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Protected marine life found at Phuket restaurants
Protected marine life found at Phuket restaurants
PHUKET: Two floating restaurants in Phuket have been charged with breach of environmental laws for having protected marine life in their possession.
Haaland hits winner for Man City, Liverpool revival ended by Bournemouth
Haaland hits winner for Man City, Liverpool revival ended by Bournemouth
FOOTBALL: Manchester City needed an Erling Haaland penalty 12 minutes from time to see off Crystal Palace 1-0 yesterday (Mar 11) as Liverpool’s resurgence proved short-lived after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.
Locals split over Chinese tourists donning Thai student uniforms
Locals split over Chinese tourists donning Thai student uniforms
BANGKOK: Netizens are divided over whether Chinese tourists should wear student uniforms. Some claim foreigners want to wear them like cosplay and they are just tourists trying to enjoy themselves. Some local students, however, say the fashion trend should not be confused with the compulsory donning of uniforms, which they oppose. Bangkok Post’s Apichin Chitviriyakun talked to all the parties and now shares what he has learned. This is a contracted verision of Apichin’s comprehensive special report.
Phuket Opinion: What tourists need to know
Phuket Opinion: What tourists need to know
PHUKET: With the confirmation earlier this week that the Phuket Immigration system of ‘red’ and yellow’ cards to warn and deport foreigners repeatedly caught flouting the law has been approved by the national Immigration Bureau chief, it has become clear that tourism officials now need to step up and make an effort to warn tourists what consequences they may face for their behaviour while on holiday on the island.
Foreign, Thai divers trained as coral saviours in Phuket
Foreign, Thai divers trained as coral saviours in Phuket
PHUKET: Several foreigners have joined the Coral Rehabilitation for Divers Volunteers training program launched by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). 
’Overpriced’ Phuket durians priced correctly, officials confirm 
’Overpriced’ Phuket durians priced correctly, officials confirm 
PHUKET: Head of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Commerce Woranit Aphiratjirawong has thrown her weight behind the local vendor accused by Chinese tourists of selling ’overpriced’ durians at Chillva Market in Samkong. Having conducted an inspection and ’investigated the facts’, Ms Woranit cleared the vendor of accusations and confirmed the absence of any wrongdoing. Ms Woranit’s verdict was published by the Phuket office of the PR Department at 6.29am today (Mar 11) and then distributed through various mass communication channels.
Hookah venue discovered on Bangla ‘following complaint’
Hookah venue discovered on Bangla ‘following complaint’
PHUKET: Officials apprehended and handed over to police a hookah venue ‘manager’ after a raid on Bangla Rd last night (Mar 10). A total of 52 hookah sets along with other equipment and shisha were seized and also handed over to police officers.
Phuket drug busts net 17k meth pills, 85g of ’ice’
Phuket drug busts net 17k meth pills, 85g of ’ice’
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested four people and seized nearly 17,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 85g of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) in two drug raids conducted in southern Phuket on Friday (Mar 10).
More local warnings issued in Phuket as wildfire season continues
More local warnings issued in Phuket as wildfire season continues
PHUKET: As announced by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), the country officially entered the hottest season from Mar 5 meaning hotter and drier weather as well as increased risk of fires. The Phuket provincial office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) is yet to release a province-wide warning about the risk of fires or conduct a training for local residents to be more aware of fire-prevention measures. Meanwhile local municipalities and administrative organisations keep including mild warnings to people and “requests for cooperation” each time they report another fire extinguished in their respective areas.
Arsenal face Fulham test, Liverpool target top four
Arsenal face Fulham test, Liverpool target top four
FOOTBALL: Arsenal travel to Fulham in the latest test of the Gunners’ Premier League title credentials this weekend as Manchester City aim to ramp up the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s men by winning at Crystal Palace.
Thai banking apps to demand facial scanning for transfers from June
Thai banking apps to demand facial scanning for transfers from June
BANGKOK: State-owned and commercial banks have agreed to comply with the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) new cybersecurity measures by the June deadline. The measures include facial scans for money transfers of more than B50,000 at a time, transfers of more than B200,000 per day and changing transfer limit to be over B50,000.
Time to ‘Scream’ again
Time to ‘Scream’ again
It is hard to imagine that the film that filmmaker Kevin Williamson made back in 1996 aimed at lightly mocking the slasher horror genre turned into what we now know as the ‘Scream’ franchise – a franchise that has just released its sixth film and had a spin-off television series. Williamson’s involvement with the series is now limited but his characters live on and have created a passionate group of fans that keep asking for bloody adventures of Woodsboro to keep coming back to the big screen.
Thailand to host Asian Athletics Championships
Thailand to host Asian Athletics Championships
ATHLETICS: Thailand will host the 25th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships later this year, it has been confirmed.
Power supply works to affect traffic on Patong Hill
Power supply works to affect traffic on Patong Hill
PHUKET: Traffic on Patong Hill may be heavy today as Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is conducting works on power lines on the eastern side of the hill.
Phuket Tourist Police seeks foreign volunteers
Phuket Tourist Police seeks foreign volunteers
PHUKET: Tourist Police in Phuket are seeking foreign volunteers to provide assistance to law enforcers in dealing with other “aliens” on the island. The deadline for application is this Sunday (Mar 12).
Thai Government continues to woo wealthy, capable foreigners
Thai Government continues to woo wealthy, capable foreigners
BANGKOK: Nearly 3,000 foreigners have applied for long-term resident (LTR) visas in the four months since Thailand fully reopened on Nov 1, 2022, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Friday (Mar 10).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal cop crash, New mobile banking measures, Prime Minister: No more coups! || March 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal cop crash, New mobile banking measures, Prime Minister: No more coups! || March 10
PHUKET XTRA - March 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Body found floating off Phuket believed to be missing Romanian diver
Body found floating off Phuket believed to be missing Romanian diver
PHUKET: Officials believe that a body found floating off Koh Kaew Nok and delivered to Phuket earlier today (Mar 10) is that of 46-year-old Romanian diver Sebastian Emil Somesan who disappeared on Jan 8. The identity was preliminary confirmed by Mr Somesan’s wife, but officials need to conduct a DNA test to be 100% sure.
Urgent aid needed for expat mum injured in Phuket accident
Urgent aid needed for expat mum injured in Phuket accident
PHUKET: A fundraising campaign has been launched to help Alisa Leonova, a Phuket expat who has been seriously injured in a road accident last week. The accident left Ms Leonova in critical condition and urgently needing O-Positive blood for transfusion as well as money to pay extensive medical and related bills that will not be covered by her insurance.
Leatherback turtles hatch at Bang Khwan Beach
Leatherback turtles hatch at Bang Khwan Beach
PHUKET: A total of 78 baby leatherback turtles hatched and successfully made their way into the sea from a nest on Bang Khwan Beach last night (Mar 9), the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reported.