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More rain forecast for Phuket
More rain forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains to continue across Phuket and other Andaman coast provinces through to next Thursday (Sept 17).
Soi Dog Foundation doctor appointed to Thailand’s Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Committee
Soi Dog Foundation doctor appointed to Thailand’s Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Committee
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation’s Bangkok Director of Animal Welfare Dr Tuntikorn Rungpatana (“Dr Oob”) has been officially appointed to Thailand’s Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Committee by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoAC).
Financial Thaimes: Top 10 mistakes expats make with their money
Financial Thaimes: Top 10 mistakes expats make with their money
William Frisby at Hampton Bridge investment consultants has spent 15 years advising expats in Asia on how to save and invest their money. Here is a list of the top 10 mistakes that I regularly see when I sit in front of new clients who need help. If you have experienced any of these then contact me today.
Getting off to an ideal start
Getting off to an ideal start
Following his appointment last September, British International School, Phuket is delighted to welcome Neil Crossland to the school in his position as Principal of the Secondary School. He becomes the sixth Secondary Principal since the school was founded in 1996. Neil was formerly the Deputy Head Teacher at Dulwich College Shanghai and will be joined at BISP with his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters. We spoke to Neil about his professional journey and the personal values that have motivated and guided him throughout his career.
COVID KO for Thai football
COVID KO for Thai football
FOOTBALL: Several Thai League football matches have been postponed indefinitely after an Uzbekistan football player at Buriram United tested positive for the coronavirus despite being released after fulfilling the 14-day state quarantine.
TAT calls attention to flaws in tourism scheme
TAT calls attention to flaws in tourism scheme
BANGKOK: The domestic tourism subsidy needs another major revamp despite generating B3 billion for the local sector, as just 17% of 5.05 million registrants used the benefit over two months, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Education Ministry aims to recruit native English teachers
Education Ministry aims to recruit native English teachers
THAILAND: The Education Ministry plans to recruit 10,000 native English-speaking teachers to improve Thai students’ proficiency in the language as soon as the situation is safe to do so.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand ready to reopen?Is Covid in Thailand more dangerous than... || September 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand ready to reopen?Is Covid in Thailand more dangerous than... || September 11
PHUKET XTRA - September 11 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Road deaths, suicides surpass Covid casualties |:| Medical marijuana workshop in Phuket |:| Patong running event ready |:| TAT says Thailand is ready to reopen Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Boost tourism, freeze debts and help the unemployed, National Reform Committee on Labour told in Phuket
Boost tourism, freeze debts and help the unemployed, National Reform Committee on Labour told in Phuket
PHUKET: Issuing a moratorium on all outstanding debts, boosting efforts to bring tourists to Phuket and providing financial support to unemployed people in Phuket were three key requests strongly delivered to National Reform Committee on Labour Chairman Charin Chakkaphak during his visit to Phuket today (Sept 11).
Patong traffic police ready for ‘We Run Phuket’
Patong traffic police ready for ‘We Run Phuket’
PHUKET: Patong Police Chief Col Aganit Danpitaksat today (Sept 11) urged motorists to avoid certain roads and areas in the beach town during the We Run Phuket event this weekend.
Jump in suicide cases linked to COVID-19 stress
Jump in suicide cases linked to COVID-19 stress
BANGKOK: A rise in the suicide rate has set alarming bells ringing among health officials as they were certain that the increase was related to the outbreak of the coronavirus that makes lives stressful.
Plans afoot to grow medical marijuana in Phuket
Plans afoot to grow medical marijuana in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Public Health Office held a workshop yesterday (Sept 10) to raise awareness among people in Phuket looking to grow marijauana for medical and research purposes.
Phuket emergency services put on flash flood alert
Phuket emergency services put on flash flood alert
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered emergency services on alert to respond to any flash floods. The order came late yesterday after heavy rains caused flooding in Patong, Cherng Talay and other areas across the island.
AirAsia launches Phuket-Suvarnabhumi flights
AirAsia launches Phuket-Suvarnabhumi flights
PHUKET: AirAsia will launch three direct flights a day between Phuket and Suvarnabhumi International Airport later this month, providing a key air travel connection with the country’s main international airport for when international tourism is allowed to resume.
Team-by-team Premier League 2020/21 Preview
Team-by-team Premier League 2020/21 Preview
FOOTBALL: After the shortest of post and pre-season breaks, the Premier League returns to action tomorrow (Sept 12).
NESDC to reboot Thai Canal plan
NESDC to reboot Thai Canal plan
BANGKOK: The state planning unit looks set to host public hearings and begin new feasibility studies of the so-called Thai Canal or 9A canal route across Southern Thailand and a double-track railway linking Chumphon and Ranong.
Thammasat bans Sept 19 rally
Thammasat bans Sept 19 rally
BANGKOK: Thammasat University on Thursday (Sept 10) denied permission for an anti-government rally at its Tha Phra Chan campus scheduled for Sept 19.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Covid Thailand’s suicide rates up! Online booze ban? || September 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Covid Thailand’s suicide rates up! Online booze ban? || September 10
PHUKET XTRA - September 10 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com COVID blamed for 22% spike in suicides |:| Protester’s BIG plans |:| Online booze sales banned |:| Phuket warning tower need repairs |:| Gambling den raided |:| Flooding in Patong |:| New Covid-19 cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Sumalee gym offering Muay Thai and yoga classes to help local children
Sumalee gym offering Muay Thai and yoga classes to help local children
MUAY THAI: Phuket witnessed numerous charity-driven campaigns emerge during the COVID-19 pandemic where kind-hearted individuals and groups came together to offer help to those less fortunate across the island.