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Maya Bay ‘a haven’ for blacktip reef sharks
Maya Bay ‘a haven’ for blacktip reef sharks
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that Maya Bay is a vital nursery ground for blacktip reef sharks after a recent survey recorded an unusually high concentration of the species.
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a cannabis shop owner for selling cannabis without a valid licence, as part of a province-wide crackdown on unlicensed operators.
B40 Phuket Town shop ‘entry fee’ sparks Chinese backlash
B40 Phuket Town shop ‘entry fee’ sparks Chinese backlash
PHUKET: A video clip showing an elderly woman allegedly charging tourists B40 to enter a ceramic shop in Phuket Old Town has triggered widespread criticism on Chinese social media, prompting an official investigation by the Phuket Provincial Commerce Office.
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June.
Distemper outbreak forces Phuket Stray Dog Shelter to halt intake
Distemper outbreak forces Phuket Stray Dog Shelter to halt intake
PHUKET: An outbreak of canine distemper at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang has forced officials to suspend the intake of new dogs, as the highly contagious disease continues to claim lives weeks after it was first detected.
Braveheart Carrillo eclipses Shadow to win world title
Braveheart Carrillo eclipses Shadow to win world title
MMA: Nico Carrillo had heard the chants before.
BJT targets economy, security roles
BJT targets economy, security roles
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), said his party would take responsibility for the security and economic portfolios in the coalition government he is seeking to form, pledging firm measures to protect the border and revive the economy.
Chinese New Year tourism set to top B600mn
Chinese New Year tourism set to top B600mn
PHUKET: Chinese New Year celebrations are in full swing, with thousands of visitors flocking to Old Town and officials forecasting more than B600 million in tourism revenue during the festive period.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Phuket Surveillance System Revealed; 40 Hurt In Bus Crash || Feb 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Phuket Surveillance System Revealed; 40 Hurt In Bus Crash || Feb 16
PHUKET XTRA - February 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cargo ship fuel spill dispersing, no chemical leak found
Cargo ship fuel spill dispersing, no chemical leak found
PHUKET: Fuel oil slicks from the sunken cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC off Phuket are dispersing and remain under control, while authorities have confirmed there has been no chemical leakage affecting the marine ecosystem, officials said over the weekend.
Arsenal eye quadruple sweep
Arsenal eye quadruple sweep
FOOTBALL: Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years as the quadruple chasers crushed Wigan 4-0 yesterday (Feb 15).
Phuket extends Heroines Festival show to four days
Phuket extends Heroines Festival show to four days
PHUKET: Officials are going all out this year with an expanded four-day light and sound spectacular honouring the island’s most revered heroines, with organisers promising a grander and more contemporary production from Mar 13-16.
Nandhavud has impressive run at Catalunya tests
Nandhavud has impressive run at Catalunya tests
MOTORSPORTS: Thai driver Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi recorded his best lap time on the final day of the Formula 3 pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain ahead of the season-opening race in Australia next month.
Accused Bondi killer appears in court by video link
Accused Bondi killer appears in court by video link
SYDNEY: Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link today (Feb 16), in his first public hearing since the nation’s worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.
Phuket underpass lanes close for roadworks
Phuket underpass lanes close for roadworks
PHUKET: Road resurfacing work at two of Phuket’s busiest underpasses began today (Feb 16), with motorists warned to expect temporary traffic diversions until the end of March.
Phuket marks Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Never Dies’
Phuket marks Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Never Dies’
PHUKET: A total of 76 couples registered their marriages in Phuket on Valentine’s Day on Saturday (Feb 14), joining a province-wide celebration held under the slogan ‘Love Never Dies’.
Srisoonthorn half marathon a big success
Srisoonthorn half marathon a big success
MARATHON: The third annual Srisoonthorn Half Marathon took place yesterday (Feb 15) with over 1,500 athletes lacing up their running shoes and taking part.
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
BANGKOK: The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.
Hat Yai tourism reels as Chinese New Year bookings plunge
Hat Yai tourism reels as Chinese New Year bookings plunge
HAT YAI: The Chinese New Year in Hat Yai has been markedly subdued this year, with room bookings plunging and many businesses still closed months after last year’s flood, local hotel and tourism operators said on Sunday (Feb 15).