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Eligible citizens from Thailand now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
Eligible citizens from Thailand now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
BANGKOK: The Embassy of Canada in Bangkok has announced the addition of Thailand to the electronic travel authorisation (eTA) program.
Lifeguards issue jellyfish warning
Lifeguards issue jellyfish warning
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has issued an official warning for beachgoers and people entering the sea to be aware of the danger of poisonous jellyfish in waters off the island.
Mission Impossible wannabe attempts burglary in Phuket bank
Mission Impossible wannabe attempts burglary in Phuket bank
PHUKET: Two burglaries took place in Phuket’s Old Town last Sunday (June 4), both featuring a suspect who entered the premises by descending from the ceiling, imitating a famous scene from the Mission Impossible movie.
West Ham beat Fiorentina to win Europa Conference League
West Ham beat Fiorentina to win Europa Conference League
FOOTBALL: Jarrod Bowen’s dramatic 90th minute goal secured West Ham their first major European trophy since 1965 with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final yesterday (June 7).
New road linking Phuket, Phang Nga now complete
New road linking Phuket, Phang Nga now complete
PHUKET: The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has announced the completion of the Na Klang-Ao Jik road linking Phuket and Phang Nga, which will support local tourism and cross-provincial transport.
Thai inflation slows down to nearly 2-year minimum
Thai inflation slows down to nearly 2-year minimum
BANGKOK: The Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by only 0.53% in May year-on-year, indicating the lowest growth in 21 months. This was primarily attributed to lower energy and food prices, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday (June 6). The ministry also noted the high-base effect but predicted a further decrease in consumer prices in the coming months.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1 Injured in Boat Ave. shooting, Small boats to stay ashore, Doctor shortage in Thailand? || June 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1 Injured in Boat Ave. shooting, Small boats to stay ashore, Doctor shortage in Thailand? || June 7
PHUKET XTRA - June 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian man shot outside Boat Avenue bar
Russian man shot outside Boat Avenue bar
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that a Russian man was shot and severely injured in a popular part of Boat Avenue in Cherng Talay earlier this morning (June 7).
Tyson Fury in Phuket
Tyson Fury in Phuket
Tyson Fury’s Arrival in Thailand: A Boxing Phenomenon is set to hit Phuket later this week. The heavyweight champion’s pending arrival has created a buzz among locals and tourists alike, who are eagerly anticipating his presence. Friday 9th June at Four Points Sheraton Patong will be the venue for An Evening with Tyson Fury, where the champions larger than life personality will be delivering a night to remember. Purchase your tickets through Megatix, link below. Don’t miss this once in lifetime opportunity to meet the current heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson Fury!
Phuket wins National Games golf qualifier
Phuket wins National Games golf qualifier
GOLF: Congratulations are in order for the Phuket’s men’s and women’s golf teams who both won gold in their respective National Games Region 4 southern qualifiers last weekend (June 2-5).
Crackdown on illegal bars continues
Crackdown on illegal bars continues
PHUKET: The crackdown on entertainment venues operating illegally continued in the early hours of yesterday (June 6) after a raid on a bar in Phuket Town.
Foreign man, unidentified woman killed in Patong road accident
Foreign man, unidentified woman killed in Patong road accident
PHUKET: A foreign man and an unidentified woman lost their lives in a road accident that occurred near De Coze Hotel in Patong yesterday evening (June 6). Patong Police are investigating the case.
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed
KHERSON: Ukraine was evacuating thousands of people from flooded areas today (June 7) after an attack on a major Russian-held dam unleashed a torrent of water, inundating two dozen villages and sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.
PGA Tour, LIV Golf merge to end golf’s ‘civil war’
PGA Tour, LIV Golf merge to end golf’s ‘civil war’
GOLF: The PGA Tour announced a shock merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit yesterday (June 6), rocking the golfing world with a bombshell deal aimed at ending the sport’s bitter two-year civil war.
Prayut concedes his time as PM is over
Prayut concedes his time as PM is over
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made remarks yesterday (June 6) suggesting he sees little opportunity for him returning to power for another term.
Skål International Phuket Dinner at Kenny Rogers Roaster
Skål International Phuket Dinner at Kenny Rogers Roaster
Our Host of the month of June, Raghu Raghunath, welcomes Skalleagues and friends to his grill restaurant, Kenny Rogers Roasters. A casual, yet professional and friendly evening at Boat Avenue, Cherntalay. At Kenny Rogers Roasters they guarantee you’ll be spoilt for choice. Their ’slow cook roasting’ techniques brings a sense of charm to the table. Members THB 1,200, non-Members THB 1,600 P.P. Booking and more info - contact@skalphuket.org
Phuket bans small boats from leaving shore until end of week
Phuket bans small boats from leaving shore until end of week
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Chief Natchaphong Pranit has issued an order banning all boats smaller than 10 meters from leaving the shore until this Saturday (June 10) due to heavy weather.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car vs cows? Taxi ‘turf war’, Phuket’s Louise Landgraf sets women’s golf record || June 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car vs cows? Taxi ‘turf war’, Phuket’s Louise Landgraf sets women’s golf record || June 6
PHUKET XTRA - June 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two injured in accidents in front of Satree Phuket School within one night
Two injured in accidents in front of Satree Phuket School within one night
PHUKET: Two road accidents occurred within a span of two hours in front of Satree Phuket School in Phuket Town last night (June 5-6). A man and a woman were hospitalised, and government property was damaged.
Efforts to lure Chinese ramped up amid seasonal arrival decline
Efforts to lure Chinese ramped up amid seasonal arrival decline
PHUKET: Foreign arrivals to Phuket in May dropped by 26.3% compared to the previous month, mainly due to the end of the high season and a sluggish recovery in the Chinese market which officials are now trying to address. Despite this decline, overall visitor numbers comprise about two-thirds of the pre-pandemic levels, indicating a steady recovery in Phuket’s tourism sector.