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BDO Phuket Breakfast Briefing: Hotel & Tourism Industry
BDO Phuket Breakfast Briefing: Hotel & Tourism Industry
Looking forward: What does 2023 have in store for the Phuket Hotel and Tourism Industry? With Covid-19 seemingly behind us, it appears to be full steam ahead for the Phuket tourism industry. But with these opportunities come several challenges including changing customer expectations and a skill shortage requiring the industry to revisit its operating model. Reserve a seat at our event and hear from a panel of local industry experts discussing the current, emerging, and future issues for the tourism industry moderated by BDO in Thailand and Hughes Krupica. Reserve your seat now. Click here http://bit.ly/40Im3is
Speculation grows as US shoots down new mystery object
Speculation grows as US shoots down new mystery object
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A US warplane shot down a new flying object near the Canadian border yesterday (Feb 12), the latest of three mysterious devices spotted since military radar settings were cranked up in the wake of the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon.
Patong Police accused of ignoring attack on Canadian tourist
Patong Police accused of ignoring attack on Canadian tourist
PHUKET: A Patong police patrol officer has been accused of ignoring a plea for help from a Canadian tourist after he was violently mugged.
After 15 years, man arrested over slaying of Phuket business owner
After 15 years, man arrested over slaying of Phuket business owner
PHUKET: A man wanted for his role in the assassination a “millionaire” in Phuket 15 years ago has finally been arrested, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok has confirmed.
Police urge against Valentine’s Day sex tapes
Police urge against Valentine’s Day sex tapes
BANGKOK: The Technology Crime Suppression Division has warned lovers not to video-record their sex on Valentine’s Day to avoid being blackmailed after the relationship ends.
Guardiola hopeful Haaland will be fit for Arsenal showdown
Guardiola hopeful Haaland will be fit for Arsenal showdown
FOOTBALL: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted Erling Haaland is a doubt for Wednesday’s top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal after coming off at half-time in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa yesterday (Feb 12).
TAT upgrades arrival tally from India
TAT upgrades arrival tally from India
BUSINESS: India’s decision to scrap a negative RT-PCR COVID test requirement for return travellers from Thailand from tomorrow (Feb 13) should accelerate the tourism recovery amid a sluggish Chinese market, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Fire guts luxury villa in Cherng Talay
Fire guts luxury villa in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A devastating fire at a luxury villa in Cherng Talay yesterday (Feb 11) has caused damages estimated to be in the region of B25 million.
Premier League leaders Arsenal held, Spurs thrashed
Premier League leaders Arsenal held, Spurs thrashed
FOOTBALL: Arsenal stumbled again as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford, while Tottenham’s top four hopes were dented by an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Leicester yesterday (Feb 11).
PLTO hold talks with non-Phuket-based ‘green plate’ taxi operators
PLTO hold talks with non-Phuket-based ‘green plate’ taxi operators
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) have confirmed that talks have taken place with a group representing legally registered taxi drivers and tour operators from Bangkok and other provinces that have been banned from working on the island.
Phuket Music Scene: Time to take the Thai alternative?
Phuket Music Scene: Time to take the Thai alternative?
Musicians who have worked here a while have told me that it’s getting harder for bands playing Western cover songs to find gigs. Why might this be? Is it because there are too many bands? Not enough tourists perhaps? Maybe there is another reason…
Thailand set to host Amazean Jungle Ultramarathon
Thailand set to host Amazean Jungle Ultramarathon
TRAIL RUNNING: The globally acclaimed Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) touches down in Thailand for the “Amazean Jungle Thailand UTMB 2023” ultramarathon race next weekend.
Scotland off to best Six Nations start after record win over Wales
Scotland off to best Six Nations start after record win over Wales
RUGBY: Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie believes his side are capable of beating anyone after blowing away Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield yesterday (Feb 11) to secure their best ever start to a Six Nations.
Phuket and Krabi the stars in new Czech movie
Phuket and Krabi the stars in new Czech movie
PHUKET: Thailand’s Phuket and Krabi have been featured in a new Czech film called ‘Ostrov’ (The Island), which premiered on Feb 1, in Prague.
Miracle rescues as Turkey-Syria quake deaths pass 28,000
Miracle rescues as Turkey-Syria quake deaths pass 28,000
TURKEY: Rescuers pulled a two-month-old baby and an elderly woman from the rubble yesterday (Feb 11), five days after an earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria leaving more than 28,000 dead.
Phuket Opinion: Take the win
Phuket Opinion: Take the win
PHUKET: Has anyone noticed how willing the central government has suddenly become in publicly announcing action taken against corrupt police, immigration and other officials in the incessant stream of cases in recent weeks that have highlighted just how deep, widespread and rampant corruption really is throughout the country? And the powers that be are still not doing it for the public’s benefit.
Police address road conduct, licence issues with French Honorary Consul
Police address road conduct, licence issues with French Honorary Consul
PHUKET: Officers from Patong Police Station and the Phuket Tourist Police met with the Honorary Consul of France in Phuket yesterday (Feb 10) to discuss the recent issue of complaints against French nationals driving motorbikes irresponsibly in the popular tourist destination and the renting vehicles without the correct documentation.
Fire contained at Thalang school, no injuries reported
Fire contained at Thalang school, no injuries reported
PHUKET: Firefighters were able to successfully contain a fire that broke out at a school in Thalang yesterday (Feb 10), with police confirming there were no injuries caused by the blaze.
Leatherback turtles hatch at Nai Yang Beach
Leatherback turtles hatch at Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: There were celebrations at Nai Yang Beach last night (Feb 10) as a total of 32 baby leatherback turtles hatched and found their way to the sea, which officials declared was proof of nature replenishing and restoring itself across the island.
Lobby says tourism must be priority
Lobby says tourism must be priority
BUSINESS:The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the next government to prioritise the tourism industry as a key economic driver, addressing the labour shortage, low level of safety and security, as well as sustainability.