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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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). )…

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…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sunnier days: Tourists sunbathe on Nai Han Beach.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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…

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: 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, 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…

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…

BANGKOK - Thailand announced on Friday that it is tightening some entry restrictions while expanding its "Sandbox" quarantine program, urging people to adhere to social distancing and masking rules to help control the spread of COVID-19…

Phuket, Thailand:After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists has…

PHUKET: Phuket officials only recognized two people injured in road accidents on the first day of the “Seven Days of Danger” road safety campaign for the New Year. The news finally came in a report from…

The prestigious Asian Tour will return to India after almost two and a half years with the first DGC Open taking place here from March 24th to 27th next year at the Delhi Golf Club. Held on the newly renovated Lodhi Course and with…

PHUKET: The latest Daily COVID Situation Report from the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) confirmed 37 new local infections across the island yesterday (December 24th), the total number of since the 3rd to 19,258. The PPHO…

Thailand decided on Tuesday to immediately reinstate a mandatory quarantine for visitors and suspend a "test-and-go" program for fully vaccinated comers as concerns grow over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the…

Dubbed the “Pearl of the Andaman Islands”, Phuket attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its azure blue waters, Sandy beaches and first class dive sites. The vacation island is also…

BANGKOK: Fake news has spread about the availability of shady services to issue COVID-19 vaccination certificates to unvaccinated people. Authorities warn that the information is false, and forgery of government documents can result in…

SEOUL: Today (December 13th) the South Korean President ruled out participation in a US diplomatic boycott for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on the grounds that it was cooperating with China.South Korea's President Moon Jae-in.…

While the tourism industry is still a long way from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, peak season is starting and international flights to Thailand have increased by more than 20%. The Thai airports reported the increase last night.…

The integrated resort Laguna Phuket will host three major international beach volleyball tournaments this year and will further consolidate its reputation as a travel destination for sports tourism. The AVC 2021 Asian…

Thani attended the informal meeting of senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC ISOM), where Thai officials presented the visions and plans for Thailand's APEC presidency in 2022. The informal meeting of senior…

BANGKOK: Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is charged with alleged irregularities in police station and housing projects while serving as deputy prime minister more than a decade ago in the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for…

NAY PYI TAW: Overthrown Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her incitement trial on Tuesday November 30th, the first in a catalog of judgments passed in a junta court that her could be imprisoned for…

PHUKET: The Southern Western Meteorological Center (Phuket MET), which is located near Phuket International Airport, has issued a weather warning of possible heavy rainfall towards the Andaman coast. The recommendation followed the Thai…

PHUKET: The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched a campaign to boost domestic MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) business on the island. The campaign under the banners…

PHUKET: Admiral Chum Arwong, second vice chairman of the Senate Tourism Committee and chairman of the subcommittee on marine tourism, inspected the main ports and piers in Phuket yesterday (November 18) to assess their readiness to receive…

The resort hotel The Slate has launched a gender fluid collection with the fashion label This Is Fred. The Phuket-based resort has partnered with London-based label to produce gender-specific and urban clothing inspired by The…

Marriott has brought its Courtyard by Marriott brand to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand. The 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is located in the old town, a 40-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Local…

New Delhi: Online travel group MakeMyTrip and India's largest airline IndiGo have launched flight charter vacation services to Phuket, Thailand, Livemint reports. Together, the two plan to make traveling to the holiday…

Thailand has opened its doors to fully vaccinated Indians, but there are no direct flights into the country yet, possibly because the final rules for visitors from India have not yet been finalized. However, MakeMyTrip has now teamed up…

BANGKOK, November 1st (Bernama): As of Monday, the night curfew will be lifted in Bangkok and three tourist destinations, namely Krabi, Phang-Nga and Phuket!-->…

PHUKET: A local diver drowned spearfishing on Layi Beach in Kamala last Friday (October 29). Lt. Col. Suchart Meelampong of the Kamala Police was informed of the incident at Layi Beach yesterday (October 29) at an undisclosed time. The…

The President of the Southern Chapter of the Thai Hotels Association supports the government's decision to spend millions of baht on the end of the year celebrations in Phuket. Officials have confirmed that K-pop star Lalisa "Lisa"…

The launch of the Phuket Sandbox on July 1, 2021 is an important step on the road to recovery from COVID-19 and a measure that many other Asia-Pacific travel destinations could soon emulate. Working with HotStats, HAMA AP performed a…

MMA: A martial arts instructor from the south of Phuket is preparing for a 36-hour marathon training session to not only break the world record, but also to raise funds for a jiu-jitsu program for children. At the age of 16, Campbell Symes…

Phuket is home to tons of fine dining restaurants, and here are the best Italians to try next time you visit. Italian cuisine is adored by guests all over the world, and rightly so. Consequently, Phuket is also home to countless Italian…

PHUKET: Representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Phuket have called on the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Board (OSMEP) to provide assistance by providing access to low-interest loans without…

The Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, the stunning five-star oceanfront resort celebrates after winning an astonishing 18 different awards at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2021, including multiple awards…

Phuket Lieutenant Governor Pichet said 496 Russian tourists had traveled to Phuket as part of the sandbox program since Sept. 1, with the hope that airlines will soon launch direct flights from Russia to Phuket. (File Photo - Phi Phi…

PHUKET: The first street procession of this year's Phuket Vegetarian Festival took place this morning (October 7th) as devotees and Ma Song spirit media traveled back to Saphan Hin from Naka Shrine in Wichit, riding on the backs of pickups…

Phukets Vegetarian festival, also known as the Festival of the Nine Imperial Gods, has arrived. On 10 days from October 5th to 15th the party is iconic for those who like exotic and very, very unique cultural events. It is a memorial…

Fully vaccinated travelers from every country can now book a vacation in the tourism paradise of Phuket, the Thai government has announced, as part of the adjustment to a troubled quarantine-free travel program. Thailand's tourism…

Fully vaccinated travelers from any country can now book vacations to Phuket and other provinces participating in the quarantine-free sandbox program as the Thai government seeks to further strengthen its…

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Fully vaccinated travelers from every country can now book a vacation in the tourism paradise of Phuket, the Thai government has announced, as part of the adjustment to a…

PHUKET: A Nigerian and a Thai woman were arrested in Phuket for their involvement in online "romance scams" in which their victims were cheated of at least 11 million baht. The Nigerian national, nicknamed "Mr Abuchi Johnkennedy…

PHUKET, Thailand, September 30, 2021: Outrigger Hospitality Group Hires Senior Management Team to Open Three Resorts in Southern Thailand; two in December of this year and one in April 2022. Tony Pedroni has been appointed Area General…