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Police probe into Phuket student’s death stalls
Police probe into Phuket student’s death stalls
PHUKET: Despite promises that police would be able to bring to conclusion their investigation into the death of 19-year-old student Pornpiphat “Mint” Iaddam at Phuket Rajabhat University in August, the two leading investigators in the case today (Oct 9) would only confirm that the investigation still has yet to conclude, and directed any further enquiries to each other.
Fundraiser to help local school compete in national rugby finals
Fundraiser to help local school compete in national rugby finals
RUGBY: The Phuket Vagabonds Rugby Club, in partnership with their sponsor The Local Beach Bar, Bang Tao are raising funds to help send players from the Patong Municipality School to the Thailand Rugby Sevens Championships in Bangkok held at the end of this month.
DSI inspects Sripanwa land
DSI inspects Sripanwa land
PHUKET: Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Deputy Director-General Pol Col Akarapol Punyopashtambha arrived in Phuket today (Oct 8) a team of investigators to inspect the land plots occupied by the Sripanwa resort, on Phuket’s east coast.
Phuket to host Travel Blog Exchange 2021
Phuket to host Travel Blog Exchange 2021
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to be the host destination for the world’s top blogger event Travel Blog Exchange 2021 (TBEX Asia 2021), from Oct 20-22 next year. 
Phuket-based Loma extends UFC win record
Phuket-based Loma extends UFC win record
MMA: Thailand’s Loma Lookboonmee emerged victorious in her strawweight division bout with Jinh Yu Frey at the UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Aldana card in Abu Dhabi last Sunday (Oct 4).
NSC chief confirms no Phuket tourists until after Oct 25
NSC chief confirms no Phuket tourists until after Oct 25
PHUKET: National Security Council Secretary-General Gen Natthaphon Nakpanit yesterday (Oct 7) publicly confirmed that the first group of foreign tourists to be allowed into the country since the lockdown began six months ago will not arrive until after Oct 25. 
Phuket readies for King Bhumibol, King Chulalongkorn memorial days
Phuket readies for King Bhumibol, King Chulalongkorn memorial days
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Phichet Panaphong yesterday (Oct 7) briefed officials on preparations to be made for King Bhumibol Memorial Day to be honoured next Tuesday (Oct 13) and Chulalongkorn Memorial Day on Oct 23. 
Phuket tourists to arrive ‘after Veg Fest’, confirms Governor
Phuket tourists to arrive ‘after Veg Fest’, confirms Governor
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive in the country since the COVID-19 lockdown began will not arrive tomorrow (Oct 8), the Phuket Governor has confirmed.
The Nai Harn Phuket rated No. 2 in Thailand in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Award
The Nai Harn Phuket rated No. 2 in Thailand in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Award
PHUKET: Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with The Nai Harn Phuket recognised as the #2 Resort in Thailand.
All visa extensions in effect from Nov 1
All visa extensions in effect from Nov 1
THAILAND: The Thai Immigration Bureau issued an announcement today (Oct 6) reaffirming their confirmation that all visa types extended during the latest amnesty or before Oct 31 will collectively come into effect starting November 1, 2020.
Heavy weather warning for the south
Heavy weather warning for the south
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a heavy weather warning for Phuket and other areas throughout Southern Thailand, with storm-surge waves reaching up to four metres high.
Phuket officials silent on impending arrival of Chinese tourists
Phuket officials silent on impending arrival of Chinese tourists
PHUKET: Phuket officials today (Oct 5) would neither confirm or deny whether the first tourists to enter the country would land at Phuket International Airport this Thursday (Oct 8), as announced by Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn just last week.
Myanmar man drowns off Kamala rocks
Myanmar man drowns off Kamala rocks
PHUKET: Rescue workers have recovered the body of a 43-year-old Myanmar man who drowned after being washed from rocks by a large wave at Leam Son, south of Kamala Beach, on Saturday (Oct 3).
Electricity outage to hit Cherng Talay
Electricity outage to hit Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay on Wednesday (Oct 7) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Vice Governor to transfer to Songkhla
Phuket Vice Governor to transfer to Songkhla
PHUKET: Wongsakorn Nunchukan, who has served as a Phuket Vice Governor since Oct 1 last year, has been transferred out of Phuket among the regular annual transfers announced each year. 
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and heavy rains to continue across Phuket and other Andaman coast provinces through to late next week.
Special Tourist Visa health insurance falls to B40k outpatient, B400k inpatient
Special Tourist Visa health insurance falls to B40k outpatient, B400k inpatient
PHUKET: The health insurance requirement for tourists entering Thailand under the new Special Tourist Visa has fallen to a minimum of B40,000 coverage for outpatient treatment and not less than B400,000 in case of inpatient treatment.
New Phuket Provincial Police Commander arrives
New Phuket Provincial Police Commander arrives
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannu has arrived in Phuket to officially begin his duties as the new Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police.
Don’t panic: TV blackout due to improving Phuket signal, says NBTC
Don’t panic: TV blackout due to improving Phuket signal, says NBTC
PHUKET: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Phuket office today (Oct 1) urged Phuket people not to be worried about digital TV services going off-air today as officers are working on upgrading the TV signal coverage across Phuket today and tomorrow (Oct 1-2).
Phuket locals praise return of tourists, but still wary of COVID-19
Phuket locals praise return of tourists, but still wary of COVID-19
PHUKET: A snapshot of opinions of local residents and business owners has shown that the general consensus is that the return of at least some tourists is much welcomed in the hope of relieving the financial suffering on the island, but the need to enforce COVID-19 preventative measures remains strong.