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Last tigers rescued as Phuket Zoo closes for good
Last tigers rescued as Phuket Zoo closes for good
PHUKET: Workers this week started cutting apart the cages at Phuket Zoo and the buildings are to be demolished as the owner-operator has confirmed that the site will be razed to become a coconut plantation.
UWC school BISP in touch rugby final
UWC school BISP in touch rugby final
TOUCH RUGBY: The inaugural Vagabonds Summer Touch Rugby competition held over three weekends came to an exciting conclusion last Saturday (June 11) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, with pre-tournament favourites UWC ultimately claiming bragging rights after a thrilling 5-3 victory in the final over British International School, Phuket (BISP).
South African caught smuggling cocaine at Phuket airport
South African caught smuggling cocaine at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Customs officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a South African man caught smuggling 1.49kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth B4.47 million, in 155 capsules in his stomach.
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 22 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 17), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,240*.
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun China’s No.1 duo
Jongkolphan, Rawinda stun China’s No.1 duo
BADMINTON: Women’s doubles duo Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai claimed probably the biggest win of their career when they upset Chinese world No.1 Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifang 21-19, 21-15 in the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open yesterday (June 17).
Mask requirement to be dropped outdoors, low-risk areas
Mask requirement to be dropped outdoors, low-risk areas
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday (June 17) agreed to ease the requirement for wearing a face mask, making it purely voluntary outdoors or in uncrowded places.
Nightlife trading hours to return to normal
Nightlife trading hours to return to normal
PHUKET: With the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today resolving to have all provinces in Thailand declared ‘Green’ areas effective July 1, operating hours of pubs, bars and other entertainment venues will return to normal, a senior Ministry of Foreign Affairs official announced  today (June 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Pass to end on July 1st! Marriage Equality bill vs Civil Partnership bill || June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Pass to end on July 1st! Marriage Equality bill vs Civil Partnership bill || June 17
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Foreigners sought for hit and run in Phuket
Foreigners sought for hit and run in Phuket
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a grey Toyota Vios driven by a foreign woman that struck a woman beside the road in Cherng Talay yesterday and failed to stop, leaving the woman in hospital with broken ribs and head injuries.
Phuket-grown durian gets a push
Phuket-grown durian gets a push
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Agriculture Office is holding a ‘Phuket Durian Fair’ in front of its offices on Narisorn Rd in Phuket Town to promote locally grown durian and help boost incomes of local farmers.
10th Anniversary of Phuket Drum Circle
10th Anniversary of Phuket Drum Circle
The Phuket Drum Circle celebrates 10 years of age! It’s about drumming and dancing on Sundays in Naiharn beach, always a free event. Join us on this unique occasion as we celebrate with Bubbles! After all, the Phuket Drum Circle has made history in Thailand and Asia as the only public drum circle with a 12-month calendar and a Facebook page.
Thailand Pass, COVID insurance to end July 1
Thailand Pass, COVID insurance to end July 1
BANGKOK: Thailand Pass registration and compulsory COVID-19 insurance will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1, a senior government spokesman said today (June 17).
Phuket to host Liverpool and Manchester United training camp
Phuket to host Liverpool and Manchester United training camp
FOOTBALL: English Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United will be providing opportunity for Phuket residents to learn from the best when they host a two-day training camp on the island this coming week.
Some cannabis regulations issued
Some cannabis regulations issued
PHUKET: Cannabis is not to be provided to pregnant women or people under 20 years of age, and may not be smoked in public, under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Public Health.
EU to give fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine membership bid
EU to give fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine membership bid
KYIV: The European Commission will meet today (June 17) to give its fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine’s bid for EU candidacy, a step closer to membership for the country a day after the bloc’s most powerful leaders visited Kyiv as it battles Russia’s invasion.
Firms push for softer tourism rules
Firms push for softer tourism rules
BANGKOK: Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.
Man, 81, killed in motorbike collision on dark road
Man, 81, killed in motorbike collision on dark road
PHUKET: An 81-year-old man has died after the motorbike he was riding collided with another motorbike at speed on a dark road undergoing repaving in Tambon Thepkrasattri last night (June 16).
EU praises push to boost labour rights
EU praises push to boost labour rights
BANGKOK: The European Union has praised Thailand’s efforts to improve labour rights in its seafood industry under Good Labour Practice (GLP) guidelines.
Youth Sailors to the fore at PYC
Youth Sailors to the fore at PYC
SAILING: Twelve youth sailors aged 9 to 16 and their families descended on the Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) in Chalong Bay on the weekend of June 4-5 for the June O’pen Skiff Regatta.
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 (June 16), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,218.