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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized at Suvarnabhumi airport
Hundreds of smuggled animals seized at Suvarnabhumi airport
BANGKOK: More than 600 wild animals smuggled into Thailand on a flight from Egypt have been seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Islands keen on ‘endemic’ status boost
Islands keen on ‘endemic’ status boost
BANGKOK: The private sector in Phuket and Koh Samui has thrown its weight behind a proposal by the Public Health Ministry to designate COVID-19 as an endemic disease.
Phuket marks 51 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 51 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 51 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,635.
Concerns rise as search for missing German tourist intensifies
Concerns rise as search for missing German tourist intensifies
PHUKET: Concerns for the welfare of missing elderly German tourist Barbara Lange are starting to rise after efforts on the third day of the search failed to locate her. Ms Lange was last seen on Monday (May 9).
Phuket marks National Tree Day
Phuket marks National Tree Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials today (May 13) marked National Tree Day with the distribution of more nearly 2,000 trees to be planted in the protected forest area on Khao Toh Sae in Rassada.
Nong Boat arrives at Siriraj
Nong Boat arrives at Siriraj
PHUKET: Nonthaphat ‘Nong Boat’ Sae-ong, the 12-year-old boy blinded by an acute sinusitis bacterial infection spreading to his eyes and spinal fluid, has arrived at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, one of the leading hospitals in the country, for treatment.
Copyright violation of ‘Thailand’ spoils first SEA Games gold medal celebration
Copyright violation of ‘Thailand’ spoils first SEA Games gold medal celebration
SEA GAMES: The good news of Thailand’s first gold medal at the SEA Games in Vietnam has been overshadowed by a graphic designer who saw his design on the athletes’ sport outfit without his authorisation.
Finland poised for NATO membership as Ukraine war crimps Russian gas
Finland poised for NATO membership as Ukraine war crimps Russian gas
OSLO: Finland took a step towards fast-track NATO membership yesterday (May 12), triggering a blunt warning from the Kremlin, as the war in Ukraine throttled supplies of Russian gas to Europe and the number of people who fled the country passed six million.
‘We’re open for business’
‘We’re open for business’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will use the Asean-US Special Summit in Washington, DC which is set to end later today (May 13), to tell the world that Thailand is ready to welcome international travellers back with open arms.
War Elephants face crucial SEA Games clash against Cambodia
War Elephants face crucial SEA Games clash against Cambodia
FOOTBALL: Thailand head into a crunch clash with Cambodia at the South East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam tomorrow evening (May 14).
Four-day weekend brings another alcohol ban
Four-day weekend brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Royal Ploughing Ceremony to be held today and the Budhhist holiday Visakha Bucha on Sunday will see government officials enjoy another four-day weekend starting today (May 13).
Phuket marks 35 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 35 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 35 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,584.
Police ramp up search for missing German tourist
Police ramp up search for missing German tourist
PHUKET: Police and other officials on Thursday (May 12) ramped up their search for a 76-year-old German woman who was last seen in the Mai Khao area on Monday this week.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans to make Phuket and other islands ’Endemic Sandbox’ || May 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans to make Phuket and other islands ’Endemic Sandbox’ || May 12
PHUKET XTRA - May 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Food Safety and Nutrition Fair underway in Wichit
Food Safety and Nutrition Fair underway in Wichit
PHUKET: The 15th Food Safety and Nutrition Fair started on Monday evening (May 10) at Suan Sri Phuwanat park on Pattana Thongthin Rd in Wichit and is set to conclude on Friday (May 14).
Phuket sending over 400 athletes to Songkhla Games
Phuket sending over 400 athletes to Songkhla Games
ALL SPORTS: Phuket is sending more than 400 athletes to compete in over 20 sports at the 37th edition of the Songkhla Youth Games this month.
Navy inspects mangrove encroachment at Klong Mudong
Navy inspects mangrove encroachment at Klong Mudong
PHUKET: Officers form the Royal Thai Navy are leading an investigation into claims of encroachment into a protected mangrove forest area near Klong Mudong in Wichit.
Ferrari must fight back after wilting in the Miami heat
Ferrari must fight back after wilting in the Miami heat
FORMULA ONE: In just two races Max Verstappen has more than halved his championship deficit to Charles Leclerc, and the pressure is now on Ferrari to respond to Red Bull Racing’s quickening car.
Thai govt approves establishment of four SEZs
Thai govt approves establishment of four SEZs
BANGKOK: The Special Economic Zone Policy Committee has approved four new special economic corridors, modeled after the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in an effort to stimulate the economy and decentralize income.
Phuket marks 47 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 47 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 47 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,549.