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Electricity outage to affect Srisoonthorn
Electricity outage to affect Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Srisoonthorn on Wednesday (Sept 30) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Hamilton aims for F1 record with Russian GP pole
Hamilton aims for F1 record with Russian GP pole
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton will have a chance to equal Michael Schumacher’s record 91 Formula 1 victories from pole position at the Russian Grand Prix today (Sept 27) after crushing the opposition in qualifying yesterday.
Asia Pop 40 counts down Top 140 songs in Asia of the last decade
Asia Pop 40 counts down Top 140 songs in Asia of the last decade
Throughout September, the region’s first and only syndicated radio chart countdown programme, Asia Pop40, counted down the most popular 140 songs from 2010 to 2019, over three weekly episodes.
CCSA panel to approve visa scheme to allow foreign tourists into country
CCSA panel to approve visa scheme to allow foreign tourists into country
BANGKOK: A Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday will approve a Special Tourist Visa (STV) to draw foreign tourists, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says.
Phuket drug raid nets 7.6kg of ya ice, 12k pills of ya bah
Phuket drug raid nets 7.6kg of ya ice, 12k pills of ya bah
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested six suspects in a slew of raids, with one arrest alone resulting in more than 7.6 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 12,500 pills methamphetamine (ya bah) being seized. The remaining arrests saw smaller amounts of drugs.
A Community Rises: UWC Thailand’s Project Independence
A Community Rises: UWC Thailand’s Project Independence
In a year rife with global challenges, it has been hard to find moments that inspire hope and unity amidst the chaos. For UWC Thailand, the disruptivity of 2020 was compounded by an existential funding crisis here at home. In mid-January, the school’s founder made a heart-breaking call to the board chair, “alternative funding would be necessary as of June 2020 to keep the UWC Thailand dream alive.” 
Phuket Opinion: Corruption, and the Big Joke
Phuket Opinion: Corruption, and the Big Joke
PHUKET: Bhumivisan Kasemsuk, Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) of Thailand, was in Phuket this week to assure local consuls and investors that corruption was being taken seriously again, and to encourage complaints of corruption to be filed with the PACC.
Koh Chang resort sues expat over bad review
Koh Chang resort sues expat over bad review
TRAT: An American resident of Thailand is being sued by a Koh Chang resort for giving it a bad review online, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty.
Seven killed, 40 hurt in Korat bus-lorry crash
Seven killed, 40 hurt in Korat bus-lorry crash
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Seven people were killed and 40 others injured when a double-decker bus carrying health volunteers on a study trip to Pattaya rammed into a trailer lorry loaded with cassava roots at an intersection in Muang district of this northeastern province early on Saturday (Sept 26).
Badminton world tour postponed to 2021
Badminton world tour postponed to 2021
BADMINTON: The Asian leg of the 2020 badminton world tour scheduled for November has been moved to next year in Bangkok, officials said, in the latest disruption to the sport due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Postponed Suzuki Cup to be staged in April and May
Postponed Suzuki Cup to be staged in April and May
FOOTBALL: The Asean Football Federation announced yesterday (Sept 25) that the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be held from April 11 to May 8 next year, following the postponement of the tournament this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Culinary Detective: Kata Rocks shines in uncertain times
Culinary Detective: Kata Rocks shines in uncertain times
As I begin writing this week’s article, in the current turbulent world that we now find ourselves in, I cannot help but reflect on the relevancy of the quote from a famous Greek philosopher, Heraclitus who is probably best known for his statement, “The only constant in life is change.”
Female prisoner escapes from Phuket hospital
Female prisoner escapes from Phuket hospital
PHUKET: Police and prison guards are searching for a female prisoner who escaped from Vachira Phuket Hospital during her doctor appointment yesterday morning (Sept 26).
Financial Thaimes: Warren Buffett’s top three investment tips
Financial Thaimes: Warren Buffett’s top three investment tips
Warren Buffett is widely considered as one of the greatest investors ever. He is renowned for being humble about his skills and regularly offers advice that investors can follow to achieve success. Here is our list of his top three investment tips.
Thai Chamber of Commerce seeks visa amnesty for tourists
Thai Chamber of Commerce seeks visa amnesty for tourists
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to extend the visa amnesty for 400,000 tourists here, while operators in Chiang Mai said more than 10,000 international tourists are helping to generate revenue in the province while borders remain closed.
Rotary Meets - Making Phuket a better place
Rotary Meets - Making Phuket a better place
"Making Phuket a better place" - Join the discussion on how to help Phuket. YOU can make a difference... The Asia Center Foundation and the Rotary Club Patong jointly discuss past projects and future collaborations. Speaker:Roelien Muller - Director of Asia Center Foundation Agenda: 18:00 Get together & networking 19:00 Presentation on Asia Center Foundation 19:30 Q & A + Brainstorming on how-to join forces Fees 300 THB for Rotary Club members 500 THB for guests and friends Snack buffet + Soft drinks included Other beverages available from the bar Location: Holiday Inn Resort, Patong. Please park close to the Main Wing entrance to reach the main pool area. Please register here: https://rotarypatong.org/event/rotary-club---speaker-on--quot-asia-center-foundation-quot/ For questions around the event please address "Dieter Dratwa"
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration deadline looms! 7-day Thailand quarantine? Re-infections of Covid? || September 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration deadline looms! 7-day Thailand quarantine? Re-infections of Covid? || September 25
PHUKET XTRA - September 25 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Constitution amendment votes delayed |:| Corrupt politico given 99 years |:| Search for mom of abandoned baby continues |:| Immigration offices open Saturday |:| Recovered patients reinfected Covid Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
DSI to investigate Sripanwa land claims
DSI to investigate Sripanwa land claims
PHUKET: The Secretary General of the People’s Network Against Corruption has filed a request to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate the land ownership of the Sripanwa resort located on Phuket’s Cape Panwa and to reinvestigate cases related to former Phuket Land Office chief Tawatchai Anukul.
Sunken Samui ferry to be raised this weekend
Sunken Samui ferry to be raised this weekend
SURAT THANI: The salvage of the vehicle ferry that sank off Koh Samui during a storm on the night of Aug 1, killing five people, will begin this weekend.