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Boss probe ’will be made public’
Boss probe ’will be made public’
BANGKOK: The findings from an independent investigation into the mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run case against Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya will be made public, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday (Sept 8).
Tsunami-evacuation drill in Kamala today
Tsunami-evacuation drill in Kamala today
PHUKET: The tsunami-warning sirens in Kamala will sound the alarm at 10am this morning, instead of 9am as previously organised, as the tsunami-evacuation drill in the Phuket west-coast town gets underway today (Sept 9).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anywhere but Phuket: Tourism struggle continues! Hungry Ghost Fest! || September 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anywhere but Phuket: Tourism struggle continues! Hungry Ghost Fest! || September 8
PHUKET XTRA - September 8 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket struggles to attract domestic tourists |:| Hungry Ghost Festival underway in Phuket |:| Thunderstorms coming |:| Water supply shut off in Phuket Town |:| Road collapses in Patong |:| B8.8 billion from domestic tourism nationwide Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Cabinet approves B23bn graduate job creation scheme
Cabinet approves B23bn graduate job creation scheme
BANGKOK: The Cabinet today (Sept 8) approved measures to create jobs, the prime minister said, as the government tries to revive an economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
China passed ‘extraordinary’ virus test, says bullish Xi
China passed ‘extraordinary’ virus test, says bullish Xi
WORLD: China has passed “an extraordinary and historic test” with its handling of the coronavirus, President Xi Jinping said today (Sept 8) at a triumphant awards ceremony for medical professionals decorated with bugle calls and applause.
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Mai Khao next Wednesday (Sept 16) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket hotels make urgent plea for help, industry faces massive fallout from failure of domestic tourism
Phuket hotels make urgent plea for help, industry faces massive fallout from failure of domestic tourism
PHUKET: Phuket’s hotel industry is reaching breaking point and drastic economic support from the government is needed for it to survive the high season, said a release from the Phuket Hotels Association issued today (Sept 8).
IOC says Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without COVID’
IOC says Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without COVID’
OLYMPICS: Tokyo’s postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates told AFP yesterday (Sept 7), saying they would be the “Games that conquered COVID”.
Heavy rains collapses road to Tri Trang Beach
Heavy rains collapses road to Tri Trang Beach
PHUKET: Patong Police are urging motorists to exercise caution while driving along the road from Patong to Tri Trang Beach after a large section of the road collapsed early this morning (Sept 8).
TAT revamps ‘We Travel Together’ terms
TAT revamps ‘We Travel Together’ terms
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to rejig the enrolment process for the domestic stimulus campaign to a more friendly version for the elderly, as well as urge airlines to offer special airfares for local tourists.
Thais pull out of Thomas and Uber Cups
Thais pull out of Thomas and Uber Cups
BADMINTON: Thailand will not take part in next month’s Thomas and Uber Cups in Denmark, the Badminton Association of Thailand confirmed yesterday (Sept 7).
Border areas on high alert after COVID cases surge in Myanmar
Border areas on high alert after COVID cases surge in Myanmar
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is still worried about COVID-19 infections in Myanmar following predictions that the virus could reach the Thai-Myanmar border in the next two weeks.
Phuket airport to hold COVID-clearance tourist arrival exercise
Phuket airport to hold COVID-clearance tourist arrival exercise
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will stage its ‘Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) and fast-track passenger’ exercise tomorrow (Sept 8) to boost confidence in that Phuket is prepared to receive international tourists.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners told to renew visas! Phuket reopening delayed? || September 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners told to renew visas! Phuket reopening delayed? || September 7
PHUKET XTRA - September 7 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Foreigners urged to renew visas before Sept. 26 |:| Phuket reopening delayed |:| National parks to close annually? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Mains water supply outage to hit Phuket Town
Mains water supply outage to hit Phuket Town
PHUKET: The Phuket City Municipality Waterworks Division has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Phuket Town on Wednesday (Sept 9) as maintenance works are carried out on the water-production facility serving much of the town.
Phuket struggles to attract domestic tourists
Phuket struggles to attract domestic tourists
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office Director Napasorn Kakai has revealed that some 15,000 tourists came to Phuket to enjoy the four-day long weekend (Sept 4-7), altogether spending an estimated B80 million over the holidays.
Por Tor, Hungry Ghost Festival underway in Phuket
Por Tor, Hungry Ghost Festival underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival, also known throughout the region as the or Hungry Ghost festival, is underway in Phuket Town, with Phuket City Municipality inviting everyone to join the festivities. The annual festival this year continues until Wednesday next week (Sept 16).
Russian man arrested in Phuket drug raid
Russian man arrested in Phuket drug raid
PHUKET: A Russian man has been arrested at a house in Rawai after officers found him in possession of 2.82 grammes of marijuana and a bamboo bong.
Electricity outage to affect Kamala
Electricity outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala tomorrow (Sept 8) and Thursday (Sept 10) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Alarm as three of six new COVID cases ‘reinfected’
Alarm as three of six new COVID cases ‘reinfected’
BANGKOK: Thailand has confirmed six new imported cases of the novel coronavirus, including three Thai men who were previously infected but had been certified virus-free before flying from Singapore.