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Kamala, Phuket Town residents urged to save water as outages take hold
Kamala, Phuket Town residents urged to save water as outages take hold
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Adiministrative Office (OrBorTor) and Phuket City Municipality have both issued notices urging residents to save what water they can in the hope of making supplies last as long as possible.
Woman recovers from virus after ‘Thai cocktail’
Woman recovers from virus after ‘Thai cocktail’
BANGKOK: An elderly Chinese woman who received a “Thai cocktail” of HIV and flu drugs to treat severe COVID-19-related pneumonia left hospital yesterday (Feb 18) after making a full recovery, a government official said.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mall gunman arrested! Coronavirus fake news arrests! || February 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mall gunman arrested! Coronavirus fake news arrests! || February 19
PHUKET XTRA - February 19 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Mall murderer arrested |:| Four held for fake news over coronavirus |:| Patong officials target wastewater released on Merlin Beach |:| PM shoots down 9-day Songkran |:| Army chopper to battle Loei fires Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
ONE Championship bars fans from Singapore event over virus
ONE Championship bars fans from Singapore event over virus
MMA: ONE Championship has made the decision that its mixed martial arts event in Singapore at the end of the month will now take place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Phuket Town steams ahead with 22nd Phuket Food Festival
Phuket Town steams ahead with 22nd Phuket Food Festival
PHUKET: The 22nd Phuket Food Festival 2020 will get underway on Feb 27 and continue through to Mar 4, Phuket Town Deputy Mayor Kawee Tansuktanon announced yesterday (Feb 18).
Patong officials target more wastewater released at Merlin Beach
Patong officials target more wastewater released at Merlin Beach
PHUKET: Patong health officials are trying to track down those responsible for releasing untreated wastewater into a public drain that emptied onto Merlin Beach, south of Patong, late last week.
Mall murder suspect arrested
Mall murder suspect arrested
BANGKOK: A man accused of shooting dead his ex-wife and wounding another woman at a cosmetic clinic inside a shopping mall in Bangkok yesterday (Feb 18) has been arrested.
Hotels lean on locals as market shrivels
Hotels lean on locals as market shrivels
BANGKOK: Hotels and tour operators are pivoting their sights towards domestic travellers by promoting events linked to the Thai holidays as international tourism dries up because of coronavirus fears.
Gutsy Atletico given hope after surprise win over Liverpool
Gutsy Atletico given hope after surprise win over Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Liverpool were the victims of an old-fashioned Atletico Madrid masterclass yesterday (Feb 18) as Diego Simeone’s side ground out a 1-0 win in Madrid to give themselves hope of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.
Travel plans hit by coronavirus as Thais shun Singapore, Japan after advisory
Travel plans hit by coronavirus as Thais shun Singapore, Japan after advisory
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry’s new travel advisory for Japan and Singapore is sparking concern among Thai tourists, many of whom are asking tour operators to refund their tickets.
China virus death toll surges past 2,000
China virus death toll surges past 2,000
WORLD: The death toll from China’s new coronavirus epidemic jumped past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more people died, with the number of new cases falling for a second straight day, according to the National Health Commission.
Vietnam F1 Grand Prix gets go-ahead despite virus fears
Vietnam F1 Grand Prix gets go-ahead despite virus fears
FORMULA ONE: Vietnam’s inaugural Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Hanoi in April as planned, organisers told AFP yesterday (Feb 18), avoiding the fate of the Chinese Grand Prix which was postponed over the deadly coronavirus.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vague virus reports explained! 9-day Songkran considered? || February 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vague virus reports explained! 9-day Songkran considered? || February 18
PHUKET XTRA - February 18 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket health chief explains vague virus updates |:| Phuket airport to screen Westerdam passengers |:| 9-day Songkran under consideration |:| Korat shooting victims to be compensated more Wednesday Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Aussies, Phuket lifeguards mark cooperation on water safety
Aussies, Phuket lifeguards mark cooperation on water safety
PHUKET: The Australian Consulate-General in Phuket last Friday (Feb 14) hosted an event to celebrate cooperation on beach safety, and the handing over of a children’s book relating a story highlighting water safety that has been translated into Thai and will be handed out to local Thai schools.
Police hunt for street-racing gang after noisy Wat Chalong farewell to 13-year-old killed in crash
Police hunt for street-racing gang after noisy Wat Chalong farewell to 13-year-old killed in crash
PHUKET: Police are now looking for some 30 youth members of a motorbike street racing gang after the gang revved their motorbikes as a final farewell at the funeral of a 13-year-old student who died in a motorbike accident while trying to evade a police checkpoint.
All but one of Wuhan returnees cleared of COVID-19
All but one of Wuhan returnees cleared of COVID-19
CHON BURI: One of the 138 quarantined Thai returnees from Wuhan showed a small presence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but the others were healthy and ready to be discharged from quarantine, a senior health official said today (Feb 18).
Hamilton, Messi share men’s Laureus award
Hamilton, Messi share men’s Laureus award
WORLD: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and football superstar Lionel Messi shared the Laureus sportsman of the year award at yesterday’s (Feb 17) ceremony in Berlin.
Wuhan hospital director dies of coronavirus
Wuhan hospital director dies of coronavirus
WORLD: A hospital director at the epicentre of China’s virus epidemic died today (Feb 18), state media said, the latest medical worker to fall victim to the coronavirus which has spread across the country.
International Women’s Day 2020
International Women’s Day 2020
Enjoy luncheon and beverages at InterContinental Phuket and hear from empowering speakers. With welcome address from Matthew Barclay, Australia’s Consul-General to Phuket and inspiring speakers: ML. Laksasubha Kridakon, Vice President AustCham Thailand, Nicola Upham, Head: Global Humanitarian Surge, Save the Children and Andrea Edwards, The Digital Conversationalist. For a donation of 1,500 baht per guest. Contact Donna at lunch@classactmedia.co.th or Tina at tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org
Royal’s Cup 2020 to be hosted in Kanchanaburi
Royal’s Cup 2020 to be hosted in Kanchanaburi
GOLF: The Asian Tour will make its maiden visit to Kanchanaburi for the inaugural Royal’s Cup 2020 to be staged at the Grand Prix Golf Club from March 12-15.