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A delightful dining aura at NORA
A delightful dining aura at NORA
The range of options to endulge one’s taste buds at beach side venues in Phuket has increased dramatically over recent years, with a dramatic surge in new restaurants and beach clubs emerging as the island’s popularity continues to expand.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Songkran spending set to fall this year
BANGKOK: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous B129.6 billion, citing rising diesel prices.
Officials vet B88.5mn in canal clearing projects
Officials vet B88.5mn in canal clearing projects
PHUKET: Provincial officials are scrutinising B88.5 million worth of canal dredging and flood prevention projects across the island, with a focus on transparency, cost control and ensuring value for money.
Veronica finds her MMA home in Phuket
Veronica finds her MMA home in Phuket
MMA: When Veronica Galparoli arrived in Phuket, she had never thrown a kick. Two years later, she has 13 fights to her name.
Mules paid B10k to smuggle meth to Phuket
Mules paid B10k to smuggle meth to Phuket
PHUKET: A couple arrested in a drug bust in Thepkrasattri earlier this week have told police they were paid B10,000 to transport nearly 200,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills into Phuket.
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
PHUKET: Authorities have ordered full-scale evacuation drills in Karon next month as part of urgent measures to strengthen landslide preparedness ahead of the rainy season, following a high-level meeting held earlier this week.
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 350 POLICE ON STREETS: Phuket’s Songkran Safety Plan, Jellyfish at Koh Racha || April 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 350 POLICE ON STREETS: Phuket’s Songkran Safety Plan, Jellyfish at Koh Racha || April 10
PHUKET XTRA - April 10 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Seven Days of Danger’ gets underway in Phuket
‘Seven Days of Danger’ gets underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The annual ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road safety campaign got underway at midnight last night (Apr 10) with no fatalities recorded so far, officials have confirmed.
Phuket gears up for Songkran
Phuket gears up for Songkran
PHUKET: Authorities across the island are ramping up preparations for Songkran 2026, combining traditional merit-making ceremonies, large-scale water festivities and public safety campaigns aimed at ensuring a safe and respectful Thai New Year.
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran
BANGKOK: The bodies of three Thai crew members of the MV Mayuree Naree, who lost their lives in an attack on the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be repatriated to Thailand in time for Songkran, said Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Grab driver falls asleep, ploughs into motorbikes and shop
Grab driver falls asleep, ploughs into motorbikes and shop
PHUKET: A female Grab driver who fell asleep at the wheel after dropping off a passenger crashed into multiple motorcycles before ploughing into a roadside shop in Pa Khlok early this morning (Apr 10), leaving one woman severely injured with her leg severed.
Arsenal wary of in-form Man City, De Zerbi begins Spurs salvage mission
Arsenal wary of in-form Man City, De Zerbi begins Spurs salvage mission
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns from a three-week hiatus this weekend with huge clashes in the battle for the title, European places and survival.
DBD pushes to scrap paper corporate records
DBD pushes to scrap paper corporate records
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has ordered 325 government agencies to stop requesting corporate documents in paper form from July 1, in a bid to accelerate a shift towards a fully digital government.
Swedish fugitive linked to murder, drugs arrested in Kathu
Swedish fugitive linked to murder, drugs arrested in Kathu
PHUKET: A Swedish man wanted internationally for murder, firearms and drug trafficking offences was arrested at a Kathu condominium after being found illegally overstaying in Thailand, Immigration Bureau Region 6 has confirmed.
Egyptian driver veers across lane, hits three teens in Phuket
Egyptian driver veers across lane, hits three teens in Phuket
PHUKET: An Egyptian driver crossed into oncoming traffic struck a motorcycle carrying three teenage girls in Sakhu on Wednesday (Apr 8), leaving all three with serious injuries.
Phuket delegation joins royal merit-making ceremony honouring Queen Mother
Phuket delegation joins royal merit-making ceremony honouring Queen Mother
PHUKET: A 200-strong delegation from Phuket Province travelled to Bangkok to take part in a royal merit-making ceremony paying respects to the late Queen Sirikit at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall yesterday (Apr 9).
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
Phuket youngster shines at national tennis comp
Phuket youngster shines at national tennis comp
TENNIS: A young tennis player from Phuket lit up the court at a recent national championship, winning two major trophies in the process.
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Kata
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Kata
PHUKET: Immigration police have arrested a French national wanted by Interpol on dozens of drug trafficking and money laundering charges during a raid on a luxury hotel in Kata.