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B300 tourism fee remains in limbo
B300 tourism fee remains in limbo
BANGKOK: The new government is expected to decide the fate of the B300 tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.
More than 5k meth pills seized in raid
More than 5k meth pills seized in raid
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Ratsada found with more than 5,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah).
Bangkok Pride parade set for June 4
Bangkok Pride parade set for June 4
BANGKOK: A Pride parade is planned for June 4 in Bangkok under the theme of “Door to Equal Asia” as Thailand aims to host World Pride 2028.
Two nests with more than 200 turtle eggs found at Similans in two days
Two nests with more than 200 turtle eggs found at Similans in two days
PHUKET: Wildlife officers at the Similans National Park have found two turtle nests containing more than 200 eggs in two days.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala landslide concerns, Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes || May 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala landslide concerns, Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes || May 23
PHUKET XTRA - May 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Expat, 73, escapes serious injury in motorbike collision
Expat, 73, escapes serious injury in motorbike collision
PHUKET: A 73-year-old expat on a motorbike escaped serious injury after he pulled out across oncoming vehicles on Wiset Rd in Rawai this morning (May 23) and was struck by a motorbike.
Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes
Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes
PHUKET: Five tourists and their tour guide had an alarming return to shore in Phang Nga after visiting James Bond Island and Koh Panyee yesterday (May 22) when the longtail boat they were travelling in was hit by strong wind and capsized.
Safety measures implemented at Tham Luang cave ahead of reopening
Safety measures implemented at Tham Luang cave ahead of reopening
CHIANG RAI: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed yesterday (May 22) that safety measures are to be implemented in preparation for the reopening of Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave in July.
Coalition hopefuls unveil pact
Coalition hopefuls unveil pact
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) has given assurances that its government’s policies will not harm the country’s constitutional monarchy.
Fear of Kamala landslides prompts MP-elect action
Fear of Kamala landslides prompts MP-elect action
PHUKET: Following heavy downpours across the island yesterday (May 22), Phuket Move Forward MP-elect Chalermpong Saengdee has expressed his concern over potentially dangerous landslides returning to Kuan Na Yak on Kamala Hill.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrest in Patong child sex trafficking case, Charges in Phuket speedboat crash || May 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrest in Patong child sex trafficking case, Charges in Phuket speedboat crash || May 22
PHUKET XTRA - May 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong lifeguards assessed for beach safety
Patong lifeguards assessed for beach safety
PHUKET: As red flags started flying at beaches on Phuket’s west coast yesterday (May 21), a group of safety experts started a series of inspections of lifeguard stations to assess their readiness to respond to surf emergencies.
Tour speedboat driver to be charged for drug use
Tour speedboat driver to be charged for drug use
PHUKET: Pol Lt Col Kanaen Somrak, Inspector at Chalong Police Station, has confirmed that the driver of the speedboat that collided with a channel marker in Chalong Bay last week, injuring 35 tourists, will be charged with drug use.
Wet weather sets in
Wet weather sets in
PHUKET: More rain is expected to soak the island throughout the rest of the week with the Phuket branch of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a heavy rain warning for the entire Andaman coast.
Cannabis: The fat lady is about to sing!
Cannabis: The fat lady is about to sing!
The ease of buying marijuana on the streets of every province in Thailand will soon come to an end, as nearly all parties who contested Thailand’s recent elections are calling for the repeal of the law that famously decriminalised the cannabis plant.
National Games qualifiers underway in Phuket
National Games qualifiers underway in Phuket
NATIONAL GAMES: Surakul Stadium was the venue to mark the official opening of the Region 4 qualifying rounds for the 48th National Games on Saturday (May 20).
Zelensky says Bakhmut ‘not occupied’ by Russia
Zelensky says Bakhmut ‘not occupied’ by Russia
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (May 21) that Bakhmut was “not occupied” by Moscow, while the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group insisted his fighters had taken control of the eastern city “to the last centimetre”.
Man City celebrate title glory with win over Chelsea, Leeds in relegation peril
Man City celebrate title glory with win over Chelsea, Leeds in relegation peril
FOOTBALL: Manchester City celebrated their Premier League title triumph with a 1-0 win against Chelsea before Ilkay Gundogan lifted the trophy in front of their jubilant fans, while Leeds slipped closer to relegation yesterday (May 21).
MFP, allies to sign deal as EC probes Pita
MFP, allies to sign deal as EC probes Pita
BANGKOK: Eight prospective coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today (May 22), with the controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code, a key pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), not expected to be included.
Most Thais satisfied with election results: poll
Most Thais satisfied with election results: poll
BANGKOK: Most people are satisfied with the overall election results, saying they would still vote the same way they did on May 14 if there were a new election, according to the results of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.