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Asian World Cup qualifiers postponed over coronavirus
Asian World Cup qualifiers postponed over coronavirus
FOOTBALL: Asia’s football World Cup qualifiers this month and in June have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, but games can still go ahead if both sides agree and safety standards are met, officials said yesterday (Mar 9).
Tourist arrivals plummet 44.3% in Feb, tourism revenues stand to drop B1.5trn
Tourist arrivals plummet 44.3% in Feb, tourism revenues stand to drop B1.5trn
BANGKOK: The number of tourist arrivals in Thailand fell 44.3% in February from a year earlier, due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Monday (Mar 9).
Medical certificate required for travellers from risk areas as COVID-19 measures ramped up
Medical certificate required for travellers from risk areas as COVID-19 measures ramped up
WORLD: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is requiring travellers from COVID-19 infected countries and territories to produce medical certificates prior to boarding their flights to Thailand to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Russian man in Phuket did not die from COVID-19, report officials
Russian man in Phuket did not die from COVID-19, report officials
PHUKET: A Russian man who died while under close care of doctors at Vachira Phuket Hospital for 14 days did not die from COVID-19, Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol told the press today (Mar 9).
Frenchman found hanged from Patong hotel balcony
Frenchman found hanged from Patong hotel balcony
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old Frenchman who was found hanged by a rope tied to a hotel balcony rail in Patong this afternoon (Mar 9).
Fun XANA Night
Fun XANA Night
Free entry every Friday 7.00 pm. onward. THB 99 selected drinks, special food & drinks, cocktail buckets and swimimg pool access. ALCOHOL MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
Phuket Tesco store refutes rumours store closed over COVID-19 infection
Phuket Tesco store refutes rumours store closed over COVID-19 infection
PHUKET: Management at the main Tesco store in Thalang today (Mar 9) blasted rumours spreading online that the store had closed after a man confirmed infected with COVID-19 had entered the store.
All-day St Patrick Party at Drunken Leprechaun March17
All-day St Patrick Party at Drunken Leprechaun March17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Drunken Leprechaun located in the heart of Patong on March 17th, from 11pam to 1am. Hosted by our Leprechauns in our Irish decorated outlet from 11am to 1am. Family with children? No problem, between 3PM-6PM our leprechauns offers candy and face paints for all children.In the evening from 6PM-1AM there will be a St. Patrick’s Party featuring a perfectly chilled Irish green beverages, live music and leprechaun dance offs! We are also excited to announce that Thailand’s first arrival of a Dueling Piano show starts at 9pm. So come on over and join us for a real Irish styled St. Patrick’s Party! For more info: Tel: 076 337 000
Sale Laguna Golf Phuket member
Sale Laguna Phuket golf country club membership family valid 2030. Price 350000 + half registration fee.
Woman’s body found lodged in Thalang water pipe
Woman’s body found lodged in Thalang water pipe
PHUKET: A female body was found lodged in a pipe at a waterway behind Tharue Shrine in Moo 3, Srisoonthorn, Thalang, yesterday (Mar 8).
The Big Green Saint Patrick’s Party
The Big Green Saint Patrick’s Party
Join us as we pay tribute to St. Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, for a celebration of all things Irish!Headlining the event is local Irish band, Vicky Kiely and Mike Mitchel playing classic Irish music from 7:30 pm onwards, Chef Rey has prepared an Irish inspired buffet featuring Irish lamb stew, boiled ham and cabbage, Colcannon and more, special themed live stations featuring Bantry Bay oysters, Baileys Irish Cream and Toblerone; and of course, Guinness on tap! The Irish themed buffet is priced at THB 990 ++ per person, 7 - 10 pm, Saturday 14 March. ALCOHOL MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
Police hunt for firestarter after Kamala hills trash fire flares up
Police hunt for firestarter after Kamala hills trash fire flares up
PHUKET: Police have been asked to track down who started a trash fire in the hills behind Kamala yesterday (Mar 8) after the flames quickly scorched through the dry grass in the area and endangered local residents’ homes.
CP Group splashes B332bn to buy Tesco Thailand, Malaysia ops
CP Group splashes B332bn to buy Tesco Thailand, Malaysia ops
LONDON: Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco said Monday (Mar 9) that it has agreed to sell its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thai conglomerate CP Group for £8 billion (B332.78 billion).
KBank closes all currency exchange booths over coronavirus fears
KBank closes all currency exchange booths over coronavirus fears
PHUKET: Kasikornbank (KBank) has closed all its currency exchange booths and its branches will no longer accept foreign currencies for exchange over fears of the COVID-19 coronavirus spreading.
Townhouse for Rent
Townhouse for Rent
Beautiful 2 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Townhouse in Phuket Boat Lagoon. Includes Boat Berth / CAM Fees. Available Immediately.
Charges to be pressed as DSI investigates pool resort built in protected Phuket forest
Charges to be pressed as DSI investigates pool resort built in protected Phuket forest
PHUKET: Paisarn Noopichai, Director of the Phuket office of the Royal Forest Department (RFD), has confirmed to The Phuket News that a formal complaint has been filed with the police to press charges over 200 rai of protected forest being cleared to make way for construction of a small pool resort.
‘Ghosts’ evade govt virus net, have 3 days to report
‘Ghosts’ evade govt virus net, have 3 days to report
THAILAND: About 80 Thai returnees from South Korea who “slipped through” a new screening process at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday (Mar 7) are being told to report to health authorities in three days or face legal action under the Communicable Disease Control Act.
Bodies of missing father and son found off Phuket’s east coast
Bodies of missing father and son found off Phuket’s east coast
PHUKET: The bodies of a 61-year-old man and his 4-year-old son who disappeared on Friday while on a trip to Koh Tapao Noi, off Phuket’s east coast, were found by Navy search teams yesterday (Mar 8).
Qatar bans arrivals from Thailand over virus fears
Qatar bans arrivals from Thailand over virus fears
WORLD: As of today (Mar 9) Qatar has temporarily barred travellers from 14 countries, including Thailand, as a precaution against the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Solskjaer feels fans’ love as Man Utd complete derby double over Man City
Solskjaer feels fans’ love as Man Utd complete derby double over Man City
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the bond between Manchester United players and fans is returning after completing a first Premier League derby double over Manchester City for 10 years at Old Trafford yesterday (Mar 8).