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Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour
Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour
PHUKET: Phuket officials have convened foreign consuls and key agencies for high-level talks aimed at addressing rising concerns over inappropriate behaviour by some international visitors, with Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn warning that all foreigners must strictly comply with Thai law.
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
PHUKET: Encroachment on public land within the Khao Daeng Protected Forest Area in Rawai has led to criminal charges, with police confirming that suspects have already been prosecuted following a complaint filed last year.
‘The Drama’ more than lives up to its name
‘The Drama’ more than lives up to its name
With the myriad of horror and popcorn movies coming out recently cinema audiences haven’t really had to use their brain while watching films… but be warned as The Drama is about to change that.
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
Compensation for flight delays and cancellations clarified
BANGKOK: Thai transport and consumer protection authorities have clarified rules to protect air travellers from flight delays and cancellations as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East war.
Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
BANGKOK: Hotels nationwide across all segments, including luxury, have reported a significant drop in bookings from May, with provinces dependent on European markets such as Phang Nga facing a 50% decline, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year
GOLF: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will stop financing LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, throwing the future of the breakaway tour into serious doubt, US media reported yesterday (Apr 29).
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
PHUKET: Authorities have cleared restaurant furniture from the beachfront at Bang Tao Beach and removed illegal structures encroaching on public sand, reaffirming that the beach area remains government land despite adjacent businesses operating legally on titled plots.
Teen arrested for sword-thwarted burglary attempt
Teen arrested for sword-thwarted burglary attempt
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a dramatic attempted burglary in Wichit earlier this month, in which a restaurant owner chased off the intruder with a samurai sword.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B1,000 EXIT TAX BACKLASH, New Hospital Approved, Water Pipeline ‘Ahead of Schedule’ || April 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B1,000 EXIT TAX BACKLASH, New Hospital Approved, Water Pipeline ‘Ahead of Schedule’ || April 29
PHUKET XTRA - April 29 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
FIFA unveils red card crackdown at World Cup
FIFA unveils red card crackdown at World Cup
FOOTBALL: FIFA has confirmed law changes will be rolled out at the World Cup that will see players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents facing a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism.
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
BANGKOK: The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) strongly opposes the government's plan to levy a B1,000 departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.
Two arrested in Thalang over ‘loan shark’ operation
Two arrested in Thalang over ‘loan shark’ operation
PHUKET: Two suspects have been arrested in Thalang for allegedly running an illegal online loan sharking and pawn operation charging exorbitant interest rates of up to 60% per month.
Oil depots targeted amid hoarding fears
Oil depots targeted amid hoarding fears
BANGKOK: A proactive nationwide operation has been targeting oil depots and pipeline operators in key provinces following reports of irregular fuel stock levels that may indicate hoarding and speculative profiteering amid the ongoing supply crunch.
Cabinet approves B6.4bn ‘Phuket Health Hub’ project
Cabinet approves B6.4bn ‘Phuket Health Hub’ project
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a B6.43 billion project to establish the ‘Andaman Health Center’ at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), in a major push to transform Phuket and the wider Andaman region into a leading healthcare hub.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Rodtang makes weight ahead of ONE Samurai 1
Rodtang makes weight ahead of ONE Samurai 1
MMA: Rodtang Jitmuangnon has cleared the final major hurdle before ONE Samurai 1, making weight and passing hydration for his interim ONE Championship flyweight kickboxing world title fight against Takeru Segawa in Tokyo tonight (Apr 29).
Cabinet backs B20bn loan to steady fuel prices
Cabinet backs B20bn loan to steady fuel prices
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a plan allowing the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) to borrow B20 billion to increase the liquidity of the Oil Fuel Fund, aiming to shore up energy prices amid the global oil crisis.
Man arrested in Karon for illegal possession of slow loris
Man arrested in Karon for illegal possession of slow loris
PHUKET: A man accused of exploiting a protected slow loris for tourist photo opportunities in Karon has been arrested after allegedly attempting to attack officers during a late-night crackdown.
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
PHUKET: A long-delayed B3.25 billion water-supply project linking Phuket to Phang Nga has been reported as “ahead of schedule”, though the timeline refers only to the current construction contract signed late last year ‒ after the scheme spent more than a decade stalled in planning and bureaucracy.