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Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
BANGKOK: Analysts said that while Thai and foreign investors expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday's announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
City Pillar Shrines selected as Phuket’s ‘Unseen Thai Thai’ highlight
City Pillar Shrines selected as Phuket’s ‘Unseen Thai Thai’ highlight
PHUKET: Provincial cultural officials have selected ‘The Path of Faith: The Four City Pillar Shrines’ as Phuket’s representative highlight for the Ministry of Culture’s ‘Unseen Thai Thai’ initiative for 2025.
More Phuket citizens’ to travel to pay respects to Queen Mother’s royal remains
More Phuket citizens’ to travel to pay respects to Queen Mother’s royal remains
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that preparations are in place for more Phuket residents selected to travel to Bangkok tomorrow (Dec 14) to pay respects to the royal remains of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
Patong Tower death confirmed to be social media star
Patong Tower death confirmed to be social media star
PHUKET: The Mexican-Canadian woman who died in a nine-storey fall from the Patong Tower condominium earlier this week has been confirmed as the surgery-addicted social media personality known online as ‘Mary Magdalene’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Runaway Club Owners Caught in Phuket, Thai PM Dissolves Parliament || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Runaway Club Owners Caught in Phuket, Thai PM Dissolves Parliament || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA - December 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sprint ace Puripol sets track ablaze
Sprint ace Puripol sets track ablaze
SEA GAMES: Thai sprint ace Puripol Boonson dipped under the 10-second mark twice in a single day to claim the coveted men’s 100 metres title at the SEA Games yesterday (Dec 11), his blistering pace mirroring the speed at which Thailand’s athletes continue to pile up gold medals.
Royal Gazette publishes royal decree dissolving House
Royal Gazette publishes royal decree dissolving House
BANGKOK: The Royal Gazette has published a royal decree announcing the dissolution of the House of Representatives, paving the way for a general election within 45-60 days.
The Smokaccia Laboratory receives prestigious global award
The Smokaccia Laboratory receives prestigious global award
The Smokaccia Laboratory in Phuket marks the first restaurant in Thailand to receive the most prestigious global award for vegetable-focused sustainable fine-dining - And emerges as one of Thailand’s fastest rising restaurants. As this year’s award season has just wrapped up, the restaurant led and founded by the creative, passionate and ambitious duo Chef Luca Mascolo and Brigitta Houkamp has been recognised with a remarkable number of awards in the last month, placing ‘The Smokaccia Laboratory’ among the fastest-rising fine dining restaurants in Thailand and Asia.
New European routes boost tourism prospects: TAT
New European routes boost tourism prospects: TAT
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has hailed its airline-focused tourism promotion plan, following Norse Atlantic Airways' introduction of five additional routes from Europe to Bangkok and Phuket.
Australian tourist dies after crashing through restaurant glass door
Australian tourist dies after crashing through restaurant glass door
PHUKET: An Australian tourist died from severe blood loss after crashing through a glass door at a restaurant in Karon late last night (Dec 11).
Gold rush for Thais at SEA Games
Gold rush for Thais at SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Hosts Thailand are leading the medal table after an extremely impressive start to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).
Srisoonthorn checks net 15 for drugs
Srisoonthorn checks net 15 for drugs
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office conducted inspections of migrant worker camps and set up road checkpoints in Srisoonthorn on Tuesday night (Dec 9) as part of the nationwide ‘120 Days Nonstop’ social-order campaign led by the Ministry of Interior.
Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
BANGKOK: Thai military personnel have been coming under heavy attack from Cambodian drones, prompting Thailand to step up efforts to destroy drone launch sites, many of which are located at casino buildings just across the border.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3 Fires In 2 Days In Phuket, Thai Army Optimistic As Border Violence Continues || Dec 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3 Fires In 2 Days In Phuket, Thai Army Optimistic As Border Violence Continues || Dec 11
PHUKET XTRA - December 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Cash not mandatory’ for tourist entry
‘Cash not mandatory’ for tourist entry
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration Chief Pol Col Rasarin Thiraphatthanakun has clarified that proof of funds remains a standard requirement for entry to Thailand as a tourist. However, she added, “Cash is not mandatory.”
Night restaurants call for fair zoning
Night restaurants call for fair zoning
BANGKOK: The Night Restaurant Business Trade Association has urged the government to establish clear and fair zoning regulations for entertainment venues, after recently taking the first step towards rescinding the regulation that prevents alcohol sales in the afternoon.
Thailand can cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets, says army
Thailand can cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets, says army
BANGKOK: The Thai armed forces are prepared to cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets and the public should not be concerned, according to the spokesman for the Royal Thai Army.
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official notice.
Young taekwando star wins Thailand’s first gold at SEA Games
Young taekwando star wins Thailand’s first gold at SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Taekwando athlete Watcharakul “Nano” Limjittakorn won Thailand’s first gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games with a victory in the Women’s Individual Freestyle Poomsae event yesterday (Dec 10).
Russian arrested over illegal hookah items
Russian arrested over illegal hookah items
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 41-year-old Russian national and seized hundreds of illegal hookah products during a raid in Thalang District.