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Phuket artists continue food security charity drive
Phuket artists continue food security charity drive
PHUKET: A host of top Phuket artists will record a version of the classic global charity song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ in their efforts to help continue providing food to people still in need in Phuket and on nearby islands as the COVID economic crisis continues to deepen.
Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga as PM successor
Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga as PM successor
WORLD: Japan’s ruling party today (Sept 14) elected chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga as its new leader, making him all but certain to replace Shinzo Abe as the country’s next prime minister.
Power outage to affect road beside Wat Chalong
Power outage to affect road beside Wat Chalong
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along Luang Por Chaem Rd in Chalong tomorrow (Sept 15) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
The Heights Foreign Freehold
The Heights Foreign Freehold
Stunning Ocean View, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Foreign Freehold In Phuket’s Most Prestigious Community Modern Indoor/ Outdoor Living.
Patong Municipality to hold ‘chilies for plastic bottles’ exchange
Patong Municipality to hold ‘chilies for plastic bottles’ exchange
PHUKET: Patong Municipality’s Environment Division will be handing out chilies in exchange for used plastic bottles at the Roy Rim Lay @Patong event on Patong Beach this Friday (Sept 18).
THA draws up support plan
THA draws up support plan
BANGKOK: The pandemic has accentuated the imbalance in the oversupply of hotels and low demand, with most operators struggling to break even, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Former anti-corruption chief aiming to restore faith in Thailand’s justice system
Former anti-corruption chief aiming to restore faith in Thailand’s justice system
THAILAND: Vicha Mahakun, the head of a committee probing the alleged mishandling in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving the Red Bull scion, Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, says his panel will do everything in its power to restore public confidence in Thailand’s justice system.
Hamilton wins 90th race, Albon third in terrific Tuscany
Hamilton wins 90th race, Albon third in terrific Tuscany
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is one win short of equalling Michael Schumacher’s F1 victory record after triumphing at a chaotic Tuscan Grand Prix yesterday (Sept 13), while Alex Albon became Thailand’s first podium-getter with a strong third place.
OPEN LETTER: Foreigners with local businesses face impossible financial demands and regulations
OPEN LETTER: Foreigners with local businesses face impossible financial demands and regulations
A foreigner who launched a start-up business in Phuket before the COVID-19 outbreak details how foreigners who have spent millions of baht launching a businesses in Phuket are now stuck in an impossible situation financially, and unable to even comply with Immigration requirements due to no income during the current economic crisis. Here is the foreigner’s Open Letter to the Thai Government, unedited for veracity:
Tourism Minister pins hopes on events to boost Phuket economy
Tourism Minister pins hopes on events to boost Phuket economy
PHUKET: Minister for Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has said that he hopes more events will be held in Phuket in order to boost the number of visitors coming to Phuket, and generate more income for residents and businesses on the island.
Nigerians arrested in Patong for romance scam, overstay
Nigerians arrested in Patong for romance scam, overstay
PHUKET: Two Nigerians have been arrested in Patong for operating an online romance scam and for overstaying their visa.
Mains water supply outage to affect Wichit, Chalong 
Mains water supply outage to affect Wichit, Chalong 
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Wichit and Chalong on Monday (Sept 14), as the work are carried out on the main connection near Shell petrol station on Chaofa West Rd 
Culinary Detective: Shakers in the South
Culinary Detective: Shakers in the South
Following the easing of domestic travel restrictions, I am now thankfully back to my regular schedule of monthly short stay trips to Phuket, I do truly enjoy these short but enjoyable jaunts, discovering hidden gems, both new and old, near my residence in the quaint and somewhat underdeveloped village of Rawai. 
Businesses in Phuket are gearing up to receive tourists amid ‘Travel Bubble’ discussions
Businesses in Phuket are gearing up to receive tourists amid ‘Travel Bubble’ discussions
To redress the financial impacts of COVID-19, the Thai Government has been in talks with a handful of low-risk countries around the world over setting up ‘travel bubbles’ to rebuild its economy, which would allow passengers from those select countries to travel to Phuket and other parts of Thailand as tourists.
Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool as Premier League returns
Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool as Premier League returns
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah’s hat-trick saved Liverpool from an opening day stumble as the defending Premier League champions edged Leeds 4-3 yesterday (Sept 12), while Arsenal had a much more comfortable start against newly-promoted opposition with a 3-0 win at Fulham.
Hamilton on pole in first Tuscan Grand Prix
Hamilton on pole in first Tuscan Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has snatched pole position for the Tuscan Grand Prix from teammate Valtteri Bottas after a yellow flag truncated the top-10 shootout at Mugello.
Phuket Opinion: A uniformed response
Phuket Opinion: A uniformed response
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based in Phuket, issued a press release on Friday (Sept 11) that was more than a little disconcerting. The press release espoused how our good Navy was doing its part in protecting the country from illegal immigrants arriving from Myanmar, under the guise that it was protecting local people from illegal arrivals who may be bringing the COVID-19 virus with them.
Electricity outage to hit areas along bypass road
Electricity outage to hit areas along bypass road
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a part of the bypass road next Wednesday (Sept 16) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
TAT Governor urges industry patience and solidarity
TAT Governor urges industry patience and solidarity
BANGKOK: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has appealed to the Thai tourism industry to be patient, united, and confident in weathering the current crisis, which under a best-case scenario will almost certainly be over by 2021.