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B300 tourism fee postponed
B300 tourism fee postponed
BANGKOK: The B300 tourism fee faces a delay in implementation, beginning in the fourth quarter at the earliest, while the cancellation of Thailand Pass is expected from July 1, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Foreigners charged with fatal recklessness in Russian’s death
Foreigners charged with fatal recklessness in Russian’s death
PHUKET: Police charged three foreigners with recklessness causing death related to the high-rise plunge of a Russian woman in Patong late last month.
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 15 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 8), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,096.
UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening
UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening
NEW YORK: UN chief Antonio Guterres said yesterday (June 8) that the consequences for the world of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are worsening, with 1.6 billion people likely to be affected.
Anutin: Time to ‘move on’, declare COVID-19 endemic
Anutin: Time to ‘move on’, declare COVID-19 endemic
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (June 8) declared his ministry’s determination to “move on”, to downgrade COVID-19 to an endemic disease and allow people to return to a normal life, but did not give a definite time frame.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Life in prison for Joe Ferrari and 5 other cops, Same sex partnership bill approved || June 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Life in prison for Joe Ferrari and 5 other cops, Same sex partnership bill approved || June 8
PHUKET XTRA - June 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Chalong couple charged for beating 3-year-old to death
Chalong couple charged for beating 3-year-old to death
PHUKET: A Chalong couple have been charged for repeatedly beating a 3-year-old from which the young girl died as a result of her injuries.
Vachira chief apologises for baby’s broken arm
Vachira chief apologises for baby’s broken arm
PHUKET: Dr Weerasak Lorthongkham, Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, today (June 8) gave his best guess as to how a newborn baby in the hospital’s care suffered a broken arm, but apologised for the incident.
Cambodia, China revamp naval base near Thailand
Cambodia, China revamp naval base near Thailand
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China today (June 8) broke ground on a Beijing-funded project to revamp a naval base that the US fears is intended for Chinese military use.
[VIDEO] Bang Tao || Phuket: You Should Go There There #10
[VIDEO] Bang Tao || Phuket: You Should Go There There #10
A new fight destination on the island is bringing all the UFC buzz from around the globe: Bang Tao Muay Thai & MMA.
Life imprisonment for ‘Joe Ferrari’ and five police
Life imprisonment for ‘Joe Ferrari’ and five police
NAKHON SAWAN: Six policemen, including the former chief of Muang Nakhon Sawan police station, were sentenced to life imprisonment today (June 8) for torturing a drug suspect to death with plastic bags placed over his head.
Boom time for Thai cannabis
Boom time for Thai cannabis
BANGKOK: Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list tomorrow (June 9), allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.
National Park entry fees still charging foreigners five times more
National Park entry fees still charging foreigners five times more
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) began enforcing its new schedule of fees yesterday (June 7), which continues the DNP practice of charging foreigners five times more than Thais for entering a national park.
DSI chief in Phuket over Layan land grab
DSI chief in Phuket over Layan land grab
PHUKET: Traiyarit Temhiwong, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), was in Phuket yesterday (July 7) to explain to Phuket officials nothing more than that the DSI was still investigating specific claims to parcels of land among the 178 rai at Layan Beach that the Supreme Court has already ruled is state land.
Tourist visa extension for Saudi visitors
Tourist visa extension for Saudi visitors
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (June 7) resolved to allow Saudi Arabian visitors to get an extended 30-day visa on arrival, to help stimulate the economy.
Same-sex partnership bill gets nod
Same-sex partnership bill gets nod
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday approved a civil partnership bill that will allow same-sex couples to register their relationship, thus allowing them to receive the same benefits and rights which are accorded to heterosexual couples.
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 12 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 7), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,081.
Power outage to affect part of Wiset Rd in Rawai
Power outage to affect part of Wiset Rd in Rawai
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in a part of Rawai on Wednesday (June 8) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand near the pandemic finishing line, Patong hotel robbery, || June 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand near the pandemic finishing line, Patong hotel robbery, || June 7
PHUKET XTRA - June 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Former world No. 1 Dustin Johnson quits PGA tour
Former world No. 1 Dustin Johnson quits PGA tour
GOLF: Former world number one golfer Dustin Johnson confirmed yesterday (June 7) he has resigned his membership of the US PGA Tour as he prepares to play in the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series.