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Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
BANGKOK: British authorities have asked Thai police to arrest Britons smuggling cannabis back to the UK in exchange for a free holiday in Thailand with pocket money.
Thailand targets 8mn European tourists in 2025
Thailand targets 8mn European tourists in 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand is targeting 8 million European tourists next year, contributing to a new high of 11mn long-haul visitors, as the Tourism and Sports Ministry pledges to expedite efforts with airlines and ambassadors for a full international flight resumption.
Patong motorbike taxi driver charged for assault
Patong motorbike taxi driver charged for assault
PHUKET: Yet another Patong motorbike taxi driver has been charged for violence after he was caught on video slapping another motorbike rider across the face with force in Soi Saensabai.
The beauty of the comeback win
The beauty of the comeback win
RUGBY: Winning after coming from behind is becoming increasingly common, where teams are staring adversity in the face only to dig deep and build momentum before pressing the accelerator.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong moto-taxis called in over behaviour, Tourist fined for beach drive, Salt tax? || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong moto-taxis called in over behaviour, Tourist fined for beach drive, Salt tax? || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA - November 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Classic ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ makes port in Phuket
Classic ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ makes port in Phuket
PHUKET: The Italian Navy training ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’, renowned as the “most beautiful ship in the world,” has made port in Phuket.
Patong motorbike taxi drivers called in over public behaviour
Patong motorbike taxi drivers called in over public behaviour
PHUKET: Patong Police called in motorbike taxi drivers last night (Nov 5) to tell them what is deemed to be appropriate behaviour after a video circulated on social media showing two drivers at a queue at the end of Bangla Rd sitting and drinking alcohol while waiting for customers.
Taxes on salt and fat being considered
Taxes on salt and fat being considered
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance is studying the feasibility of imposing taxes on products containing salt and fat as a preventive health measure.
Trump claims victory over Harris in US Presidential Election
Trump claims victory over Harris in US Presidential Election
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country today (Nov 6) as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.
Israeli tourist fined for hooning on Kamala Beach
Israeli tourist fined for hooning on Kamala Beach
PHUKET: An Israeli tourist was arrested and fined B5,000 by Kamala police after riding his motorcycle on Kamala Beach, an act that sparked online outrage after a video of the incident circulated on social media.
Thailand, UN collaborate to boost road safety
Thailand, UN collaborate to boost road safety
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, during his official visit to Thailand yesterday (Nov 5).
Barcelona to replace flood-hit Valencia for MotoGP finale
Barcelona to replace flood-hit Valencia for MotoGP finale
MOTO GP: Barcelona will host the final race of the MotoGP season next week in place of flood-hit Valencia, organisers Dorna announced yesterday (Nov 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Python swims alongside tourists at Kamala Beach, Airport taxi driver caught with drugs || Nov 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Python swims alongside tourists at Kamala Beach, Airport taxi driver caught with drugs || Nov 5
PHUKET XTRA - November 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Outsider Knights Choice wins Melbourne Cup in thrilling finish
Outsider Knights Choice wins Melbourne Cup in thrilling finish
HORSE RACING: Rank outsider Knights Choice upset favourite Buckaroo today (Nov 5) to win the AUD8 million (B177mn) Melbourne Cup, earning Irish jockey Robbie Dolan a debut victory in Australia’s “race that stops a nation”.
Green tax unlikely to impact Thai tourism
Green tax unlikely to impact Thai tourism
BANGKOK: The environmental charge on airfares adopted by many airlines in Europe should not affect long-haul markets as passengers are still willing to pay for necessary adjustments.
Huge python caught at Kamala
Huge python caught at Kamala
PHUKET: A routine day at Kamala Beach took a dramatic turn when a 100-kilogram python was spotted swimming about 50 metres from shore yesterday (Nov 4). The sighting caused alarm among tourists, many of whom were enjoying the water and sunbathing along the beach.
NATO will ‘stay united’ whoever wins US election, says chief
NATO will ‘stay united’ whoever wins US election, says chief
BERLIN: NATO will stay united no matter who wins the US election, the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte said in Berlin yesterday (Nov 4), as Washington’s allies nervously await the outcome of the vote.
Airport taxi driver caught with meth, weapons
Airport taxi driver caught with meth, weapons
PHUKET: A taxi driver was caught with knives and two pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) during a search at a routine checkpoint at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 4).
Tariffs likely if Trump wins, warn experts
Tariffs likely if Trump wins, warn experts
BANGKOK: The business and academic sectors can foresee scenarios in which the result of today’s (Nov 5) United States presidential election between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump could create both risks and opportunities for Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Patong motorcycle taxi driver charged, Popular Patong Smart Bus, Bangkok pet policy || Nov 4
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Patong motorcycle taxi driver charged, Popular Patong Smart Bus, Bangkok pet policy || Nov 4
PHUKET XTRA - November 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand