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Police target Phuket car, motorbike rentals operated by foreigners
Police target Phuket car, motorbike rentals operated by foreigners
PHUKET: Police have launched a campaign targetting car and motorbike rental businesses in Phuket that are operated by foreigners and suspected of using nominee shareholders.
Phuket Governor: ’Respect the law’
Phuket Governor: ’Respect the law’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has called on all foreigners to ‘respect the law’, following two New Zealand men facing a slew of charges for assaulting a Traffic Police officer in Chalong.
Lee Yewon clinches Blue Canyon title
Lee Yewon clinches Blue Canyon title
GOLF: South Korea’s Lee Yewon emerged victorious at yesterday’s (Mar 17) final day of play to win the inaugural US$650,000 (approx B22.75 million) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship in Phuket.
American arrested for illegal profiteering from sale of luxury properties in Phuket
American arrested for illegal profiteering from sale of luxury properties in Phuket
PHUKET:  The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested an American man for breach of the Foreign Business Act in redirecting profits from sales of properties by luxury villa estate developer Anchan Villas.
Samui set for major beach volleyball comp
Samui set for major beach volleyball comp
VOLLEYBALL: The Tourism Authoriy of Thailand (TAT) and Amazing Thailand have confirmed that the 6th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held in Koh Samui between Mar 29-31.
‘hom’ is where the heart is
‘hom’ is where the heart is
To merely label hom as a restaurant would be a huge understatement; it truly is so much more. Consider it as an entire journey, which begins to unfold the moment you step into the hotel lobby. From then on, every detail was meticulously attended to with refinement and elegance.
Three days of top class cycling at the Tour of Phuket
Three days of top class cycling at the Tour of Phuket
CYCLING: Over 200 elite and amateur cycling enthusiasts from more than 32 different countries converged onto Phuket last weekend (Mar 8-10) to compete in the 8th annual edition of the hugely popular Tour of Phuket long-distance bicycle race.
Step by step: Will anti-foreign sentiment impact Phuket’s tourism?
Step by step: Will anti-foreign sentiment impact Phuket’s tourism?
Phuket, the ‘Monaco of the east’, shines with its beautiful beaches, hedonistic nightlife and a culture renowned for its welcoming smiles. However, a recent surge in anti-foreign sentiment fueled by incidents like the Urs Fehr controversy and tensions with Russian tourists, raises a critical question: could this lead to a rise in nationalism and populism, and have a deep impact on Phuket’s tourism industry, the lifeblood of the island’s economy?
Patong Songkran plans revealed
Patong Songkran plans revealed
PHUKET: Patong officials held a press conference on Friday (Mar 15) to outline plans for this year’s Songkran Festival celebrations.
Dates confirmed for 2024 BISP Soccer 7s
Dates confirmed for 2024 BISP Soccer 7s
FOOTBALL: British International School, Phuket (BISP) has confirmed dates for its hugely-popular annual Soccer 7s tournament later this year.
The rise of investment fraud
The rise of investment fraud
Globally, there has been a staggering rise in investment scams in recent years, with a notable surge reported in Russia. According to The Moscow Times, during the latter half of 2022, the Russian Financial Supervisory Authority and the Central Bank identified a 300% increase in attempted investment fraud compared to the same period the previous year, reaching 965 cases.
Bang Wad pump repairs to affect water supply in Patong, Wichit
Bang Wad pump repairs to affect water supply in Patong, Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks authority (PWA) has announced major repairs to a pump station at the Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu that will affect water supply to all areas in Patong and throughout Wichit this Tuesday and Wednesday (Mar 19-20).
Man stabbed with scissors in domestic dispute
Man stabbed with scissors in domestic dispute
PHUKET: A Thai man was urgently transported to Patong Hospital today (Mar 15) after being stabbed with scissors by his wife during a domestic dispute.
Anutin in Phuket: ‘Don’t let a few bad people spoil it’
Anutin in Phuket: ‘Don’t let a few bad people spoil it’
PHUKET: Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, on Bangla Rd in Patong last night (Mar 14) made his remit clear in the ongoing crackdown on foreigners caught breaking the law in Phuket: “Don’t let a few bad people spoil it.”
DSI ramps up Fehr probe
DSI ramps up Fehr probe
PHUKET: Pol Lt Col Yutthana Praedam, Acting Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), arrived in Phuket yesterday (Mar 14) to be briefed on the agency’s investigation into the elephant park operated by Swiss expat Urs Fehr and his wife, Khanuengnit, and the land that his rented luxury villa is on.
Phuket set to host Miss Grand Thailand
Phuket set to host Miss Grand Thailand
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket Sophon Suwannarat welcomed entrants for the 2024 Miss Grand Thailand contest to the island yesterday (Mar 14).
Anutin lands in Phuket to assess state of affairs
Anutin lands in Phuket to assess state of affairs
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul landed in Phuket this afternoon (Mar 14) to inspect the state of affairs following a series of high-profile incidents that have threatened to tarnish the island’s image and reputation.
Singaporean traffic offender assaults police officer
Singaporean traffic offender assaults police officer
PHUKET: A Singaporean national has found himself in hot water after he assaulted a police officer who had issued him with a traffic violation fine for riding a motorcycle without a helmet or license.
Phukethon is back!
Phukethon is back!
RUNNING: The hugely popular Phukethon marathon and running event has been confirmed to return to Phuket shores for a fifth edition, with over 20,000 participants from 25 different countries expected to participate.
Phuket honours famed Heroines
Phuket honours famed Heroines
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Heroines Festival got underway last night (Mar 13), with Sophon Suwannarat playing the Phuket Governor’s traditional role in the historical drama re-enacting the victory led by Phuket’s famed Heroines over Burmese invaders in 1785.