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Campaign against cervical cancer launched
Campaign against cervical cancer launched
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has launched a ‘Phuket Women’s Empowerment’ cervical cancer screening campaign that will continue through to Aug 12 next year.
Visa-free access to China sought
Visa-free access to China sought
BANGKOK: Thailand is asking China to grant visa exemptions for Thai tourists with a government panel set to travel to the country to discuss the matter by the end of this month.
Nepotism questions raised about Phuket police promotions
Nepotism questions raised about Phuket police promotions
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome has demanded an explanation about how a police officer who happens to be a nephew of Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife managed to secure the top job with the immigration police at Phuket airport.
Thai stars set sights on LIV event
Thai stars set sights on LIV event
GOLF: Ten of Thailand’s finest golfing stars are in action in Abu Dhabi this weekend as part of a strong Asian Tour cohort in search of three golden tickets to the LIV Golf League through the innovative new LIV Golf Promotions event.
HM The King, Queen Suthida arrive in Phuket
HM The King, Queen Suthida arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: Tourists on Kata Beach received a surprise today (Dec 7) as His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida both made their way along the floating pier at the beach as they headed out to the boats offshore.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dodging water pipeline updates, Panic as Thai students score poorly, Phuket Carnival || Dec 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dodging water pipeline updates, Panic as Thai students score poorly, Phuket Carnival || Dec 7
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong welcomes new police chief
Patong welcomes new police chief
PHUKET: Pol Col Chalermchai Hersawat, former Cherng Talay Police Chief, has been welcomed to his new post as Superintendent of Patong Police Station.
Revenue likely to miss target by B300bn
Revenue likely to miss target by B300bn
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue this year is likely to tally B2.07 trillion, missing the target set by the state by B300 billion because of sluggish international receipts, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket water officials dodge Phang Nga pipeline update
Phuket water officials dodge Phang Nga pipeline update
PHUKET: With the island’s three main reservoirs collectively 92.2% full, the Phuket Provincial Water Resources Subcommittee met yesterday (Dec 6) to discuss options for dealing with any potential water shortages in the coming ‘dry season’.
Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City yesterday (Dec 6) to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool closed to within two points of leaders Arsenal with victory at Sheffield United.
Phuket moves ahead with lobster GI push
Phuket moves ahead with lobster GI push
PHUKET: Nanthaphong Jiralertphong, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Commerce, inspected several lobster farms in the north of the island yesterday (Dec 6) as part of the efforts to the seven-coloured lobster registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) produce of Phuket province.
Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting
Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting
LAS VEGAS: Three people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Las Vegas university yesterday (Dec 6), police said, with the suspect also dead.
Pine Pacific on top form at King’s Cup Regatta
Pine Pacific on top form at King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: Fine sailing weather once again greeted the competitors in the third day of racing at the prestigious 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta yesterday (Dec 6).
Songkran wins Unesco recognition
Songkran wins Unesco recognition
BANGKOK: The Songkran festival has been formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi app drivers protest following attack, Pattaya cops in hot water, Boy found in Pond || Dec 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi app drivers protest following attack, Pattaya cops in hot water, Boy found in Pond || Dec 6
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Taxi app drivers protest after beating of Grab driver
Taxi app drivers protest after beating of Grab driver
PHUKET: More than 200 drivers who provide taxi services in Phuket via taxi apps gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Dec 6) to appeal for fairness after a Grab driver was beaten by two ‘green plate’ taxi drivers in Bang Tao last Saturday (Dec 2).
Cabinet approves tax-refund scheme for economic boost
Cabinet approves tax-refund scheme for economic boost
BANGKOK: The government has announced a new tax refund scheme, the ‘Easy E-Receipt’ program, to stimulate domestic spending and encourage the use of electronic invoices.
Patong readies for ’Phuket Carnival’
Patong readies for ’Phuket Carnival’
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is asking people to avoid the main roads at southern end of Patong and the Patong beach road (Thaweewong Rd) this Friday evening (Dec 8) as the annual parade of the now-branded ‘Phuket Carnival’ is held to mark the official start of the tourism high season.
Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton
Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after Declan Rice’s last-gasp goal capped the leaders’ thrilling fightback in their 4-3 win against Luton yesterday (Dec 5).
Boy, 16, found drowned in Baan Maruan pond
Boy, 16, found drowned in Baan Maruan pond
PHUKET: The body of a 16-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming in Bang Maruan Pond, in Moo 8, Srisoonthorn, yesterday (Dec 5) has been recovered.