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Doctors report Nong Mint died of heart failure
Doctors report Nong Mint died of heart failure
PHUKET: Doctors at Vachira Phuket Hospital have taken nearly a month to conclude that Pornpiphat “Mint” Iaddam, a 20-year-old first-year student at Phuket Rajabhat University who last month collapsed on campus and died after cheerleading practice, died of heart failure.
Bureaucratic bungle leaves tankless water tower standing
Bureaucratic bungle leaves tankless water tower standing
PHUKET: Officials are struggling to find out who built a now tankless water tower in Rassada that stands empty and obsolete from years ago when the area needed local water supply just so local officials can have the structure demolished.
Disabaled Sailing Thailand to host ‘Boat Splash’ off Phuket
Disabaled Sailing Thailand to host ‘Boat Splash’ off Phuket
PHUKET: Disabled Sailing Thailand are organising Phuket’s first Boat Splash to be held off Phuket’s east coast on Oct 21. An on-water meet-up that’s open to everyone, Boat Splash will take place in the waters between Rang Yai Island off Phuket Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina, and Cape Yamu.
Local horse riding school helping forgotten kids
Local horse riding school helping forgotten kids
HORSE RIDING: Red Bamboo Equestrian Center, a horse riding school that recently opened their stables in Koh Kaew, has stepped in to help a group of local children who have been left stranded by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rotary Leaders: ’Phuket Revival - Re-opening of Phuket’
Rotary Leaders: ’Phuket Revival - Re-opening of Phuket’
"Re-opening of Phuket - The latest information" Guest speakers The Governor of Phuket Province - Rtn. Nearing Woonciew Chief of the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) - Dr. Thanit Sermkaew Chief of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office - Mrs. Napasorn Kakai Agenda 18:00 - Registration Networking with finger food and 2 welcome refreshments included 19:00 - Podiums discussion in the conference room Fees 300 THB for Rotary Club members 500 THB for Guests and friends Finger food and two drink vouchers are included Location Holiday Inn Resort, Patong. Please park close to the Main Wing entrance to reach the conference area. For guests staying over: Special price for THB 1,200 per room per night, including breakfast and all taxes Guests can contact the reservations team: reservation@holidayinn-phuket.com Please register your participation here: https://rotarypatong.org/event/rotary-podiums-discussion--quot-october-opening-phuket-quot/ Questions have to be sent in advance. Please send in your questions at least 2 days before the event to secretary@rotarypatong.org. Please spread the word and invite friends...
Wuhan next-of-kin accuse China of blocking COVID lawsuits
Wuhan next-of-kin accuse China of blocking COVID lawsuits
WORLD: Pensioner Zhong Hanneng endured every parent’s worst nightmare when coronavirus claimed her son in February, and now she and other bereaved relatives want to sue the local government she blames for his death.
Speaker MP looking at nude photo a ‘personal matter’
Speaker MP looking at nude photo a ‘personal matter’
THAILAND: Parliament could not punish an MP seen looking at an “inappropriate” photo on his phone during a House meeting, because it was a personal matter, Speaker Chuan Leekpai said today (Sept 17).
Phuket emergency services on alert amid heavy weather warning
Phuket emergency services on alert amid heavy weather warning
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Wongsakorn Nunchukan has ordered emergency services on alert to respond to any flash floods following a weather warning issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) over the weather fallout from Category 3 tropical storm “Noul”.
Girl, 9, killed, seven injured as Phuket pickup wipes out
Girl, 9, killed, seven injured as Phuket pickup wipes out
PHUKET: A 9-year-old girl died and seven others were injured when a pickup truck slid off the road and ploughed through people dining at a roadside restaurant on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (Sept 16).
Australia beat England in thriller to clinch ODI series
Australia beat England in thriller to clinch ODI series
CRICKET: Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey both hit brilliant hundreds as Australia sealed a dramatic series win over world champions England in the third one-day international at Old Trafford yesterday (Sept 16).
Reopening to foreigners ‘not risky’
Reopening to foreigners ‘not risky’
THAILAND: Reopening the country to foreign visitors will not raise the risks of local COVID-19 transmission from imported infections, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Government plans B51bn cash handout
Government plans B51bn cash handout
THAILAND: The government will hand out a total of B51 billion to 24 million people, mostly those with low incomes, to boost domestic consumption and support the economy which is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Long-stay Thai visas! Mailing trash back to litterbug campers? || September 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Long-stay Thai visas! Mailing trash back to litterbug campers? || September 16
PHUKET XTRA - September 16 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Special visas approved for long-stay tourists |:| Sending trash back to campers? |:| Phuket land grab attempt brings DSI |:| Rape allegation leads to arrest |:| No memorial service for victims of plane crash |:| Quick immigration news round-up Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Amlo petitioned to investigate alleged protest moneymen
Amlo petitioned to investigate alleged protest moneymen
BANGKOK: Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya on Wednesday asked the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to investigate 11 people he believes are helping finance the anti-government demonstrations.
Foreigners on non-immigrant visas urged to exploit loophole: Phuket Immigration
Foreigners on non-immigrant visas urged to exploit loophole: Phuket Immigration
PHUKET: The new long-stay visas approved by Cabinet yesterday are not grounds for tourists already in the country to apply for similar extensions of stay, Phuket Immigration confirmed to The Phuket News today (Sept 16).
Myanmar baby tests positive after leaving Thailand
Myanmar baby tests positive after leaving Thailand
THAILAND: Health officials have been tracing the movements of a Myanmar mother and her child after the baby tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 after returning home from Thailand.
SAT-Phuket Sports World Invitation 2020 confirmed
SAT-Phuket Sports World Invitation 2020 confirmed
E-SPORTS: It was confirmed yesterday (Sept 15) that an e-sport and stand up paddle board (SUP) competition will be held this coming weekend in Phuket as a part of the SAT-Phuket Sports World Invitation 2020.
No memorial service for victims of One-Two-Go flight crash in Phuket
No memorial service for victims of One-Two-Go flight crash in Phuket
PHUKET: As has become tradition for officials and staff at Phuket International Airport, there will be no official memorial service in Phuket today to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight on this day 13 years ago.
Body of retired police officer, 79, found pinned under tree in Patong
Body of retired police officer, 79, found pinned under tree in Patong
PHUKET: The body of a 79-year-old retired police officer was found pinned under a fallen tree in the jungle just north of the intersection of Phra Baramee Rd and Rath-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong yesterday afternoon (Sept 15).