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Selected Phuket restrictions eased in efforts to return to normality
Selected Phuket restrictions eased in efforts to return to normality
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonchiew announced this morning (Aug 8) that selected restrictions put in place to control the COVID-19 pandemic wil be eased as the province strives to return to a level of normality.
Two Thai protest leaders arrested as discontent rises
Two Thai protest leaders arrested as discontent rises
THAILAND: Thai police yesterday (Aug 7) detained two activists in the first arrests against an increasingly bold movement of young protesters calling for democracy and challenging a controversial law that protects the monarchy.
China-US ties plunge further over Hong Kong sanctions
China-US ties plunge further over Hong Kong sanctions
WORLD: China today (Aug 8) slammed the United States for imposing “barbarous” sanctions in response to Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong, capping a dramatic week of deteriorating relations between the world’s two biggest economies.
Schools, stadiums to open next
Schools, stadiums to open next
THAILAND: A panel under the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) yesterday (Aug 7) approved proposals for a return to normalcy in the country by allowing schools, sports stadiums, public transport and meals on flights, National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Gen Somsak Roongsita said.
Fire at Phulin Resort in Karon, no injuries reported
Fire at Phulin Resort in Karon, no injuries reported
PHUKET: Firefighters have successfully contained a fire that broke out earlier this morning (Aug 8) at the Phulin Resort in Karon.
Guardiola targets ‘next step’ in Champions League after Man City dump out Real Madrid
Guardiola targets ‘next step’ in Champions League after Man City dump out Real Madrid
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola came out on top in his duel with Zinedine Zidane yesterday (Aug 7) and then reminded his Manchester City players that their 2-1 win over Real Madrid that took them into the Champions League quarter-finals was just “one step” in their quest for European success.
Foreigners cry racism over race ban
Foreigners cry racism over race ban
MARATHON: The organiser of the Bangkok Midnight Marathon (BMM) 2020 was blasted online yesterday (Aug 7) after its “new normal race” policy was perceived to be barring foreigners from entering the race.
Policeman U-turns again in Boss case
Policeman U-turns again in Boss case
THAILAND: A forensic police officer who recently changed his mind and said Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya was driving below 80km per hour during his deadly crash in 2012 has done another U-turn. He has now returned to his original testimony and declared the actual speed was indeed 177kph, according to a police source.
Third body from capsized ferry found
Third body from capsized ferry found
THAILAND: The body of a woman missing since a ferry sank of Koh Samui last Saturday night (Aug 1) was found on Friday, bringing the confirmed death toll to three. Two people were still missing.
Tipping point: Banks recalling loans pose long-term threat to Phuket’s tourism recovery
Tipping point: Banks recalling loans pose long-term threat to Phuket’s tourism recovery
Bhuritt Maswongssa, who serves as the Southern Thailand representative on the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), has called for government intervention on banks now calling in business loan repayments, warning that lack of action will send many hotels and other tourism-related businesses into bankruptcy and cause damage that will take the tourism industry years to recover from.
Urgent rally called after outspoken lawyer’s arrest
Urgent rally called after outspoken lawyer’s arrest
BANGKOK: The Free People group has called for an urgent rally at the Bang Khen police station on Friday evening after human rights lawyer Anon Nampa was arrested in the afternoon.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boss Red Bull can return! Gambling den shooter surrender? || August 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boss Red Bull can return! Gambling den shooter surrender? || August 7
PHUKET XTRA - August 7 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuketians petition for debt relief |:| Boss Red Bull can return to Thailand, legally |:| Sports events hoped to boost Phuket economy |:| Man who fired at gambling den shooter surrenders |:| 15 new Covid cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Two men arrested in Thalang drug raid 
Two men arrested in Thalang drug raid 
PHUKET: Officers arrested two men with 40 grammes of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) in Srisoonthorn on Wednesday (Aug 5).
Plea to find missing Brit last seen in Phuket
Plea to find missing Brit last seen in Phuket
PHUKET: A niece in England has made a plea to find her missing uncle, Peter Murray, 60, who was last reported to be in Phuket.
Electricity outage to hit Wichit residential area
Electricity outage to hit Wichit residential area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Wichit next Friday (Aug 14) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Concerned over rising crime, Phuket police launch new campaign
Concerned over rising crime, Phuket police launch new campaign
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have launched a new campaign in the hope of stemming rising crime rates brought on by the current economic crisis.
Man found hanged at house in Kathu
Man found hanged at house in Kathu
PHUKET: A 48-year-old man depressed from his wife leaving him was found hanged at his home in Kathu where he lived with his 84-year-old mother early this morning (Aug 7).
Football Association of Thailand in trouble, ‘needs to borrow money’
Football Association of Thailand in trouble, ‘needs to borrow money’
FOOTBALL: Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang has admitted it has become vital for the national sport body to borrow money to ride out its liquidity crisis.
Govt reveals 2 Thais injured in Beirut blast
Govt reveals 2 Thais injured in Beirut blast
WORLD: Two Thais have been treated for minor injuries sustained in Tuesday’s (Aug 4) massive explosion in the Lebanese capital Beirut, the Labour Ministry revealed yesterday (Aug 6).