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Governor pushes ‘Traffy Fondue’ for receiving complaints
Governor pushes ‘Traffy Fondue’ for receiving complaints
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is pushing for people to use the ‘Traffy Fondue’ app as a way of filing complaints about waste pollution, traffic and other issues and being able to see progress by officials in dealing with the problem.
Top figures in COVID fight leave in WHO shake-up
Top figures in COVID fight leave in WHO shake-up
GENEVA: Two of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) most senior figures in the fight against COVID-19 are quitting next week, according to a letter from the WHO chief seen by AFP yesterday (Nov 22).
Both tsunami-warning buoys back online
Both tsunami-warning buoys back online
PHUKET: Both of the tsunami-warning buoys owned and maintained by the National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC), operating under the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), are back online after months of being out of service.
Visa waiver, sports promotion to lift Saudi travel
Visa waiver, sports promotion to lift Saudi travel
BUSINESS: Thailand is hoping to boost tourism cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including offering visa exemptions and promoting Muay Thai after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Russians lead Phuket arrivals surge with new flights
Russians lead Phuket arrivals surge with new flights
PHUKET: Russians continue to drive the increase in international arrival to Phuket with another flight service direct from Moscow landing on the island yesterday (Nov 22).
Gazza: how one man during one summer changed so much
Gazza: how one man during one summer changed so much
FOOTBALL: Mention the name “Gazza” and you are guaranteed to get a reaction from those of a certain vintage.
Cobra caught in Rawai
Cobra caught in Rawai
PHUKET: Rescue workers in Rawai caught two snakes on Monday (Nov 21) that were likely seeking refuge from the heavy rain. One of the snakes caught was a cobra
Prayut’s future still under wraps
Prayut’s future still under wraps
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s political future remained under wraps yesterday (Nov 22), with key members of the Sam Mitr faction of the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) tight-lipped over the prospect of his joining the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party led by Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Son says sorry for killing father
Son says sorry for killing father
PHUKET: Anon Khammanochat, the 26-year-old man who killed his father by stabbing him in the neck on Monday night (Nov 21) has told reporters that he is sorry for what happened and that he was defending himself.
Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina to ignite World Cup
Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina to ignite World Cup
FOOTBALL: Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history yesterday (Nov 22) by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 but France launched their title defence in style.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Progress crawls at Patong Hill, Fatal family argument, Bangkok bombing trial || November 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Progress crawls at Patong Hill, Fatal family argument, Bangkok bombing trial || November 22
PHUKET XTRA - November 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rain slows repairs progress at Patong Hill
Rain slows repairs progress at Patong Hill
PHUKET: Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawarangkul has urged motorists using Patong Hill to exercise caution as heavy rains have made the road over the hill slippery. His warning came as he inspected the site for safety with heavy rains soaking the soil at the landslide site.
Police urge caution after apprehending serial thief
Police urge caution after apprehending serial thief
PHUKET: Police have urged Phuket residents to beware of home thefts after apprehending a serial thief who admitted to stealing nine separate air conditioning units from a range of properties across the island.
Wife shot dead livestreaming husband caught with other women
Wife shot dead livestreaming husband caught with other women
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Krabi after his wife was shot dead while livestreaming him at a house where he was staying with three other women in Muang district of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
One tsunami-warning buoy back online
One tsunami-warning buoy back online
PHUKET: One of the tsunami-warning buoys currently being “replaced” by a Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) mission that set sail from Phuket last week is back online.
OrSor in Phuket flamed for behaviour
OrSor in Phuket flamed for behaviour
PHUKET: The Phuket Info Center, a Facebook page operated under Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, has called out for transparency and accountability in the operations of Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor) personnel following a local news portal claiming that one OrSor “volunteer” had acted as a “gangster”, using threats and intimidation.
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake kills 162
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake kills 162
INDONESIA: Rescuers searched today (Nov 22) for survivors buried under rubble after a strong earthquake on Indonesia’s main island of Java killed 162 people, injured hundreds and left more feared trapped in collapsed buildings.
England prove ‘doubters’ wrong as they launch World Cup bid in style
England prove ‘doubters’ wrong as they launch World Cup bid in style
FOOTBALL: Declan Rice said England wanted to “prove a lot of people wrong” after Gareth Southgate’s side celebrated a hugely satisfying 6-2 win in their opening World Cup match against Iran yesterday (Nov 21).
Tour bus overturns, 1 killed, 46 injured
Tour bus overturns, 1 killed, 46 injured
PHETCHABUN: A double-decker tour bus overturned on Highway 12 in Nam Nao district on Sunday (Nov 20), killing the driver and injuring all 46 passengers.
Son fatally stabs father in fight over kratom
Son fatally stabs father in fight over kratom
PHUKET: A 26-year-old man has surrendered to police for fatally stabbing his father in the neck during a fight over money to buy kratom leaves.