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7-Eleven robbed at knife point in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police are trying to trace a man who used a knife point to rob a 7-Eleven store in Pa Khlok earlier this morning (October 25).
Thalang police were called to the scene at 3am, a 7-Eleven store at Baan Para, Moo 4, Pa Khlok.
The man…
Regulator paves way for telecom mega-merger
BANGKOK - The national telecoms regulator has cleared the way for the country's second and third-biggest mobile operators - True Corp and Total Access Communication (DTAC) - to merge, albeit with conditions.Progressive Movement leader…
“A place I really enjoy”
A bantamweight title contender, “Wonder Boy” Fabricio Andrade has traveled the world, moving from Brazil to China and now Thailand. Along his journey he has honed his skills to become the fighter he is today. But it is at Tiger Muay…
Mum apologizes for the actions of the murderer son
BANGKOK - The mother of Panya Khamrab, the former policewoman who perpetrated the Nong Bua Lam Phu nursery massacre, deeply regrets what her son did.
She has apologized to the families of the victims and plans to visit each family soon to…
Unesco status demanded in Andaman
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is preparing to nominate three nature reserves in the Andaman Sea for UNESCO recognition.On Koh Miang in Phangnga province, Mr Varawut led a project on buoy…
Lorong Shrine leads the processions of Phuket Veg Fest on the last day
PHUKET: Mah Song and devotees of the popular Lorong Shrine, also known as Sui Bun Tong Shrine, held their street procession this morning (October 4), marking the last daytime street procession held in Phuket Town for this year's Phuket…
American tourist allegedly attacked outside Patong Bar
A American tourist supposedly got physical attacked in Phuket's tourist hotspot town patong yesterday morning. The 35-year-old man had wounds on his face and one of his middle fingers.
The man had been in a bar on Bangla…
Foreign women rescued from the current in Patong
Have jet ski operators and lifeguards rescued three foreign women from a rip current patong beach on Friday night. The women were seen in the water and called for help.
Luckily, some jet ski operators and lifeguards were…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts reappears in Southeast Asia with newly opened properties and updated…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the ultra-luxury hospitality company managing 30 hotels worldwide, is pleased to announce the reopening of Rosewood Bangkok in Thailand and Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, as well as important updates for…
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, Japan issues tsunami and typhoon warning
TAIPEI: A powerful earthquake hit Taiwan's southeast coast today (September 18), the US Geological Survey said, bringing down at least one building in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning.The Japanese weather agency…
Meet the mascots of Andamanda Phuket Water Park
What better way to enjoy a splashy day than having a fun time at Phuket's largest water park? Andamanda Phuket Water Park is one of the newest and largest water parks on the island. With 5 different zones, the water…
Phuket attracts technology companies
PHUKET: Asia Sponsorship News Co Ltd (ASNCL), now an independent subsidiary of Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co Ltd (“PP(SEA)CL”), will close its Singapore office and relocate to Phuket to highlight more technology companies who move to the…
Noku Phuket with villas and lofts
Ozgur Tore
07.09.2022
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Croc appears randomly in the Phuket Temple Pond
A crocodile appeared by accident in the pond of a temple in Phuket on Friday. Monks at the temple on Toh Sae Hill in central Phuket say they have no idea who released the crocodile there.
The monks were afraid that the…
Unruly passenger unloaded, passengers celebrate with cheers, clapping: report
The woman was escorted out as the plane from Phuket to Sydney was about to take off.Passengers on a Jetstar flight from Phuket to Sydney celebrated after a recalcitrant passenger - a woman - was offloaded from the plane on…
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Hongkonger was ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by a Southeast Asia scam ring and is asking for…
HONG KONG: Anti-trafficking activists in Hong Kong yesterday (24 August) played a harrowing recording of a resident testifying that he was kidnapped and forced to work for online fraud syndicates in Myanmar.Human rights lawyer Patricia Ho…
The department relaxes the seat belt rule for trucks
BANGKOK: Severe penalties, including a 2,000-baht fine, for passengers not wearing seatbelts in the cabin or in the back of a truck will no longer apply when a new law comes into effect on September 5, the Ministry of Land Transport said…
WHO warns of caution after dog contracted monkeypox
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (17 August) urged people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus, following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission.
A first case of human-to-dog…
Phuket police seize 3,373 meth pills from 5 suspects
After two suspects were arrested in Phuket last week for possessing thousands of meth pills, five more meth suspects were arrested on August 10-11. The five men were arrested in different areas of Phuket. In all, police…
Satree School charity run to support local schools
RUN: A charity run organized by Satree Phuket School is scheduled to take place in October to raise money for local schools in Phuket.
The “Run with Hearts Together for 113 Years Phuket Women SPK RUN 2022” will take place on Sunday October…
Pub owner arrested in fatal fire, admits guilt
CHON BURI: The owner of the Sattahip pub that burned down early Friday morning (5 August) killing 15 people is being held at a police station after turning himself in to police last night.The owner of Mountain B, Pongsiri Panprasong (head…
The Kusoldharm Foundation awards 313 educational grants
PHUKET -- The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation held its annual Education Scholarship Ceremony on Tuesday (Aug. 2), awarding a total of 313 scholarships to help local children.
The ceremony, held at the offices of the Kusoldharm Phuket…
US tourist from Pennsylvania found dead in sea in Thailand after bleeding to death
The body of a 76-year-old Pennsylvania man is found floating in the sea in Thailand seven days after he fell from a tourist observation deck onto craggy rocksLocal fisherman found John Joseph Sheridan, 74, dead in Phuket,…
3,000 take part in the “Run for Phuket Expo 2028”.
PHUKET -- More than 3,000 people took part in the Run for Phuket Expo 2028 amusement run today (July 24) held to support Thailand's bid for Phuket to host the World Specialized Expo.
Today's event included a 6.3km fun run and a 12.6km 'mini…
Thailand’s first case of monkeypox was reported in Phuket
BANGKOK: Thailand has registered its first case of monkeypox, and the infection was diagnosed in a 27-year-old Nigerian man who traveled to Phuket from Nigeria, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported Thursday evening (July 21).
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Nong-O Gaiyanghadao vs. Han Zi Hao in an epic bout for the first Muay Thai Bantamweight World Title
ONE Championship Bantamweight Muay Thai Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao will defend his world title on the biggest stage yet when he steps back into the circle on August 26th. Tonight, the action will make its debut on Amazon Prime…
Saudi Arabia opens airspace to ‘all airlines’ in gesture to Israel
RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia announced today (July 15) that it will lift restrictions on "all airlines" using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness to Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden's arrival.Saudi and US flags line King Abdulaziz…
ONE Championship to host Muay Thai qualifiers
MMA: ONE Championship and Fairtex Fight Promotion have announced a long-term partnership to host three Muay Thai tournaments starting August 6th.Organizers and fighters pose at the Fairtex Fight Road To One Thailand press conference last…
The Asia Long Drive Championship 2022 can start in September in Thailand
(ProNewsReport Editorial): -- PHUKET, Thailand, July 8, 2022 (Issuewire.com) -- The Asia Long Drive Association announced the 2022 Asia Long Drive Championship to be held September 14-16, 2022 at the Laguna Golf Resort in Phuket, Thailand,…
Expats involved in Phuket visa fraud must leave the country
PHUKET: Victims of visa fraud whose permits have expired more than 90 days are being asked to leave the country, according to one of the people who attended a meeting at the Phuket Immigration Department last Friday (July 1).Phuket's…
Two dead as Myanmar forces bomb border village
BANGKOK - At least two people were killed and three others injured when a bomb dropped by a Myanmar warplane missed its target and fell in a Karen village just 400 meters from the Thai border late Friday night (July 1). landed.A fighter jet…
Top 5 ways to redeem your American Express member rewards points
The time has come. After two years of patiently waiting while our scores quietly skyrocketed, the world has finally opened up. If, like us, you've spent most of it throwing yourself into lockdown projects and maximizing new American…
Mann spoke of jumping from the balcony of the hotel in Patong
PHUKET - An emotionally disturbed Bangkok man was persuaded not to jump from the sixth floor of a Patong hotel this morning (June 21).
Police were called to the scene at 11:30am, the Red Planet Patong Hotel at 200 Pi Rd Rat-U-Thit, opposite…
Phuket Durian Fair promotes Thailand’s popular fruit for tourism
Hold your nose. Agriculture officials in Phuket this week opened the "Phuket Durian Fair" to promote the famous Thai fruit to bring income to local farmers. The Department of Agriculture of Phuket Province held the opening event in front…
Prayut signs support for Phuket Expo 2028
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has submitted a formal letter of support for Phuket to host the World Specialized Expo in 2028.
The undated letter, shared today (June 15) by the Phuket Office of Public Relations Department (PR…
Thais dominate the Laguna Phuket Marathon
PHUKET: The Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon returned with a roar as more than 7,000 runners from 63 countries enjoyed a weekend of healthy fun and impressive finishes on the tropical island of Phuket. The Thai dominated the longer…
Chalong couple charged with beating 3-year-old to death
PHUKET: A Chalong couple have been charged with repeatedly hitting a 3-year-old girl, who died as a result of her injuries.
Lt-Gen Amphon Buarabporn, commander of Region 8 Police at the north end of the island, announced the news at a press…
The best spot for a surf vacation at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket
press release This green season is the perfect time to catch your wave and enjoy surfing in Phuket. Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is a stunning beach resort on the north of Patong Beach. Just a few steps from its…
Where to eat this week
1st lady2930 NE Killingsworth St, 503-227-2669, damenrestaurant.com. 5pm-10pm Thursday-Sunday.Dame is perhaps the most wonderful, underrated restaurant in Portland. The intimate Italian dishes served there nourish the body and uplift the…
Woman drowns after pickup truck crashes into lake
PHUKET: A 50-year-old woman was unable to get out of her pickup truck and drowned in it after the vehicle plunged into a tin mine lagoon in Kathu this morning (May 29).
Lt Col Kiattisak Saengmanee of Kathu Police was notified of the…
Officials in a Phuket district plan to step up English classes
Although Thailand's English proficiency ranked 100th out of 112 countries last year, an official in one Phuket district is not giving up on teaching the language. Phuket's Kathu district chief, Siwat Wangkun, says he has looked beyond the…
Man City aim to end Liverpool’s quadruple bid in Premier League high point
SOCCER: Manchester City have the fate of the Premier League title in their hands ahead of tonight's showdown on the final day (22 May), with the defending champions holding a narrow one-point lead over four-time rivals Liverpool.It goes all…
Experienced developers get bigger and better
City dwellers are now looking for spacious villas that offer unparalleled luxury as global tourism slowly comes to life and Thailand's border gradually opens up. Phuket, an island with the most luxurious and beautiful villas in Thailand,…
Have your rain poncho ready by Tuesday in Thailand!
Get your 20 Baht 7-11 rain poncho ready for the next 2 days! Thailand expects heavy rain showers through Tuesday that will cover most of the country. This news comes after monsoon valleys have already spread across Phuket and the Andaman…
UPDATE: Excavation banned on hilltop in Phuket, further investigation
THE NEWEST Officials have banned further excavation at the site after Thai media reported that construction tools and trucks were digging up soil on a hilltop in Kamala, a town in Phuket. Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawangkul confirmed the…
Coach urges War Elephants to continue after shock defeat to Malaysia
SOCCER: Thailand coach Mano Polking made a red card given to defender Jonathan Khemdee late in the first half for a shock 2-1 loss to arch-rivals Malaysia in the opening Group G match of the SEA Games in Vietnam on Saturday night (May 7). )…
MENA Tour: Tom Sloman keeps his date with Laguna Phuket Challenge
Sloman, 25, had jumped from seventh to the pinnacle of the MENA Tour's 2020+ Journey to Jordan Order of Merit standings due to his brilliant 54 holes over the par 70 Laguna Golf Phuket and will earn an invitation to one of the Asian Tour's…
Ferrari defends aggressive action in disappointment at home race
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari is still in control of both championships despite a late-race crash following an aggressive strategy change that cost Charles Leclerc a podium at last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Imola, but team boss Mattia Binotto…
Avani+ Khao Lak Resort is the official partner of L’Étape Thailand 2022
Bookable until May 15 for all stays from May 11 to 16, 2022.
competitors? cheer squad? Lover? Avani+ Khao Lak Resortthe…
Phuket hosts the Joint Trade Committee meeting with Bhutan
PHUKET: Government officials in Phuket are preparing to welcome a ministerial delegation from Bhutan next week as part of a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to the island as the two countries seek to reach a preferential trade agreement (PTA) on…
Top 5 Phuket East Coast Villas Specially Selected by CBRE
Sponsored Article Boasting some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with crystal clear waters, powdery white sand and a landscape dotted with coconut palms, Phuket is a paradise that the modern traveler cannot miss. While the…
Russian tourists’ interest in traveling to Thailand increases by 20% on the announcement of…
Russian tourists' interest in traveling to Thailand increases by 20% on the announcement of "open skies for friendlies".
PHUKET: Moscow's announcement that Russia is lifting COVID-19 restrictions on flights to 52 countries from yesterday…
ATOLL – To be the most popular destination where people meet, eat and drink
Sponsored Article Welcome to ATOLL - The perfect spot for cocktails, dining and relaxation! Floating playfully in the heart of Laguna Phuket's waterways, ATOLL offers magnificent lagoon views from its alfresco setting, combined with…
Chen Nien-chin fights his way to the semifinals of the Thailand International Open
Taipei, April 4 (CNA) - Taiwanese middleweight Chen Nien-chin (陳念琴) defeated Vietnamese Hoang Ngoc Mai at the 2022 Thailand Open International Boxing tournament in Phuket on Monday to secure her place in the women's 69 kg semifinals .The…
TAT/TG Amazing New Chapters Mega FAM Trip features Chiang Mai and Phuket
Major trip organized by TAT aiming to inform travel agents and media participants from Asia and South Pacific about new tourism offers, with Thailand now open to international tourists.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has…
More stable power supply expected for the middle of the year
PHUKET: Two 500kVA power lines from the mainland and the installation of a 500kVA transformer at a power station in Koh Kaew are expected to ease widespread minor power outages across the island by mid-year.
Kitti Petchsanthad, Electricity…
Thailand and China step up cooperation on news and mass media
BANGKOK - Thailand's Public Relations Department (PRD) and China's Xinhua News Agency are working to improve their cooperation in news and mass media with the aim of promoting connection between the peoples of both nations.
Officials from…
Liverpool prepared FA Cup semi-final game with Man City
SOCCER: Liverpool and Manchester City are set to meet in next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley after ending their last eight ties in different ways yesterday (20 March).Phil Foden (left) scored an emphatic third goal for Manchester…
Weak Champions League exit rounds off Man Utd’s miserable season
SOCCER: "We're not good enough," admitted Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea when confronted with the fact that the Red Devils will now go five years without winning a title.Dejected duo Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo are leaving…
Phuket Opinion: Get well soon
PHUKET: The announcement earlier this week that Thailand would provide 2 million baht in "humanitarian aid" to support refugees from Ukraine is as shameful as Thailand's current stance of remaining "neutral" in the face of the Russian…
CBRE offers luxurious coastal lifestyle in Phuket 2022
Sponsored Article CBRE Thailand Phuket, located in southern Thailand, is famous for its wonderful tropical surroundings, idyllic beaches, stunning boardwalks, hilltop properties and a vibrant expat community. The island offers a high…
Plastic bottles exceed 1.4 million beach litter collected
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reported that 1,427,831 beach litter were collected in 2021, with plastic bottles being the most common litter item found in the sand.
The report, published today (March 7) on the…
Airlines are rerouting routes to avoid Russia and Ukraine
Airlines around the world are rerouting their flight routes following the recent increase in flight restrictions in airspace following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The European Union banned Russian planes from…
On TJ Reid and Niamh De Brún’s honeymoon, when a couple stop at a posh Phuket hotel while…
KILKENNY hurling star TJ Reid and his wife Niamh De Brún are continuing their idyllic honeymoon after flying to Thailand.
After first soaking up the sun and luxuries of Dubai, this is their final stop on what appears to be a dreamlike…
Overpriced mangosteens in Phuket go viral on Tiktok – how much per kilo!?
A Thai TikToker shared a video of a Phuket street vendor selling mangosteens at the rather steep price of 500 baht per kilogram, considered too expensive for Thais (or anyone else). The Tiktoker said she didn't want to offend the seller by…
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
PHUKET: Authorities have announced a campaign to begin next week aimed at raising awareness of pedestrian safety as part of efforts to improve road safety measures.
The five-day safety campaign, which specifically focuses on the welfare and…
The fate of Amnesty hangs in the balance
BANGKOK: The Labor Ministry says it is considering refusing Amnesty International Thailand a new operating license after finding the rights group failed to meet certain legal requirements.Activists are joined by lion dancers as they march…
Have a quick ATK before going between the sheets
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Health has issued some new advice for those planning to have sex on Valentine's Day - get tested for COVID-19 with an antigen rapid test (ATK) kit before making love.A woman shows her ATK test result January 7 in…
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reiterates sexual assault denials
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she has never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published today (February 7), once again denying an accusation that sparked global concerns about her safety.Peng Shuai…
Murder ruled out as US man’s BMW found buried
The car of Phuket-based US teacher Michael Dylan Gregory, who lived in Thailand until February 2012, was de-registered in 2010 and was the subject of a 2011 court order granting Kasikorn Leasing for impoundment. An intense police…
Thai Airways, Boeing 777-300ER, Business Class, Sydney to Phuket
The Royal Silk Class has 42 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.
THE DISTANCE
Flight TG478, Sydney to PhuketTHE PLANE
Boeing 777-300ER, one of 14 in Thai Airways International's fleet.THE LOYALTY PROGRAM
Royal…
Indonesians in dock about fishing trip
Nineteen crew members from two Indonesian fishing vessels have been arrested and charged with illegal fishing in Thai waters after being caught off Phuket on Thursday.The seizure of the two vessels by a maritime patrol…
Phuket Wittayalai suspends classes over COVID concerns
PHUKET: Phuket Wittayalai School in Phuket Town suspended on-site classes from January 26 to February 4 amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19 infections at the school.
Classes will be conducted online while the school is closed, Phuket…
Veer Ahlawat placed 10th at the Singapore Open, Kapur placed 18th
India's Veer Ahlawat fought back from a three-pointer after three holes to stay in contention for a top-10 finish at the $1.25 million SMBC Singapore Open here on Saturday.Ahlawat, who had a top-10 finish in the inaugural Phuket Series…
Thais compete under the national flag at the Winter Olympics
WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES: Four Thai athletes can compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics next month and fly the national flag despite the ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).Thai skiers at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Photo: Supplied…
Phuket students are allowed to go back to school
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a provincial ordinance allowing schools across Phuket to resume on-site classes for students of all ages starting tomorrow (January 17).
The move has made national headlines as schools…
Priority Pass announces new Thai lounges
Priority Pass, the world's leading traveler experience program, announced an exciting new partnership with Thailand's national airline, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI).
The agreement provides Priority Pass…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with new convictions and jail term
YANGON: A junta court in Myanmar today (January 10) found Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of three charges and sentenced her to four years in prison in a series of trials against the ousted civilian leader.Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained since…