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UNBELIEVABLE: Phuket - The Untold Story

Akasa Air expands Southeast Asia footprint with new Vietnam flights

Akasa Air has launched four weekly direct flights between Mumbai and Hanoi, making the Vietnamese capital its seventh international destination. Hanoi is also the airline’s second destination in Southeast Asia after Phuket, expanding travel options between India and Vietnam.

The Economic Times

Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report finds

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active substance in a confirmatory test. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on the event. The…

The Economic Times

Nene Royal reaches America’s Got Talent final: The 16-year-old Thai singer from Phuket who makes the grand finale with a Live Golden Buzzer

In a stunning turn of events, Nene Royal, a gifted guitarist hailing from Phuket, has clinched a direct spot in the finals of America's Got Talent. She impressed judge Mel B so much that she was awarded the Live Golden Buzzer for her captivating performance. Having previously entertained audiences at…

The Economic Times

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Who Is Nene Royal? AGT Teen's Incredible Rise From a $49 Guitar to 200 Million Views

Nene Royal, a 16-year-old guitarist from Thailand, has gained international fame through America's Got Talent, inspiring young musicians and boosting Thailand's tourism efforts.

International Business Times UK

Palestine flag in Phuket shop angers Israelis

PHUKET - An argument between a mobile phone shop owner and two Israeli tourists over a “Free Palestine” flag has drawn attention after video of the exchange was posted on social media.

Bangkok Post

DGCA weighs annual random drug tests for pilots after Air India Phuket-Delhi incident: Ram Mohan Naidu

India's aviation regulator is considering mandatory annual random drug tests for all pilots. This proposal follows a recent Air India incident, prompting policy review. Currently, only ten percent of pilots undergo random drug testing each year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is consulting stakeholders on potential rule changes. Any…

The Economic Times

Illegal hookah shop shut down in Phuket

PHUKET - Authorities have seized 32 illegal hookah sets, known as “Baragu” in Thai, from a shop in Muang district that caters to tourists.

Bangkok Post

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Visas of troublemaking visitors to be revoked

The Tourism Minister backs revoking the visas of foreigners who cause conflicts in Thailand, following recent disputes between Israelis and locals in Koh Samui and Phuket, while unrest in the far South should not affect the Malaysian market during next week's National Day holiday.

Bangkok Post