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Five Thais to watch at the SEA Games
Five Thais to watch at the SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Thailand are sending 819 athletes to the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam which officially begin today (May 12). Here are some of the country’s top stars who are expected to shine at the biennial event.
Sri Lanka’s economy on brink of collapse as troops quell unrest
Sri Lanka’s economy on brink of collapse as troops quell unrest
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy will “collapse” unless a new government is urgently appointed, the central bank chief warned yesterday (May 11), as security forces fanned out on the streets to restore order after spasms of mob violence.
Visitors must still wear masks after COVID becomes endemic: Anutin
Visitors must still wear masks after COVID becomes endemic: Anutin
NONTHABURI: The National Communicable Diseases Committee has started to discuss post-pandemic plans, including requirements for visitors to keep wearing face masks, according to the public health minister.
Scheduled blackout to hit Srisoonthorn
Scheduled blackout to hit Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in a part of tambon Srisoonthorn on Thursday (May 12) as work is carried out on low-voltage cables.
Power outage to affect Rawai
Power outage to affect 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 Thursday (May 12) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala hill land grab probe, Woman believed killed by brother’s dog || May 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala hill land grab probe, Woman believed killed by brother’s dog || May 11
PHUKET XTRA - May 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Test & Go cancellation yet to yield Phuket gains
Test & Go cancellation yet to yield Phuket gains
PHUKET: Despite reports from officials of skyrocketing numbers of international tourist arrivals due to the cancellation of the Test & Go entry requirements on May 1, Phuket still has yet to see any marked increase in the number foreign tourists coming to the island.
‘Flying SorKor’ suspected in Kamala hill grab
‘Flying SorKor’ suspected in Kamala hill grab
PHUKET: Officials will proceed with legal action over the illegal excavation of a hill in the Kamala Hills National Forest Reserve and are investigating whether the land document presented to claim the land is genuine.
Former Deputy PM Suwat announces opening of Phuket’s B4.5bn Andamanda project
Former Deputy PM Suwat announces opening of Phuket’s B4.5bn Andamanda project
BANGKOK: The Andamanda water park project in Kathu costing B4.5 billion to build was officially launched at a press event in Bangkok yesterday (May 10).
Developers require rejig to flatten prices
Developers require rejig to flatten prices
BANGKOK: Residential developers should revise down unit sizes and adjust some features to keep housing prices flat, to accommodate sluggish purchasing power after prices were pushed up by higher costs caused by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Water supply outage to affect Koh Kaew
Water supply outage to affect Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Koh Kaew on Thursday night (May 12).
PWA plants trees to honour King Rama IX
PWA plants trees to honour King Rama IX
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) organised a tree-planting activity at its office in Kathu to honour King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and inspire love of nature among staff and broader community.
Boy blinded by acute sinusitis to go to Siriraj
Boy blinded by acute sinusitis to go to Siriraj
PHUKET: The 12-year-old boy who has been blinded by a bacterial infection spreading to his eyes will be sent to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, one of the leading hospitals in the country, for treatment, welfare officers have confirmed.
Over 8 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN
Over 8 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN
KYIV: More than eight million people are estimated to have been displaced within Ukraine by Russia’s war, having fled their homes but stayed inside the country, the United Nations said yesterday (May 9).
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 10), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,502.
SEA Games to light up Hanoi after COVID delay
SEA Games to light up Hanoi after COVID delay
SEA GAMES: The South East Asian (SEA) Games open in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi tomorrow after a six-month COVID delay with Southeast Asian pride at stake in everything from football to bodybuilding and eSports.
Small power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
Small power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in part of tambon Thepkrasattri on May 11.
Epic fightback lands maiden ADT win for Sarun
Epic fightback lands maiden ADT win for Sarun
GOLF: When Sarun Sirithon airmailed the green with his approach to the par-4 15th at Laguna Golf Phuket on Monday (May 9) it seemed his epic final-round charge from five strokes adrift at the $75,000 (B2.5 million) Laguna Phuket Cup had come up short.
Prayut to hold talks with US Defence Secretary
Prayut to hold talks with US Defence Secretary
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will hold talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin during his visit to Washington DC for the US-Asean Special Summit tomorrow and Friday (May 12-13), a source said.
Walk-in Pfizer jabs for kids offered at Phuket International Airport
Walk-in Pfizer jabs for kids offered at Phuket International Airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Provinical Health Office (PPHO) will offer walk-in Pfizer vaccination to kids on May 14 and 29.