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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Official surrenders in abuse & trafficking case, Tsunami drill July 20, Director abducted? || July 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Official surrenders in abuse & trafficking case, Tsunami drill July 20, Director abducted? || July 12
PHUKET XTRA - July 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kyiv warns Russia will step up Donbas fight
Kyiv warns Russia will step up Donbas fight
KYIV: Ukraine warned yesterday (July 11) that Russian forces were preparing to intensify their fight for key cities in the Donbas, as President Volodymyr Zelensky bitterly accused Canada of undermining sanctions against Moscow.
Government official surrenders in abuse enquiry
Government official surrenders in abuse enquiry
BANGKOK: The deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth and a Surat Thani Shelter for Children and Families official, who are alleged to have been involved in child sex trafficking, turned themselves in yesterday (July 11).
Swiss sailor adrift off Koh Yao Yai declines assistance
Swiss sailor adrift off Koh Yao Yai declines assistance
PHUKET: A Swiss sailor on a yacht diasbled by engine failure off Koh Yao Yai has declined assistance from a Royal Thai Navy patrol to be towed back to safe harbour.
ONE Championship to host Muay Thai qualifiers
ONE Championship to host Muay Thai qualifiers
MMA: ONE Championship and Fairtex Fight Promotion have announced a long-term partnership to host three Muay Thai tournaments beginning on Aug 6.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,804.
Turtle chokes to death on plastic, washes ashore Phuket beach
Turtle chokes to death on plastic, washes ashore Phuket beach
PHUKET: A Hawksbill sea turtle that had choked to death on plastic was found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach earlier today (July 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist Police officer arrested over bribes as big boss wanted || July 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist Police officer arrested over bribes as big boss wanted || July 11
PHUKET XTRA - July 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
PHUKET: The auspicious Buddhist holidays Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent), also called “Vassa”, will be observed across the country on Wednesday and Thursday (July 13-14), respectively.
China says SE Asia nations should avoid becoming ‘chess pieces’
China says SE Asia nations should avoid becoming ‘chess pieces’
JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations should avoid becoming “chess pieces”, China’s foreign minister said today (July 11), as he revealed proposing a set of “rules” to promote positive interactions between Beijing and Washington at a recent meeting.
Security in Thailand tightened after Abe’s assassination
Security in Thailand tightened after Abe’s assassination
BANGKOK: Government officials are tightening their security following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe by a disgruntled man at a political rally in the Nara prefecture on Friday (July 8).
Surat Thani halts all island ferries as storms pound region
Surat Thani halts all island ferries as storms pound region
SURAT THANI: All island ferry services were halted as ships and boats were ordered to remain ashore until at least Tuesday (July 12) as storms whipped up high seas in the Gulf of Thailand.
Condominium for rent long term
Condominium for rent long term
1 bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom, Air condition, heater water, swimmingpool and gym, Located not far from Central Phuket
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Join us for a wonderful night of making new connections and catching up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community. As well as, getting to know and learn from our corporate sponsors BDO Phuket, who provide outsourced accounting, outsourced admin, outsourced tax accounting, financial advice, and outsourced CFO services for businesses in Phuket. In conjunction with its fellow office in Bangkok the company also has access to Thai SEC registered auditors, leading tax advisors and advisory professionals, BDO Phuket serves clients from a wide range of industries, including but not limited to hospitality businesses, property developers, and boating & yachting. 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. 900 THB for non-members.
Government to boost US ties
Government to boost US ties
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation and advance their partnership as both nations prepare to mark the 190th anniversary of their ties next year.
Patong lifeguards warn tourists of dangerous surf
Patong lifeguards warn tourists of dangerous surf
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have called on all beachgoers to swim only in safe-swimming zones where yellow-red flags have been posted as the surf continues to be dangerous during the ongoing spate of heavy weather.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket yesterday (July 10) celebrated Eid al-Adha, or Festival of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha is the second and bigger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. The holiday honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.
Djokovic wins seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam
Djokovic wins seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic won a seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam crown yesterday (July 10) with a four-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios, whose challenge unravelled in frustration after a blistering start.
Seven nations removed from COVID-19 watchlist
Seven nations removed from COVID-19 watchlist
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has revoked its previous declaration of seven countries as COVID-19 danger zones, citing an improvement in the pandemic situation and the global vaccination coverage against coronavirus.
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 27 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 10), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,780.