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Minimum wage hike starts to impact hotels
Minimum wage hike starts to impact hotels
BANGKOK: The minimum wage hike amid a labour shortage is prompting hotels in Chiang Mai to increase staff responsibility instead of hiring more permanent workers, while small hotels in Chon Buri with cheaper rooms could be affected the most by rising costs, according to hotel associations.
Red-level air pollution blankets most of Thailand
Red-level air pollution blankets most of Thailand
BANGKOK: Only seven out of 77 provinces in Thailand had safe air to breathe and most provinces including the capital were blanketed with red levels of hazardous ultrafine dust yesterday (Jan 8).
Police arrest mule in B200k call centre scam impersonating Phuket police officer
Police arrest mule in B200k call centre scam impersonating Phuket police officer
PHUKET: The Metropolitan Police Bureau in Bangkok (IDMB) has arrested a suspect linked to a call centre scam that impersonated police officers, including an officer in Phuket, to deceive a victim into transferring more than B200,000.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrest over violent hotel robbery, Charges over tourist death at Koh Yao elephant camp || Jan 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrest over violent hotel robbery, Charges over tourist death at Koh Yao elephant camp || Jan 8
PHUKET XTRA - January 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials launch project to promote honest elections, political transparency
Phuket officials launch project to promote honest elections, political transparency
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Election Commission Office launched its ‘Honest Political Reform on the Basis of Elections’ project, aiming to enhance transparency and prevent political misconduct in a democratic regime.
Kata Noi beach chair crush eased
Kata Noi beach chair crush eased
PHUKET: Local residents have confirmed that the ‘sand grab’ by beach chair vendors at Kata Noi Beach has been eased, with more space now available for beachgoers.
Cabinet approves B3.8-trillion budget for 2026
Cabinet approves B3.8-trillion budget for 2026
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B3.78 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, as well as soft loans to help small businesses, officials said on Tuesday (Jan 7).
Race begins to replace Canadian PM Trudeau
Race begins to replace Canadian PM Trudeau
OTTAWA: The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor kicked off yesterday (Jan 7), a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the United States and a divisive political climate at home.
Russian arrested for violent hotel robbery
Russian arrested for violent hotel robbery
PHUKET: Police have arrested one Russian man wanted for his role in the violent robbery of another Russian man in an alleged cryptocurrency dispute at a hotel in Karon last Sunday (Jan 5).
Djokovic with point to prove against younger rivals at Australian Open
Djokovic with point to prove against younger rivals at Australian Open
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.
Jail only option for Yingluck
Jail only option for Yingluck
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra won’t be eligible to be detained outside of prison if she returns to the country as she has yet to meet new criteria for the soon-to-come alternative prison detention programme, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said yesterday (Jan 7).
Three arrested in drug crackdown
Three arrested in drug crackdown
PHUKET: Three drug suspects have been arrested during raids coordinated by the Phuket Narcotics Suppression Bureau, with more than 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah)  seized.
PHUKET XTRA: Tourist apologises for drunken stupor, Phuket schoolgirl’s life-saving efforts || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: Tourist apologises for drunken stupor, Phuket schoolgirl’s life-saving efforts || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - January 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PM Paetongtarn to visit Phuket
PM Paetongtarn to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn ‘Ing’ Shinawatra and her delegation are set to visit Phuket on Thursday (Jan 9).
Top New Year Destinations 2025: Explore the Best Routes from Phuket
Top New Year Destinations 2025: Explore the Best Routes from Phuket
As the New Year approaches, Thailand offers better weather, with drier, cooler temperatures, making it an ideal time for traveling.
Police hunt Russian suspects for violent hotel robbery
Police hunt Russian suspects for violent hotel robbery
PHUKET: Karon Police are hunting for two Russian men wanted for a violent robbery of a fellow Russian man at a hotel in Karon on Sunday night (Jan 5).
Belarusian tourist apologises to Karon Police for drunken incident
Belarusian tourist apologises to Karon Police for drunken incident
PHUKET: A Belarusian tourist has formally apologised to local police for his drunken and disorderly behaviour at a hotel in Karon last month.
Schoolgirl praised for life-saving efforts
Schoolgirl praised for life-saving efforts
PHUKET: A secondary school student from Cherng Talay Witthaya School has been hailed as a hero after performing life-saving CPR on a man who suffered cardiac arrest while riding his ‘samlor’ (motorbike with sidecart).
Economic growth target faces risks
Economic growth target faces risks
BANGKOK: Growth in Thailand’s tourism and export sectors, together with government investments, will likely help spur the economy this year, according to the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). However, whether or not the country can achieve 3% GDP growth this year, a goal set by the government, still remains to be seen, it says.
Judge rejects Trump request to delay hush money sentencing
Judge rejects Trump request to delay hush money sentencing
NEW YORK: A New York judge rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay sentencing set for later this week in his hush money case yesterday (Jan 6).