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Chinese arrivals weak this year
Chinese arrivals weak this year
BANGKOK: The number of Chinese visitors might not reach the government’s target of 5 million this year as arrivals in the first four months were lower than expected.
Navy moves to close luxury resort built on its land
Navy moves to close luxury resort built on its land
CHON BURI: The Royal Thai Navy is preparing to pursue civil charges against the operators of a luxury resort that was constructed on its land in Chon Buri province.
Blue Tree top of the crop after day 2 at the ACG
Blue Tree top of the crop after day 2 at the ACG
CRICKET: Blue Tree Cricket Team maintained their early form on Day 2 at the ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang yesterday (Apr 21).
Arsenal’s title hopes on rocks despite late fightback against Southampton
Arsenal’s title hopes on rocks despite late fightback against Southampton
FOOTBALL: Arsenal staged an incredible late fightback to rescue a 3-3 draw against Southampton, but the Premier League leaders were still left frustrated by a damaging result that put their title challenge in jeopardy last night (Apr 21).
Small power tariff cut gets preliminary approval
Small power tariff cut gets preliminary approval
BANGKOK: Energy regulators on Monday (Apr 24) will review a recommended adjustment that would reduce household electricity bills by 1.5%, to B4.70 per kilowatt-hour (unit) from B4.77 planned earlier, from May to August.
Understanding Phuket’s ‘haze season’
Understanding Phuket’s ‘haze season’
PHUKET: A meteorologist with 17 years experience with the Belgian air force has come forward with his understanding of the “natural phenomenon” of haze that has plagued Phuket since last week, and has only just started to clear.
Phuket aims for more Chinese with roadshows in major cities
Phuket aims for more Chinese with roadshows in major cities
PHUKET: Three roadshows have been held in Mainland China earlier this week to increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting Phuket, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket stray dogs, Power bill relief, Army cadet shoots girlfriend in BKK condo || April 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket stray dogs, Power bill relief, Army cadet shoots girlfriend in BKK condo || April 21
PHUKET XTRA - April 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Foreign crewman in Phuket hospital after medical emergency on board
Foreign crewman in Phuket hospital after medical emergency on board
PHUKET: A foreign crewman was taken to Phuket Provincial Hospital hospital this Wednesday (Apr 19) after a medical emergency on board of a cargo ship passing through Phuket waters.
Three injured in Phuket single-vehicle motorbike accident
Three injured in Phuket single-vehicle motorbike accident
PHUKET: A female motorcyclist and her two male passengers were rushed to hospital after their motorbike smashed into a roadside pole in Wichit yesterday (Apr 20).
Phuket Muslims ready to mark end of Ramadan
Phuket Muslims ready to mark end of Ramadan
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket, and Thailand, will observe the Islamic holy day Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, on Saturday (Apr 22).
Arsenal aim to put pressure on City as Newcastle face Spurs
Arsenal aim to put pressure on City as Newcastle face Spurs
FOOTBALL: Title-chasing Arsenal must beat bottom club Southampton this evening (Apr 21) if they are to hold off fast-charging Manchester City ahead of next week’s Premier League summit meeting.
Phuket athletes shine at National Youth Games
Phuket athletes shine at National Youth Games
NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES: Young athletes from Phuket have been lauded after performing admirably at the recent National Youth Games where they collectively claimed an impressive 53-medal haul.
Fuel tariff discount to bring some relief
Fuel tariff discount to bring some relief
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to announce a reduction in the fuel tariff (Ft) from May to August today (Apr 21), which will bring down the power tariff rate for households to B4.70 per kilowatt-hour unit, from B4.77 per unit.
UNICEF: 67mn children missed out on vaccines because of COVID
UNICEF: 67mn children missed out on vaccines because of COVID
NEW YORK: Some 67 million children partially or fully missed routine vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021 because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations said Wednesday (Apr 19).
Water outages to affect areas in six Phuket’s subdistricts
Water outages to affect areas in six Phuket’s subdistricts
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in central Phuket will suffer water outages on Friday and Saturday (Arp 21-22) due to reservoir cleaning at Bang Jo filtration station.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket smog coming from the north, Tourist fee by September || April 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket smog coming from the north, Tourist fee by September || April 20
PHUKET XTRA - April 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Crackdown on stray dogs in Phuket Town
Crackdown on stray dogs in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A crackdown on stray dogs was launched yesterday (Apr 19) in Phuket Town after authorities received a series of complaints from disgruntled local residents.
Patong police nab motorbike thief
Patong police nab motorbike thief
PHUKET: Patong police have managed to successfully track down a man who stole a motorcycle from the popular nightlife location before arresting him.
Dojo bags 19 medals at National Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Dojo bags 19 medals at National Jiu-Jitsu Championships
JIU-JITSU: The young athletes from the Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket continued their incredible form by winning a total of 19 medals at the recent National Championships of Jiu-Jitsu in Bangkok.