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Pro-democracy crowds rally in the rain
Pro-democracy crowds rally in the rain
BANGKOK: Thousands of protesters have gathered in the rain at Sanam Luang in Bangkok for what they say will be a two-day protest to press for a new constitution and an end to military-dominated government.
Phuket beaches closed as foreigner rescued from storm surf
Phuket beaches closed as foreigner rescued from storm surf
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has declared all beaches in the Rawai area, including Nai Harn and Yanui beaches, closed for safety reasons after a foreign man was rescued at Ao Sane this morning (Sept 19).
Gareth looking to Bale out Spurs
Gareth looking to Bale out Spurs
FOOTBALL: The new Premier League season is not yet a week old and already has received a serious jolt as the news was confirmed yesterday (Sept 18) that Gareth Bale is returning to his previous club Tottenham Hotspur in a loan deal from Real Madrid.
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87
WORLD: US Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg died yesterday (Sept 18), opening a crucial vacancy on the high court expected to set off a pitched political battle at the peak of the presidential campaign.
Reed seizes US Open lead with closing birdie at Winged Foot
Reed seizes US Open lead with closing birdie at Winged Foot
GOLF: Masters winner Patrick Reed closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau after yesterday’s (Sept 18) second round of the US Open at suddenly formidable Winged Foot.
Phuket’s wild weather fells trees, cuts off power across island
Phuket’s wild weather fells trees, cuts off power across island
PHUKET: Strong winds and driving felled large trees and caused major power outages across the island this morning (Sept 19) as the heavy weather across Phuket continues.
UK exempts Thais from quarantine
UK exempts Thais from quarantine
THAILAND: The United Kingdom has included Thailand in its “travel corridors”, allowing people who go from the kingdom to be exempt from the compulsory 14-day quarantine on arrival.
Disney’s ‘New Born Royals’ takes teens to heart
Disney’s ‘New Born Royals’ takes teens to heart
One of the biggest criticisms aimed at the super-hero genre over the past few years has been that nobody out there is doing anything different. As far as the box office goes, superhero movies remain supreme. Place a new Marvel movie on the big screen and you are guaranteed to get a healthy return at the box-office and to many it has felt that has given the studios behind them an excuse not to be creative. Why change a formula that works, right?
Electricity outage to affect Koh Kaew
Electricity outage to affect Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Koh Kaew next Tuesday (Sept 22) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Still Hungry: Thousands in Phuket remain in need of food donations as government efforts stall
Still Hungry: Thousands in Phuket remain in need of food donations as government efforts stall
PHUKET: While the government maintains its focus on efforts to restart any form of tourism to Phuket, thousands of people across the island remain in need of food donations to get by – with no support from any government agencies.
Prosecutors to indict ’Boss’ on cocaine, reckless driving charges
Prosecutors to indict ’Boss’ on cocaine, reckless driving charges
BANGKOK: Prosecutors have decided to indict Red Bull scion Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya on charges of cocaine use and reckless driving causing death, stemming from his fatal hit-and-run case in Bangkok in 2012.
Thai returnee from Saudi Arabia dies of Covid-19
Thai returnee from Saudi Arabia dies of Covid-19
BANGKOK: A man who worked as an interpreter at the labour office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has died of coronavirus disease after returning to Bangkok, the 59th COVID-19 fatality recorded in Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Storm looms! Stage set for Bangkok Protest! One new Thailand Covid death! || September 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Storm looms! Stage set for Bangkok Protest! One new Thailand Covid death! || September 18
PHUKET XTRA - September 18 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 1 new Covid death in Thailand |:| Visa amnesty deadline looms |:| Nude photo gets MP in hot water |:| Glove deal embezzlement |:| Girl killed in truck wipeout |:| Phuket weather warning |:| Cheerleader died of heart failure |:| Escaped inmate caught |:| PM: Protesters treated gently Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket weather puts Patong seafood festival on hold
Phuket weather puts Patong seafood festival on hold
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has confirmed that the weekend seafood festival to be held at Patong Beach today and tomorrow (Sept 18-19) has been cancelled due to the heavy rains and strong winds across the island.
Phuket motorists urged to slow down during heavy weather
Phuket motorists urged to slow down during heavy weather
PHUKET: Phuket rescue workers are uging motorists to slow down and drive carefully during the current heavy downpours and strong winds across Phuket today (Sept 18).
Phuket’s health and wellness JAND Group wins two prestigious international awards
Phuket’s health and wellness JAND Group wins two prestigious international awards
PHUKET: Phuket-based JAND Group Co Ltd, trading as JAND Events & Thailand Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo, has won two prestigious international awards.
B112bn glove deal gets chop
B112bn glove deal gets chop
BANGKOK: The board of the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) on Thursday (Sept 17) resolved to terminate a B112.5-billion surgical glove purchase contract signed with a local supplier and investigate an embezzlement allegation surrounding the project.
Ministry vows Bangkok special tourist visa arrivals by October
Ministry vows Bangkok special tourist visa arrivals by October
BANGKOK: The Tourism Ministry has pledged to bring the first batch of international tourists to Thailand by October, with Bangkok as the primary destination, and it wants tourism operators to gear up marketing plans right away.
Mains water supply outages to affect Patong, Karon for a week
Mains water supply outages to affect Patong, Karon for a week
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply to parts of Patong and Karon will be affected from Sept 19-27 as repairs are made to a mains pipe connected to the RO (reverse-osmosis) plant north of Karon Beach.
Phuket’s ‘Crazy Viking’ makes ONE Championship debut
Phuket’s ‘Crazy Viking’ makes ONE Championship debut
MMA: Phuket-based Magnus “Crazy Viking” Andersson makes his ONE Championship debut this evening (Sept 18) in the main event of ONE: A NEW BREED III in Bangkok.