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Concerns raised again over Phuket wild monkey populations
Concerns raised again over Phuket wild monkey populations
PHUKET: Concerns about the rising number of infant monkeys at a popular monkey site in Rassada will be addressed following an inspection visit by Pongchart Chouehorm, Director of the Natural and Wildlife Education Centre at Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area in Thalang.
Bank of Thailand warns ATM cards with only magnetic strips not usable after Jan 15
Bank of Thailand warns ATM cards with only magnetic strips not usable after Jan 15
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has advised holders of debit cards and ATM cards with only magnetic strips to use chip cards instead, as transactions via ATMs or card-swiping machines, will no longer be possible after Jan 15, 2020.
Chicken exports to China increases 700% amid swine fever outbreak
Chicken exports to China increases 700% amid swine fever outbreak
BANGKOK: Soaring pork prices due to the swine fever outbreak in China have led to an over 700% increase in Thailand’s chicken exports to Mainland China from January through July this year.
Water outage to hit Kathu, Koh Kaew
Water outage to hit Kathu, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in parts of Kathu and Koh Kaew tomorrow (Sept 20) while workers install new mains pipes.
Dead model may have been raped, say police
Dead model may have been raped, say police
BANGKOK: Experts found what may be evidence of rape during the autopsy of a young commercial presenter “pretty” who died suspiciously at her male companion's condominium building on Tuesday (Sept 17), according to an investigation source.
Paine sees 'very exciting era' for Australia
Paine sees 'very exciting era' for Australia
CRICKET: Captain Tim Paine has predicted a "very exciting era" for Australian cricket after the team retained the Ashes against England, while revealing he broke his thumb in the final Test.
PSG thrash Real in Champions League opener as Man City cruise
PSG thrash Real in Champions League opener as Man City cruise
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain launched their latest quest for Champions League success with a statement win over Real Madrid on Wednesday (September 18), while a late Atletico Madrid comeback foiled Juventus as Manchester City eased to victory in Ukraine.
NACC busts school kickbacks
NACC busts school kickbacks
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday (Sept 18) ruled that the former director of Samsenwittayalai School in Bangkok and other two colleagues committed severe violations and broke several laws by taking parents' money in exchange for enrolling their children in the well-known school.
Patong bar owner ‘Sia Auan’ gets life for double murder
Patong bar owner ‘Sia Auan’ gets life for double murder
PHUKET: Panya ‘Sia Auan’ Yingdang, the former owner of the Pum Pui Bar on Patong’s Bangla Rd, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the double murder of a young woman who refused his advances and her male friend in Chonburi in July last year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 26,000 teacher to retire! Euro's push for TM30 end? Surin gets full-time lifeguards! || September 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 26,000 teacher to retire! Euro's push for TM30 end? Surin gets full-time lifeguards! || September 18
PHUKET XTRA - September 18 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket weather advisory |:| 26,000 teachers to retire! |:| Surin Beach gets full-time lifeguards |:| Euro trade body calls for end to TM30 |:| 2.5 Mn speed pill bust |:| Architecture & Hotelex 2019! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket water-supply pipeline from Phang Nga approved by Cabinet
Phuket water-supply pipeline from Phang Nga approved by Cabinet
PHUKET: The B3.5 billion proposal to have a water-supply pipeline from Phang Nga dedicated to serving Phuket has been approved by Cabinet.
Rawai sea gypsies retract complaint over EIA, win access to Balai shrine
Rawai sea gypsies retract complaint over EIA, win access to Balai shrine
PHUKET: The Rawai sea gypsy community have formally retracted their official complaint filed over how an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) survey was conducted for a hotel project carried out by Baron World Trade Co Ltd, and confirmed that they will retain access to the sea gypsies’ sacred Balai shrine.
Pa Khlok powerless as electricity poles collapse
Pa Khlok powerless as electricity poles collapse
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority this morning confirmed that repairs are underway to restore power to affected areas in Pa Khlok after power poles alongside the road expansion collapsed due to heavy rain.
Heavy weather advisory remains in effect
Heavy weather advisory remains in effect
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today maintained its weather advisory for more rain and waves reaching up to three metres high in the Andaman region, but forecasts rain to ease as the weekend approaches.
INDONESIAN FOOD FESTIVAL
INDONESIAN FOOD FESTIVAL
WITH GUEST CHEFS IGEDE AND PARTAMADANA FROM LE MERIDIEN BALI, JIMBARAN. The exotic tastes and colours of Indonesian cuisine awaits! Explore regional Balinese and Indonesian specials including Bebek Betutu, Sate, Babi Guling, Jimbaran Seafood, and Otak Otak, coupled with live entertainment and shows at these venues: BUFFET DINNER AND BALINESE SHOW - 24 & 26 Oct at Pakarang Restaurant. THB 1,275++ Per Adult. BBQ BUFFET DINNER WITH FIRESHOW AND DJ MUSIC. 25 Oct at Beach BBQ. THB 1,500++ Per Adult. 'AU SOLEIL' BRUNCH BUFFET: BALINESE-STYLE SEAFOOD, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. 27 Oct at Beach BBQ. THB 850++ Per Adult. *Prices are subject to 17.7% government tax and service charge.
TripAdvisor blocks 1mn fake reviews
TripAdvisor blocks 1mn fake reviews
SINGAPORE: TripAdvisor published its first-ever Review Transparency Report on Monday, revealing for the first time details about its review moderation processes, as well as statistical data on the volume of fake review attempts targeted at the platform in 2018.
Wales coach Howley returns home under betting investigation cloud
Wales coach Howley returns home under betting investigation cloud
Rugby: Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has returned home from the World Cup in Japan for a potential breach of World Rugby's regulation on betting.
Phuket's Vanchai spearheads Thai SEA Games challenge
Phuket's Vanchai spearheads Thai SEA Games challenge
SEA GAMES: Youth Olympic champions Atthaya Thitikul and Vanchai 'Mark' Luangnitikul will lead the Thai challenge at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines.
More rain set to batter Northeast
More rain set to batter Northeast
BANGKOK: Flood-ravaged Ubon Ratchathani province faces more downpours this week from a monsoon trough that will arrive on Thursday and drench the lower Northeast, eastern seaboard and upper Gulf of Thailand this weekend.
Penalty drama as Liverpool, Chelsea lose Champions League openers
Penalty drama as Liverpool, Chelsea lose Champions League openers
FOOTBALL: Holders Liverpool began their defence of the Champions League trophy with a defeat at the hands of Napoli on Tuesday (September 17), while one missed spot-kick condemned Chelsea to defeat against Valencia and another came to Barcelona's rescue.