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Wichit Municipality launches B45k photo contest
Wichit Municipality launches B45k photo contest
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality has launched a photo contest to highlight Phuket with a total prize money of B45,000.
For Love and Thunder
For Love and Thunder
So far this year we have seen Marvel Studios go on a huge film rollercoaster. While the execs at the studio are quick to point out that ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was a box office success, they seem to forget that ‘Morbius’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ never reached the heights that they should have. But whenever somebody asks if the Marvel bubble has burst the answer nearly always seems to be people want to see films about the original Avengers. Well now the time has come to test that theory because the latest Marvel sees the return of one of the originals – the mighty Thor.
Senior tourist police and fake cop nabbed for graft
Senior tourist police and fake cop nabbed for graft
BANGKOK: A police senior sergeant major faces the sack and criminal charges after being suspended for allegedly demanding bribes from entertainment venues in Nonthaburi.
Heavy weather fails to dampen spirits as Phuket Raceweek returns
Heavy weather fails to dampen spirits as Phuket Raceweek returns
SAILING: Despite inclement weather forcing the final day to be cancelled, the 19th Phuket Raceweek held last week (June 29 - July 3) was declared a resounding success by all involved, with 200 sailors from 20 countries sailing in 20 boats, divided over six classes.
Phuket marks 28 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 28 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 28 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 8), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,737.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket crocodiles, Hotelier reps say no to dual-pricing, Thai baht dips again || July 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket crocodiles, Hotelier reps say no to dual-pricing, Thai baht dips again || July 8
PHUKET XTRA - July 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sarasin Bridge jump prevented
Sarasin Bridge jump prevented
PHUKET: A man was prevented from jumping off the Sarasin Bridge this afternoon (July 8).
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe killed in shooting
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe killed in shooting
TOKYO: Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital today (July 8), local media reported, hours after being shot at a political campaign event in an attack condemned as “absolutely unforgivable”.
Phuket residential drug den raided
Phuket residential drug den raided
PHUKET: Officers have arrested three men and seized 500 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) after a tip-off posted online identified a house in Srisoonthorn that was openly engaging in drug trade, Phuket Provincial Police have revealed.
Japan’s former PM feared dead after apparent shooting
Japan’s former PM feared dead after apparent shooting
TOKYO: Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was feared dead today (July 8) after apparently being shot at a campaign event in the Nara region, local media reported.
B1m per day fine for mobile operators failing to act against call scamming
B1m per day fine for mobile operators failing to act against call scamming
BANGKOK: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has set a daily fine of 1 million baht for any mobile phone operator that fails to support government efforts to suppress the rampant scourge of call centre scams.
Crocodiles not starving at Phuket tourist attraction, officials confirm
Crocodiles not starving at Phuket tourist attraction, officials confirm
PHUKET: The owner and operator of a Phuket crocodile tourist attraction that was forced to close during the pandemic has refuted allegations that the crocodiles still on site are neglected to the point that they are starving and eating each other.
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic is preparing for today’s (July 8) Wimbledon semi-final against Cameron Norrie safe in the knowledge that his greatest rival Rafael Nadal no longer stands in the way of a 21st Grand Slam triumph.
UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath
UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath
LONDON: Boris Johnson resigned yesterday (July 7) as leader of Britain’s Conservative party, triggering a prolonged race to succeed the scandal-dogged premier after an extraordinary exodus of ministers from his government.
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 21 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 7), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,709.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Half-naked ’Robin Hood’ caught, Phuket expressway survey, Officials want hotel dual-pricing || July 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Half-naked ’Robin Hood’ caught, Phuket expressway survey, Officials want hotel dual-pricing || July 7
PHUKET XTRA - July 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket ramps up tsunami warning ‘readiness’
Phuket ramps up tsunami warning ‘readiness’
PHUKET: Disaster officials are to test the tsunami-warning sirens in all five Andaman provinces every day by playing the national anthem at 8am and local administrations are to check their areas to ensure tsunami-evacuation signs can be clearly seen and are in good order.
Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan
Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan
TAIPEI: Dressed in military camouflage with an assault rifle at the ready, “Prof” Yeh peers from behind a vehicle in a parking lot outside Taipei, scanning his surroundings and waiting for a signal to advance.
Record crowd sees England women off to winning start at Euro 2022
Record crowd sees England women off to winning start at Euro 2022
FOOTBALL: England manager Sarina Wiegman hailed a record 69,000 crowd that saw the Lionesses start Euro 2022 with a 1-0 win over Austria as a testament to how far the women’s game has come.
TAT heads Phuket big data tourism project
TAT heads Phuket big data tourism project
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is leading a special collaborative ‘big data’ project to help support tourism operators serving Phuket.