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More mains pressure tests bring water supply outages
More mains pressure tests bring water supply outages
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a slew of ‘step tests’ to confirm water pressure in mains supply pipes that affect many homes and businesses in various areas in Phuket over the next three days.
Vietnamese National Assembly members to tackle dog and cat meat trade
Vietnamese National Assembly members to tackle dog and cat meat trade
A roundtable discussion aimed at combatting the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat was convened by Soi Dog Foundation International and social and behaviour change science agency ‘Intelligentmedia’ with the National Assembly of Viet Nam last week. The event brought together nearly 50 parliamentarians, government officials and specialists from across Vietnamese society to tackle the serious and urgent issue.
Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea
Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea
SEOUL: At least 26 people are dead and 10 missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in South Korea, officials said Sunday (July 16), as rescue workers continued to fight to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel.
Navy probes ’stolen’ ammo allegations
Navy probes ’stolen’ ammo allegations
BANGKOK: The navy has opened an investigation into an ordnance officer believed to be responsible for stealing large quantities of cartridges from its arsenal in Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, according to navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin.
Unseeded Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon
Unseeded Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon
TENNIS: Marketa Vondrousova admitted even she was stunned by her historic Wimbledon triumph as the injury-plagued Czech became the first unseeded woman to win the tournament in the Open era.
Drug arrests net 770 meth pills, ya ice
Drug arrests net 770 meth pills, ya ice
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested two men on drugs charges, with one of the men found in possession of more than 700 methamphetamine pills (ya bah). and crystal meth (ya ice). The other man was found with a small amount of heroin.
Man arrested in Phuket for selling personal data
Man arrested in Phuket for selling personal data
PHUKET: Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested a man in Phuket yesterday (July 14) for selling personal data gleaned from gambling websites.
Truck driver crushed by glass frame
Truck driver crushed by glass frame
PHUKET: A 44-year-old truck driver was found in the back of his truck crushed to death by a sheet of glass and frame weighing several tonnes in Cherng Talay yesterday (July 14).
Sergey Lavrov arrives in Phuket
Sergey Lavrov arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, arrived in Phuket last night (July 14).
‘Mission: Impossible’ delivers a true ‘Dead Reckoning’
‘Mission: Impossible’ delivers a true ‘Dead Reckoning’
There is little doubt that the team behind ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’ went all out to promote the movie to anyone who would listen. In the post-COVID world where a lot of films sneak into cinemas with little fanfare, it was pretty refreshing to see a team go all out – the cast were doing breakfast TV appearances; billboards were everywhere and Tom Cruise was doing guest appearances in front of landmarks right around the world.
Two injured as pickup driver ‘asleep at wheel’
Two injured as pickup driver ‘asleep at wheel’
PHUKET: Two men were injured after the pickup they were travelling in went off-road in Pa Khlok early this morning (July 15).
Dept of Disease Control chief visits Soi Dog Foundation to collaborate on rabies prevention
Dept of Disease Control chief visits Soi Dog Foundation to collaborate on rabies prevention
Soi Dog Foundation was proud to welcome the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, along with representatives from other key agencies to the Soi Dog Foundation shelter in Mai Khao last week.
Water outage to affect Baan Borrae to Cape Panwa
Water outage to affect Baan Borrae to Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a mains water supply outage to affect homes and businesses from Baan Borrae in Wichit all the way to Cape Panwa on Monday (July 17).
New bid to remove Senate’s PM vote
New bid to remove Senate’s PM vote
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) submitted a proposal to parliament on Friday seeking to strip the military-appointed senators of their power to co-select the prime minister.
ICC to hand out equal prize money in men’s and women’s cricket
ICC to hand out equal prize money in men’s and women’s cricket
CRICKET: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday (July 13) that it will distribute equal prize money to men’s and women’s teams from now on at its events.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town to tackle floodwaters, Heavy rain forecast, Companies on edge || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town to tackle floodwaters, Heavy rain forecast, Companies on edge || July 14
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rawai accident leaves rescue vehicle out of operation
Rawai accident leaves rescue vehicle out of operation
PHUKET: A rescue vehicle belonging to Rescue Team Volunteers Phuket was out of operation for several hours today (July 14) and will have to be left in a repair shop for a full day or more after a minor accident and a prolonged dispute with a foreign motorcyclist in Rawai.
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), located near Phuket airport, has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain from tomorrow through Tuesday (July 15-18).
Darasamut Underpass closed while new pump installed
Darasamut Underpass closed while new pump installed
PHUKET: The southbound lane through the Darasamut Underpass has been closed to traffic while workers install a new pump in the tunnel.
Phuket hosts pre-season pro football tournament
Phuket hosts pre-season pro football tournament
FOOTBALL: Officials announced yesterday (July 13) that a four-team football tournament, including one of the country’s major professional sides, is taking place at Surakul Stadium this weekend.