at Phuket airport yesterday evening (June 22).