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Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
BANGKOK: Foreign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of B6.11 trillion in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in the equities market, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Nebu back in spotlight as construction approved
Nebu back in spotlight as construction approved
PHUKET: Questions have resurfaced over the controversial Nebu hotel project in Cherng Talay after residents reported that construction has been approved at the site in Pasak Soi 6, despite earlier orders for development to be halted pending review of the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Middle East conflict hits tourism industry in Phang Nga
Middle East conflict hits tourism industry in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: The war in the Middle East is weighing on the tourism industry, with Phang Nga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly B1.7 billion, says the Phangnga Hotel Association.
Phuket’s annual Color Fun Run returns
Phuket’s annual Color Fun Run returns
RUNNING: Phuket’s most colourful running event is set to return to the island next month after organiser’s recently confirmed dates for the annual Color Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
PHUKET: More than 100 households have lodged a complaint with the Phuket Damrongtham Center after residents of the Poonphol Nice Plaza project raised concerns that shared access roads and walkways used for more than three decades may soon be closed.
Hanuman sculpture to be installed off Koh Racha Yai
Hanuman sculpture to be installed off Koh Racha Yai
PHUKET: A five-metre-tall Hanuman sculpture is scheduled to be installed underwater off Koh Racha Yai on Mar 26 as part of the Rotary Club project ‘Save Underwater World’, with funding for the initiative projected at more than B5 million.
Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
FOOTBALL: Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool tomorrow (Mar 15) searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against relegation.
Three Thai crew on attacked ship ‘still alive’
Three Thai crew on attacked ship ‘still alive’
OMAN: Three Thai sailors remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy.
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
BANGKOK: The Thai government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday (Mar 16), while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.
PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
BANGKOK: PTG Energy Plc, the operator of PT petrol stations, has announced plans to expand its refined oil reserves in line with a government directive aimed at safeguarding national energy security during the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
PHUKET: Officials in Kathu District are investigating the excavation of land and felling of trees by the banks of the Bang Wad Reservoir after a backhoe operator claimed the work was being carried out to prepare land for agricultural use.
Phuket hosts historic national pony jumping qualifier
Phuket hosts historic national pony jumping qualifier
EQUESTRIAN: Phuket is set to make equestrian history next weekend as “Jumping Phuket – Pony Q#3” arrives at the Niran Equestrian Center at Niran Farm in Thalang, marking the first time an official qualifier of this level has ever been held on the island.
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
PHUKET: A German national has been arrested off Phuket after authorities discovered he was captaining a sailboat being used to run an unlicensed multi-day tour, with packages reportedly sold online for hundreds of thousands of baht per person.
Phuket readies for alcohol-free Songkran in Old Town
Phuket readies for alcohol-free Songkran in Old Town
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing to host the annual alcohol-free Songkran celebrations in Phuket Town next month in a bid to promote safer festivities while drawing large crowds to stimulate the local economy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Capture as Interpol Fugitive Arrested, 40,000 Stranded Tourists Go Home || March 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Capture as Interpol Fugitive Arrested, 40,000 Stranded Tourists Go Home || March 13
PHUKET XTRA - March 13 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Hudson names team for crucial Turkmenistan clash
Hudson names team for crucial Turkmenistan clash
FOOTBALL: Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson has named 23 players for the decisive AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan on Mar 31.
Anutin says coalition complete, rules out Klatham, Democrats
Anutin says coalition complete, rules out Klatham, Democrats
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the government coalition lineup has been finalised, with the main partners being the Bhumjaithai Party and the Pheu Thai Party, along with several smaller parties.
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
BEIJING: China was set to approve what it called an “ethnic unity” law yesterday (Mar 12), which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
Patong officials inspect Tri Trang wastewater
Patong officials inspect Tri Trang wastewater
PHUKET: Officials from Patong Municipality have inspected Tri Trang Beach following complaints that wastewater was being discharged into the sea, but say the source of the pollution has yet to be identified.
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
BANGKOK: More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in the originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them.