Tag Archives: Economy
Phuket’s Tourism Economy Boosted US$ 1.2 Billion
Thailand’s current tourism bull run is being underscored by a watershed of Eastern European travelers – a soaring source of business that delivered 1.6 million visitors in 2012, led by Russia with an 82% share.
Phuket tourists numbers still climbing
The Director of TAT Phuket office has revealed that in the first 6 months of 2012, Phuket saw growth of 30 percent in its number of tourists, with the majority being from China and Russia, whose numbers increased more than 100% against the...
Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Monday 3rd September 2012
THAILAND
bangkokpost.com – Tuned in, but switched off
The tablets for first-graders are not nearly as charged up as their owners – who say they are getting only about 50 per cent of the battery use promised by the maker.
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Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Saturday 1st September 2012
THAILAND
bangkokpost.com – Flagging defences
Southern extremists in four provinces coordinated more than 100 attacks, bombings and propaganda raids, raising still more questions about the ability of security forces in the region.
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Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Friday 31st August 2012
WORLD
bbc.co.uk – Food prices jump will hit poor, World Bank warns
Global food prices have leapt by 10% in the month of July, raising fears of soaring prices for the planet’s poorest, the World Bank has warned.
THAILAND
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Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Wednesday 29th August 2012
THAILAND
Bangkok Post – Accused turns accuser
It was all smooth and polite when former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ex-deputy Suthep Thaugsuban went for interrogation at the DSI – until Mr Suthep turned the tables and charged...
Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Tuesday 28th August 2012
PHUKET
news.com.au – Phuket tourists saved when Thai boat sinks
Australian tourists have told of being rescued when their speed boat sank in rough seas near Thailand’s resort island of Koh Phi Phi.
THAILAND
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Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Monday 27th August 2012
PHUKET
mcot.net – Transport Ministry orders speeding up of illegal taxis registration in Phuket
The Land Transport Department was ordered to register about 3,600 illegal taxis in the resort town of Phuket to solve the problem of overcharging,...
Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Friday 24th August 2012
PHUKET
Two more victims, both female, of the terrible fire that ravished the Tiger Disco in Patong were yesterday formally identified. ID was made from DNA provided by their parents and they have been named as Dongporn Budkor, 32, and Nipawat...
Phuket needs long term plan
On August 20th 2012 at Phuket Town Hall, Phuket Vice Governor Dr.Sommai Prechasil and Head of Phuket Provincial Governor’s Office Mr.Prajead Augsornthammakul welcomed Mr.Paiboon Changreang from the Thai National Institute of Development...
Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Thursday 23rd August 2012
PHUKET
Bangkok Post – Phuket awash
High tides blocked drainage, leaving a heavy rainstorm deluging Phuket shops and tourist areas – but the government quickly promised compensation for economic losses.
THAILAND
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Phuket’s daily morning world news round-up – Wednesday 22nd August 2012
PHUKET
British tourist identified as among 4 Phuket fire victims
A young British man was officially among victims killed in the Phuket discotheque fire last Friday. Institute of Forensic Medicine has identified one of the Caucasian bodies as...