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Police probe into Phuket student’s death drags to a silent halt
Police probe into Phuket student’s death drags to a silent halt
PHUKET: Approaching three months after police said they expected the investigation into the death of 19-year-old student Pornpiphat “Mint” Iaddam at Phuket Rajabhat University in August should be completed “soon”, the officer tasked with overseeing the case today (Nov 13) confirmed that the investigation still has yet to conclude.
Ambassadors’ trip to Phuket hoped boost tourism image
Ambassadors’ trip to Phuket hoped boost tourism image
PHUKET: Local tourism figures are hoping that a visit to Phuket by ambassadors and representatives from some 30 countries will help boost tourism to the island, and hence help to provide some relief to the Phuket’s devastated tourism industry.
Dozens more placed under quarantine after contact with South Korean soldier
Dozens more placed under quarantine after contact with South Korean soldier
THAILAND: The number of people who came into close contact with a South Korean soldier who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home from the kingdom has increased to 235, according to Opas Kankawinphong, acting director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Scotland qualify for Euro finals to end long wait
Scotland qualify for Euro finals to end long wait
FOOTBALL: Scotland’s long major tournament exile is over after a penalty shoot-out win over Serbia in Belgrade secured their place at Euro 2020 yesterday (Nov 12), while minnows North Macedonia will make their finals debut following a tense play-off win in Georgia.
Excitement grows as 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon Fast Approaches
Excitement grows as 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon Fast Approaches
TRIATHLON: The 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT), taking place on Sunday, Nov 22, will feature a crowd of exciting elite athletes from the domestic triathlon community including Thai and selected international athletes based in Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No protests for monks! Cannabis helping 70% of Thailand patients! || November 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No protests for monks! Cannabis helping 70% of Thailand patients! || November 12
PHUKET XTRA - November 12 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Monks barred from protests |:| Royalists force Thanathorn to cancel meeting |:| Phuket to receive tourists off yachts |:| Five Covid-19 cases in Thailand today |:| Free Phuket rugby clinic |:| Cannabis helps 70% of patients Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
E-ferry developer vies for Andaman ‘Smart Pier’ project
E-ferry developer vies for Andaman ‘Smart Pier’ project
PHUKET: Following the presentation of Thailand’s first electric-powered ferry in Phuket this week, Somrudee Chaimongkon, CEO of the ‘e-ferry’ project developer Banpu Next Co Ltd, presented her company to be heavily involved in the government project to roll out technology-based upgrades to key tourism piers along the Andaman seaboard.
Qatar Airways to reinstate flights to Phuket
Qatar Airways to reinstate flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Qatar Airways has announced that it will resume two weekly Phuket-Doha flights beginning Dec 4. The airline hopes to increase the service to seven weekly flights from Dec 10, depending on Thai government approval.
TAT deputy reveals tourist entry numbers
TAT deputy reveals tourist entry numbers
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Deputy Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool has confirmed that long-stay tourists are the most common of those who have entered Thailand since the lockdown restrictions started to be eased, with only 331 people issued the Special Tourist Visa (STV).
Tonino Lamborghini to launch luxury hotel in Phuket
Tonino Lamborghini to launch luxury hotel in Phuket
PHUKET: Tonino Lamborghini, the Italian brand famous for its luxurious products and designs, has unveiled plans to launch its inaugural hotel project on Phuket as part of a landmark collaboration with Utopia Corporation. 
Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian summit
Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian summit
WORLD: Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations, including Thailand, are expected to sign an enormous free trade deal at an online summit that started today (Nov 12), with the pact seen as a coup for China in extending its influence across the region.
Police hunt 7-Eleven robber in Wichit
Police hunt 7-Eleven robber in Wichit
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a knife-carrying man who robbed a 7-Eleven store in Wichit early yesterday morning (Nov 11). Officers believe the suspect is the same man who robbed a 7-Eleven store in Kalim, north of Patong, in the same fashion last week.
Tourism minister warns of domestic slowdown
Tourism minister warns of domestic slowdown
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism minister has warned that local demand is expected to drastically slow amid a slumping economy if there is no proper plan to reopen to tourists next year.
Vagabonds offer complimentary rugby clinic for kids
Vagabonds offer complimentary rugby clinic for kids
RUGBY: The Phuket Vagabonds and the Alan Cook Cricket Ground are pleased to invite boys and girls aged 8 to 16 from across the island to a complimentary Junior Rugby Coaching Clinic this Saturday. November 14th from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
Monks barred from rallies
Monks barred from rallies
THAILAND: The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has issued an order barring monks and novices from joining mass protests, its director Narong Songarom said. Monks who flout the ban could be defrocked.
Ao Por confirmed as location to receive overseas yachts
Ao Por confirmed as location to receive overseas yachts
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Department yesterday (Nov 11) revealed the area where overseas yachts carrying tourists will be permitted to moor and serve on-board quarantine measures.
Rugby shake-up goes on with new Autumn Nations Cup
Rugby shake-up goes on with new Autumn Nations Cup
RUGBY: The inaugural Autumn Nations Cup starts with Ireland facing Wales in Dublin on Friday (Nov 13) as rugby union continues to deal with the fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Army house puts Prime Minister’s in jeopardy? Thailand’s first ’e-ferry’! || November 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Army house puts Prime Minister’s in jeopardy? Thailand’s first ’e-ferry’! || November 11
PHUKET XTRA - November 11 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket Covid case details |:| Thailand’s first ’e-ferry’ arrives in Phuket |:| Police say female teacher denies kicking boy |:| School refusing to negotiate over student abuse |:| Army residence ruling could jeopardize Prayut’s premiership Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket health officials break silence on Dutch COVID case
Phuket health officials break silence on Dutch COVID case
PHUKET: Phuket health officials today publicly recognised the 38-year-old Dutch national confirmed as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket, saying that the man arrived on the island after being infected in his home country.
Prayut awaits charter court ruling on residence
Prayut awaits charter court ruling on residence
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains tight-lipped on the approaching ruling by the Constitutional Court on an opposition challenge to his continuing to live in an army house - a decision which could jeopardise his premiership.