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Maya Bay ranked fifth-best beach in the world
Online Reporters, Published on 11/05/2024
» Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, has been named the fifth-best beach in the world in a survey conducted by London-based Beachatlas.
Anutin Pushes for Phuket Water Pipeline Project
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Ministry of Interior, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Minister Chada Thaised and Pornpoth Penpas, Director General of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), conducted a site survey to monitor drought resolution efforts at the PWA Phuket Branch. The PWA was instructed to expedite the water pipeline project in Phuket to ensure water security for consumption in the tourist towns on the Andaman coast, focusing on the Bang Niao Dam Reservoir. Additionally, a low-pressure raw water pumping plant at Klong Je Ta, Sri Sunthon Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province, was built on 9 May 2024.
New seaplane operations for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/05/2024
» The Transport Ministry aims to launch a seaplane service in Phuket by the year's end as part of the government's aviation hub policy, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said during a workshop on Thursday.
Thai Chamber of Commerce blasts govt wage hike plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is opposing the government's plan to increase the minimum daily wage to 400 baht for workers nationwide, expected in October.
AoT revises master plan for airport
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan is being revised to prioritise terminal construction and expansion projects to cater to fast-growing passenger traffic demand, according to the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
British tourist held after Phuket cabbie assaulted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a British tourist accused of assaulting a Phuket taxi driver after a payment dispute.
Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
No red zones but PM2.5 levels unsafe in 19 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2024
» Nineteen provinces in the North and the Northeast were shrouded with slightly unsafe levels of fine dust but no “red” levels of air pollution were detected nationwide on Tuesday afternoon.
Wage hike to 400 baht takes effect
News, Published on 14/04/2024
» This year's second daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht took effect yesterday, while a 10% increase in state officials' salaries will be implemented on May 1, says deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang.
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Phi Phi islands in Krabi are facing a freshwater shortage, with local authorities weighing up their options to find a solution.