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Three men charged with the murder of 20-year-old university student
Three men charged with the murder of 20-year-old university student
PHUKET: Police confirmed yesterday (Feb 5) that they have apprehended all three assailants involved in the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old university student at a Saphan Sarasin New Year party and charged them with the murder.
250 Phuket shops cleared of face-mask price gouging claims
250 Phuket shops cleared of face-mask price gouging claims
PHUKET: The chief of the Commercial Affairs Phuket office, Sasiwimon Mongkhon, has confirmed that her office has investigated 250 complaints of retailers overcharging for face masks, but found none of them guilty enough to be charged. They were “just increased prices”, she said.
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Klok on Friday (Feb 7) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Thailand turn to Tammy for inspiration
Thailand turn to Tammy for inspiration
TENNIS: Tamarine Tanasugarn will partner Watsachol Sawatdee in the doubles event as Thailand take on the Philippines in the second Pool B tie of the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group II in Wellington, New Zealand, today (Feb 6).
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
TOKYO: The chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics admitted yesterday (Feb 5) that organisers are “extremely worried” about the possible effect of the deadly new coronavirus on this summer’s Games.
Chinese media lavish praise on Thai response to outbreak
Chinese media lavish praise on Thai response to outbreak
THAILAND: Chinese media have praised Thailand for its “vigorous efforts” to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus as the kingdom vowed to help Beijing in its time of need.
Trump acquitted in impeachment trial
Trump acquitted in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the US Senate following a historic impeachment trial that shone a harsh light on America’s divisions, without ever shaking the loyalty of his voter base.
China clamping down on media coverage as deaths hit 563
China clamping down on media coverage as deaths hit 563
WORLD: The number of coronavirus related deaths in China hit 563 today (Feb 6) as confirmed infections rose to more than 28,000 nationwide in an outbreak that has spiralled into a global health emergency with cases reported in more than 20 countries.
Thais spike China-led plan to dredge Mekong river
Thais spike China-led plan to dredge Mekong river
THAILAND: Thailand has spiked Chinese-led plans to open up a key stretch of the Mekong river, in a rare victory for activists fighting to preserve Southeast Asia’s most important waterway.
Splash Beach Resort accredited as five-star Thailand MICE venue
Splash Beach Resort accredited as five-star Thailand MICE venue
PHUKET: Splash Beach Resort, Maikhao Phuket has been accredited five-star resort standard by the Thailand Hotel Standard Foundation.
Cherng Talay water shutoff hits private estates, condo projects
Cherng Talay water shutoff hits private estates, condo projects
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Municipality has finally confirmed that water supply to a slew of residential projects and businesses in the municipality’s area of administration has been shut off entirely.
Local contagion cases mount as six more discovered with coronavirus
Local contagion cases mount as six more discovered with coronavirus
THAILAND: Thailand reported more cases of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus with six people, four Thais and two Chinese tourists, the latest found to be infected, Thai health officials said yesterday (Feb 4).
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THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
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First local virus patient ‘cured’
First local virus patient ‘cured’
THAILAND: The first person to test positive for locally transmitted coronavirus, a taxi driver, has been declared completely cured and discharged from hospital.
Austrian Dinner with Gerhard Kracher
Austrian Dinner with Gerhard Kracher
THB 2,490++ per person (speed boat included). Event hosted by Mr. Gerhard Kracher, owner and wine producer of Gerhard Kracher Wines. ALCOHOL MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
National park officer bags B10k reward for finding turtle nest
National park officer bags B10k reward for finding turtle nest
PHUKET: A national park officer in Phang Nga has received a B10,000 reward for discovering a turtle nest on Thai Muang Beach on Jan 31 as part of his normal duties to patrol the beach in search of any fresh turtle nests.
Thailand roast Turkmenistan in Fed Cup opener
Thailand roast Turkmenistan in Fed Cup opener
TENNIS: Thailand got off to a winning start at the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group II in New Zealand yesterday (Feb 4).
Klopp absent as Liverpool youngsters reach FA Cup fifth round
Klopp absent as Liverpool youngsters reach FA Cup fifth round
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s youngest ever team proved manager Jurgen Klopp was right to rest his stars as they reached the FA Cup fifth round with a 1-0 win against third-tier Shrewsbury yesterday (Feb 4).
Phuket Town road to close for resurfacing
Phuket Town road to close for resurfacing
PHUKET:Phuket City Municipality has announced that Virapong Hongyok Rd in Phuket Town will be closed to traffic on Friday (Feb 7) and Sunday (Feb 9) as work is carried out on renewing the road surface.
China virus deaths rise to almost 500 as WHO says ‘opportunity’ to halt spread
China virus deaths rise to almost 500 as WHO says ‘opportunity’ to halt spread
WORLD: The world has a “window of opportunity” to halt the spread of a deadly new virus, global health experts said, as the number of people infected in China jumped to 24,000 and millions more were ordered to stay indoors.