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Phuket hospital admits fault in baby finger-cutting, to provide free corrective surgery, compensation
Phuket hospital admits fault in baby finger-cutting, to provide free corrective surgery, compensation
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermphong Sukhonthaphon has confirmed that three-month-old baby Phakawadee Charnkol will receive free corrective surgery to the little finger on her left hand after a nurse’s assistant accidentally cut it with a pair of scissors, leading to the tip of the finger starting to rot – and eventually fall off.
Search for missing kayak couple enters Day 4
Search for missing kayak couple enters Day 4
PHUKET: The search for missing couple Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakon Sawan, continues today (Dec 10), with the Royal Thai Navy search organisers believing the couple – if alive – are still within Thai waters.
Underpass concrete falls! Missing kayakers! 23rd dead baby dugong! || December 9
Underpass concrete falls! Missing kayakers! 23rd dead baby dugong! || December 9
PHUKET XTRA - December 9 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Search ongoing for missing kayakers |:| Baby's finger woes |:| 23rd dead dugong |:| Tesco may tell Thai business |:| Concrete falls from Chalong Underpass Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Procession for the ages
Procession for the ages
The royal barge procession, marking the conclusion of the royal coronation ceremony, is fast approaching, having been rescheduled from Octo­ber 24 to December 12 due to water levels and currents in the Chao Phraya River, and weather conditions.
B10bn lottery prizes 'unclaimed'
B10bn lottery prizes 'unclaimed'
THAILAND: More than B10.4 billion in prize money has gone unclaimed over the past 10 years, a Government Lottery Office (GLO) source says.
Power outage to hit Laguna area
Power outage to hit Laguna area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay on Wednesday (Dec 11) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Reeling from doping ban, Moscow blames 'anti-Russian hysteria'
Reeling from doping ban, Moscow blames 'anti-Russian hysteria'
WORLD SPORTS: The World Anti-Doping Agency yesterday (Dec 9) banned Russia from international competitions including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a decision that left athletes in shock and the government quick to blame 'anti-Russian hysteria.”
Thailand moves into 2nd spot in table as athletes deliver haul of gold medals
Thailand moves into 2nd spot in table as athletes deliver haul of gold medals
SEA GAMES: Thailand took a massive step to securing second place overall yesterday (Dec 9), scooping a hoard of gold medals at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines.
Phuket’s tourism woes made clear to parliamentary committee
Phuket’s tourism woes made clear to parliamentary committee
PHUKET: Occupancy rates as low as 50-60%, challenges from unlicenced tourist accommodation providers and growing concerns over water safety for tourists are just a few of the key challenges confronting Phuket’s hoteliers, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tourism has been told.
Missing kayaking couple: ‘We must not lose hope,’ says Vice Governor
Missing kayaking couple: ‘We must not lose hope,’ says Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai today said officers must not lose hope in finding missing Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakon Sawan, who were last seen kayaking with friends off Yanui Beach, off Phuket’s southwest coast, late Saturday afternoon (Dec 7).
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday will be tomorrow (Dec 10) for all government offices and many workers across the country.
American flees Phuket after dislocating Thai partner’s jaw in jealous rage
American flees Phuket after dislocating Thai partner’s jaw in jealous rage
PHUKET: Tourist Police will request US embassy officials’ assistance in serving an arrest warrant for an American man wanted for physical assault of his Thai partner, dislocating her jaw in a jealous rage on Friday night (Dec 6).
Russian tourist arrivals hit 1mn, overall arrivals reach 32.51mn
Russian tourist arrivals hit 1mn, overall arrivals reach 32.51mn
PHUKET: Once again Russia became the first non-Asia tourist market to record 1mn visits to Thailand. Australia, the US and European countries are yet to make it.
The evolution of farang food in Thailand
The evolution of farang food in Thailand
Western dishes, or the so-called aharn farang, are an inseparable part of Thai lifestyles nowadays. But if we look back to about 60-70 years ago, aharn farang was re­garded as food fit for the higher classes and noblemen. Back then, most Thais were not familiar with Western table manners and the taste of Western-style dishes.
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Search area expanded in hunt for couple missing on kayak off Phuket
Search area expanded in hunt for couple missing on kayak off Phuket
PHUKET: Officials today expanded the search area in the hunt for missing Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakon Sawan, who were last seen kayaking with friends off Yanui Beach, off Phuket’s southwest coast, late Saturday afternoon (Dec 7).
Phuket navy base to 'monitor' Myanmar sub in Andaman
Phuket navy base to 'monitor' Myanmar sub in Andaman
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy is preparing to deal with what it calls a 'new situation' after learning that Myanmar is going to send its attack submarine to the Andaman Sea for security missions.
Unleashed: Keeping your Fido fit and healthy
Unleashed: Keeping your Fido fit and healthy
Some dogs (probably yours) just love food. Put anything re­motely resembling food within their reach, and they hoover it down as fast as they can, then stare at you blankly as if to ask “Why is my bowl empty? Please fix this, I’m starving!”
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Poor rating for Prayut after six months in office: Poll
Poor rating for Prayut after six months in office: Poll
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has received a poor rating after six months as head of an elected government, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll.