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‘Back to basics’ tourism urged to restart the economy
‘Back to basics’ tourism urged to restart the economy
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew has been told that Phuket should stick to its strengths in restarting the island’s economy, promoting the natural attractions in the area along with the island’s tin mining history and food and culture as the main proponents for initially drawing tourists back to the island.
Explosive device falls from tree in front of Patong hotel
Explosive device falls from tree in front of Patong hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating a homemade explosive device that fell from a tree at a construction site on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong this morning (June 27).
Hamilton blasts ‘ignorant’ Ecclestone over ‘black people more racist than white’ view
Hamilton blasts ‘ignorant’ Ecclestone over ‘black people more racist than white’ view
FORMULA ONE: World champion Lewis Hamilton labelled Bernie Ecclestone as “ignorant and uneducated” yesterday (June 26) after the former F1 supremo claimed that “black people are sometimes more racist than white”.
US restricts visas in latest move on Hong Kong
US restricts visas in latest move on Hong Kong
WORLD: President Donald Trump’s administration said yesterday (June 26) it was restricting US visas for a number of Chinese officials for infringing on the autonomy of Hong Kong, announcing action as Congress seeks tougher sanctions.
State banks to offer free meals to needy
State banks to offer free meals to needy
THAILAND: The Ministry of Finance is planning to fund meal handouts at state banks to help people across the kingdom impacted by COVID-19.
Batman trilogy gets Thai revival
Batman trilogy gets Thai revival
It has been a huge week of news for fans of DC’s most famous Caped Crusader, Batman. While the COVID pandemic has all but stalled the world of comic book movies in cinemas, this week DC decided it was time to shine the Bat signal into the night sky in order to shed a little light on what fans of Batman may have in store for them over the next couple of years… and there was some very special news for Thailand as well.
IMF approves emergency funding for pandemic-hit Myanmar
IMF approves emergency funding for pandemic-hit Myanmar
MYANMAR: The International Monetary Fund said Friday it will provide Myanmar with US$356.5 million (more than B11bn) in emergency funding, as the southeast Asian country battles an economic slump due to the coronavirus pandemic.
PM urges Asean travel relaunch
PM urges Asean travel relaunch
BANGKOK: Thailand has called on Asean members to collaborate over public health in a bid to reopen intra-regional travel as part of post-COVID 19 measures to restore the regional economy.
Limbhasut’s journey from Thailand to professional golf
Limbhasut’s journey from Thailand to professional golf
GOLF: A decade ago, Thailand native KK Limbhasut came to America with his father, four suitcases and no real plan – other than wanting to play professional golf.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police helped cop killer escape justice, says NACC! TM30 reporting rule relaxed? || June 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police helped cop killer escape justice, says NACC! TM30 reporting rule relaxed? || June 26
PHUKET XTRA - June 26 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Red Bull scion’s escape from justice, partly cops fault: NACC |:| TM30 reporting rules eased |:| 4 new Covid cases in Thailand! |:| Travel Bubble up in the air? |:| Former Phuket cop finally arrested for sex crime, 17 years later Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Pubs, bars must wait until Monday for decision to reopen
Pubs, bars must wait until Monday for decision to reopen
PHUKET: Pubs and bars across Phuket must wait until Monday (June 29) before the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at Government House in Bangkok will announce whether or not, and under which rules, they may open from July 1.
Confused under kratom, Chalong home intruder arrested
Confused under kratom, Chalong home intruder arrested
PHUKET: A man has been arrested for wandering into a woman’s home in Chalong, apparently under the influence of kratom juice, at about midnight Wednesday night in the belief that his girlfriend lived on the second floor of the single-level home.
Hughes takes TPC lead over McIlroy, Schauffele and Hovland
Hughes takes TPC lead over McIlroy, Schauffele and Hovland
GOLF: Mackenzie Hughes lit up TPC River Highlands in Connecticut yesterday (June 25), firing 10 birdies in a 10-under-par 60 to seize a three-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Travelers Championship.
Former police officer finally arrested for sex crime he committed 17 years ago
Former police officer finally arrested for sex crime he committed 17 years ago
PHUKET: A former police officer who disappeared 17 years ago after being accused of luring his then 13-year-old neighbour to his house to engage in indecent sexual acts has finally been caught.
NACC lays ‘light’ blame on police for Red Bull heir’s escape
NACC lays ‘light’ blame on police for Red Bull heir’s escape
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission has found police guilty of mild dereliction of duty in their lenient handling of the fatal hit-and-run case against fugitive Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya.
Thailand to have 2 clubs in expanded ACL group stage
Thailand to have 2 clubs in expanded ACL group stage
FOOTBALL: The AFC Champions League (ACL) will be expanded to accommodate 40 clubs from across Asia starting 2021 season.
Drug raids net seven suspects, more firearms
Drug raids net seven suspects, more firearms
PHUKET: A series of raids resulted in eight suspects being arrested for drug offences in three days, with 388 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah), 160.99 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) as wellwe firearms and ammunition seized
A tournament of firsts: 2023 women’s World Cup will break new ground
A tournament of firsts: 2023 women’s World Cup will break new ground
FOOTBALL: Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 women’s World Cup after the countries’ joint bid was chosen by FIFA yesterday (June 25), with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, promising “a historic tournament of firsts”.
Decree could be extended by a month
Decree could be extended by a month
THAILAND: The National Security Council (NSC) has recommended extending enforcement of the emergency decree imposed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic for another month until July 31.
Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year title drought
Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year title drought
FOOTBALL: Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball yesterday (June 25) as Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Manchester City ended the Reds’ 30-year wait to win the English title.