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Hotels, malls join Phuket blood donation effort
Hotels, malls join Phuket blood donation effort
PHUKET: Some 20 local businesses have joined forces with the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross in September supporting the Phuket Regional Blood Bank’s (Phuket RBC) campaign to replenish the much-needed blood reserves in Phuket. People of all ways of life are invited to donate blood at any of the 20 mobile blood donation station in various parts of Phuket starting from 2pm today (Sept 2). Vachira Phuket Hospital will add 16 other locations as part of its own campaign.
King of Thailand endorses Srettha’s cabinet
King of Thailand endorses Srettha’s cabinet
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King of Thailand has endorsed the new cabinet of ministers nominated by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, according to the announcements in the Royal Gazette and on the Royal Thai Govenment official website today (Sept 2).
‘Strays’ gets a laugh on
‘Strays’ gets a laugh on
Over the past few years the amount of ‘laugh out loud’ comedies that have been released in cinemas has been pretty low. It’s strange given that with the way the world is today what most people probably need to do is laugh – well now the time to laugh has come in the form of director Josh Greenbaum’s (Becoming Bond) brand new comedy ‘Strays’.
New TAT Governor takes office with Chinese market in mind
New TAT Governor takes office with Chinese market in mind
BANGKOK: Thapanee Kiatphaiboon officially took the helm as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday (Sept 1) with a clear focus on boosting Chinese tourist arrivals as one of the short-term actions needed to be taken. 
Chalong Underpass to close for pump repairs amid heavy weather
Chalong Underpass to close for pump repairs amid heavy weather
PHUKET: The Chalong Underpass will be closed to traffic in both directions tonight (Sept 2-3) as workers conduct repairs on the pump system in the tunnel.
NASA spots new Moon crater
NASA spots new Moon crater
WASHINGTON - NASA: has spotted a small new crater on the Moon that was probably caused by the crash-landing of a Russian probe on the surface around two weeks ago.
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned at Nai Yang Beach
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned at Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: The Phuket division of the Tourist Police Bureau has issued a public appeal for any information that may aid in the search for a missing Russian man who allegedly disappeared in the sea at Nai Yang Beach this evening (Sept 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dolphin rescued! Heavy rain forecast, ‘Blue dragon’ warning, Dental department? || September 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dolphin rescued! Heavy rain forecast, ‘Blue dragon’ warning, Dental department? || September 1
PHUKET XTRA - September 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Grab Taxi now allowed at Phuket airport
Grab Taxi now allowed at Phuket airport
PHUKET: In a move that opens the door to tourists finally being allowed to choose which taxis to use to and from Phuket International Airport, Grab Taxi today (Sept 1) became the first taxi app service to be allowed to pick up tourists from the island’s key tourism portal.
Rain cannot dampen spirits at Hungry Ghost Parade
Rain cannot dampen spirits at Hungry Ghost Parade
PHUKET: Despite heavy weather, the annual Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, continues in Phuket. Hundreds of local residents gathered today (Sept 1) in Phuket Old Town for the first Por Tor Parade, one of the festival’s highlights. The second parade is scheduled for Sunday (Sept 3).
Arsenal face Man Utd test as Nunez targets Liverpool start
Arsenal face Man Utd test as Nunez targets Liverpool start
FOOTBALL: Manchester United will seek a cure for their travel sickness when they travel to face Arsenal in an early-season blockbuster on Sunday (Sept 3) as Liverpool take on free-scoring Aston Villa.
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for today through Tuesday (Sept 1-4), reports the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) Southern Western Meteorological Center, based near Phuket airport.
Phuket airport busts woman attempting entry with other person’s passport
Phuket airport busts woman attempting entry with other person’s passport
PHUKET: A foreign woman was apprehended at Phuket International Airport last Thursday night (Aug 30) when she attempted to bypass immigration control using someone else’s passport. The offense carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to B200,000 according to Thai law.
Free visas not enough for Chinese revival
Free visas not enough for Chinese revival
BANGKOK: Though the government is mulling offering free visas to Chinese tourists to rev up demand, the market has been hammered by economic woes and a weak currency, which when coupled with flight and staff shortages could mean the scheme will have little impact, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
‘Blue dragon’ warning at the beaches
‘Blue dragon’ warning at the beaches
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has warned beachgoers of venomous ‘blue dragon’ sea slugs washing ashore at Phuket beaches.
Thailand win Track Asia Cup
Thailand win Track Asia Cup
CYCLING: Thailand won the Asian overall points trophy at the Track Asia Cup 2023, which concluded on Wednesday (Aug 30) in Suphan Buri.
Singapore holds first contested presidential vote in over a decade
Singapore holds first contested presidential vote in over a decade
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans head to the polls today (Sept 1) in the city-state’s first contested presidential election in more than a decade, a vote being closely watched as an indication of support for the ruling party after a rare spate of political scandals.
‘Por’ brothers wave their goodbyes
‘Por’ brothers wave their goodbyes
BANGKOK: The military trio regarded as the most powerful players in Thai politics over the last nine years literally waved goodbye to the political arena yesterday (Aug 31) on their last day in office as key members of the outgoing cabinet.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Digital wallet handout based on tokens, Major Phuket highway projects, Debris probe || August 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Digital wallet handout based on tokens, Major Phuket highway projects, Debris probe || August 31
PHUKET XTRA - August 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man found hanged at house in Thalang
Man found hanged at house in Thalang
PHUKET: The body of a 38-year-old man who hung himself in a rented house in Thalang was discovered earlier today (Aug 31), police have confirmed.