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Teams set up to monitor Myanmar migrants
Teams set up to monitor Myanmar migrants
PHUKET: Four official teams have been established to monitor and examine Myanmar workers entering Phuket in an effort to curb illegal immigration and control any threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus entering the island.
Major water supply outages to affect Kathu, Srisoonthorn
Major water supply outages to affect Kathu, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Kathu and Srisoonthorn on Wednesday (Sept 30).
63-year-old skates her way to cancer recovery
63-year-old skates her way to cancer recovery
THAILAND: Cruising on an empty Bangkok highway, 63-year-old Nongluck Chairuettichai – the oldest member of Thailand’s longboard national team – says taking up the sport set her on the road to recovery from breast cancer.
Visa extensions approved under previous amnesty to be upheld until Nov 30
Visa extensions approved under previous amnesty to be upheld until Nov 30
PHUKET: Foreigners who had already paid B1,900 and been approved an extension to stay of 30 days from Sept 27 under the previous ‘visa amnesty’ will be allowed to stay in Thailand until Nov 30 at no extra cost.
Klopp wowed by Liverpool’s early season form
Klopp wowed by Liverpool’s early season form
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp said yesterday (Sept 28) that he has been blown away by the standards Liverpool have set at the start of their Premier League title defence after coming from behind to beat Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield.
Rebound and reflection in Wuhan as virus claims million lives
Rebound and reflection in Wuhan as virus claims million lives
WORLD: As the coronavirus claimed its millionth life, people in Wuhan expressed sadness yesterday (Sept 28) at the continuing global impact of the pandemic – more than nine months after it emerged in the central Chinese city.
Soi Dog marks World Rabies Day 2020 with vaccination drive
Soi Dog marks World Rabies Day 2020 with vaccination drive
To mark World Rabies Day yesterday (Sept 28), Soi Dog Foundation held a special sterilisation and vaccination drive for dogs and cats at the Pracha Udom Community Hall in Rassada. 
Former election candidate gets 50 years for drug smuggling
Former election candidate gets 50 years for drug smuggling
THAILAND: The Criminal Court yesterday (Sept 29) sentenced Suban Mahachanon, a former election candidate of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, to 50 years in jail for involvement in the attempted smuggling of 985 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine to the Philippines in June last year.
All Sarasas schools face investigation
All Sarasas schools face investigation
THAILAND: The Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) has set up a special committee to investigate all 42 Sarasas private schools for more cases of student abuse following an incident at Sarasas Witaed Ratcha­phruek School which provoked outrage among parents and the public.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai visa amnesty extended!? Island resort sues over bad review! School assault? || September 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai visa amnesty extended!? Island resort sues over bad review! School assault? || September 28
PHUKET XTRA - September 28 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Visa amnesty extended to Oct. 31 |:| Emergency decree extended |:| Teacher fired over school assault |:| Resort sues over negative review |:| Female prisoner escapes from Phuket prison |:| 22 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Visa amnesty extended to Oct 31
Visa amnesty extended to Oct 31
PHUKET: After weeks of foreigners scrambling to have their permits to stay extended by Immigration before the ‘visa amnesty’ deadline expired on Saturday (Sept 26), The Phuket News today was informed by the Prime Minister’s Office that the visa amnesty has now been extended through to Oct 31.
CCSA approves Special Tourist Visa ‘in principle’
CCSA approves Special Tourist Visa ‘in principle’
BANGKOK:  The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved several measures related to COVID-19 prevention measures, including approving ‘in principle’ the Special Tourist Visa which will allow tourists to spend up to 270 uninterrupted days in Thailand.
Overstay fines to start Tuesday, says Phuket Immigration
Overstay fines to start Tuesday, says Phuket Immigration
PHUKET: Any foreigners filing their applications with Phuket Immigration to extend their stay today (Sept 28) will not be fined for overstay, following the ‘visa amnesty’ expiring on Saturday (Sept 26), Phuket Immigration has confirmed.
Five star Foxes stun City but VAR controversy dominates
Five star Foxes stun City but VAR controversy dominates
FOOTBALL: The Premier League introduced a new anthem this season that is played at all grounds as the teams enter the field prior to kick-off.
More flights for Vegetarian Festival, says Phuket TAT
More flights for Vegetarian Festival, says Phuket TAT
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office is coordinating with local airlines to provide more flights to Phuket during the coming Vegetarian Festival from Oct 17-25, with the hope of boosting the number of tourists coming to the island.
Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 introduces two new awards and a new distinction
Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 introduces two new awards and a new distinction
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that the upcoming 2021 Michelin Guide Thailand’s portfolio of accolades will be expanded with two new awards: the Michelin Guide Young Chef Award, the Michelin Guide Service Award, and a new distinction, the Michelin Green Star.
Onlookers to child beating face action
Onlookers to child beating face action
THAILAND: The Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) will today (Sept 28) ask executives at the privately-run Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School to take legal action against staff members who watched a teacher beat young children but did nothing to stop it.
Bottas cuts deficit after Hamilton penalty
Bottas cuts deficit after Hamilton penalty
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas registered an easy win at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi yesterday (Sept 27) after polesitter Lewis Hamilton was slapped with two penalties on his way to the grid.
Global coronavirus death toll passes one million
Global coronavirus death toll passes one million
WORLD: The global death toll from the COVID-19 coronavirus, which emerged less than a year ago in China and has swept across the world, passed 1 million yesterday (Sept 27).
Motorcycle rider found dead in a roadside ditch in Pa Khlok
Motorcycle rider found dead in a roadside ditch in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: A man was found dead in a ditch beside Route 4027 in Moo 1, Pa Khlok, this morning (Sept 27).