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Tourist spots to get extra shots
Tourist spots to get extra shots
BANGKOK: Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be sought for provinces which are tourist destinations to boost confidence and the local economies there, according to Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome.
Lao man found stabbed to death in Pa Khlok
Lao man found stabbed to death in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Lao man whose body was found with 17 stab wounds in a coconut plantation in Pa Khlok yesterday morning (Mar 9).
Rest of World claim series title in close encounter finale
Rest of World claim series title in close encounter finale
CRICKET: Bragging rights went to the Rest of the World (ROW) select XI following their grand final victory over the Asia select XI last Sunday (Mar 7) at the ACG in yet another incredibly close-fought match.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Shorter quarantine could be approved next month! No charges for wild teens? || March 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Shorter quarantine could be approved next month! No charges for wild teens? || March 9
PHUKET XTRA - March 9 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Shorter quarantine could be approved next month |:| Power restored to Samui |:| No charges for wild teens |:| Songkran measures discussed |:| Phuket Heroine’s Festival is back Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket yacht visitors first to receive ‘smart wristband’ trackers
Phuket yacht visitors first to receive ‘smart wristband’ trackers
PHUKET: Nine foreigners and one Thai who arrived in Phuket on a yacht last Saturday (Mar 6) have become the first people in the country to wear “smart wristbands” to track their location and their health while observing their mandatory 14-day quarantine while still on the boat.
Bring it on, says underdog America’s Cup challenger
Bring it on, says underdog America’s Cup challenger
SAILING: Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena insisted the Italian syndicate was full of confidence ahead of its America’s Cup showdown with Team New Zealand in Auckland tomorrow (Mar 10), despite being written off by bookies and pundits.
Electricity outage to affect Rassada
Electricity outage to affect Rassada
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Rassada on Thursday (Mar 11) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Heroines Festival allowed back in full form
Phuket Heroines Festival allowed back in full form
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival, celebrating the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785, will be back to normal from March 13-15, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew announced yesterday (Mar 8).
Drunk driver hits building
Drunk driver hits building
PHUKET: Police arrested a drunk driver after the car he was driving hit a commercial building on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada early this morning (Mar 9). The impact left the car’s engine on the road some 20 metres away.
We must have Songkran, says PM
We must have Songkran, says PM
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Mar 8) insisted that Songkran celebrations be held to revitalise the struggling tourism industry.
PIWC Pub Quiz March 2021
PIWC Pub Quiz March 2021
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Chelsea cruise, West Ham win as top four race hots up
Chelsea cruise, West Ham win as top four race hots up
FOOTBALL: Chelsea strengthened their hold on fourth place in the Premier League as Kai Havertz inspired a vital 2-0 win over Everton, while West Ham boosted their surprise top four challenge with a 2-0 victory against Leeds yesterday (Mar 8).
Thousands defy virus restrictions for Women’s Day rallies
Thousands defy virus restrictions for Women’s Day rallies
WORLD: Tens of thousands defied coronavirus restrictions yesterday (Mar 8), gathering worldwide on International Women’s Day to denounce gender violence and inequalities.
Ministry proposes shorter quarantine from next month
Ministry proposes shorter quarantine from next month
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is to ask the government to consider reducing the length of mandatory quarantine for incoming travellers from 14 days to 7-10 days, from next month.
Government plans AstraZeneca jab rollout
Government plans AstraZeneca jab rollout
THAILAND: After much anticipation and delay, Thai authorities have announced they are planning to roll out AstraZeneca jabs on Thursday (Mar 11) with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha the first recipient.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Navy awarded for kitten rescue || March 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Navy awarded for kitten rescue || March 8
PHUKET XTRA - March 8 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Vaccinated tourists to Thailand could face shorter quarantine |:| Governor order Phuket Town nightclub closed for 5 years |:| 18 protest leaders arraived |:| PETA gives Navy award over cat rescue |:| Majority of turtles i Mai Khao fail to hatch Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket’s new public health chief arrives
Phuket’s new public health chief arrives
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon arrived in Phuket today (Mar 8) to officially begin his duties as the new Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO).
No charges for wild teens running amok in closed bar
No charges for wild teens running amok in closed bar
PHUKET: Two teenagers already arrested for stealing motorbikes have now been identified as two of the three youths who trespassed by entering a closed bar in Kata last Wednesday night (Mar 3).
Mekong river level critically low
Mekong river level critically low
THAILAND: The Mekong River is currently only a little over one metre deep as it flows through the northeastern border province of Nakhon Phanom, posing a threat of severe drought during the dry season.
Four pub-goers shot by drunk kamnan
Four pub-goers shot by drunk kamnan
THAILAND: Four pub customers in Nakhon Phanom were wounded when a kamnan witnesses said was obviously drunk fired wild shots from a pistol because he was unhappy with the table service yesterday (Mar 7).