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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Damage done for Phuket’s tourism industry? Protester’s ’Surprise’! || October 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Damage done for Phuket’s tourism industry? Protester’s ’Surprise’! || October 20
PHUKET XTRA - October 20 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Protest ’surprise’ is to stay home |:| Covid vaccine in June, at earliest |:| Damage Done: Phuket’s tourism industry devastated |:| 9 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand |:| Vegestarian Festival continues Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Sweden bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G network
Sweden bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G network
WORLD: Sweden has banned Chinese telecoms groups Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network for security reasons, the Swedish telecoms regulator said today (Oct 20).
Three teams standing – a Rugby Championship like no other
Three teams standing – a Rugby Championship like no other
RUGBY: The coronavirus-hit Rugby Championship starts in Sydney on October 31, but without world champions and current title holders South Africa.
Sunday Culinary Charity Market
Sunday Culinary Charity Market
Sunday Culinary Charity Market at Boat Avenue Laguna. Amazing food offerings from from top hotels and restaurants at street market prices all in one place. Proceeds to be donated to "Phuket Has Been Good to Us" & "Good Shepherd"
Phuket Immigration confirms retirement ‘visa’ income combo still accepted
Phuket Immigration confirms retirement ‘visa’ income combo still accepted
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has confirmed that retirees applying for a one-year permit-to-stay by providing proof of at least B400,000 kept in a Thai bank account plus an income that brings the total funds available to at least B800,000 a year is still being accepted.
Jesse Eisenberg breaks Marcel Marceau’s silence on ‘Resistance’
Jesse Eisenberg breaks Marcel Marceau’s silence on ‘Resistance’
Love or hate him, Jesse Eisenberg has become one of the most important and diverse actors of modern cinema. His over 70 acting performances in cinema and theatre has seen him play roles as vast as one of DC Comics most well-known villains in the form of Lex Luthor, a zombie hunter in the Zombieland franchise and of course Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the award-winning film The Social Network.
Petition against protest violence as parliament recalled
Petition against protest violence as parliament recalled
THAILAND: About 50 lecturers and students of the Thai Academic Network for Civil Rights (TANC) submitted a petition this morning (Oct 20), signed by 1,118 lecturers from various universities, to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asking the government to stop using violence against protesters.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions continue
Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions continue
PHUKET: The street processions began yesterday (Oct 19) with the first ‘Yew Keng’ procession held at the Choor Su Gong Shrine (Naka Shrine) in Wichit, followed by the devotees and Mah Song spirit mediums leading the procession from the Sapam Shrine, on Thepkrasattri Rd, north of Phuket Town.
BISP congratulates alumni Amanda Obdam on Miss Universe Thailand crown
BISP congratulates alumni Amanda Obdam on Miss Universe Thailand crown
British International School, Phuket alumna Amanda Obdam has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2020 at a glittering competition held at the True Icon Hall (ICONSIAM) in Bangkok on Oct 10.
Trio of top Thai League 1 coaches quit
Trio of top Thai League 1 coaches quit
FOOTBALL: Struggling Thai League 1 giants Buriram United, True Bangkok United and SCG Muang Thong United have parted ways with their coaches.
Govt offices to close for Chulalongkorn day
Govt offices to close for Chulalongkorn day
PHUKET: People around the country will have another long holiday this weekend as the nation celebrates Chulalongkorn Memorial Day this Friday (Oct 23).
Vaccines ‘by June’ if jab gets government nod
Vaccines ‘by June’ if jab gets government nod
THAILAND: The first batch of a COVID-19 vaccine could be available in June next year at the earliest, if the jab developed by AstraZeneca is approved for mass roll-out, according to the National Vaccine Institute.
Government warned over free speech
Government warned over free speech
THAILAND: Media organisations and academics have called on the government not to violate the freedom of the press after reports emerged that five online outlets face legal action for breaching the state of emergency.
Phuket Hotels Association launches ‘Phuket Green Day’ initiative to inspire island-wide cleanup
Phuket Hotels Association launches ‘Phuket Green Day’ initiative to inspire island-wide cleanup
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation that promotes and protects Thailand’s most visited island destination, is encouraging locals and tourists to value the beauty of Phuket’s world-renowned beaches and surrounding seas through Phuket Green Day, a comprehensive clean-up event on Wednesday morning (Oct  21).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Day 6 of Thailand protests! Phuket rally? Vegetarian Festival in full swing! || October 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Day 6 of Thailand protests! Phuket rally? Vegetarian Festival in full swing! || October 19
PHUKET XTRA - October 19 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thailand protests enter day 6|:| Officials makes move to end protests |:| Phuket Vegetarian Festival in full swing |:| Cat torturer caught in Phi Phi |:| Five more Covid-19 cases in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Seven more Phuket hotels await Bangkok approval to operate as ALSQs, while two key hotels withdraw
Seven more Phuket hotels await Bangkok approval to operate as ALSQs, while two key hotels withdraw
PHUKET: Seven more hotels in Phuket have been approved by the Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) and are waiting for approval from Bangkok to start receiving newcomers arriving in the country when international tourists are allowed to land directly in Phuket.
Defence chief denies coup is a possibility
Defence chief denies coup is a possibility
BANGKOK: Newly appointed defence forces chief Gen Chalermpol Srisawasdi on Monday (Oct 19) insisted that the military would not get involved in politics and a military coup was not on their minds.
Skål Krabi inaugurates first rooftop ‘Community Farm’
Skål Krabi inaugurates first rooftop ‘Community Farm’
KRABI: Skal Krabi recently inaugurated a rooftop community farming concept to help feed local communities during these unprecedented challenging times.
Carry Me Obstacle Run | กิจกรรมแบกคนวิ่งวิบาก
Carry Me Obstacle Run | กิจกรรมแบกคนวิ่งวิบาก
Blue Tree brings you our first-ever "Carry Me Obstacle Run" on the lawn on Saturday, the 24th of October. This unique contest will begin at 11.00 and finish at 13.00 Register online: https://bit.ly/2SIpzHS Register on site: 10.00 Race time: 11.00 - 13.00 ⭐️Registration fee: 100THB / couple (team) **you will receive 100 Baht F&B credit
Power outages to affect Patong, Srisoonthorn
Power outages to affect Patong, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong and Srisoonthorn tomorrow (Oct 20) and on Wednesday (Oct 21) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.