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Thailand thanks Myanmar for drug lord’s extradition
Thailand thanks Myanmar for drug lord’s extradition
BANGKOK:  Thailand has expressed gratitude to Myanmar authorities for returning Thawatchai Aomchompoo, one of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects, reports state news agency NNT.
Phuket marks 56 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 56 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 56 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,028.
Boris Becker jailed by British court over bankruptcy
Boris Becker jailed by British court over bankruptcy
LONDON: Former tennis star Boris Becker was on Friday (Apr 29) jailed for two and a half years after being found guilty by a British court of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.
Jurin promises more homes for Phuket sea gypsies
Jurin promises more homes for Phuket sea gypsies
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit yesterday (Apr 29) vowed to provide more housing for sea gypsies in Phuket and other Andaman provinces.
Man City, Liverpool turn attention back to Premier League shootout
Man City, Liverpool turn attention back to Premier League shootout
FOOTBALL: Manchester City and Liverpool must quickly turn their focus from Champions League glory to the battle for the Premier League title, with no room for error in tricky away trips later today (Apr 30).
American lost in Phuket jungle found safe
American lost in Phuket jungle found safe
PHUKET: A 68-year-old American man lost in the hills behind Naithon Beach yesterday (Apr 29) has been found safe.
Zac Efron glisters in ‘Gold’
Zac Efron glisters in ‘Gold’
When the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe filmmakers were left with some very hard decisions to make. Some decided to take the time to sit down and work on their next script while their current filming schedules were placed on hiatus. Then there were a brave few who decided that they could come up with a way to shoot a film using a minimalistic cast and crew so they could abide by each country’s strict COVID restrictions.
TAT sees 1mn arrivals per month during last quarter
TAT sees 1mn arrivals per month during last quarter
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking forward to drawing at least 1 million tourists per month during the high season in the final quarter thanks to a less cumbersome entry process.
Funeral held for mentally disabled man hanged in Singapore
Funeral held for mentally disabled man hanged in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Hundreds of mourners wept, read prayers and beat drums at Friday’s funeral of a mentally disabled Malaysian man whose hanging in Singapore sparked an international outcry this week.
English duo lift Kamala Pairs Championship in season finale
English duo lift Kamala Pairs Championship in season finale
BOWLS: After several COVID-induced cancellations and postponements, the Major Bowls Championship season finally concluded last Friday (Apr 22) with the Kamala Pairs Championship.
Wife, friend arrested for plotting to kill Danish husband
Wife, friend arrested for plotting to kill Danish husband
NAKHON SAWAN: A woman and her friend have been arrested for allegedly plotting to have her Danish husband killed in a staged road crash so that they can seize his B10-million insurance payout. The husband survived but is critically injured.
Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 69 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,954.
Phuket hosts major esports competition
Phuket hosts major esports competition
ESPORTS: A two-day esports competition was launched yesterday (Apr 29) in Phuket with a prize pot of B60,000 and the opportunity for the winners to represent the province in national competition at stake.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism fee on the way, Bang Tao fight gym launch, Crooked land saga || April 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism fee on the way, Bang Tao fight gym launch, Crooked land saga || April 29
PHUKET XTRA - April 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications
Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications
The updated Thailand Pass system is now accepting registration for the new test-free entry.
Phuket Governor order eases COVID restrictions
Phuket Governor order eases COVID restrictions
PHUKET: Venues operating as restaurants may now legally serve alcohol until midnight under a new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today (Apr 29).
Phuket drug raids land 9kg of ‘ice’, more than 54k meth pills
Phuket drug raids land 9kg of ‘ice’, more than 54k meth pills
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 9kg of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 54,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in separate raids in Chalong and Cherng Talay.
Ferrari defends aggressive approach in home-race disappointment
Ferrari defends aggressive approach in home-race disappointment
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari is still in control of both championships despite a late-race crash after an aggressive strategy move that cost Charles Leclerc a podium at last Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at Imola, but team principal Mattia Binotto says he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Phuket BMW driver to be fined for obstructing ambulance
Phuket BMW driver to be fined for obstructing ambulance
PHUKET: The driver of a BMW who refused to pull over to let an ambulance through in Phuket Town will be summoned to be fined for breach of the Traffic Act, Phuket City Police Chief Col Sarawut Chuprasit has confirmed.
Deputy PM Jurin touts Bhutan trade talks in Phuket
Deputy PM Jurin touts Bhutan trade talks in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit has praised trade talks with Bhutan held in Phuket, saying that expanded trade and investment cooperation is hoped to push exports of Thai herbs and traditional medicines to Bhutan, boosting total trade between the two countries to B3.6 billion by 2025.