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Thai weightlifting board resigns after fresh doping allegations
Thai weightlifting board resigns after fresh doping allegations
WEIGHTLIFTING: Thailand’s embattled weightlifting board has resigned in fresh fallout for the scandal-hit sport after an explosive documentary claiming misconduct and doping violations reverberated around the world.
China to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city
China to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city
WORLD: China is to send charter planes to bring citizens of virus-hit Wuhan city home from overseas “as soon as possible,” the foreign ministry said today (Jan 31)
Driver loses control of motorbike, hit and killed by cement truck
Driver loses control of motorbike, hit and killed by cement truck
PHUKET: Wichit police confirmed to the Phuket News today (Jan 31) that they have yet to decide the fate of the truck driver involved in a fatal accident yesterday (Jan 30).
Local election date still not confirmed but PEC told to start planning
Local election date still not confirmed but PEC told to start planning
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) confirmed yesterday (Jan 30) they have been instructed to start preparations for local elections, even though a definite date has still yet to be determined.
Two held for sharing fake news on coronavirus
Two held for sharing fake news on coronavirus
THAILAND: Two people were arrested yesterday (Jan 30) in a crackdown on misleading information being posted on social media in relation to the new coronavirus, Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta said.
Anutin urges Chinese visa chop, health of Thais ‘most important priority’
Anutin urges Chinese visa chop, health of Thais ‘most important priority’
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said that he will ask the government to consider scrapping visas-on-arrival for Chinese travellers in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly Wuhan coronavirus.
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported today (Jan 31) the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
Coronavirus chaos in China’s sporting calendar
Coronavirus chaos in China’s sporting calendar
WORLD SPORTS: China suspended all football in the country yesterday (Jan 30), hours after the World Indoor Athletics Championships and World Cup skiing were postponed, adding to a long list of sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
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The ‘Angyee’ Chinese Riots of 1876
The ‘Angyee’ Chinese Riots of 1876
High taxation in the early1870’s placed backbreaking taxes on Phuket Tin mines. This extra tax burden on the Chinese mine owners and coolies happened to coincide with a fall in the world tin price in the mid-1870’s. With the mines so overtaxed, several became unprofitable and the mine owners laid off many workers or simply stopped paying their wages.
Three new tourists in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan virus under observation
Three new tourists in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan virus under observation
PHUKET: Three more tourists in Phuket are suspected of carrying the Wuhan coronavirus and are now in isolation at Vachira Phuket Hospital, Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol announced today (Jan 30).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Coronavirus vaccine could take a year? Patong Beach goers checked! || January 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Coronavirus vaccine could take a year? Patong Beach goers checked! || January 30
PHUKET XTRA - January 30 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Toon Bodyslam's B10mn donations to Vachira Hospital |:| Cruise tourists checked for Coronavirus |:| Coronavirus vaccine could take a year |:| B178mn for extra prison space |:| Prison chief faces inmate deaths probe Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Stranded in Wuhan: foreigners raise call for help in virus epicentre
Stranded in Wuhan: foreigners raise call for help in virus epicentre
WORLD: Pregnant, newly wed and now trapped at the Chinese epicentre of a global health crisis, Thai national Aphinya is among thousands of foreigners desperate to escape - and watching helplessly as the US and Japan fly their citizens home.
Electricity outage to hit Kata-Karon
Electricity outage to hit Kata-Karon
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kata-Karon tomorrow (Jan 31) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Muguruza sets up final showdown with Kenin
Muguruza sets up final showdown with Kenin
TENNIS: Unseeded Garbine Muguruza fought back from behind in both sets to defeat racquet-smashing fourth seed Simona Halep today (Jan30) and set up an Australian Open final with surprise-package Sofia Kenin.
Soi Dog urges against Krabi mass stray roundup after American boy, 7, attacked
Soi Dog urges against Krabi mass stray roundup after American boy, 7, attacked
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation and Lanta Animal Welfare are urging Krabi Provincial Governor Pol Lt Col (Rtd) ML Kitibodee Pravitra to revoke his order to round up and impound stray dogs at tourist hotspots in the province after a 7-year-old American boy was attacked by a pack of stray dogs at Ao Siao beach, west of Ao Nang.
Chinese coronavirus affecting Phuket tourism
Chinese coronavirus affecting Phuket tourism
PHUKET: A meeting was held on Tuesday (Jan 28) at Phuket Provincial Hall to discuss and analyse the impact of the Chinese coronavirus on the Phuket tourism sector and to determine a prevention strategy to protect locals and tourists from any threats.
Kenin stuns top seed Barty to reach Australian Open final
Kenin stuns top seed Barty to reach Australian Open final
TENNIS: Feisty American 14th seed Sofia Kenin stunned world number one and home hope Ashleigh Barty to reach her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open today (Jan 30).
Australia heatwave renews bushfire worries
Australia heatwave renews bushfire worries
WORLD: Australia was bracing for a heatwave to sweep across the country’s fire-ravaged southeast in the coming days, with the forecast stoking fears the soaring temperatures could inflame bushfires.