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Phuket readies for Chinese New Year
Phuket readies for Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Festivities marking Chinese New Year 2020, this honouring the Year of the Rat, will begin at the 72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town this Saturday (Jan 25).
Ratchanok among Thai winners at Thailand Masters
Ratchanok among Thai winners at Thailand Masters
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon, Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Phittayaporn Chaiwan and Pornpawee Chochuwong all progressed to the second round of the women’s singles event at the US$170,000 Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2020 yesterday (Jan 22).
‘Embarrassing’ Man Utd suffer fresh woe, Spurs boost top four bid
‘Embarrassing’ Man Utd suffer fresh woe, Spurs boost top four bid
FOOTBALL: Manchester United were labelled an “embarrassment” as pressure mounted on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Burnley’s shock 2-0 victory, while Tottenham boosted their top four prospects with a 2-1 win over Norwich last night (Jan 22).
China quarantines city at centre of virus outbreak
China quarantines city at centre of virus outbreak
WORLD: China placed the city at the centre of a virus outbreak under effective quarantine today (Jan 23), suspending outward flights and trains in a drastic step to contain a contagious disease that has killed 17, stricken hundreds and reached other countries.
Indian tourists rescued miles offshore from Phi Phi on capsized kayak
Indian tourists rescued miles offshore from Phi Phi on capsized kayak
PHUKET: An Indian tourist couple from Mumbai are safe after spending hours in the water off Phi Phi Island clinging on to an overturned kayak after they were blown offshore by strong winds late yesterday afternoon (Jan 21)
Gold hold-up suspect claims he 'killed for the thrill'
Gold hold-up suspect claims he 'killed for the thrill'
BANGKOK: The suspect arrested for the triple-murder and holdup at a gold shop in Lop Buri two weeks ago is the director of a primary school and claimed he killed to spice up his boring life, according to police sources.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gold heist killer caught! South Thailand peace talks? 437 schools shut! || January 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gold heist killer caught! South Thailand peace talks? 437 schools shut! || January 22
PHUKET XTRA - January 22 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Murderous gold robber caught! |:| Peace talks with BRN launched |:| 1st Thai infected with coronavirus |:| 'AstroPark' to open! |:| BKK City Hall shuts schools over air pollution Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Chinese boy, 10, lands in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan flu
Chinese boy, 10, lands in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan flu
PHUKET: A 10-year-old boy from China suspected of being infected with the Wuhan coronavirus is in isolation at Vachira Phuket Hospital after he landed in Phuket on a direct flight from Wuhan with his parents last night (Jan 21).
Lop Buri gold shop killer arrested
Lop Buri gold shop killer arrested
PHUKET: Royal Thai Police commander Chakthip Chaichinda has confirmed that one suspect has been arrested for the gold shop robbery and mass shootings in Lop Buri earlier this month that shocked the nation.
First Thai infected with coronavirus as death toll rises to nine
First Thai infected with coronavirus as death toll rises to nine
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Jan 22) confirmed a 73-year-old woman being treated at a hospital in Nakhon Pathom was the first Thai found to be infected with the new strain of coronavirus.
City Hall shuts 437 schools for a day but parents demand drastic action against smog
City Hall shuts 437 schools for a day but parents demand drastic action against smog
BANGKOK: Somruethai Thammaporn, a 10-year-old Pathom 6 student at Wat Ratchanatda School in Phra Nakhon district - where the PM2.5 level is the highest - was relieved to hear that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered 437 schools under its jurisdiction to be closed today as air pollution has hit dangerous levels.
Puttita and Sapsiree start defence in style
Puttita and Sapsiree start defence in style
Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai got off to a winning start in the defence of their women’s doubles title at the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters yesterday (Jan 21). The world No.19 duo, the only Thai champions at last year’s edition, defeated Taiwan’s Cheng Chi-ya and Lee Chih-chen 21-17, 21-16 at Indoor Stadium Hua Mark. In the second round, the Thais will meet world No.8 Li Wenmei and Zheng Yu of China who beat compatriots Liu Xuanxuan and Xi Yuting 21-17, 21-16 in the opening round. In today’s action, Ratchanok Intanon will begin her campaign against her Thai compatriot Supanida Katethong, a qualifier. Seeded second behind Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi this week, Ratchanok is seeking back-to-back titles after her win at the Indonesia Masters on Sunday (Jan 19). Yamaguchi takes on Malaysia’s Go Jin Wei. Also in the women’s singles, Pornpawee Chochuwong faces defending champion Fitriani Fitriani of Indonesia, while Busanan Ongbamrungphan meets sixth seed Sung Ji-Hyun of South Korea. Spain’s Carolina Marin, who lost to Ratchanok in the Jakarta final on Sunday, is up against Kim Ga-Eun of South Korea. In the men’s singles, China’s Chen Yuqi will play Toby Penty of Britain, while Chinese legend Lin Dan faces Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong in the first round. Sixth seed Kantaphon Wangcharoen, Thailand’s top male player, will meet compatriot Suppanyu Avihingsanon. The event is being held in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, a former national team player.
‘Bang Yee’ begins fightback, seeks help from SAT
‘Bang Yee’ begins fightback, seeks help from SAT
FOOTBALL: Worawi Makudi insisted yesterday (Jan 21) he is eligible to stand in next month’s election for Football Association of Thailand president.
Ten-man Arsenal hold Chelsea in torrent of Premier League late goals
Ten-man Arsenal hold Chelsea in torrent of Premier League late goals
FOOTBALL: Ten-man Arsenal slowed Chelsea’s charge for a Champions League place yesterday (Jan 21) as Manchester City kept up their distant pursuit of Liverpool with victory at Sheffield United on a dramatic evening of Premier League football.
China virus hits US shores as death toll reaches six
China virus hits US shores as death toll reaches six
WORLD: The United States yesterday (Jan 21) announced its first case of a new virus that has claimed six lives in China and sickened hundreds, joining countries around the world in ramping up measures to block its spread.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illuminati case verdict? Coral catchers caught! Smoggy Bangkok? || January 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illuminati case verdict? Coral catchers caught! Smoggy Bangkok? || January 21
PHUKET XTRA - January 21 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Party found not guilty of opposing monarchy |:| Missing girl could be among victims of killer |:| Expat, Thai wife caught with 160kg of corals |:| Smog blankets Bangkok |:| Phuket Towners urged to keep spare water Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Water supply outage in Wichit
Water supply outage in Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Wichit tomorrow (Jan 22).
Phuket woman arrested for stealing car she rented to Chinese woman
Phuket woman arrested for stealing car she rented to Chinese woman
PHUKET: A 38-year-old Thai woman has been charged with theft and fraud after she rented a car and then rented the same car out to a Chinese woman living on the island – and then stole the car from the Chinese woman, while the car contained personal items valued at more than B100,000.
Death toll from SARS-like China virus now officially at six
Death toll from SARS-like China virus now officially at six
CHINA: The death toll from a new China virus that is transmissible between humans has risen to six, the mayor of Wuhan said in an interview with state broadcaster CCTV earlier today (Jan 21).
British actor confirmed not infected with ‘Wuhan flu’
British actor confirmed not infected with ‘Wuhan flu’
PHUKET: A British actor recovering in Bangkok has not been infected by the Wuhan coronavirus, Phuket Public Health Office Chief Thanit has Sermkaew confirmed today (Jan 21).