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Tourists urged to respect local shrines
Tourists urged to respect local shrines
PHUKET: Tourists are being urged to show more respect at shrines set up at local venues after a foreign woman sat at an altar for incense and offerings at a popular market on the outskirts of Phuket Town, ignorant of where she was sitting while fully engaged with her mobile phone.
Sa Ton Pho protest disbands on officials’ promises to uphold promises
Sa Ton Pho protest disbands on officials’ promises to uphold promises
PHUKET: The people of the Sa Ton Pho community, rendered homeless through government policy, disbanded their camp last night and left their camp site set up in front of Phuket Provincial Hall.
UN convoy en route for rescue from Mariupol ’hell’
UN convoy en route for rescue from Mariupol ’hell’
MARIUPOL: A new United Nations convoy was heading to Mariupol yesterday (May 5) to evacuate civilians from the “hell” of a besieged steel plant there, even as Ukraine accused Russia of breaking its promise to pause fire at the site.
Youth dept chief tied to sex trafficking ring
Youth dept chief tied to sex trafficking ring
BANGKOK: Police have charged a deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) for interfering in the investigation into a child prostitution ring in Surat Thani.
Thunderstorms forecast for Phuket
Thunderstorms forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Thunderstorms are forecast to soak up to 70% of the region in the coming days as a large front moves in from the southwest, marking the first barrage of storms and wet weather for Phuket’s rainy season.
Sloman in the fast lane for success with Laguna win
Sloman in the fast lane for success with Laguna win
GOLF: Tom Sloman has never doubted he has the game to compete at the highest level despite a frustrating start to his pro career but concedes he didn’t foresee a potential Asian Tour detour on his pathway to fame and fortune.
Phuket marks 43 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 43 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 43 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 5), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,306.
Anutin favours ending Thailand Pass for Thai returnees
Anutin favours ending Thailand Pass for Thai returnees
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to propose ending the Thailand Pass system initially for returning Thais, and later also for foreigners.
SKAL INTERNATIONAL PHUKET NETWORKING EVENT
SKAL INTERNATIONAL PHUKET NETWORKING EVENT
1st post Covid event hosted by Banyan Tree Phuket at XANA Beach Club. We will celebrate our 26th anniversary and what better way to celebrate with drinks sponsored by Cocktails & Co who will be launching their new product in Thailand. 096 270 9080, contact@skalphuket.org Join us by invitation only. *ALCOHOL MAYBE A HEALTH HAZARD!
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Back to onsite learning for 35,000 Thai schools? Phuket community rendered homeless || May 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Back to onsite learning for 35,000 Thai schools? Phuket community rendered homeless || May 5
PHUKET XTRA - May 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Major power outages to affect Nai Harn, bypass housing projects
Major power outages to affect Nai Harn, bypass housing projects
PHUKET: Two major power outages ‒ one in Nai Harn, the other near the bypass road ‒ will be in effect tomorrow (May 6) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Phuket making strides towards having COVID declared endemic, says PPHO chief
Phuket making strides towards having COVID declared endemic, says PPHO chief
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has said Phuket is ready for COVID-19 to be designated ‘endemic’ status on the island following the consistent lower number of cases reported over the past week.
Australian PM urges calm after Solomons leader cites ’invasion’ threat
Australian PM urges calm after Solomons leader cites ’invasion’ threat
CANBERRA: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged a calm response today (May 5) after the Solomon Islands’ leader cited an “invasion” threat and said his nation was being treated like an infant wielding a handgun.
Deputy Commerce Minister touts tourism policy success
Deputy Commerce Minister touts tourism policy success
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Commerce Sinit Lertkrai has praised the government’s handling of the tourism situation through its policies, which he credits for Phuket seeing 613 new business registrations in the first quarter of 2022.
Government accepts Japan loan of B13.2bn
Government accepts Japan loan of B13.2bn
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signed a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (B13.2bn) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to bolster the nation’s COVID-19 emergency response.
TAT call for more hotel discounts receives tepid response
TAT call for more hotel discounts receives tepid response
BANGKOK: Hoteliers have mixed feelings about a new phase of the hotel subsidy scheme “We Travel Together” after the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) suggested hotels could offer a 50% discount for an additional 1 million room nights.
Sa Ton Pho community rendered homeless
Sa Ton Pho community rendered homeless
PHUKET: Homeless residents of the Sa Ton Pho community evicted from land in Chalong and then again from land near Rassada Pier set up camp in front of the new Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 4) in their plea to be allowed to live on unused state land.
Sloman sets pace with determined return to form
Sloman sets pace with determined return to form
GOLF: If you took Tom Sloman’s recent results purely at face value you might wonder how he’s powered his way to a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Beautiful Thailand Swing’s Laguna Phuket Open.
Real Madrid stun Man City to reach Champions League final
Real Madrid stun Man City to reach Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Karim Benzema scored an extra-time penalty as Real Madrid pulled off another astonishing comeback in the Champions League to stun Manchester City 3-1 yesterday (May 4) and book a showdown with Liverpool in the final.
35,000 schools aim to reopen for new term
35,000 schools aim to reopen for new term
BANGKOK: About 35,000 schools nationwide intend to resume onsite learning on May 17 with a plan to speed up student vaccinations.