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Members Briefing on Crafting Tomorrow’s Hospitality
Members Briefing on Crafting Tomorrow’s Hospitality
This event is scheduled to take place 17.00 - 18.00 hrs., at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. MEET OUR SPEAKERS & MODERATOR: Ms Sumi Soorian; Director, Mitha Co. Ltd. as Moderator, Ms Jayne MacDougall; Executive Director of the Phuket Hotels Association, Mr Dary Milani; Pro Vice-Chancellor / Executive Director (Recruitment and International Operations) at La Trobe University, and Mr Stephen Healy; Founder and Managing Director from Nurture Higher Education and Global Academy at Siam University. Bookings - office@austchamthailand.com
The BDO/Rotary Club Snowbirds Charity Golf Tournament
The BDO/Rotary Club Snowbirds Charity Golf Tournament
CanCham South & Rotary Club of Patong Beach is holding its second annual BDO Snowbirds Chairty Golf Tournament at the Aquella Golf & Country Club on Saturday November 16th, 2024. This is a family-friendly networking and fellowship event, as well as a fundraiser. Proceeds will be shared evenly with the Rotary Club of Patong Beach for their Save a Child Swim Program. Last year, with BDO as our Title Sponsor, we raised over 57,000 Baht for the Program. We are thrilled that BDO has returned as our Title Sponsor this year, and our goal is to raise over 300,000 THB. The Swim Program, originating in Patong, now reaches five schools in Phuket each year, offering a vital 10-week curriculum that imparts essential swimming skills and water safety knowledge to children. Over the past five years, the Rotary Club of Patong Beach has proudly supported more than 1,000 students through this life-saving initiative, fully funding the program’s operations. Link to child swim program: https://www.rotarypatong.org/page/save-a-child-swim-program EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Venue: Aquella Golf & Country Club Day’s Events: 10:00 Registration Opens 11:00 Shotgun Start 17:00 Silent Auction Opens 18:00 Dinner & prizes 21:00 Event Concludes Tickets Golf & Dinner: THB 3300 Sale ends Nov 15, 11:50 PM Ticket type Only Dinner: THB 800 Sale ends Nov 15, 11:50 AM
Officials race to expand landfills amid waste crisis
Officials race to expand landfills amid waste crisis
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is accelerating efforts to expand landfill sites at Saphan Hin as waste volumes surge beyond the current disposal capacity.
Trump makes new appointments including new ‘border czar’
Trump makes new appointments including new ‘border czar’
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration yesterday (Nov 11), tapping loyalist hardliners for several key posts including a “border czar” who will be in charge of mass deportations.
PPAO election date announced
PPAO election date announced
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission (PEC) has confirmed that the election for the new president and council members of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) will be held on Saturday, Feb 1, 2025.
Pyramid scheme charges filed against 18 The iCon Group suspects
Pyramid scheme charges filed against 18 The iCon Group suspects
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation has additionally charged 18 detained suspects of The iCon Group with pyramid scheme and direct sales law violations.
Phuket Spartan Race sees big turnout
Phuket Spartan Race sees big turnout
FITNESS: The hugely popular Spartan endurance race took place in sweltering hot conditions at the weekend (Nov 9-10) at Blue Tree Phuket, attracting over 5,000 fitness enthusiasts.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket faces garbage issues, Airport facial recognition system, ‘High’ behind wheel || Nov 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket faces garbage issues, Airport facial recognition system, ‘High’ behind wheel || Nov 11
PHUKET XTRA - November 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
FXGT.com Unveils NEW FXGT App and the Web-Based FXGT.com Trader Platform
FXGT.com Unveils NEW FXGT App and the Web-Based FXGT.com Trader Platform
In an era where technology is reshaping the landscape of online trading, FXGT.com has officially launched two innovative products designed to enhance the trading journey for all users: the FXGT App and FXGT.com Trader . These tools exemplify the company's commitment to providing a seamless, powerful, and secure trading environment that adapts to the needs of modern traders.
Four arrested for US$250k crypto theft
Four arrested for US$250k crypto theft
PHUKET: Police have arrested four foreign suspects in the armed holdup of a Ukrainian in Phuket that saw him threatened with a hammer unless he transferred US$250,000 (B8.56 million) in ‘Tether’ crypto currency 
Free-flying Eagles swoop to ground the Lobsters
Free-flying Eagles swoop to ground the Lobsters
FOOTBALL: Arriving at Krabi Provincial Stadium on Saturday (Nov 9) to discover the match had been brought forward by 30 minutes without any prior notification was perhaps an ominous sign of things to come for Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to Krabi FC.
‘Green plate’ taxi drivers demand right to use ride-hailing apps
‘Green plate’ taxi drivers demand right to use ride-hailing apps
PHUKET: Tensions are rising among Phuket's ‘green plate’ taxi drivers after recent fines penalised them B2,000 each for accepting fares through ride-hailing apps.
Arsenal stretch winless run in Chelsea draw, Ipswich shock Spurs
Arsenal stretch winless run in Chelsea draw, Ipswich shock Spurs
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Chelsea are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after their 1-1 draw yesterday (Nov 10), while Ipswich stunned Tottenham 2-1 for their first Premier League victory in 22 years.
Long-Term Resident Visa Workshop
Long-Term Resident Visa Workshop
We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming LTR Visa Workshop in Phuket on November 29, 2024. This event, hosted by FRANK Legal & Tax, will provide key insights into Thailand’s Long-Term Residence (LTR) Visa process. Our experts will cover essential details on LTR visa requirements, benefits, and practical application tips. Whether you’re considering a long-term stay in Thailand or simply want to understand the opportunities available, this workshop offers valuable information in an engaging setting. Speaker: Mr. Fabian Doppler – Managing Partner at FRANK Legal and Tax. Held at SAii Laguna Phuket from 15:00 - 16:00. Register - info@franklegaltax.com
TAT pushes to promote tourism on the Andaman coast
TAT pushes to promote tourism on the Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ramping up efforts to promote tourism on the Andaman coast, spotlighting the region’s marine destinations to welcome travellers for the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025’.
Using Seasonal Trends to Predict Currency Movements: An Unconventional Guide
Using Seasonal Trends to Predict Currency Movements: An Unconventional Guide
You might think predicting currency movements is something only experts can do, but there are seasonal patterns even beginners can understand and use. If you know when certain currencies are going to rise or fall you can get a head start on smart investing. Let’s get into this unconventional way of looking at currency predictions.
Ukrainian robbed of US$250k in ‘Tether’ crypto
Ukrainian robbed of US$250k in ‘Tether’ crypto
PHUKET: A Ukrainian man was allegedly robbed of US$250,000 (about B8.56 million baht) in a plot carried out by a gang of foreign nationals in Phuket.
Phuket airport notches 300 flights a day
Phuket airport notches 300 flights a day
PHUKET: Phuket Airport has reported a surge in passenger volumes this high season, with more than 30,000 travellers and over 300 flights daily. Plans are underway to expand the international terminal to take up to 18 million passengers per year.
Kunlavut snaps epic title drought
Kunlavut snaps epic title drought
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn ended his long title drought in style as he carved out an impressive victory over China’s Wang Zhengxing in the men’s singles final of the US$240,000 (B8.2 million) Korea Masters in Iksan City yesterday (Nov 10).
Government denies Koh Kut run-ins
Government denies Koh Kut run-ins
BANGKOK: The government has dismissed reports of confrontations between Thai soldiers and their Cambodian counterparts on Koh Kut as fake news while insisting the tourism situation on the island is still good.