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Somkid quits ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Somkid quits ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and three ministers working for him have resigned from the Cabinet, paving the way for the reshuffle of the government’s economic ministerial team.
Pay full fees, champs tell TrueVisions
Pay full fees, champs tell TrueVisions
FOOTBALL: Thai League 1 champions Chiang Rai United have called on TrueVisions to pay full broadcast rights fees for the sake of the country’s football.
DSI Chinese bigwigs open illegal firms
DSI Chinese bigwigs open illegal firms
THAILAND: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is looking into four Chinese companies suspected of setting up 40 firms illegally using Thai nominees.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Unemployment highest on record! Two year economic recovery? || July 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Unemployment highest on record! Two year economic recovery? || July 15
PHUKET XTRA - July 15 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket unemployment hits highest on record |:| Thailand PM lures Chinese back |:| Bank of Thailand predicts 2-year recovery |:| 5 more returnees infected |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket villagers protest, accuse village chief of corruption
Phuket villagers protest, accuse village chief of corruption
PHUKET: More than 100 residents from Koh Siray, on the east side of Phuket Town, arrived at the Muang Phuket District Office this morning (July 15) in protest, calling for their local village headman to be removed from his position.
Tourism minister confirms Phuket, Phi Phi, Samui to be proposed for ‘Travel Bubbles’
Tourism minister confirms Phuket, Phi Phi, Samui to be proposed for ‘Travel Bubbles’
PHUKET: Minister for Tourism and Sport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed that Phuket is to be one of the pilot destinations to be proposed to the Cabinet to be promoted for “travel bubble” tourists.
‘We Travel Together’ domestic tourism campaign hoped to give Phuket B100mn boost
‘We Travel Together’ domestic tourism campaign hoped to give Phuket B100mn boost
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew is hoping that the national domestic tourism campaign ‘We Travel Together’, which opened for people to register today (July 15), will bring a B100 million boost to help alleviate the economic suffering on the island.
Prayut apologises for Rayong COVID scare, vows to step up measures
Prayut apologises for Rayong COVID scare, vows to step up measures
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has apologised to the people for lax COVID-91 measures which failed to effectively put dozens of foreign visitors in quarantine.
The Long Run: Concerns raised as Phuket welfare payments stop, unemployment hits highest on record
The Long Run: Concerns raised as Phuket welfare payments stop, unemployment hits highest on record
PHUKET: Grave concerns have been raised for the welfare of people across the island left jobless by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fears that crime and suicide rates will rise as people struggle to get by.
Could Man City’s Euro ban lift be a game changer?
Could Man City’s Euro ban lift be a game changer?
FOOTBALL: Manchester City may have conceded their Premier League crown to rivals Liverpool but the club arguably scored their biggest win of the season on Monday (July 13) when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) lifted a two-season ban from European competitions imposed by UEFA.
Le Chaine De Rotisseur Phuket July 2020 Dinner
Le Chaine De Rotisseur Phuket July 2020 Dinner
We invite you to join us to celebrate quality beverages, food and company once again. We come out of this forced hibernation with stories to tell and experiences to share. What better place to reconnect than at a Chaine dinner, notorious for the best dinners on the island where company and cuisine are paired to perfection. We look forward to welcoming you all back while we enjoy the creations of renowned Chef Noi and his team at Suay Cherngtalay. Date: Wednesday 29th of July 2020, 7:00 pm - Welcome reception, 7:30 - Dinner Starts. Price: 4000 THB per person for members 4500 THB for non members. Attire: Members with Chaine – smart casual.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Infected soldier triggers quarantine of nearly 2,000? Fisherman found days later! || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Infected soldier triggers quarantine of nearly 2,000? Fisherman found days later! || July 14
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Infected Egyptian soldier triggers quarantine of nearly 2,000? |:| Fisherman found dead at sea days later |:| Thailand suspends visits by diplomats, business reps |:| Model inmates may be tagged, released on probation Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Officials sink claims fishermen arriving from international waters allowed into Phuket unchecked
Officials sink claims fishermen arriving from international waters allowed into Phuket unchecked
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong this afternoon (July 14) sunk claims posted online that a Thai fisherman had returned from Indonesia and was allowed to come ashore in Phuket without serving a 14-day quarantine.
Britain set to back removal of Huawei from 5G
Britain set to back removal of Huawei from 5G
WORLD: Britain was today (July 14) expected to approve the phased removal of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei from its 5G network, a decision long sought by Washington but resisted by Beijing.
Patong Beach Clean Up - Jul 17, 2020
Patong Beach Clean Up - Jul 17, 2020
Phuket Green Hearts invite you to join us, on Friday Jul 17, 2020, to keep our beaches clean from waste. Meeting point - Bangla road Police box on the beach in Patong. From 7:30-10am, plastic bags will be supplied.
Body of man swept off rocks found near Freedom Beach
Body of man swept off rocks found near Freedom Beach
PHUKET: Search teams this afternoon located and recovered the body of the Myanmar man who was swept off rocks by a large wave at Paradise beach on Sunday (July 12).
Visits by foreign diplomats, business reps suspended
Visits by foreign diplomats, business reps suspended
THAILAND: The government has temporarily banned the entry of foreign diplomats and special business representatives after the young daughter of the Sudanese attache was found to be infected with the coronavirus after the family arrived from Khartoum.
Neighbour shot in dispute over teen son’s loud music
Neighbour shot in dispute over teen son’s loud music
THAILAND: A policeman has been charged with the attempted murder of his neighbour, who was shot twice in a dispute over his son’s stubborn insistence on playing very loud music at his home in Krasang district, Buri Ram.
The Grow Boating Networking Evening - August 2020
The Grow Boating Networking Evening - August 2020
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for August 2020 will be held at the Port of Call restaurant, at the Ao Po Grand Marina on Friday the 7th of August from 5pm. Please contact us if you would like to be our drinks sponsor for the evening. Sponsors receive a generous media package from the Phuket News and can display their products and services on the evening and give a 10-minute presentation on their company. There will be a light buffet sponsored by the d’deck Bar and special prices on your favourite beverages. 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 www.facebook.com/groups/GrowBoatingNetworkingEvening/ or our Website www.thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com/grow-boating-networking-evening Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Man Utd blow chance to move third after Southampton strike late
Man Utd blow chance to move third after Southampton strike late
FOOTBALL: Manchester United missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League yesterday (July 13) after Michael Obafemi’s 96th minute equaliser earned Southampton a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in the latest twist in the race for a place in next season’s Champions League.