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Trawler seized for illegal fishing in Phang Nga Bay
Trawler seized for illegal fishing in Phang Nga Bay
PHUKET: Three fishermen have been arrested and their trawler seized for illegally fishing in Phang Nga Bay after they were caught in a prohibited fishing area with 180kg of catch on board east of Phuket on Monday (Feb 8).
Electricity outage to hit parts of Thalang
Electricity outage to hit parts of Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang tomorrow (Feb 11) as work is carried out on improving low-voltage cables.
Anutin: Thai jab drive ‘has not failed’
Anutin: Thai jab drive ‘has not failed’
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (Feb 9) insisted that Thailand has not failed in its procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and demanded that the media stop comparing Thailand with other countries.
Fossils dig deep for historic ACG victory
Fossils dig deep for historic ACG victory
CRICKET: Seeking new formats to offset the lack of national and international cricket competition on Phuket, the Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) arranged a ‘Fossils v Kids’ game last Sunday (Feb 7) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).
COVID origins still a mystery as WHO-China probe ends
COVID origins still a mystery as WHO-China probe ends
WORLD: A much-anticipated inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic wrapped up its mission in China yesterday (Feb 9) with no breakthrough discovery, as investigators ruled out a theory that COVID-19 came from a lab while failing to identify which animal may have passed it to humans.
MP Pareena ‘guilty’ of ethics breach
MP Pareena ‘guilty’ of ethics breach
THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Pareena Kraikupt guilty of severe ethical misconduct, as a result of the land encroachment charges brought against her.
Police among 10 in gambling den frame
Police among 10 in gambling den frame
THAILAND: Ten police officers and administrative officials have been linked to two gambling dens in Rayong that were blamed for Thailand’s second COVID-19 outbreak, according to a government panel.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket tourism figures brainstorm how to fix this? || February 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket tourism figures brainstorm how to fix this? || February 9
PHUKET XTRA - February 9 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Movie piracy site shut down |:| China approves own vaccine, Thai FDA still pending |:| Accused Paedo, gun toting principal quits |:| 198 new Covid cases in Thailand |:| Phuket tourism brainstorm? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Honours even after cross-over code challenge at ACG
Honours even after cross-over code challenge at ACG
CRICKET / RUGBY: Players from Phuket’s rugby and cricket communities came together at the ACG last Saturday (Feb 6) to face off in each other’s sports, with proceeds from the day’s event going to the Asia Centre Foundation (ACF).
Knight Frank delivers ‘frank’ report on Phuket condo market
Knight Frank delivers ‘frank’ report on Phuket condo market
PHUKET: Nattha Kahapana, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket, has delivered an in-depth review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Phuket’s condominium market.
Local administration vaccine projects shut down
Local administration vaccine projects shut down
THAILAND: The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has issued an order to clarify that local administrations and private sector organisations cannot currently purchase or distribute COVID-19 vaccines by themselves.
Heart-broken Russian man remains in ICU after slashing own throat
Heart-broken Russian man remains in ICU after slashing own throat
PHUKET: Police have identified the Russian man who slashed his own neck with a fruit knife on the Karon beach road on Sunday night (Feb 7). The man remains in intensive care at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, Karon Police Chief Col Peerapong Chai-aroon has confirmed.
Previous Phuket mayors register to contest municipal elections
Previous Phuket mayors register to contest municipal elections
PHUKET: The previous serving mayors of Phuket Town, Patong, Chalong and Rawai have all registered to contest the upcoming municipal election in their respective areas on Mar 28.
New rallies in Yangon despite military warnings
New rallies in Yangon despite military warnings
WORLD: Protesters started rallying across Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon today (Feb 9), defying warnings from the military threatening “action” against large gatherings.
Frustrated Kenin struggles in Aussie Open defence
Frustrated Kenin struggles in Aussie Open defence
TENNIS: An angry Sofia Kenin made a scratchy start today (Feb 9) to her Australian Open title defence with an unconvincing victory over wildcard Maddison Inglis.
China ‘ready to export’ Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told
China ‘ready to export’ Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told
THAILAND: China has informed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that it is preparing to export its COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said yesterday (Feb 8).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Supermum’ turtle spotted! Free vaccine for all in Thailand? || February 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Supermum’ turtle spotted! Free vaccine for all in Thailand? || February 8
PHUKET XTRA - February 8 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Everyone in Thailand to get free vaccine |:| ’Supermum’ turtle is back, while green turtle dies |:| Ex-cop murderer found after 10 years |:| Thailand COVID surpass 23,000 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket tourism industry leaders pitch for targeted campaigns to boost domestic tourism
Phuket tourism industry leaders pitch for targeted campaigns to boost domestic tourism
PHUKET: Leading Phuket tourism figures and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) today announced a series of campaigns hoped to ramp up the number of domestic tourists coming to the island as a way to support ailing businesses until international tourists return.
Phuket Red Cross calls for blood donations
Phuket Red Cross calls for blood donations
PHUKET: All people are invited to come to donate their blood at the Phuket Red Cross Regional Blood Center (PRBC) in Phuket Town and at mobile stations for blood donations in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi between Feb 8-12 to make merit for Chinese New Year, which is this Friday (Feb 12).
Foreign man, believed Russian, in ICU after slashing own neck with knife
Foreign man, believed Russian, in ICU after slashing own neck with knife
PHUKET: A foriegn man believed to be a Russian national is in intensive care after slashing his own neck with a fruit knife on the Karon beach road last night (Feb 7), report the Karon Police.