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Hong Kong leader hails ‘return to peace’, anniversary protests banned
Hong Kong leader hails ‘return to peace’, anniversary protests banned
WORLD: Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam hailed her city’s “return to peace” today (Oct 1) after China imposed a security law that helped quash last year’s huge democracy movement, as thousands of police were on standby to stamp out any fresh protests during National Day celebrations.
WSL follows Premier League as magnet for global stars
WSL follows Premier League as magnet for global stars
FOOTBALL: Just months after the coronavirus threatened to wipe out the huge gains made in English women’s football, the Women’s Super League (WSL) is bouncing back as a major drawcard for many of the world’s top players.
Transgender pupils hail clothes freedom
Transgender pupils hail clothes freedom
THAILAND: Graduation ceremonies were once dreaded by transgender students because they were forced to wear uniforms that aligned with their biological sexes.
Phuket locals praise return of tourists, but still wary of COVID-19
Phuket locals praise return of tourists, but still wary of COVID-19
PHUKET: A snapshot of opinions of local residents and business owners has shown that the general consensus is that the return of at least some tourists is much welcomed in the hope of relieving the financial suffering on the island, but the need to enforce COVID-19 preventative measures remains strong.
B2.5bn private equity trust launched to target hotels in distress
B2.5bn private equity trust launched to target hotels in distress
BANGKOK: A tripartite agreement has launched a private equity trust that will target the acquisition of hotels and resorts in distress due to the COVID-19 economic crisis in the name of renovating, repositioning and relaunching the hotels, and helping to reboot Thailand’s tourism industry.
TCT says 10% of firms have closed
TCT says 10% of firms have closed
BANGKOK: The tourism index plunged for two consecutive quarters, with 10% of operators already throwing in the towel and 537,280 employees laid off.
Phuket top-flight officials support Sripanwa land claims
Phuket top-flight officials support Sripanwa land claims
PHUKET: A delegation of top-ranking Phuket officials have travelled to Bangkok to present to a parliamentary investigative committee that Sripanwa’s claim to the land on which the five-star resort is located is legal.
Phuket airport lab approved, now just need Bangkok’s blessing to receive tourists, says Governor
Phuket airport lab approved, now just need Bangkok’s blessing to receive tourists, says Governor
PHUKET: Regional health ministry officials today (Sept 30) conducted a demonstration test of the COVID-19 test laboratory at Phuket International Airport, ahead of other regional medical officers conducting a formal inspection and test of the COVID-19 test and prevention measures at the airport tomorrow.
Patong to host talent contest, big bike festival
Patong to host talent contest, big bike festival
PHUKET: The ‘Patong City Never Give up Challenge 2020’ talent contest and bike festival will be held in Patong with the hope of boosting local tourism in the town hard hit by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to encourage local people to show off their own talents.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to accept Chinese tourists starting next week! Resort told to lighten up? || September 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to accept Chinese tourists starting next week! Resort told to lighten up? || September 30
PHUKET XTRA - September 30 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket’s first tourists since lockdown to arrive from China |:| THA tells resort to accept all feedback |:| B3,000 subsidy for 10 million Thais |:| 5 new Covid cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Alcohol ban for end of Buddhist Lent
Alcohol ban for end of Buddhist Lent
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the sale of alcohol will be banned for the 24 hours of this Friday (Oct 2) as the nation commemorates “Wan Org Pansa”, marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
Trump-Biden, round one: taxes, protests, and lots of insults
Trump-Biden, round one: taxes, protests, and lots of insults
WORLD: It was messy and there was a lot of shouting, but President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden managed during their 90-minute debate yesterday evening (Sept 29) to touch on some of the crucial issues facing American voters in November.
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
On Monday, October 5, from 3-4pm GMT (9-10pm Phuket time), a panel from UWC Thailand International School will present the school’s expertise on “Mindfulness and its Role in Wellbeing in Schools”. The presentation is part of World Education Week (WEW), the world’s biggest education conference, enabling schools to share their learning and is expected to reach over 100,000 attendees from October 5-9.
Power outage to affects parts of Patong
Power outage to affects parts of Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (Oct 1) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Only Hamilton can stop Hamilton
Only Hamilton can stop Hamilton
FORMULA ONE: The 2020 Russian Grand Prix was no classic, but Lewis Hamilton’s inability to convert pole to victory was another illustration that the only team capable of beating Mercedes is Mercedes itself.
B3,000 handout for 10 million
B3,000 handout for 10 million
THAILAND: The cabinet approved a scheme yesterday (Sept 29) to make a co-payment of a maximum B3,000 per person for 10 million consumers over a three-month period.
Recommendations to victims of credit repair scams
Recommendations to victims of credit repair scams
Credit repair services can help you fix your score. Unfortunately, the industry is full of scammers. Follow our tips if you have fallen for their promises.
Mother of baby abandoned in Patong found, arrested
Mother of baby abandoned in Patong found, arrested
PHUKET: After nearly a week of searching, police have tracked down and taken into custody the mother of the newborn boy found abandoned in Patong last Wednesday (Sept 23).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration clarifies? Mother of Patong baby arrested! || September 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration clarifies? Mother of Patong baby arrested! || September 29
PHUKET XTRA - September 29 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Extended foreigners get until Nov. 30 |:| 60-day visa extensions |:| Ex-politico gets 50 years in prison |:| Mother of abandoned Patong baby arrested |:| More foreigners allowed to enter Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket’s first tourists since lockdown to arrive from China
Phuket’s first tourists since lockdown to arrive from China
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive in Phuket since the COVID-19 lockdown began six months ago will be 120 Chinese nationals from Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, who will be landing at Phuket International Airport next Thursday (Oct 8).