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Alex Albon has been a man under pressure in 2020.
Alex Albon has been a man under pressure in 2020.
FORMULA ONE: Thailand’s Alex Albon at long last stepped onto a Formula One podium at Mugello, but will it be enough to keep him in his plum Red Bull Racing seat?
DSI investigate attempted land grab near Phuket airport
DSI investigate attempted land grab near Phuket airport
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is investigating an attempt to claim about 100 rai of land belonging to the Thalang Technical College, located along the road leading to Phuket International Airport.
Phuket Hospitality Challenge Charity Golf Tournament Confirmed
Phuket Hospitality Challenge Charity Golf Tournament Confirmed
GOLF: Asean Events and Fore Management have confirmed the Phuket Hospitality Challenge charity golf day will take place on Thursday October 22 and are proud to announce Plantations International Co Ltd as the event’s very first Title Sponsor.
Ceremony of passing Frederik Jurriaanse
Ceremony of passing Frederik Jurriaanse
We are saddened to announce that on Friday 11 September 2020, Frederik Jurriaanse from The Netherlands, our beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at 10.39AM peacefully in Phuket at the Phuket Bangkok Hospital at the age of 85 years The chanting ceremony will be held for 3 days at Wat Chalong on Wednesday 16 Thursday 17 and Friday18 September at 7 PM The cremation will take place on Saturday 19 September at 12 noon. All friends of Frederik warmly welcomed. For further information please contact Mr Neng at 084 0305585.
Cabinet approves long-term tourist visas
Cabinet approves long-term tourist visas
BANGKOK: The Cabinet today (Sept 15) agreed to allow in foreign tourists who agree to 14-day quarantine and stay for at least 90 days, to help the flagging economy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai visa round-up! Army ready for protest riots? Killer ex-minister! || September 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai visa round-up! Army ready for protest riots? Killer ex-minister! || September 15
PHUKET XTRA - September 15 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Ex-Minister confesses to kidnapping, murder |:| Thai visa round-up, what we now know |:| Another long holiday in the works |:| Micro-schools could be the future |:| Army denies stockpiling riot gear for protests Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thailand’s tsunami-warning buoys both out of action
Thailand’s tsunami-warning buoys both out of action
PHUKET: The two tsunami-warning buoys deployed west of Phuket that Thailand is responsible for maintaining are both out of action, the National Disaster Warning Centre (NDWC) in Bangkok has confirmed.
Badminton’s Thomas and Uber Cup postponed after coronavirus pull-outs
Badminton’s Thomas and Uber Cup postponed after coronavirus pull-outs
BADMINTON: The showpiece Thomas and Uber Cup was postponed today (Sept 15) after a string of countries withdrew over coronavirus fears, officials said, in a major blow to the sport’s restart.
Disabled Sailing Thailand Phuket Charity Dinner
Disabled Sailing Thailand Phuket Charity Dinner
New partnership between Thanyapura, Phuket and StemCells21, Bangkok
New partnership between Thanyapura, Phuket and StemCells21, Bangkok
PHUKET: Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort is adding new treatments to its regenerative medical programs through its new partnership with StemCells21 (SC21) as part of its distinctive lifestyle medical services for guests seeking a healthier, happier lifestyle.
Cabinet mulls another long holiday to spur economy
Cabinet mulls another long holiday to spur economy
THAILAND: The cabinet is thinking about declaring another long holiday, to allow people to travel and boost sagging local economies, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday (Sept 14).
Electricity outage to hit Patong 
Electricity outage to hit Patong 
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong tomorrow (Sept 16) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Police make quick work of mobile phone thief
Police make quick work of mobile phone thief
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man was arrested only about 90 minutes after he stole two mobile phones from a woman’s motorbike parked in front of a restaurant on Wiset Rd, Rawai, last night (Sept 14).
The Grow Boating Networking Evening - NEW DATE
The Grow Boating Networking Evening - NEW DATE
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for October 2020 will be held at The Hardstand at Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina on Friday the 9th of October from 5pm onward. At the last minute we have managed to secure a drinks sponsor. Join Boat Platform is a new initiative whose main objective is to support maritime business operators and maritime destinations which will lead to promote Thailand as a leading maritime tourism destination.huhttp://www.joinboatplatform.co.th/ Phuket Boat Lagoon, https://www.facebook.com/PhuketBoatLagoon have very generously agreed to support the evening with 5,000 baht behind the bar. Eurofood https://www.facebook.com/eurofood have also sponsored the evening with 5kg of spicy sausage for the BBQ.Khun Bo will be making the food for the evening, we don’t know what it will be yet but we know it will be good. Your favourite beverage at local prices will also be available. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com  The Grow Boating Networking Evening is organised by the Thai Yachting Business Association. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThaiYachtingBusinessAssociation/or our Website www.thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See thephuketnews.com
AustCham Briefing, Sundowners return to Phuket with TAT guest speaker
AustCham Briefing, Sundowners return to Phuket with TAT guest speaker
PHUKET: The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) returns to Phuket this Friday (Sept 18) with its first special Joint Chambers Phuket Briefing and Sundowners since the country went into COVID-19 lockdown, with Kulpramote Wannalert, Deputy Executive Director ASEAN, South Asia and South Pacific Region, as guest speaker.
Scientists find gas on Venus linked to life on Earth
Scientists find gas on Venus linked to life on Earth
WORLD: The atmosphere of Venus contains a gas that on Earth can be attributed to living organisms, scientists said yesterday (Sept 14), a discovery the head of NASA called “the most significant development yet” in the hunt for extraterrestrial life.
Five things we learned from the Premier League’s return
Five things we learned from the Premier League’s return
FOOTBALL: The Premier League began with a bang this weekend as Liverpool launched their title defence with a pulsating 4-3 win over new boys Leeds.
Micro-school ‘shows need for reforms’
Micro-school ‘shows need for reforms’
THAILAND: A group of parents dissatisfied with the quality of public education in Surat Thani have set up a micro-school, which an expert said reflects the urgent need to reform the education system.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More rain in Thailand as Phuket weather looks wet! Fridays to be weekly holiday? || September 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More rain in Thailand as Phuket weather looks wet! Fridays to be weekly holiday? || September 14
PHUKET XTRA - September 14 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Over 1,000 runners in Patong, hoped to bring boost |:| More rain in Phuket |:| Fight between Thai taxi rivals turns deadly |:| Muslims in peace talks urge Fridays be made holidays |:| Phuket crocodile hunt! |:| Two more Thais infected with Covid-19 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Hunt continues for crocodile at Saphan Hin
Hunt continues for crocodile at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket Fisheries officials today (Sept 14) continued their hunt for a crocodile spotted among mangroves near Klong Koh Pee Rd, at Saphan Hin, on the weekend.