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Warrant issued for Plodprasop’s arrest
Warrant issued for Plodprasop’s arrest
THAILAND: An arrest warrant has been issued for former deputy prime minister Plodprasop Suraswadi, after he failed to show up at the Supreme Court to hear the court strike down his appeal against a two-year prison sentence for abuse of power.
Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy postponed over coronavirus
Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy postponed over coronavirus
RUGBY: Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy in Dublin on March 7 has been postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced yesterday (Feb 27).
Global scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread
Global scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread
WORLD: Coronavirus cases spread in Europe and beyond yesterday (Feb 26), as the US announced it was considering new travel restrictions and Latin America confirmed its first patient from an epidemic that has killed thousands worldwide.
Looking to India for relief: Growth in Indian tourist arrivals may alleviate COVID-19 fallout
Looking to India for relief: Growth in Indian tourist arrivals may alleviate COVID-19 fallout
PHUKET: With the number of Chinese tourists coming to Phuket declining rapidly, increasing numbers of Indian tourists are set to be a boon for the island’s tourism sector, Gulu Lalvani, CEO and Founder of Royal Phuket Marina, has pointed out.
Farewell tennis as Sharapova announces retirement
Farewell tennis as Sharapova announces retirement
TENNIS: Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most recognisable and highest-paid sportswomen, yesterday (Feb 26) announced her retirement at the age of 32, and was immediately hailed as “a legend” and “great champion.”
De Bruyne inspires late turnaround as City stun Real Madrid
De Bruyne inspires late turnaround as City stun Real Madrid
FOOTBALL: Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated a dramatic Manchester City comeback yesterday (Feb 26) as they stunned Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals.
People who hide travel history could face fines, imprisonment
People who hide travel history could face fines, imprisonment
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is warning people against withholding information to public health officials and suggesting state agencies and companies issue an advisory and/or a temporary ban on visits to COVID-19 affected countries, as it steps up efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
Electricity outage to affect Nanai Rd, Patong
Electricity outage to affect Nanai Rd, Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section of Nanai Rd, Patong, tomorrow (Feb 27) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket speedboat drivers, tour operators get safety training
Phuket speedboat drivers, tour operators get safety training
PHUKET: A total of 75 speedboat drivers and representatives of tour operators who use the Koh Kaew channel underwent some basic training on Monday (Feb 24), being reminded of the speed limit in the channel and who has right of way.
#PhuketOK aims to rejuvenate local tourism industry
#PhuketOK aims to rejuvenate local tourism industry
PHUKET: In an effort to address the slump in tourist numbers visiting the island, and the subsequent economic fall-out, Phuket has turned to social media for a helping hand.
Navy launch search for missing crewman after Phuket fishing boat sinks
Navy launch search for missing crewman after Phuket fishing boat sinks
PHUKET: A search has been launched for a Myanmar worker now missing at sea after the fishing boat he was on sank south of Phuket earlier today (Feb 26).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Three days adrift off Phuket! 3 more Thais infected? Hookahs get owner arrested! || February 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Three days adrift off Phuket! 3 more Thais infected? Hookahs get owner arrested! || February 26
PHUKET XTRA - February 26 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Coronavirus update plus ’Phuket OK’ tagline for tourism confidence |:| Hookahs get bar owner arrested |:| British man rescued after 3 days adrift off Phuket |:| Phuket officials’ talk New Year road crash death toll Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thais lose as England cruise in T20 World Cup
Thais lose as England cruise in T20 World Cup
CRICKET: Skipper Heather Knight smashed the first century of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup today (Feb 26) as England emphatically got their campaign back on track with a crushing 98-run win over minnows Thailand.
COVID-19 infected man conceals truth, national total hits 40
COVID-19 infected man conceals truth, national total hits 40
THAILAND: An elderly man has put 30 staff of B.Care Medical Center in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus after denying he had travelled overseas.
Phuket officials confirm four dead from New Year road accidents, but official Seven Days tally will remain at one fatality
Phuket officials confirm four dead from New Year road accidents, but official Seven Days tally will remain at one fatality
PHUKET: Four people died as a result of accidents in Phuket during the Seven Days of Danger national road-safety campaign over the New Year, local officials have finally admitted.
Electricity outage to hit Koh Siray
Electricity outage to hit Koh Siray
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Rassada tomorrow (Feb 27) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Alonso to drive for McLaren at Indy 500
Alonso to drive for McLaren at Indy 500
MOTORSPORT: Fernando Alonso will race at this year’s Indianapolis 500 for McLaren, the team said yesterday (Feb 25), as he embarks on another attempt to complete a rare motorsport triple crown.
Government accused of being too submissive to China
Government accused of being too submissive to China
THAILAND: The opposition zeroed in on the government’s economic “submissiveness” to China during the no-confidence debate yesterday (Feb 25).
Property market growth forecast cut
Property market growth forecast cut
BANGKOK: Residential property market growth this year has been cut to 3-5% from 5-7% following lowered GDP growth forecasts of 1.5-2.5% amid the spread of the recent coronavirus outbreak, says the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
WORLD: US President Donald Trump has invited Southeast Asian leaders to meet next month in Las Vegas, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday (Feb 25), after a summit last year was scrapped.