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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu Mayor OUT, Fair vendors arrested for gambling, Pot noodles pulled || January 27

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu Mayor OUT, Fair vendors arrested for gambling, Pot noodles pulled || January 27

Jet-ski, parasail operators fined B10k per vessel at Surin Beach

Jet-ski, parasail operators fined B10k per vessel at Surin Beach

DSI fight for remaining prime Phuket beachfront land continues

DSI fight for remaining prime Phuket beachfront land continues

Water supply in Cherng Talay to be affected by ‘step down tests’

Water supply in Cherng Talay to be affected by ‘step down tests’

COVID-19 cases ‘declining’ despite foreign arrival surge

COVID-19 cases ‘declining’ despite foreign arrival surge

‘Stop the hate’ online, UN chief pleads on Holocaust Day

‘Stop the hate’ online, UN chief pleads on Holocaust Day

Man City and Arsenal take league rivalry into FA Cup

Man City and Arsenal take league rivalry into FA Cup
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Jet-ski, parasail operators fined B10k per vessel at Surin Beach
Jet-ski, parasail operators fined B10k per vessel at Surin Beach
Saturday 28 January 2023, 06:47PM
PHUKET: A jet-ski operator and a parasail operator have each been fined B10,000 per vessel for operating at Surin Beach, in Cherng Talay, which officials have declared a “White Beach”, to be free from all private vendors offering such services.
DSI fight for remaining prime Phuket beachfront land continues
DSI fight for remaining prime Phuket beachfront land continues
Saturday 28 January 2023, 02:49PM
PHUKET: Pongsawat Kaiarunsut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, was in Phuket yesterday (Jan 27) to inspect the 178 rai of beachfront land reclaimed by the government at Layan and Leypang beaches in Cherng Talay.
Phiphat eager to address outrage
Phiphat eager to address outrage
Saturday 28 January 2023, 11:08AM
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the controversy involving the Thai police and Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has damaged the reputation of law enforcement and tourism organisations, with his ministry aiming to clarify the allegations before a Cabinet meeting next week.
Phuket Town festival highlights local culture, ‘City of Gastronomy’
Phuket Town festival highlights local culture, ‘City of Gastronomy’
Saturday 28 January 2023, 10:34AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew presided over the formal opening of the Phuket Old Town Festival yesterday evening (Jan 27), noting that the annual event highlighting Phuket’s local culture and status as a UN ‘City of Gastronomy’ helps promote the island’s ‘soft power’ in attracting tourists.
COVID-19 cases ‘declining’ despite foreign arrival surge
COVID-19 cases ‘declining’ despite foreign arrival surge
Saturday 28 January 2023, 08:51AM
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 cases has gradually declined, despite the spike in foreign visitors entering the country, said government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Tourist behind ‘escort’ clip has left
Tourist behind ‘escort’ clip has left
Friday 27 January 2023, 11:32AM
BANGKOK: The Chinese tourist who posted a video clip showing three Thai police officers offering her a shortcut through immigration and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya has already left the country, the Tourist Police Bureau (TBP) said on Thursday (Jan 26).
After 10 years, suspect arrested for Phuket tourist business attack, arson
After 10 years, suspect arrested for Phuket tourist business attack, arson
Thursday 26 January 2023, 10:27AM
PHUKET: A man wanted for his role in the assault of a security guard and arson of a snake show and health nutriments business on Sai Ta-iad, Chalong, in 2012 has been arrested in Bangkok and brought to Phuket to face charges.
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
Thursday 26 January 2023, 09:40AM
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to spend an additional B1.9 billion to increase airline seat capacity, aiming to connect big cities that still have potential to spend amid the downturn.
Phuket airport spotlights taxi driver drug tests
Phuket airport spotlights taxi driver drug tests
Thursday 26 January 2023, 09:23AM
PHUKET: Taxi drivers at Phuket International Airport underwent random drug tests yesterday (Jan 25) as Phuket Airport Deputy Director Manat Sotharat presided over the opening ceremony of the ‘White Airport Project 2023’.
Phuket taxi, van, tuk-tuk, bus drivers complain of unfair competition
Phuket taxi, van, tuk-tuk, bus drivers complain of unfair competition
Wednesday 25 January 2023, 11:18AM
PHUKET: An association representing drivers from 30 taxi, van, tuk-tuk and bus operators in Phuket have filed a formal complaint calling for action against operators from outside the province operating on the island ‒ and undercuttting their prices ‒ greatly affecting their income.
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
COVID-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
Tuesday 24 January 2023, 05:22PM
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one COVID-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.
Patong taxi driver charged for kicking parked motorbike
Patong taxi driver charged for kicking parked motorbike
Tuesday 24 January 2023, 09:00AM
PHUKET: A taxi driver in Patong has been charged for causing damage to private property after he kicked a parked motorbike over in a fit of rage, despite the motorbike being legally parked in front of the motorbike owner’s shop.
BoT expected to raise rates amid higher tourism growth
BoT expected to raise rates amid higher tourism growth
Monday 23 January 2023, 06:36PM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Jan 25) to curb elevated inflation, with further hikes likely even as China’s reopening brightens the economic outlook.
Thanakorn visits Phuket, hails policy success
Thanakorn visits Phuket, hails policy success
Monday 23 January 2023, 03:06PM
PHUKET: Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Minister to the Prime Minister Office, was in Phuket on Friday (Jan 20) to promote government projects and the money allocated to be spent on alleviating flooding across the island.
More jumbos on way to Elephant camp as Chinese tourists return
More jumbos on way to Elephant camp as Chinese tourists return
Sunday 22 January 2023, 10:16AM
PHUKET: Six new jumbo elephants are on their way to a camp in Phuket to meet demand from returning Chinese tourists, it was confirmed yesterday (Jan 20).
Phuket Opinion: Does Phuket need 14mn tourists?
Phuket Opinion: Does Phuket need 14mn tourists?
Sunday 22 January 2023, 09:00AM
PHUKET: Assistant Professor Dr Chayanon Phucharoen, Deputy Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus, this week asked the most pressing question currently facing Phuket: Does Phuket need 14mn tourists?
Phuket can accommodate Chinese tour groups, says tourism chief
Phuket can accommodate Chinese tour groups, says tourism chief
Saturday 21 January 2023, 03:52PM
BUSINESS: Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, advisory chairman of the Phuket Tourist Association, has said the private sector should be able to adjust workflow to accommodate a new wave of Chinese tour groups.
Chinese New Year influx, tour groups set to resume
Chinese New Year influx, tour groups set to resume
Saturday 21 January 2023, 11:15AM
BANGKOK: About 240 direct flights are expected to fly from China to Thailand during the Chinese New Year holiday, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai).
Army conscripts considered for filling Phuket labour void
Army conscripts considered for filling Phuket labour void
Friday 20 January 2023, 09:12AM
PHUKET: Boonchob Sutthamanaswong, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Labour, will discuss with the Directorate of Joint Civil Affairs of Royal Thai Army allowing conscripts who have completed the first six months of training to work part-time as additional workers in tourism companies suffering labour shortages.
More direct flights from China en route
More direct flights from China en route
Thursday 19 January 2023, 03:10PM
PHUKET: More direct flights from China to Phuket have been confirmed as Chinese travellers take to the skies again following the reopening of their borders on Jan 8.
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