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Coup is not our business, says army chief
Coup is not our business, says army chief
THAILAND: Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae yesterday (Feb 4) insisted on maintaining Asean’s principle of non-interference in Myanmar’s military coup, while declaring that another coup in Thailand was something that had never crossed his mind.
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Man punches, kicks pregnant boss over failing probation
Man punches, kicks pregnant boss over failing probation
PHUKET: Police are looking to question a man who punched his eight-month-pregnant boss in the face and attempting to kick her after she told him he had failed his job probation yesterday (Feb 3).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fugitive husband caught! Students flee as principal brandishes gun at assembly! || February 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fugitive husband caught! Students flee as principal brandishes gun at assembly! || February 4
PHUKET XTRA - February 4 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Murder fugitive husband caught |:| Thailand tops mobile banking app usage |:| Leatherback turtles hatch! |:| 908 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand today |:| Principal brandishes gun at school assembly! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Eight crewmen allowed on shore after a month docked in Phuket
Eight crewmen allowed on shore after a month docked in Phuket
PHUKET: Seven Indonesians and one Myanmar crewmen have been given special permission to come ashore and observe a 14-day quarantine on Phuket after spending nearly a month on board a ship docked at the Phuket Deep Sea Port.
Mains water supply outage to affect Cape Panwa
Mains water supply outage to affect Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Cape Panwa tomorrow (Feb 5). 
Phuket officials promote Phuket COVID rules, without explanations
Phuket officials promote Phuket COVID rules, without explanations
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government’s official COVID-19 Information Center has launched a public-relations offensive with the launch of at least five videos with Phuket Vice Governor Piyaphong Chuwong explaining in the simplest of terms what is required of domestic arrivals to enter Phuket.
Rights groups urge world leaders to boycott Beijing Olympics
Rights groups urge world leaders to boycott Beijing Olympics
WINTER OLYMPICS: A coalition of campaign groups issued an open letter yesterday (Feb 3) calling on world leaders to boycott the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics over China’s rights record.
TAT’s marathon put back by 3 months
TAT’s marathon put back by 3 months
MARATHON: The Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2021, previously scheduled for March 14, was yesterday (Feb 3) postponed to June 27 in order to avoid mass participation amid the latest outbreak of COVID-19.
Firms eye jabs as national agenda
Firms eye jabs as national agenda
THAILAND: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) suggests the government make COVID-19 vaccination a national agenda, with the tourism sector the first to receive vaccines as soon as July.
Leatherback turtles hatch at Khok Kloi
Leatherback turtles hatch at Khok Kloi
PHUKET: A total of 81 baby leatherback turtles hatched and made it across the sand at Bang Kwan Beach in Khok Kloi, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, late last night (Feb 3).
PCG take on Vagabonds in Phuket Sports Code Challenge
PCG take on Vagabonds in Phuket Sports Code Challenge
CRICKET / RUGBY: A titanic clash of sports is scheduled for this Saturday (Feb 6) at the ACG in Thalang, when a selection of Phuket’s cricketers and Vagabond’s rugby players will face each other, first in a game of cricket, then later in touch rugby, with proceeds raised by the players going to the Asia Center Foundation (ACF).
Brighton deal huge blow to Liverpool’s title hopes
Brighton deal huge blow to Liverpool’s title hopes
FOOTBALL: Brighton condemned Liverpool to their second straight Premier League home defeat yesterday (Feb 3), winning 1-0 to leave the champions with a mountain to climb if they are going to retain their title.
UN chief wants to ‘make sure’ Myanmar coup fails
UN chief wants to ‘make sure’ Myanmar coup fails
WORLD: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said yesterday (Feb 3) he would do everything in his power to pressure Myanmar and “make sure that this coup fails.”
Foreign buyers take B2bn housing project fraud case to DSI
Foreign buyers take B2bn housing project fraud case to DSI
THAILAND: The Department of Special Investigation has been asked to investigate alleged fraud in a housing project in Phetchaburi province, with about 100 foreigners claiming damages totalling B2 billion.
PM approves B40bn in aid
PM approves B40bn in aid
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Feb 3) gave the green light to financial aid handouts to ease the plight of employees under the social security system. The scheme will cost the government about B40 billion.
Rewat confirmed PPAO President, ready to work
Rewat confirmed PPAO President, ready to work
PHUKET: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has dismissed the complaint filed against Rewat Areerob and confirmed him to be the new president of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor).
Murder fugitive husband arrested in Phang Nga
Murder fugitive husband arrested in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Police today arrested the missing husband of Sopa Thanimkarn, 39, whose body was found dumped beside the road south of Patong last Friday (Jan 29).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kingdom cases rise by 795 as Phuket arrivals don’t have to quarantine! || February 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kingdom cases rise by 795 as Phuket arrivals don’t have to quarantine! || February 3
PHUKET XTRA - February 3 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Sundance Film Fest honors Thai film |:| Peaks owner defends action |:| Phuket lifts quarantine for all provinces, except Samut Sakhon |:| Thailand Covid cases rise by 795 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
‘Phuket First October’ push aims to prevent residents from plunging into poverty
‘Phuket First October’ push aims to prevent residents from plunging into poverty
PHUKET: Leading Phuket tourism and hospitality figures have revealed their plan to secure COVID-19 vaccinations independently in the hope of re-opening the island to tourism from Oct 1, as economic experts warn that Phuket people’s incomes are plunging below the national poverty line.