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Hamilton seeks record win on F1’s return to Portugal
Hamilton seeks record win on F1’s return to Portugal
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes seek to continue their record-making progress as Formula One escapes in search of some autumnal sunshine at this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit.
Concerns raised as Veg Fest attendees lax on COVID protection measures
Concerns raised as Veg Fest attendees lax on COVID protection measures
PHUKET: The key organiser for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival has expressed his relief for the lack of large crowds joining events at this year’s festival as social distancing and the enforcement of wearing face masks during the street processions has been found wanting.
Rotary leads - Revive Phuket & whats next
Rotary leads - Revive Phuket & whats next
"Revive Phuket - What are the next steps" - Join the discussion on how Phuket will and can re-open to get back to business. Various guest speakers from Government and private sector e.g, Hotel Association. 18:30 - Registration 19:00 - Podiums discussion in the conference room 20:00 networking. More info and registration: bit.ly/37y5In0
Frenchwoman on Samui confirmed COVID-positive
Frenchwoman on Samui confirmed COVID-positive
PHUKET: A 57-year-old woman from France has been confirmed as having contracted  COVID-19 on Koh Samui, Dr Sophon Iamsirithaworn, Director of the Bureau of General Communicable Diseases, told the public at a press conference today (Oct 23).
Job woes add to swelling debt load
Job woes add to swelling debt load
BANGKOK: A rising under-employment rate driven by the COVID-19 crisis will further aggravate the country’s swelling household debt and borrowers’ debt-servicing struggles, says the Bank of Thailand chief.
‘CIA’-like street-food vendors first on rally scene
‘CIA’-like street-food vendors first on rally scene
BANGKOK: With an intelligence network so good they have been compared to the CIA, street vendors are often first on the scene at “guerilla” democracy protests in Bangkok, where they hawk sour pork and fishballs to a democracy-hungry crowd.
Patong residents join call to support the monarchy
Patong residents join call to support the monarchy
PHUKET: Local residents in Patong today joined the call to support the monarchy with a gathering at the Ratchapatanusorn Monument on Phisit Korani Rd, built specifically to commemorate King Bhumibol’s visit to Patong on March 11, 1959.
Phuket officials honour King Chulalongkorn, Rama V
Phuket officials honour King Chulalongkorn, Rama V
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning led the official ceremony to honour the life and achievements of HM King Chulalongkorn the Great – or Rama V – King of Thailand from 1868 to 1910.
Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket-Samui, Hat Yai, Pattaya flights
Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket-Samui, Hat Yai, Pattaya flights
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways will resume its Samui-Phuket, Phuket-Hat Yai, Phuket-Utapao (Pattaya) flights, starting this Sunday (Oct 25).
Main shrines join Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Main shrines join Phuket Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival has entered the period where rituals and ceremonies conducted by devotees from the main shrines are being held, with devotees from the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town holding their street procession this morning (Oct 23), followed by their fire-walking ceremony held last night.
New BOT Governor advises government to offer more direct assistance
New BOT Governor advises government to offer more direct assistance
BANGKOK: The new Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, has expressed confidence that Thailand will be able to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to the government’s measures to help those affected, but it has to offer more direct assistance from now on due to limited resources.
Race for acceptance: why Japan’s Paralympics mean more than medals
Race for acceptance: why Japan’s Paralympics mean more than medals
PARALYMPICS: Long-jumper Sayaka Murakami is hoping not just for a medal at the postponed Tokyo Paralympics, but also for lasting acceptance in a Japanese society where disabled people can feel pressured to stay out of the public eye.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon confirmed for November
Laguna Phuket Triathlon confirmed for November
TRIATHLON: Excitement is building amongst the Triathlon community in Thailand as it has been confirmed the internationally-acclaimed Laguna Phuket Triathlon will take place as scheduled on Sunday, 22nd November 2020 at the award-winning destination resort Laguna Phuket.
PPRP MPs to hold royalist activities
PPRP MPs to hold royalist activities
BANGKOK: The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will ask its MPs to organise activities in their constituencies to show loyalty to the monarchy.
Dive Centre for sale
Dive Centre for sale
Dive centre in Rawai with onsite pool for sale. Great location, sale includes all rental equipment, office and classroom furniture. Priced to sell.
Luxury Seaview Villa, Ah Po
Luxury Seaview Villa, Ah Po
Amazing Views reduced 11M Very quiet gated community 620 sqm area cctv alarm Elevator Fully furnis,high quality products 4bd 5 bath
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai food dominates ’best’ list! Overseas yachts welcome! Phuket golf! || October 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai food dominates ’best’ list! Overseas yachts welcome! Phuket golf! || October 22
PHUKET XTRA - October 22 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Bangkok state of emergency lifted |:| Thai dishes dominate best food list! |:| More Covid cases in Thailand today |:| Hospitality Golf Challenge 2020 |:| Overseas yachts now welcome Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thai dishes dominate CNN Travel’s ‘World’s 50 Best Foods’, Massaman curry takes top prize
Thai dishes dominate CNN Travel’s ‘World’s 50 Best Foods’, Massaman curry takes top prize
BANGKOK: CNN Travel has ranked Thai Massaman curry as the No. 1 dish in its “The World’s 50 Best Foods list, along with Tom Yum Kung in eighth place and Som Tam papaya salad ranked 46th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced today (Oct 22).
Princess Sirivannavari sets her sights on 2024 Paris Olympics
Princess Sirivannavari sets her sights on 2024 Paris Olympics
EQUESTRIAN: Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya’s equestrian prowess has become increasingly familiar to people around the world as she continues to secure high profile victories in her quest to represent Thailand in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Overseas yachts now welcome as per new CCSA approvals
Overseas yachts now welcome as per new CCSA approvals
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced yesterday (Oct 21) that tourists aboard overseas yachts have been granted permission to dock in Thailand.