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Medical tourism can boost Phuket 2028 Expo hopes, says PM
Medical tourism can boost Phuket 2028 Expo hopes, says PM
PHUKET: The government is behind a major push to promote the country’s capabilities in the medical tourism sector as part of further efforts to boost Phuket’s candidacy to host the 2028 Specialized Expo.
Penguins’ woes continue as Andaman secure finals spot
Penguins’ woes continue as Andaman secure finals spot
CRICKET: Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) booked their spot in the final of the ongoing T20 league with one game to spare last last Sunday (Feb 26), dumping out the pitiful Patong Penguins in the process with an 18-run victory on yet another sizzling afternoon at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).
Phuket condo market still needs time to recover
Phuket condo market still needs time to recover
PHUKET: The Phuket condominium market remains an attractive investment opportunity with good ROI figures especially for foreign investors, but still needs time to recover and is waiting for more foreign tourists to increase, says Nattha Kahapana, Managing Director, Knight Frank Thailand Co Ltd.
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was sentenced to 27 years in jail yesterday (Feb 3) for treason, a verdict that disqualified him for elections this year and was immediately denounced by international observers such as the United Nations and the United States.
Last 300 rai of protected forest fenced off on ‘Monkey Hill’
Last 300 rai of protected forest fenced off on ‘Monkey Hill’
PHUKET: Three hundred rai have been fenced off and marked ‘Protected Forest’ on Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town to ensure the natural beauty of the popular natural attraction is preserved.
Long weekend brings another alcohol ban
Long weekend brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Budhhist holiday Makha Bucha will see all major government offices closed and a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in effect for the national public holiday on Monday (Mar 6).
Hottest time of year formally starts this Sunday
Hottest time of year formally starts this Sunday
BANGKOK: Summer will officially arrive in Thailand on Sunday (Mar 5), with the temperature reaching 43 degrees Celsius at its highest, according to an announcement issued on Friday by the Meteorological Department.
Phuket Immigration Chief to ask for ‘red card’ system to be made national
Phuket Immigration Chief to ask for ‘red card’ system to be made national
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai left Phuket for Bangkok, where he hopes to ask Pol Lt Gen Pakpoompipat Sajjapan, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, to make the ‘red card’ system introduced in Phuket national.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police chase Aussie in stolen car, Patong Police respond over attack || March 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police chase Aussie in stolen car, Patong Police respond over attack || March 3
PHUKET XTRA - March 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Over 50 airlines confirmed to fly to Phuket from abroad in March
Over 50 airlines confirmed to fly to Phuket from abroad in March
PHUKET: International flights to Phuket airport are expected to continue growing in numbers on March as more carriers get permissions to add the island to their networks of routes. The official schedule, released earlier this week by the Phuket branch of the Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), lists 3,710 inbound and outbound flights by 52 carriers in March.
Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob suspended from duty
Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob suspended from duty
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court on Friday suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from performing his duties over alleged share concealment pending the court’s decision on the case.
Third leatherback turtle nest found in Phuket
Third leatherback turtle nest found in Phuket
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have confirmed that the third turtle nest of the 2022-2023 season was found in Phuket on Wednesday (Mar 1) following one similar discovery in December 2022 and another in February 2023.
Health experts ask to go easy on Thai donuts, tea
Health experts ask to go easy on Thai donuts, tea
Thai people love their street food and “pa thong ko” (fried dough, Thai donuts also spelled pa tong go) and “cha Thai” (iced tea also know as ’cha yen’) are two favourites. But too much of a good thing can be bad for you, says the Health Department.
Man Utd face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove
Man Utd face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove
FOOTBALL: Rampant Manchester United are eager to inflict more pain on Liverpool at Anfield as Arsenal aim to pull further clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race this weekend.
Fake goods workshop raided in Kathu
Fake goods workshop raided in Kathu
PHUKET: Officers led by Region 8 Police raided several commercial units in Kathu yesterday (Mar 2) where trademark logos of companies such as Adidas, Nike, Under Armour and RVCA, owned and operated by Billabong and Quiksilver, were illegally produced on shirts.
Defending champ Verstappen still the man to beat in 2023
Defending champ Verstappen still the man to beat in 2023
FORMULA ONE: For the second season in a row there’s only question worth asking in Formula 1: can anyone catch Max Verstappen?
Patong Police respond over attack on Canadian tourist
Patong Police respond over attack on Canadian tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police have responded to accusations of lack of action taken regarding a Canadian tourist being attacked and robbed on Patong Beach in the early hours of one morning last month.
Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border incursion
Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border incursion
MOSCOW: Moscow yesterday (Feb 2) claimed that Ukrainians had crossed into southern Russia and killed two civilians, an allegation dismissed by Kyiv as a “deliberate provocation”.
China backs ‘grey business’ crackdown
China backs ‘grey business’ crackdown
BANGKOK: The Chinese embassy in Bangkok said it will support the Thai government’s efforts to deal with Chinese citizens who are involved in illegal activities in the kingdom.
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