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Greenwashing is more than dirty laundry
Greenwashing is more than dirty laundry
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to protect the environment, more and more businesses are claiming to be sustainable and environmentally friendly in order to attract consumers who prioritise these values. However, not all businesses are making genuine efforts to reduce their environmental impact, and this is where the concept of ‘greenwashing’ comes in.
Phuket Dojo bags Manila medal haul
Phuket Dojo bags Manila medal haul
JUDO: The team from Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket continued to demonstrate their excellemt progression as they claimed a six-medal haul at last weekend’s Philippines Invitational Judo Championships in Manila.
Thailand to stop accepting other countries’ plastic waste from 2025
Thailand to stop accepting other countries’ plastic waste from 2025
BANGKOK: The Thai government has announced that it will completely ban plastic waste imports by the end of 2024 as the kingdom sets its sights on reducing the environmental impact of plastics and shedding the label of being one of the world’s plastic bins.
Thailand joins call for end of war, withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine
Thailand joins call for end of war, withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine
BANGKOK: Foreign affairs scholars said Thailand made the right decision in supporting the UN’s resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country. Thailand had abstained on the two previous UN resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but joined 140 other countries on Feb 23 when the General Assembly approved its third resolution. Countries which voted against the resolution are limited to Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, and Syria.
Five more drivers nabbed in Phuket taxi crackdown
Five more drivers nabbed in Phuket taxi crackdown
PHUKET: The campaign by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) against who they consider illegal taxis drivers is continuing. Five more drivers were apprehended in the most recent round of checks conducted on Feb 22 in Cherng Talay. So far there has been no development in the ’peace talks’ between the PLTO and recently banned green plate taxis from outside Phuket, despite the office having promised to find a solution for them to become legal on the island again. This happened on Feb 9, more than two weeks ago from today.
Lost you!
Lost you!
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‘Anxious’ Saudi tourist steals jet-ski, rescued from Patong Bay
‘Anxious’ Saudi tourist steals jet-ski, rescued from Patong Bay
PHUKET: A Saudi tourist was rescued from the water about one kilometre from Patong Beach this afternoon (Feb 24) after he stole a jet-ski from an operator on the beach.
Short-term car rentals market predicted to grow by 33% in 2023
Short-term car rentals market predicted to grow by 33% in 2023
BANGKOK: Car rental business in Thailand is enjoying a strong recovery driven by growing demand from tourists. The market is expected to grow by 10.2% and reach B51 billion in 2023, says TTB Analytics, a research branch of TMBThanachart bank now branded as TTB. 
Budget for police bodycams approved
Budget for police bodycams approved
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved a budget of about B445 million to purchase bodycams for Royal Thai Police officers. According to new regulations, officers are now required to record their actions while on duty, including interrogation process, traffic control, negotiations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-corruption investigation into playground equipment, Airport drill, Bar raids || February 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-corruption investigation into playground equipment, Airport drill, Bar raids || February 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
BOI seeks private businesses to promote LTR Visa program
BOI seeks private businesses to promote LTR Visa program
BANGKOK: The Board of Investment (BoI) is looking to enlist private firms to promote the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa program aimed at wealthy pensioners and skilled foreign workers.
Uncover the exciting tale behind the next big thing happening in world’s most sought-after island destination
Uncover the exciting tale behind the next big thing happening in world’s most sought-after island destination
Following the proven success of Treehouses Villas Resort in Phuket – Khao Yao Noi, UNDERWOOD’s unique design and exceptional manufacturing expertise of upscale, sustainable and long-lasting Treehouses is expanding globally. We are thrilled to invite you to this highly anticipated evening in Phuket!
Goal-shy Chelsea eye Spurs win as Man City seek consistency
Goal-shy Chelsea eye Spurs win as Man City seek consistency
FOOTBALL: Graham Potter takes struggling Chelsea to the happy hunting ground of Tottenham on Sunday (Feb 26) desperate for a Premier League win as Manchester City seek to turn domination into goals.
Patong Hill traffic reduced ahead of waterworks
Patong Hill traffic reduced ahead of waterworks
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reduced traffic over Patong Hill to one lane each way ahead of the road being closed overnight so that water mains pipes can be installed from the bottom of the hill to the Chao Por Seua ‘Tiger’ Temple at the top of the hill.
More illegal houses found encroaching on protected mangrove area
More illegal houses found encroaching on protected mangrove area
PHUKET: A team of officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) have found six more houses encroaching on protected mangrove areas in Phuket.
Bars caught for late trading
Bars caught for late trading
PHUKET: Officers from the Mueang District Office have led raids on two bars for trading illegally, one for late trading in the heart of Phuket Town and the other in Wichit for not having any entertainment licence at all.
Andaman stay top as Warriors win Patong derby
Andaman stay top as Warriors win Patong derby
CRICKET: Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) consolidated their position as leaders of the 2023 Phuket T20 cricket league with a convincing win against the Kashmiri Cricket Club (KCC) at a sweltering Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Feb 19), while the Warriors came out on top against the Penguins in the Patong derby.
Phuket airport reports fire drill, remains silent on real incident
Phuket airport reports fire drill, remains silent on real incident
PHUKET: Airport fire teams and emergency-response personnel held their second fire-training exercise for the fiscal year 2023 at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Feb 23), the airport has reported on Facbook. Yet there still have not been any reports about the real emergency involving a Thai Smile A320 the day before (Feb 22).
TAT seeks a new governor
TAT seeks a new governor
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is calling for applications from eligible candidates for the position of TAT Governor.
‘Terrible toll’ of Russia’s year-long invasion of Ukraine
‘Terrible toll’ of Russia’s year-long invasion of Ukraine
UKRAINE: When Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, he started a war that has killed tens of thousands of people, ravaged cities and pummelled the country’s economy.