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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.
Cruise tourists from Singapore checked for Wuhan flu at Patong Beach
Cruise tourists from Singapore checked for Wuhan flu at Patong Beach
PHUKET: A delegation of Phuket health officials along with staff from Patong Hospital were on hand to check more than 1,000 tourists disembarking a cruise ship from Singapore at Patong Beach yesterday afternoon (Jan 29).
Valentine's Day dinner at The Racha
Valentine's Day dinner at The Racha
Dine under the stars this Valentine's Day with a lovingly prepared menu from Chef Alexander Oddy at Fire Grill Restaurant at The Racha, Koh Racha Yai. From 6:30-9:30pm, THB 4,000 ++ per couple. Bookings - reservations@theracha.com or call 076 383 655
ROMANTIC CANDLELIT DINNER
ROMANTIC CANDLELIT DINNER
Bodega & Grill is providing the perfect setting for a romantic dinner with your loved one, featuring a unique set menu to express your feelings in style while enjoying live music. For enquiries or reservations please contact: 076 358 500 or FBReservation-LagunaPhuket@angsana.com
Manchester City, Aston Villa advance to League Cup final
Manchester City, Aston Villa advance to League Cup final
FOOTBALL: Manchester City and Aston Villa will contest this year’s League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 1 after winning their respective semi-final matches.
Cafe Society: Great grinds at Gallery Cafe by Pinky
Cafe Society: Great grinds at Gallery Cafe by Pinky
A well-established bistro, cafe and bar, Gallery Cafe by Pinky is a popular favourite with locals and expats alike. Impeccable service, a delicious, creative menu and some of the very best coffee on the island keeps customers coming back for more.
Euro MPs set seal on Brexit in emotional vote
Euro MPs set seal on Brexit in emotional vote
UNITED KINGDOM: Britain's departure from the European Union was set in law Wednesday, amid emotional scenes, as the bloc’s parliament voted to ratify the divorce papers.
China virus death toll rises to 170, WHO calls world to action
China virus death toll rises to 170, WHO calls world to action
CHINA: The nationwide death toll from China’s viral epidemic has leapt to 170, the government said today (Jan 30), with more than 1,700 new infections confirmed.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reward. Redux
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reward. Redux
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2019 was the second hottest year ever recorded, and according to NASA, NOAA, and the UK Meteorological Office 2010-2019 was the hottest decade.
Premier League clubs hold fire in January arms race
Premier League clubs hold fire in January arms race
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs have until Friday (Jan 31) to boost their squads but there has so far been little desire for a spending spree from the richest league in the world.
B178m for extra sleeping levels in crowded prison cells
B178m for extra sleeping levels in crowded prison cells
THAILAND: Cabinet approval will be sought to spend 178 million baht from the central fund to help ease overcrowding at 93 prisons across the country, Corrections Department chief Narat Sawetnan said yesterday (Jan 29).
Doctor debunks viral post claiming Wuhan coronavirus death at Phuket airport
Doctor debunks viral post claiming Wuhan coronavirus death at Phuket airport
PHUKET: A doctor at Phuket International Airport’s Medical Department has dismissed a post on social media that a foreign woman at the airport had died of the Wuhan coronavirus as outright “wrong”.
Top-level Phuket meeting told ‘no water shortages’
Top-level Phuket meeting told ‘no water shortages’
PHUKET: There is no water shortage situation in Phuket yet, but people have to monitor the water situation closely, a top-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall – which included a live video conference by Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paochinda with every provincial governor in the country – was told yesterday (Jan 28).
Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic ‘plaza’ made from donated wood
Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic ‘plaza’ made from donated wood
Olympics: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers today (Jan 29) unveiled the “Village Plaza,” a key part of the Athletes’ Village that is being built from wood donated by municipalities across Japan.
Coronavirus outbreak possible in major tourist centres
Coronavirus outbreak possible in major tourist centres
Bangkok: The Public Health Ministry has warned of possible coronavirus outbreaks in areas with many Chinese visitors, such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, after local transmission was confirmed in Japan.
‘Blind’ beggar caught driving Fortuner
‘Blind’ beggar caught driving Fortuner
THAILAND: A “blind” beggar at a market in Nonthaburi has been caught in a viral video clip arriving for “work” driving a Toyota Fortuner.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Giraffe on the loose! 'Blind' beggar driving SUV? Hemp growing now legal! || January 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Giraffe on the loose! 'Blind' beggar driving SUV? Hemp growing now legal! || January 29
PHUKET XTRA - January 29 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 'Blind' beggar caught driving SUV |:| Giraffe on the loose! |:| Hemp growing now legal |:| Praise for man handing out masks at airport |:| Phuket Grab drivers strike for B10 more Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Running rock star ‘Toon Bodyslam’ hands Vachira Hospital B10mn donation
Running rock star ‘Toon Bodyslam’ hands Vachira Hospital B10mn donation
PHUKET: Thai Rock celebrity and running-for-charity sensation Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai of the popular Thai rock band Bodyslam yesterday handed over a donation of more than B10.752 million to Vachira Phuket Hospital from his fund-raising efforts through the Kao Kon La Kao Foundation late last year.
Giraffe on the loose in Chachoengsao
Giraffe on the loose in Chachoengsao
CHACHOENGSAO: The search was continuing for a giraffe five-six metres tall that escaped from one of many containers loaded with zoo animals being transported by trucks from Suvarnabhumi airport to an animal breeding station in Prachin Buri province.
Plan dusted off as North suffers
Plan dusted off as North suffers
BANGKOK: Governors in all 77 provinces have been told to adopt the 2015 disaster prevention and mitigation master plan to address the PM2.5 air pollution crisis.