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Merry Christmas, Phuket
Merry Christmas, Phuket
PHUKET: Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating across Phuket today. Whether marking the day with family, friends or community gatherings, the festive spirit is being enjoyed by expats, locals and visitors alike.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Driver Crashes And Assaults Patong Cop, Wanted Chinese Tycoon Caught In Phuket || Dec 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Driver Crashes And Assaults Patong Cop, Wanted Chinese Tycoon Caught In Phuket || Dec 24
PHUKET XTRA - December 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Seven Ways Digital Baht Pilot Could Transform Retail Forex Trading and Cross-Border Payments
Seven Ways Digital Baht Pilot Could Transform Retail Forex Trading and Cross-Border Payments
Thailand sits at an interesting crossroads of tourism, trade and regional finance. The idea of a central bank digital currency, often called a digital baht, is not just a technical experiment. It could reshape how people move money, pay for services and tap global markets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, from Phuket to quieter provinces that still see seasonal waves of tourists. You might wonder why that matters. Because once payments speed up and costs fall, the whole market starts moving like a tide that pulls everyone along.
Ranong tightens checks on 150-day visa-free runs
Ranong tightens checks on 150-day visa-free runs
PHUKET: The Chief of Ranong Immigration Police has clarified the enforcement of Thailand’s visa-free entry rules at land border crossings, stressing that foreigners staying on visa-free, visa exemptions and tourist visas are not permitted to accumulate more than 150 days of stay per year, regardless of the entry channel used.
Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
BANGKOK: Thailand’s ‌finance ​ministry plans to study the possible imposition of a tax ‌on online gold trading ⁠and will look at measures to limit gold ‌trading ‍volumes, permanent secretary ​Lavaron Sangsnit said on Tuesday (Dec 23).
Patong drunk driver hits motorbike, abuses owner ‒ then assaults police
Patong drunk driver hits motorbike, abuses owner ‒ then assaults police
PHUKET: A pickup truck driver who struck a parked motorbike in Patong while drunk and verbally abused the owner before driving off was later arrested after he also physically assaulted a police officer who had “invited” him to present himself at Patong Police Station.
All eyes turn local ahead of Six Nations
All eyes turn local ahead of Six Nations
RUGBY: After completing two rounds of the Champions Cup, players returned to the more routine Gallagher Premiership league program last weekend.
Van driver dies after shooting himself at Sakhu shooting range
Van driver dies after shooting himself at Sakhu shooting range
PHUKET: A 32-year-old van driver has died after he shot himself at a shooting range in Sakhu yesterday evening (Dec 23).
Rayong oil spill lawsuit dismissed
Rayong oil spill lawsuit dismissed
BANGKOK: A lawsuit seeking environmental rehabilitation and B5 billion in compensation from Star Petroleum Refining Plc and PTT Global Chemical Plc over a crude oil spill that occurred in waters off Rayong in early 2022 has been dismissed.
Manila ready to mediate Thai-Cambodian dispute
Manila ready to mediate Thai-Cambodian dispute
BANGKOK: The Philippines has signalled readiness to step in as a mediator in the Thai-Cambodian border conflict when it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year, while Thailand insists that a meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) will go ahead in Chanthaburi on Wednesday as planned.
Officials trumpet ‘new’ Phuket Smart Pier system
Officials trumpet ‘new’ Phuket Smart Pier system
PHUKET: Phuket officials yesterday (Dec 23) rolled out another highly publicised push to promote “smart” marine safety measures, officially launching what was billed as the new Phuket Smart Pier passenger registration system – despite similar announcements being made repeatedly for years and serious fatal incidents continuing to occur in local waters.
Chinese mine tycoon wanted over deadly collapse arrested in Phuket
Chinese mine tycoon wanted over deadly collapse arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police together with Immigration Bureau Region 1 have arrested a Chinese gold mine owner wanted in China over a fatal mine disaster, after locating him while receiving treatment at a hospital in Phuket Town.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brace Yourselves For Phuket Traffic, Long-Idle Mai Khao Gov’t Building Inspected || Dec 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brace Yourselves For Phuket Traffic, Long-Idle Mai Khao Gov’t Building Inspected || Dec 23
PHUKET XTRA - December 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket to bid to host WorldPride 2030
Phuket to bid to host WorldPride 2030
PHUKET: Phuket is pushing ahead with preparations to host the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026, with officials confirming the event will also serve as the platform for Thailand’s formal bid to host WorldPride 2030.
Brit arrested in Patong cocaine sting
Brit arrested in Patong cocaine sting
PHUKET: A British national has been arrested in Patong following a sting operation targeting cocaine sales to tourists, as officials intensify a province-wide crackdown on narcotics and criminal influences.
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
BANGKOK: The Customs Department has partnered with online sales platforms to crack down on sales of non-certified products.
Phuket temple to celebrate first anniversary with major Ganesha ceremony
Phuket temple to celebrate first anniversary with major Ganesha ceremony
PHUKET: The Lord Shrimant Ganpati Bappa Devalai temple in Rawai will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday (Dec 28), marking one year since becoming Phuket’s first major Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha and a growing symbol of Thai-Indian cultural ties.
Thai woman arrested in Taiwan returns to face child prostitution charges
Thai woman arrested in Taiwan returns to face child prostitution charges
BANGKOK: Authorities anticipate the return of a Thai woman today (Dec 23), who is accused of forcing her 12-year-old daughter into prostitution at a massage parlour in Japan this year.
Thailand turn their focus to Asian Games
Thailand turn their focus to Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand, who closed the curtain on the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with a commanding performance on home soil, have quickly shifted focus to next year’s Asian Games in Japan.
Workshop held to tackle ‘digital violence’ against women and girls
Workshop held to tackle ‘digital violence’ against women and girls
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched a coordinated push to address violence against children, women and family members in the digital era, highlighting concerns over rising domestic violence and the growing impact of technology on family relationships.