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Thais ‘willing’ to wear masks in public
Thais ‘willing’ to wear masks in public
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction over news that most Thais are voluntarily wearing masks for protection against COVID-19 despite the mask mandate being lifted on Thursday (June 23).
Xi Jinping to attend Hong Kong handover celebration
Xi Jinping to attend Hong Kong handover celebration
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend events to celebrate 25 years since Hong Kong’s handover to China, state media reported yesterday (June 25), with the Communist Party looking to showcase its control over the city after crushing a democracy movement.
Thailand’s women cricketers making a mark internationally
Thailand’s women cricketers making a mark internationally
CRICKET: Thailand’s national women cricketers have become one of the most rapidly improving teams in the world of cricket. Their string of accolades includes a historic win last year over Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers.
Phuket Opinion: Keeping it green
Phuket Opinion: Keeping it green
PHUKET: The move to have more than 100 rai of a mangrove forest reserve on Phuket’s east coast dedicated to be protected and used as an ecotourism attraction is one great leap forward for Phuket. The only problem is that we need more of them.
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 14 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,389.
Deep South Muslims say ‘no’ to three key social bills
Deep South Muslims say ‘no’ to three key social bills
BANGKOK: The League of Islamic Council of Southern Thailand has issued a statement opposing three draft bills - the Cannabis and Hemp Bill, Progressive Liquor Bill and Civil Partnership Bill - as going against Islamic law, saying practising Muslims cannot abide by them.
Ukraine farm animals burned alive in Russian bombing
Ukraine farm animals burned alive in Russian bombing
MALA ROGAN: At a farm in northern Ukraine, a spooked-looking heifer has been limping since one of her hind legs was shredded by shrapnel in a Russian attack that has been mirrored on farms across the country since the war began.
Ready, Teddy, Go as legend kicks off youth football clinic
Ready, Teddy, Go as legend kicks off youth football clinic
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and England legend Teddy Sheringham was in Phuket yesterday (June 24) to officially open the southern region of ‘The Match Football Clinic’.
B59mn project to install more cables underground in Phuket Town
B59mn project to install more cables underground in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Work will begin next month on installing power and communications cables underground along 600 metres of Phuket Rd in the heart of Phuket Town.
Flaming motorcycle near Patong Hill under investigation
Flaming motorcycle near Patong Hill under investigation
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a motorcycle consumed in flames just off Patong Hill yesterday evening (June 24) is under investigation after the driver fled the scene.
‘Elvis’ gets the Luhrmann touch
‘Elvis’ gets the Luhrmann touch
Nobody makes films like Australian director Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann’s own style of filmmaking was there for all to see with his ’90s hit ‘Strictly Moulin’. From there he went from strength to strength wowing audiences with his own take on the classic Shakespearian tale of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and then of course came the gem in his crown – the visually spectacular ‘Moulin Rouge’. It seems the only blemish in Luhrmann’s career to date was the sub-standard ‘Australia’ that made the country it was named after cringe.
Baba Wedding Festival set to return
Baba Wedding Festival set to return
PHUKET: After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the “Baba Wedding Festival” will return to Phuket Town in September.
Opening the gate: Optimism shines as tourism barriers lifted
Opening the gate: Optimism shines as tourism barriers lifted
PHUKET: Local hoteliers are feeling good about Phuket’s tourism revival prospects after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Bangkok last Friday (June 17) announced the easing of major restrictions that were highly criticised for deterring tourism arrivals.
Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 16 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,375.
Pimrypie tickets not intended for local sale, says big match organiser
Pimrypie tickets not intended for local sale, says big match organiser
FOOTBALL: Organisers of the Liverpool vs Manchester United exhibition football match say tickets being offered online by Youtuber Pimradaporn “Pimrypie” Benjawattanapat were not intended for domestic buyers and do not include the special perks she has claimed they do.
Prayut issues ganja ban for military
Prayut issues ganja ban for military
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) not to use cannabis and a Democrat MP has asked the House Speaker to ban any use of the drug in parliament.
Patong Hill lane to close for drain works
Patong Hill lane to close for drain works
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that one lane will be closed along the steep section of Patong Hill tomorrow night (June 25) as work is carried out installing sewer drains alongside the busy road.
German man in hospital after car slams fence
German man in hospital after car slams fence
PHUKET: A German man was rushed to hospital after the BMW he was driving slammed into a roadside fence on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (June 23).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face masks now voluntary, Heavy weather warning for Phuket || June 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face masks now voluntary, Heavy weather warning for Phuket || June 24
PHUKET XTRA - June 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket heavy weather set to continue
Phuket heavy weather set to continue
PHUKET: The heavy weather currently blowing across Phuket is forecast to continue through early next week, reports the Phuket office of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).