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Facebook corrects post under Singapore disinformation law
Facebook corrects post under Singapore disinformation law
Facebook published a correction on a user’s post today (Nov 30) following a demand from Singapore, the first time a tech giant has complied with the city-state’s law against misinformation.
Phuket Marine National Parks step up efforts to protect nesting sea turtles
Phuket Marine National Parks step up efforts to protect nesting sea turtles
PHUKET: Members of the public who come across a sea turtle’s nest or a sea turtle laying eggs on certain beaches in and around Phuket are urged to contact the Phuket Marine National Park Operation Center 2, and they will be rewarded B20,000 for their efforts, the centre’s chief Prarop Plang Ngan has announced.
Eco-friendly saving methods for small businesses
Eco-friendly saving methods for small businesses
Every small business looks for ways to save money in order to reduce ongoing expenditure and increase profits. But within the effort of saving money, a business could also be helping the environment by opting for greener technologies and processes along the way.
Govt eyes Hong Kong free trade deal
Govt eyes Hong Kong free trade deal
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which will cover the service sector, including green finance and cyber security.
Diving into The Cave
Diving into The Cave
Do we need a feature film about the Tham Luang Cave rescue? We already know the characters, the set-up, the conflict, the ending: The 12 youngsters and their coach were saved, transported out unconscious from the flooded grottos in Chiang Rai by a team of elite divers, against the odds of natural or man-made calamities.
Electricity outage to hit Thepkrasattri subdistrict
Electricity outage to hit Thepkrasattri subdistrict
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thepkrasattri subdistrict on Monday (Dec 2) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Thais vow to put up a fight for last 4 spot at SEA Games
Thais vow to put up a fight for last 4 spot at SEA Games
FOOTBALL: Thailand right wing Sarayut Sompim says the artificial pitches being used to stage the men’s football matches at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines aren’t a problem for the young War Elephants anymore.
Philip Morris fined B1.22bn
Philip Morris fined B1.22bn
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has imposed a B1.22 billion fine on Philip Morris (Thailand) Ltd (PMTL) for evading duty on cigarettes imported from the Philippines from 2003-2006 by under-declaring their value.
Phuket reades for King Bhumibol birthday, Father’s Day public holiday
Phuket reades for King Bhumibol birthday, Father’s Day public holiday
PHUKET: Officials across Phuket are making preparation to honour the birthday King Bhumibol Adulyadej this coming Thursday (Dec 5), a day long celebrated throughout the country as Father’s Day and now also celebrated as Thailand’s National Day.
Household debt up 7.4% in 2019 amid economic woes
Household debt up 7.4% in 2019 amid economic woes
BANGKOK: The slowing economy has triggered a surge in household debt of 7.4% this year, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Cafe Society: The art of coffee at Drawing Room Coffee Stand & Gallery
Cafe Society: The art of coffee at Drawing Room Coffee Stand & Gallery
A new addition to the already eclectic Old Town neighbourhood, Drawing Room Coffee Stand & Gallery is located on Phang Nga Road. While the coffee stand is the new kid on the block, the Drawing Room Gallery has been established for a number of years.
Forest Department to file complaint against MP Pareena
Forest Department to file complaint against MP Pareena
BANGKOK: The Royal Forest Department on Monday (Dec 2) will file a formal complaint with police against Palang Pracharath Party MP Pareena Kraikupt for illegally occupying its land for her poultry farm.
Veteran Tanasugarn to lead Thai team as they aim to serve up gold medal haul at SEA Games
Veteran Tanasugarn to lead Thai team as they aim to serve up gold medal haul at SEA Games
TENNIS: The Thai tennis team in confident mood as they head to the Philippines with a target to win three gold medals at the SEA Games, which officially kicks off today (Nov 30).
Shroud of concrete: Building collpase confirmed Phuket's worst workplace disaster
Shroud of concrete: Building collpase confirmed Phuket's worst workplace disaster
PHUKET: Officials this week were still pursuing legal action over seven workers being crushed to death by a concrete roof that fell on them while they were eating lunch at an illegal worksite last Thursday (Nov 21).
Where to next for Ferrari's painful luxury
Where to next for Ferrari's painful luxury
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has his work cut out healing an ever increasing rift between drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi this weekend
Arsenal sack Emery as pressure mounts for under fire managers
Arsenal sack Emery as pressure mounts for under fire managers
FOOTBALL: We may be nearing the festive season but this is no time for goodwill in the pressure cauldron of the Premier League as what is traditionally known as sack season looms
Governor heads event to hand widow compensation for husband killed in building collapse
Governor heads event to hand widow compensation for husband killed in building collapse
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today presided over an event held to highlight how much money in compensation payments is to be paid to some of the seven workers killed in the deadly building collapse last Thursday (Nov 21).
Police officer grabs some extra income with second role as food delivery driver
Police officer grabs some extra income with second role as food delivery driver
PHUKET: An experienced officer is being lauded as a role model as he has taken on a second job as a Grab food delivery driver to teach his daughter the value of money and hard work.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand again elected to World Heritage Committee |:| November 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand again elected to World Heritage Committee |:| November 29
PHUKET XTRA - November 29 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com #PVCPhuket || Russian Tourist Dies While Snorkelling|:| Chinese Men Exposed for Panhandling Scam |:| Another Electric Outage Hits Cherng Talay|:| Tourists in Tour Bus Accident Leave Hospital |:| Thailand Elected to World Heritage Committee Again
DSI hunts for nominees in Phuket tour boat inspections
DSI hunts for nominees in Phuket tour boat inspections
PHUKET: Lt Col Charoen Bunsin, Special Investigation Officer at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), joined officers from the Marine Department, Phuket Tourist Police and Department of Tourism conducting a safety inspection at the Asia Marina pier in Rassada yesterday (Nov 28).