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Army delivers donated aid to fleeing Karen
Army delivers donated aid to fleeing Karen
THAILAND: The government has shipped items donated by different organisations to Karen refugees fleeing the violence in Myanmar, the Third Army Region said yesterday (Apr 5).
Bars in three Bangkok districts shut
Bars in three Bangkok districts shut
THAILAND: Entertainment venues in three Bangkok districts have been ordered closed from April 6-19 to contain the spread of COVID-19, city governor Aswin Kwanmuang announced yesterday (Apr 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangkok nightlife venues investigated over possible Covid cluster || April 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangkok nightlife venues investigated over possible Covid cluster || April 5
PHUKET XTRA - April 5 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket Merger of CP-Tesco to be reviewed by Thai court |:| Cops probe Bangkok venues over possible cluster |:| Phuket veteran’s association calls for help to support Myanmar refugees Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
UK to announce new international travel rules
UK to announce new international travel rules
WORLD: Britain will today (Apr 5) set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.
Mains water supply outage to affect parts of Kathu
Mains water supply outage to affect parts of Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Kathu on Wednesday (Apr 7) 
Rosberg’s team beats old foe Hamilton’s outfit in Extreme E opener
Rosberg’s team beats old foe Hamilton’s outfit in Extreme E opener
MOTOR SPORTS: The 2016 Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg’s team won the inaugural race of the new Extreme E championship in Saudi Arabia yesterday (Apr 4).
Phuket inmates in quarantine in Surat Thani following cluster outbreak
Phuket inmates in quarantine in Surat Thani following cluster outbreak
PHUKET: Seven inmates from Phuket are under observation for 14 days at the Thung Khen Prison in Surat Thani following one officer and five inmates visiting from Narathiwat testing positive for COVID-19 after joining an anti-drug activity at the Surat Thani prison.
Phuket veterans’ association calls for help to support Myanmar refugees
Phuket veterans’ association calls for help to support Myanmar refugees
PHUKET: The Phuket International Veterans Association is calling for people to make donations of essential items to help the flood of Myanmar refugees crossing the border in Northern Thailand.
Jatuporn calls for unity in seeking Prayut’s removal
Jatuporn calls for unity in seeking Prayut’s removal
THAILAND: Jatuporn Prompan yesterday (Apr 4) called for people on all sides to put aside conflict and band together to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, describing him as a threat to the country and the centre of all problems.
Man found hanged at Chalong home
Man found hanged at Chalong home
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man found hanged at a home in Chalong yesterday afternoon (Apr 4).
Prison visits halted nationwide after COVID cluster found
Prison visits halted nationwide after COVID cluster found
THAILAND: Prison visits have been banned nationwide for one month from today (Apr 5) to May 5 after 112 officials and inmates at the Narathiwat prison were reported to have been infected with COVID-19, Corrections Department director-general Aryut Sinthoppan said yesterday.
Patty holds off Lydia Ko to win ANA Inspiration
Patty holds off Lydia Ko to win ANA Inspiration
GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit steered a steady course to hold off charging Lydia Ko and win the ANA Inspiration yesterday (Apr 4), making her first LPGA title a major championship.
[VIDEO] Phuket, Thailand: You Should Go There #1
[VIDEO] Phuket, Thailand: You Should Go There #1
Follow Jon Nutt as he tours Phuket, Thailand for the best deals & steals. From dinner plates to real-estate. There is always something going on in the Pearl. This episode takes us to RAWAI   Phuket Thailand, You Should Go There....
Patty pushes ANA Inspiration lead to five strokes
Patty pushes ANA Inspiration lead to five strokes
GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit is poised to make her first LPGA title a major triumph after firing a five-under par 67 yesterday (Apr 3) for a five-shot lead at the ANA Inspiration.
‘Silent revolution’: Myanmar workers strike to force junta’s hand
‘Silent revolution’: Myanmar workers strike to force junta’s hand
MYANMAR: Tens of thousands of Myanmar workers have gone on strike over the past two months, hoping that economic paralysis will force the hand of the wealthy generals who ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1.
From art to monsters: Rebecca Hall speaks on ‘Godzilla vs Kong’
From art to monsters: Rebecca Hall speaks on ‘Godzilla vs Kong’
Well blockbusters are certainly back in the cinemas. For the past week it has felt that there are no other films in the cinema as the two titans Godzilla and Kong have dominated cinema box office takings as they face off in Godzilla vs Kong.
Frankfurt arrivals a sign that Phuket is ready, says Governor
Frankfurt arrivals a sign that Phuket is ready, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has hailed the arrival of the flight from Frankfurt yesterday (Apr 3) as a positive sign, saying that Phuket is ready to receive international tourists.
All good things must come to an end
All good things must come to an end
Last Chance Tourism isn’t a new concept. The fear of missing out, or ‘FOMO’, social and psychological notion has been around for several years, feeding tourists with a hunger to visit or experience a place at risk of vanishing or altering due to climate change. Now, I am not suggesting that Thailand is about to disappear, however a huge shift is most certainly on its way, so this might well be your Last Chance Tourism window of opportunity. 
Five star Baggies stuff Chelsea as Man City extend lead
Five star Baggies stuff Chelsea as Man City extend lead
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved closer to the Premier League title as the runaway leaders won 2-0 at Leicester, while lowly West Bromwich Albion handed Thomas Tuchel the first defeat of his Chelsea reign with a stunning 5-2 victory yesterday (Apr 3).
28 countries drawn to Phuket relaunch
28 countries drawn to Phuket relaunch
BANGKOK: Tourists from 28 countries have expressed interest in visiting Phuket after the government has agreed to waive the mandatory quarantine for vaccinated foreign visitors, according to tourism operators in the province.