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Public Health deputy permanent secretary joins national health conference in Phuket
Public Health deputy permanent secretary joins national health conference in Phuket
PHUKET: Ministry of Public Health Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr Yongyot Thammawut was in Phuket yesterday (Sept 21) to join a seminar at a medical conference that is expected to have brought some 10,000 people working in the medical profession to the island.
Singha Obstacle Trail 2020 Laguna Phuket cancelled
Singha Obstacle Trail 2020 Laguna Phuket cancelled
TRIATHLON: Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall economy, Singha Corporation, the event owner, has decided to cancel the Singha Obstacle Trail Laguna Phuket on Nov 1.
Navy recovers body of captain from storm-sunk fishing boat
Navy recovers body of captain from storm-sunk fishing boat
PHUKET: Divers from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command based in Phuket yesterday (Sept 21) recovered the body of a captain from his sunken fishing boat in the Surin Islands national park .
Phuket-based Asia Catamarans launches new Stealth catamarans
Phuket-based Asia Catamarans launches new Stealth catamarans
PHUKET: Asia Catamarans, based in Chalong on Phuket’s east coast, has launched its latest Stealth ‘cats’: the Stealth 12.6 sailing catamaran ‘Fez’ and the 12.2-metre ‘Coconuts’.
Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe
Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe
CYCLING: French police detained two people yesterday (Sept 21) as part of an investigation into suspected doping at this year’s Tour de France in the Arkea-Samsic team, prosecutors announced.
PM pledges more cash if virus returns
PM pledges more cash if virus returns
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised to give more special grants to health volunteers if the country suffers a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Rally leaders face charges
Rally leaders face charges
BANGKOK: Two police complaints have been filed against student protest leaders – which include an accusation of lese majeste – after the weekend protest at Sanam Luang, according to the assistant commissioner of the national police force.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thousands join Thailand protest! Immigration overwhelmed, and sends warning? || September 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thousands join Thailand protest! Immigration overwhelmed, and sends warning? || September 21
PHUKET XTRA - September 21 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Immigration warning for tourists after Sept. 26 |:| Over 50,000 rally in Bangkok protests, and so much more |:| Phuket’s wild weather |:| Special Visa prompts TAT inquiries |:| Russian woman killed in Phuket crash |:| Zero new Covid cases today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Immigration overwhelmed as foreigners race to extend stay in Thailand
Phuket Immigration overwhelmed as foreigners race to extend stay in Thailand
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office will be open this Saturday (Sept 26), the last day of ‘visa amnesty, to process any last-minute applications to extend permits-to-stay.
Scandinavians eye long stays in Phuket under new visa
Scandinavians eye long stays in Phuket under new visa
PHUKET: The move to offer stays in Thailand of up to 270 days through the Special Tourist Visa (STV) approved by Cabinet last week has prompted queries from some 10,000 Scandinavians, Piyapat Suban Na Ayudhaya, CEO of government-backed Thailand Longstay Company* has revealed.
 
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DeChambeau wins US Open to capture first major victory
DeChambeau wins US Open to capture first major victory
GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau captured his first major golf title yesterday (Sept 20), firing a three-under par 67 to win the 120th US Open and humble a relentless Winged Foot layout.
Tourists face arrest, jail for overstaying
Tourists face arrest, jail for overstaying
THAILAND: More than 150,000 foreign nationals need to have their tourist visas renewed by Sept 26 or face a charge of overstaying, warned Pol Col Pakpong Sai-ubol, deputy spokesman of the Immigration Bureau.
Thailand’s first electric ‘e-ferries’ on track to launch in Phuket
Thailand’s first electric ‘e-ferries’ on track to launch in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Napintorn Srisunpang this week inspected the Sakun.C Innovation Co Ltd boatbuilding factory in Suphan Buri where electric passenger boats are under construction for launch in Phuket, which will be the first province in the country to use electric-powered boats for marine passenger transport to nearby islands.
Activists end rally after submitting demands
Activists end rally after submitting demands
BANGKOK: Pro-democracy protest leaders ended their overnight rally early Sunday (Sept 20) after presenting a list of their demands to the Metropolitan Police Bureau chief.
Has technology in football gone a step too VAR?
Has technology in football gone a step too VAR?
FOOTBALL: On a day of high-octane Premier League action yesterday (Sept 19) that saw 21 goals scored across only four matches it is somewhat unfortunate that the main talking point to emanate is a controversial one related to the use of technology in the game.
Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok
Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on Wednesday (Sept 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Blazing Saddles: A Wild and Crazy Ride
Blazing Saddles: A Wild and Crazy Ride
We live in the wild and crazy times and there’s little doubt that the wild ride which humanity is currently experiencing is going to get more severe, unpredictable and shocking. It’s not just the horrible reality of COVID-19 and the economic apocalypse it has unleashed which haunts us, but also the unending deluge of media overload which permeates our every waking moment.
Russian woman killed in motorbike accident on Rawai beachfront
Russian woman killed in motorbike accident on Rawai beachfront
PHUKET: Chalong Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old Russian woman in a collision between a car and motorbike on the Rawai beachfront on Friday (Sept 18).
Phuket Opinion: Driving prices
Phuket Opinion: Driving prices
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Deputy Executive Director ASEAN, South Asia and South Pacific Region, Kulpramote Wannalert delivered an interesting presentation on “TAT’s Tourism Plan and Updates during the COVID-19 pandemic for Expats living in Thailand” at the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) Joint Chambers Phuket Briefing and Sundowners at Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort, south of Patong, on Friday (Sept 18).