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Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
BANGKOK: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit ‘grey capital’, dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Thailand is not ready to attend the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting scheduled for April 17-25, as internal procedures remain incomplete, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Saturday (Apr 11).
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
BANGKOK: The government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors, aiming to revise the policy to better target higher-quality tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has said.
Happy Songkran!
Happy Songkran!
PHUKET: From all of us at The Phuket News and Class Act Media, we wish everyone a safe and happy Thai New Year. Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the celebrations…
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
PARIS: Exiled Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani has a huge following back home for his biting humour.
So you want to write a book...
So you want to write a book...
They say everyone has a book in them, and to add perspective to the claim, consider this: on Amazon alone, so-called independent authors account for almost four thousand new self-published books every day.
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
BANGKOK: Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar - an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military.
Lots of fun to be had in the Super Mario Galaxy
Lots of fun to be had in the Super Mario Galaxy
It may come as a big surprise – but it looks like the film that might divide audiences the most this year is none other than The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. If you have been following what has been said about the film during its opening week it seems like people either love it or hate it – there is not a lot of grey around this film.
Tourism minister chasing B3trn goal
Tourism minister chasing B3trn goal
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than B3 trillion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a B300 tourism fee, as adopted in many countries.
Phuket officials ponder new piers
Phuket officials ponder new piers
PHUKET: Plans to build a series of small-scale piers aimed at supporting local fishermen and community tourism are under review following inspections at five proposed sites across Thalang and Mueang districts this week.
Crackdown: Police vow maximum enforcement in Songkran road safety campaign
Crackdown: Police vow maximum enforcement in Songkran road safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have pledged a sweeping, no-exceptions crackdown on dangerous driving across the island during this year’s Songkran holidays, as authorities race to prevent a surge in road deaths and injuries.
They Will Kill You offers nothing new
They Will Kill You offers nothing new
Every now and then a movie comes along that is so difficult to write about that I actually find myself procrastinating about it when I sit down to do so. I certainly found that to be the case for the brand new film from director Kirill Sokolov (Why Don’t You Just Die) – They Will Kill You.
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One has once again been cast in doubt after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren.
A delightful dining aura at NORA
A delightful dining aura at NORA
The range of options to endulge one’s taste buds at beach side venues in Phuket has increased dramatically over recent years, with a dramatic surge in new restaurants and beach clubs emerging as the island’s popularity continues to expand.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Songkran spending set to fall this year
BANGKOK: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous B129.6 billion, citing rising diesel prices.
Officials vet B88.5mn in canal clearing projects
Officials vet B88.5mn in canal clearing projects
PHUKET: Provincial officials are scrutinising B88.5 million worth of canal dredging and flood prevention projects across the island, with a focus on transparency, cost control and ensuring value for money.
Veronica finds her MMA home in Phuket
Veronica finds her MMA home in Phuket
MMA: When Veronica Galparoli arrived in Phuket, she had never thrown a kick. Two years later, she has 13 fights to her name.
Mules paid B10k to smuggle meth to Phuket
Mules paid B10k to smuggle meth to Phuket
PHUKET: A couple arrested in a drug bust in Thepkrasattri earlier this week have told police they were paid B10,000 to transport nearly 200,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills into Phuket.
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
PHUKET: Authorities have ordered full-scale evacuation drills in Karon next month as part of urgent measures to strengthen landslide preparedness ahead of the rainy season, following a high-level meeting held earlier this week.
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.