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New top cop calls a halt to drink-drive checkpoints
New top cop calls a halt to drink-drive checkpoints
BANGKOK: The new national police chief has ordered the suspension of drink-driving checkpoints until the transparency of the tests can be ensured.
Four Points By Sheraton expands In Thailand with the opening of Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Four Points By Sheraton expands In Thailand with the opening of Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
PHUKET: Four Points by Sheraton makes a breakthrough in Thailand, with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. With 600 rooms, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Phuket’s most famous beach destination. Whether guests are visiting for work or fun, the hotel is sure to cater to the needs of today’s everyday traveler with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all of the brand’s popular extras.
Phuket Vice Governor to transfer to Songkhla
Phuket Vice Governor to transfer to Songkhla
PHUKET: Wongsakorn Nunchukan, who has served as a Phuket Vice Governor since Oct 1 last year, has been transferred out of Phuket among the regular annual transfers announced each year. 
Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season
Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season
FORMULA ONE: Honda said Friday (Oct 2) it will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the 2021 season as part of the car industry’s move away from internal combustion engines.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: School abuse in Thailand? Thai UFC fighter enters Octagon! || October 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: School abuse in Thailand? Thai UFC fighter enters Octagon! || October 2
PHUKET XTRA - October 2 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com First Thai UFC fighter to enter Octagon |:| Abuse claims at Private school continues |:| Less insurance, more flights! |:| Man arrested over rape of underage girl |:| Six more Thailand Covid cases Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and heavy rains to continue across Phuket and other Andaman coast provinces through to late next week.
Long-serving Phuket police officer dies in wet-road accident
Long-serving Phuket police officer dies in wet-road accident
PHUKET: A long-serving officer with the Thalang Police in Phuket died after the police pickup truck he was driving slid off a wet road in Takua Thung, Phang Nga, just north of Phuket, early this morning (Oct 2).
Trump tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines
Trump tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines
WORLD: President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, upending the already tense US election, but was described by his doctor today (Oct 2) as feeling “well” and able to perform his duties while quarantining.
Special Tourist Visa health insurance falls to B40k outpatient, B400k inpatient
Special Tourist Visa health insurance falls to B40k outpatient, B400k inpatient
PHUKET: The health insurance requirement for tourists entering Thailand under the new Special Tourist Visa has fallen to a minimum of B40,000 coverage for outpatient treatment and not less than B400,000 in case of inpatient treatment.
Tourism Minister confirms more inbound flights of tourists
Tourism Minister confirms more inbound flights of tourists
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced that a second flight of tourists to arrive in Thailand under the new Special Tourist Visa (STV) will land in Bangkok on Oct 26, followed by a third flight arriving from Europe on Nov 1.
Airlines want answers on soft loans
Airlines want answers on soft loans
BANGKOK: Airlines want the government to announce a definitive decision on whether they will receive soft loans, which they requested six months ago.
Messi v Ronaldo in Champions League group stage
Messi v Ronaldo in Champions League group stage
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in a mouthwatering clash in this season’s Champions League after Barcelona and Juventus were placed in the same group in yesterday’s draw (Oct 1).
Vicha proposes justice revamp
Vicha proposes justice revamp
THAILAND: Graftbuster Vicha Mahakun has made recommendations for a revamp of the justice system after his review of the hit-and-run case involving the Red Bull scion.
Sick inmates may receive free pardons
Sick inmates may receive free pardons
THAILAND: The Justice Ministry is looking to reduce prison overcrowding by implementing a new policy that would allow sick inmates to seek a royal pardon.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid test lab at airport? Resort ready to settle with online reviewer?! || October 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid test lab at airport? Resort ready to settle with online reviewer?! || October 1
PHUKET XTRA - October 1 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Covid test lab at the airport |:| TCT says 10% of firms have closed |:| Phuket officials support Sripanwa land claims |:| Koh Chang resort ready to settle |:| Alcohol ban on Friday |:| 5 new Covid cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
New Phuket Provincial Police Commander arrives
New Phuket Provincial Police Commander arrives
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannu has arrived in Phuket to officially begin his duties as the new Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police.
Man arrested in Kathu for rape of wife’s granddaughter
Man arrested in Kathu for rape of wife’s granddaughter
PHUKET: A 49-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged rape of his wife’s granddaughter in Kathu. The girl is reportedly now pregnant with his child.
Don’t panic: TV blackout due to improving Phuket signal, says NBTC
Don’t panic: TV blackout due to improving Phuket signal, says NBTC
PHUKET: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Phuket office today (Oct 1) urged Phuket people not to be worried about digital TV services going off-air today as officers are working on upgrading the TV signal coverage across Phuket today and tomorrow (Oct 1-2).
BCCT MULTI-CHAMBER PHUKET BRIEFING & NETWORKING
BCCT MULTI-CHAMBER PHUKET BRIEFING & NETWORKING
BCCT, in cooperation with AustCham, BeluThai, Cancham, EABC, Franco, GTCC and NTCC cordially invites you to a BCCT Multi-Chamber Phuket Briefing on The Covid and Post-Covid Global Economy by Chris Cracknell, Chairman, Grant Thornton & Business Networking. Briefing at 5.00 - 6.00 pm and Networking at 6.30 - 9.30 pm. The briefing is free to attend but pre-registration is required. The networking is THB 500 for BCCT members and participating chambers and THB 900 for non-members. Price includes food and free flow selected beverages. Register in advance, no walk ins, email banthita@bccthai.com
Deal struck to reduce plastics use
Deal struck to reduce plastics use
THAILAND: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) is collaborating with food delivery service providers to reduce the use of single-use plastics.