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One year on, COVID-19’s origin still unclear
One year on, COVID-19’s origin still unclear
WORLD: While many scientists are racing to find vaccines to tame the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, other researchers are probing the past, trying to unravel one of the greatest mysteries of the virus: exactly where it came from.
Tiger cubs seized, park suspected of smuggling
Tiger cubs seized, park suspected of smuggling
THAILAND: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) yesterday (Nov 30) impounded five tiger cubs suspected of being illegally smuggled from a private zoo in Mukdahan.
2020 has brought an upsurge in demand for renovation and refurbishment
2020 has brought an upsurge in demand for renovation and refurbishment
Certainly 2020 has brought it’s challenges, but it has also brought opportunity.
Arrivals from Myanmar targeted amid COVID-19 fears
Arrivals from Myanmar targeted amid COVID-19 fears
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has ordered officials to ramp up their efforts to ensure all migrant workers returning from Myanmar are checked for COVID-19 following a Thai woman returning from Myanmar testing positive for the virus in Chiang Mai, sparking fears of an outbreak there, and three Thai women testing positive for the virus in Chiang Rai.
Fulham shock Leicester to escape relegation zone
Fulham shock Leicester to escape relegation zone
FOOTBALL: Fulham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone yesterday (Nov 30) after finally solving their penalty woes in a shock 2-1 win at Leicester, while West Ham rode their luck to move into fifth place with a dramatic 2-1 victory against Aston Villa.
Phuket gardener arrested for rape
Phuket gardener arrested for rape
PHUKET: A 34-year-old man working as a gardener has been arrested for raping a woman along the Ao Yon-Khao Khad Rd in Wichit, on Phuket’s east coast, early last month.
Facebook, Google becoming ‘human rights-free zones’ in Vietnam: Amnesty
Facebook, Google becoming ‘human rights-free zones’ in Vietnam: Amnesty
WORLD: Facebook and Google are fast becoming “human rights-free zones” in Vietnam, Amnesty International warned today (Dec 1), accusing the tech titans of helping censor peaceful dissent and political expression in the country.
Phuket SWAPSHOP presents CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Phuket SWAPSHOP presents CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Phuket SWAPSHOP is back for Christmas Extravaganza 12.12.20 @ Friendship Beach Resort 3PM-9PM. Now is the time to have a clear-out and gather your beautiful pre-loved treasures for a festive SWAP! All proceeds will go to St. Euphrasia’s BanYa Literacy Centre which faces closure due to lack of funds. Therefore, all proceeds donated through this event will help to keep the school open in Jan 2021!
Thailand’s tsunami-warning buoys installed, operational
Thailand’s tsunami-warning buoys installed, operational
PHUKET: The two tsunami-warning buoys operated by Thailand have been deployed and are now providing real-time data to the tsunami-warning network west of Phuket.
Khunying Sudarat severs all ties with Pheu Thai
Khunying Sudarat severs all ties with Pheu Thai
THAILAND: Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, former chief strategist of Pheu Thai, has resigned as a party member, severing the last link she had with the largest opposition party.
Health chiefs play down Chiang Mai lockdown talk
Health chiefs play down Chiang Mai lockdown talk
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has ruled out a lockdown in the tourist province of Chiang Mai as a result of a coronavirus scare involving a Thai returnee from Myanmar.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stray dog shelters all over Phuket? Medical marijuana makes headway in Phuket! || November 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stray dog shelters all over Phuket? Medical marijuana makes headway in Phuket! || November 30
PHUKET XTRA - November 30 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Medical Marijuana makes headway in Phuket |:| Proposal: animal shelters in each municipality in Phuket |:| Protests move to just outside military barracks |:| Thailand Covid cases rises to 3,998 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Protest leaders report to police, hear lese majeste charges
Protest leaders report to police, hear lese majeste charges
THAILAND: Five leaders of the People’s Movement reported to Chana Songkhram police today (Nov 30) to hear charges of lese majeste brought under Section 112 of the Criminal Code over the demonstration at Sanam Luang on Sept 19-20.
Do not eat blue-ringed octopus, Phuket marine life experts warn
Do not eat blue-ringed octopus, Phuket marine life experts warn
PHUKET: Marine life experts in Phuket have repeated a warning by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) in Bangkok for people not to eat any blue-ringed octopus they may find for sale by local street food vendors.
Phuket readies for Father’s Day
Phuket readies for Father’s Day
PHUKET: Officials across Phuket are making preparations to honour the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej this coming Saturday (Dec 5), a day long celebrated throughout the country as Father’s Day and now also celebrated as Thailand’s National Day.
Australia bushfire rips through heritage-listed island
Australia bushfire rips through heritage-listed island
WORLD: Australian firefighters are struggling to control a massive bushfire that has already destroyed 40% of the UNESCO world heritage-listed Fraser Island before a heatwave hit today (Nov 30).
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort Rawai welcomes you to join us for our Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet & Party . Traditional Buffet Featuring Imported Roast Turkey , Christmas Ham , Apple Sausage Stuffing , Cranberry Port Sauce , and a large selection of Appetizers, Sides, Salads & Desserts . Live Music with Colin Hill , Welcome Cocktail , and a visit from Santa Claus with Gifts for the Kids. Adults THB 999++ Children under 12 THB 400 ++ For Reservations Call ( 66) 89 7285304 or ( 66) 84 689 4566
Suspect arrested for lethal assault in Phuket Town
Suspect arrested for lethal assault in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Police Chief Col Theerawat Liamsuwan this morning confirmed that police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for the death of a 26-year-old man who was found beaten unconscious in Phuket Town on Friday night (Nov 27).
Thai teak seized in SorPorKor raid north of Patong
Thai teak seized in SorPorKor raid north of Patong
PHUKET: Officers from the Special Operations Division Royal Forestry Department Region 12 Office in Krabi raided a plot of SorPorKor land in Kalim, north of Patong, on Friday (Nov 27) where takian “Thai teak” was being harvested.
Hamilton wins, Albon on podium after horror Haas smash
Hamilton wins, Albon on podium after horror Haas smash
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton controlled the Bahrain Grand Prix to take victory after a fireball smash had Romain Grosjean sent to hospital and the race suspended on lap one yesterday (Nov 29).