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Vachira calls for blood donations
Vachira calls for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital and the Phuket chapter of the Red Cross are inviting Thais and foreigners to donate blood at various locations across the island throughout January.
Major power outage to affect Laguna, Layan
Major power outage to affect Laguna, Layan
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect key areas in Laguna and Layan, north of Bang Tao, in Cherng Talay, on Friday (Jan 6).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket enters 2023, Politico expects ‘rampant’ vote-buying, Over 12 tonnes of trash || January 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket enters 2023, Politico expects ‘rampant’ vote-buying, Over 12 tonnes of trash || January 3
PHUKET XTRA - January 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Elderly couple killed as car hits saleng from behind
Elderly couple killed as car hits saleng from behind
PHUKET: An elderly couple living in Phuket Town were killed when the motorbike with sidecar (saleng) was struck from behind by a car travelling at speed near the Thepsrisin Bridge, near Saphan Hin, early this morning (Jan 3).
Sunset&Sounds at 360 BAR
Sunset&Sounds at 360 BAR
Join us for live music and a special surf n turf menu that includes grilled beef tenderloin and tiger prawns along with a glass of a selected beverage! Every Saturday from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at 360° BAR Priced at THB 1,250 per person Book your table: fb.bookings@pavilionshotels.com Local Prive Members receive 10% discount on beverages at the event and 10% discount for earlybird bookings View more: https://cutt.ly/Q2fJ4po
A Saturday Brunch Affair at Firefly
A Saturday Brunch Affair at Firefly
Experience an afternoon of DJ beats, pool volleyball, classic drinks with a local twist, delicious brunch eats including salads, an oyster and lobster bar, a carvery station with roasted beef, chicken and honey ham, and an Italian station including pizzas, pasta and more! January 28th at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm · THB 1,890++ per person (food only). * Local Prive Members receive 10% discount on beverages at the event and 10% discount for earlybird bookings View more:https://cutt.ly/O2fGKMf Book now: fb.bookings@pavilionshotels.com
Road safety campaign to counter foreigners renting motorbikes
Road safety campaign to counter foreigners renting motorbikes
PHUKET: Foreigners renting motorbikes and driving dangerously on Phuket’s roads became the focus of attention at the daily briefing of the Seven Days of Danger safety campaign for New Year 2023 held at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Jan 3).
New Year brings B6bn boost to Phuket
New Year brings B6bn boost to Phuket
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office (TAT Phuket) estimates that more than 280,000 visitors arrived on the island over the New Year holidays, generating more than B6 billion for the local economy.
War Elephants advance to semi-finals
War Elephants advance to semi-finals
FOOTBALL: Thailand remain on track to defend their Asean Football Federation (AFF) Championship after winning their qualifying group and advancing to the semi-final stage.
Brazil pays final respects to football giant Pele
Brazil pays final respects to football giant Pele
SAO PAULO: An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects yesterday (Jan 2) to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world’s breath away with his dazzling skill.
Phuket tourism on road to recovery
Phuket tourism on road to recovery
BANGKOK: Having endured the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two years, Phuket’s tourism is bouncing back, welcoming more than 2.3 million visitors and raking in at least B127 billion in tourism revenue during the first ten months of 2022.
Experts urge end to COVID fear as gates swing open
Experts urge end to COVID fear as gates swing open
BANGKOK: Health experts are attempting to allay concern that new coronavirus strains in China may be imported into Thailand, saying they are less worrisome than the already dominant strain in Thailand.
No road deaths over Phuket New Year, report officials
No road deaths over Phuket New Year, report officials
PHUKET: Seven people were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in road accidents on the island but there were no deaths on New Year’s Day yesterday (Jan 1), Phuket officials announced this morning (Jan 2).
Expect vote buying to be ‘rampant’, warns Chuan
Expect vote buying to be ‘rampant’, warns Chuan
BANGKOK: House Speaker Chuan Leekpai yesterday (Jan 1) predicted that vote-buying will be rampant in the coming general election as some politicians continue to mix money with politics.
Patong Beach cleared of 12 tons of trash in New Year cleanup
Patong Beach cleared of 12 tons of trash in New Year cleanup
PHUKET: More than 12 tons of trash were cleared from Patong Beach yesterday (Jan 1) as staff from Patong Municipality and volunteers cleaned up the debris left behind from the New Year countdown that saw thousands of people celebrate the New Year in Patong.
Chelsea frustrated in after draw at lowly Forest
Chelsea frustrated in after draw at lowly Forest
FOOTBALL: Graham Potter admitted Chelsea’s disappointing 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest underlined the lack of consistency that threatens to shatter their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Cathay Pacific steps up Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific steps up Hong Kong flights
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Senior management and staff at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) saw in the New Year yesterday (Jan 1) by welcoming 118 arrivals from Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific flight.
More countries roll out China traveller checks amid COVID surge
More countries roll out China traveller checks amid COVID surge
WORLD: Travellers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in COVID-19 cases, with Australia the latest to demand a negative test before arrival.
Booster jab urged for tourism staff
Booster jab urged for tourism staff
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is urging business operators to ensure their staff have received a booster of the COVID-19 vaccine to prepare for the return of Chinese tourists.
One death, four injuries reported on day three of Seven Days of Danger
One death, four injuries reported on day three of Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Day three of the Seven Days of Danger road safety campaign in Phuket saw its first death reported, with a further three accidents reported as taking place.