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Phuket Vagabonds announce youth development day
Phuket Vagabonds announce youth development day
RUGBY: Following the success of their first open clinic in November 2020, the Phuket Vagabonds Rugby Club are excited to invite eager young rugby players to another open day of rugby development.
Phuket tourism economy expert warns plunging incomes may soon fall under poverty line
Phuket tourism economy expert warns plunging incomes may soon fall under poverty line
PHUKET: A leading Phuket tourism economy expert has warned that plunging incomes from tourism in the coming months could easily see Phuket’s tourism income per capita pushed below the provincial poverty line.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Concerns over Thailand’s record low birth rate || February 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Concerns over Thailand’s record low birth rate || February 12
PHUKET XTRA - February 12 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Fake model photographer was child porn producer |:| Record low birth rate |:| Phuket marks quiet start to Chinese New Year |:| Thailand COVID cases rise by 175 |:| Stolen art to return to Thaialnd |:| Corrupt politician? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Pay for news: Why the world is watching Australia’s new big-tech rules
Pay for news: Why the world is watching Australia’s new big-tech rules
SYDNEY: Australia has moved a step closer to introducing legislation that would force tech giants to pay for sharing news content, a move that could change how people worldwide experience the internet.
Phuket Town police chase wipeout lands officer in hospital, Myanmar man with kratom charge
Phuket Town police chase wipeout lands officer in hospital, Myanmar man with kratom charge
PHUKET: A 30-year-old Myanmar construction worker has been charged with possession of kratom after he refused to stop for a police patrol, leading to a chase in Phuket Town this morning (Feb 12) that saw both himself and the police officers in pursuit wipe out.
Tokyo 2020 boss resigns over sexism row, but successor unclear
Tokyo 2020 boss resigns over sexism row, but successor unclear
OLYMPICS: Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori bowed to mounting pressure and resigned today (Feb 12) over sexist remarks, but his replacement was not immediately clear after opposition emerged to his favoured successor.
No more snakes to be released in Phuket
No more snakes to be released in Phuket
PHUKET: Amid fears that large king cobras caught in or near houses over the past month will be released back into the wild in Phuket, Pongchart Chouehorm, Director of the Khao Phra Thaew Natural and Wildlife Education Centre in Thalang has announced that all snakes caught in homes in Phuket are to be taken off-island.
Aussie Open bars fans, players into ‘bubble’ after snap COVID lockdown
Aussie Open bars fans, players into ‘bubble’ after snap COVID lockdown
TENNIS: The Australian Open tennis Grand Slam announced a ban on fans and said players would be cocooned in biosecure “bubbles” as Victoria state authorities ordered six million people into lockdown today (Feb 12) to stamp out a new coronavirus outbreak.
Phuket marks quiet start to Chinese New Year
Phuket marks quiet start to Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Chinese New Year got off to a quiet start today (Feb 12), with the streets quiet for the special public holiday declared in the hope of boosting domestic tourism, and only local residents attending Chinese shrines across the island instead of the bustling crowds of tourists seen in years past.
Truck driver busy checking GPS, hits Heroines Monument barrier
Truck driver busy checking GPS, hits Heroines Monument barrier
PHUKET: Four men escaped serious injury after their truck hit the barrier protecting the Heroines Monument this early morning (Feb 12)
F1 star Alonso ‘conscious and well’ after cycling accident
F1 star Alonso ‘conscious and well’ after cycling accident
FORMULA ONE: Team Alpine announced yesterday (Feb 11) two-time world champion Fernando Alonso had been involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland, but that the Spaniard was “conscious and well in himself”.
China pulls BBC World News off air for content ‘violation’
China pulls BBC World News off air for content ‘violation’
WORLD: China’s broadcasting regulator announced yesterday (Feb 11) it has pulled BBC World News from the air, saying the channel’s content had “seriously” violated guidelines for reporting in the country.
Record low birth rate worries officials
Record low birth rate worries officials
THAILAND: The country’s lowest ever total fertility rate (TFR) has prompted the Public Health Ministry to come up with activities aimed at promoting dating among singles and fertility health among married couples who still don’t have any children.
Electricity outages to affect Thepkrasattri, Pa Khlok
Electricity outages to affect Thepkrasattri, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Tambon Thepkrasattri on Monday (Feb 15) and Pa Khlok on Tuesday (Feb 16) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Another Day In Paradise
Another Day In Paradise
We are recording and filming Another Day In Paradise to maintain our focus on the poverty situation in Phuket. We have invited as many people as we know from all areas of Phuket, to come along and be part of the filming. The more people that turn up, the wider the net is cast in highlighting the problem and the possible support / donation base should expand vastly. The song will actually be recorded this Saturday by a team of musicians and music students to have a track ready for use on the 21st for the masses to sing along to.
Two million vaccine jabs by April
Two million vaccine jabs by April
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry on Thursday (Feb 11) revealed more details of the government’s vaccine roll-out, predicting that more than 1.9 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be administered to more than 960,000 people in 10 provinces by April.
Lean On Me Live Fest
Lean On Me Live Fest
The Lean On Me Live Fest kicks off from 1pm on Saturday the 20th of March at the Blue Tree Arena. More than 10 local bands will be playing live to support the local food relief agencies in Phuket. For more information, email gary@phuketacademyofperformingarts.com    
‘One Phuket’ launched to counter COVID poverty, failing food security
‘One Phuket’ launched to counter COVID poverty, failing food security
PHUKET: A small group of local residents have banded together to coalesce efforts to help those in dire need of assistance as the COVID economic crisis continues to batter Phuket.
‘Wonder Boy’ calls for title shot after big win
‘Wonder Boy’ calls for title shot after big win
MMA: For Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade, it’s all about the first letter of his nickname: W stands for winner.
International Women’s Day Luncheon
International Women’s Day Luncheon
Join like-minded guests to enjoy luncheon and beverages. With welcome address by Matthew Barclay, Australia’s Consul-General to Phuket and inspirational speakers: Thanaporn Phonboon, Australian Consulate-General; Jo Barnes, Globetrotting Lifestyle Entrepreneur; Karine Gauthier, Body Temple, Singapore. Attendance by donation of 1,500 baht. Contact Donna lunch@classactmedia.co.th or Tina tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org