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Electricity outage to affect parts of Kamala
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala tomorrow (Mar 9) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Large majority of leatherback turtle eggs fail to hatch at Mai Khao
Large majority of leatherback turtle eggs fail to hatch at Mai Khao
PHUKET: Officials have yet to provide any explanation as to why only eight leatherback baby turtles from the nest on Mai Khao Beach so far have hatched and made their way into the sea, from a total of 106 eggs in the nest.
Thief arrested in Patong for slashing German expat’s arm
Thief arrested in Patong for slashing German expat’s arm
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Patong for robbing a German expat’s home in Karon last month, and slashing the German man’s arm with a knife after being confronted over the robbery.
No Mercy for disqualified Yan as he loses UFC belt
No Mercy for disqualified Yan as he loses UFC belt
MMA: Petr Yan lost his UFC bantamweight championship to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Saturday (Mar 6) due to disqualification, the first time that a UFC belt has changed hands in such a manner.
Man Utd shatter City’s winning run, Liverpool crisis mounts
Man Utd shatter City’s winning run, Liverpool crisis mounts
FOOTBALL: Manchester United shattered Manchester City’s record winning streak with an impressive 2-0 victory against the Premier League leaders, while Liverpool hit a new low as relegation-threatened Fulham won at Anfield yesterday (Mar 7).
Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive
Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive
WORLD: Shirley Shi has received three offers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 - through her hometown, her Beijing residential area and her office area - but the human resources manager is in no rush.
Police hunt for protest van attackers
Police hunt for protest van attackers
THAILAND: Police are working to identify those who hijacked police vehicles and helped two detained anti-government protesters escape during the protests in Bangkok on Saturday evening (Mar 6).
Activist charged B6m for removing plants at Democracy Monument
Activist charged B6m for removing plants at Democracy Monument
THAILAND: What is the price for removing decorative plants at Democracy Monument? Student activist Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul found out yesterday (Mar 7) in a police charge.
Time to get cooking
Time to get cooking
Kids from five international schools across Phuket will be competing for a chance to spend a day in the kitchen learning from an Iron Chef this month. This extraordinary opportunity for young gourmets is the top prize at a culinary competition being hosted in Kathu, on the campus of QSI International School of Phuket (QSIP), on Saturday, March 13.
How do you like my island, Mr Bond?
How do you like my island, Mr Bond?
Brought to you by 5 Star Marine (and Scaramanga)
New plan proposed for hotel quarantine
New plan proposed for hotel quarantine
THAILAND: A proposal to allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after the first three days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period will be submitted to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Phuket Opinion: Hearing the message loud and clear
Phuket Opinion: Hearing the message loud and clear
PHUKET: The order issued on Friday for the Maldives nightclub in Phuket Town to remain closed for five years set a new benchmark for Phuket entertainment venue operators to be wary of, and revealed how heavy the punishment can be at the whim of officials targetting your venue.
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning
PHUKET: Traffic passing through the Darasamut Underpass will be affected on Tuesday (Mar 9) while the Phuket Highways Office carries out cleaning to remove sand and trash from inside the tunnel.
Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
BANGKOK: Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators gathered outside the Criminal Court on Saturday evening (Mar 6) to call for the release of detained colleagues and the abolition of the lese majeste law, defying a fresh order banning public gatherings in the capital.
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking in Rawai
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking in Rawai
In a previous article in The Phuket News, I described how the live music scene in Phuket has changed dramatically as a result of COVID-19. Some live venues have closed, others are hanging on, but some are thriving again and well worth a visit.
Governor orders Phuket Town nightclub closed for five years
Governor orders Phuket Town nightclub closed for five years
PHUKET: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed by the Provincial Police Chief from another province have been closed by order of the Phuket Governor. One of the venues has been ordered closed for five years.
Will it be derby day blues for the Reds?
Will it be derby day blues for the Reds?
FOOTBALL: Tomorrow (Mar 7) sees one of the most passionate derbies in the English football calendar as Manchester United and City meet for the 185th time.
Disney is back: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ reigns supreme
Disney is back: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ reigns supreme
It is hard to believe that it has been 12 months since Disney released a brand-new film straight to cinemas… yes, even ‘House of Mouse‘ was not immune from the great COVID cinema lockdown worldwide. The big news is that Disney returns to cinemas this week with a film that is arguably one of their greatest pieces of animated brilliance: Raya and the Last Dragon.
Teen brothers caught for spate of motorbike thefts
Teen brothers caught for spate of motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Two teenage brothers have been arrested for stealing up to six motorbikes in recent months.
Phuket reopening up for discussion
Phuket reopening up for discussion
BANGKOK: The plan to open Phuket to international travellers on Oct 1 must win public consensus to avoid the snags of the previous Phuket model, says Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.