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Old Phuket Prison to provide ‘Twilight Zone’ ecotourism experience
Old Phuket Prison to provide ‘Twilight Zone’ ecotourism experience
PHUKET: The old Phuket Prison in Phuket Town is to be transformed into an “eco-tourism attraction” that has been touted to provide a ‘Twilight Zone’ experience for people to appreciate what it was like there in the past.
WHO ‘strongly recommends’ Pfizer’s COVID pill
WHO ‘strongly recommends’ Pfizer’s COVID pill
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said today (Apr 22) it “strongly recommended” Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for patients with milder forms of the disease who were still at a high risk of hospitalisation.
Prab Keesin defends Patong hotel late trading
Prab Keesin defends Patong hotel late trading
PHUKET: Phuket businessman Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin has defended the opening of the Patong Bay Hill hotel beyond the COVID-mandated 11pm closing time, saying the hotel operating its nightlife venues at least brought some financial relief to people in need, people who are suffering due to the economic impact of COVID regulations.
Thai tourism industry hopes for more Chinese tourists in October
Thai tourism industry hopes for more Chinese tourists in October
BANGKOK: The Thai tourism industry is hoping to see more Chinese visitors during Golden Week in October, reports state news agency NNT.
Family vanishes amid Songkran trip
Family vanishes amid Songkran trip
SUKHOTHAI: Police are investigating the disappearance of four family members who have lost contact with relatives since Apr 10 amid a Songkran trip.
F1’s calendar expansion puts the squeeze on classic races
F1’s calendar expansion puts the squeeze on classic races
FORMULA ONE: With a growing list of sold-out races F1 has never been more popular, but a growing calendar of grands prix threatens to hurt the sport in its traditional heartland.
Phuket marks 180 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 180 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 180 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 21), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,002.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Travel restrictions to be reconsidered to boost economy || April 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Travel restrictions to be reconsidered to boost economy || April 21
PHUKET XTRA - April 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ukrainians arrested in Phuket, face extradition for offences in US
Ukrainians arrested in Phuket, face extradition for offences in US
PHUKET: Two men who ran job placement agencies in the United States and are accused there of colluding in sheltering illegal migrants, money laundering and tax fraud have been arrested in Phuket.
Putin hails ‘liberation’ of Mariupol
Putin hails ‘liberation’ of Mariupol
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin today (Apr 21) hailed Russia’s “liberation” of Mariupol after Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told him Moscow controlled the Ukrainian port city apart from the giant Azovstal steel plant.
Trash continues to blight Nai Harn beach area
Trash continues to blight Nai Harn beach area
PHUKET: Litter left strewn across the ground in areas near the Nai Harn beachfront continues to blight one of Phuket’s best-known beaches.
Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams
Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams
FOOTBALL: Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Brighton yesterday (Apr 20), while Arsenal revived their push for the top four by beating Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Power outages to affect Patong, Rassada
Power outages to affect Patong, Rassada
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off tomorrow (Apr 22) in parts of Patong as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
State of Phuket’s public surveillance CCTV camera network reviewed
State of Phuket’s public surveillance CCTV camera network reviewed
PHUKET: Of 775 CCTV cameras across the island connected to Phuket’s surveillance network, 617 are usable, a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall was told yesterday (Apr 20).
Power outage to affect parts of Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect parts of Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Srisoonthorn tomorrow (Apr 22) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players
Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players
TENNIS: Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but ATP and WTA organisers branded the move “unfair” and “very disappointing” yesterday (Apr 20).
Pandemic economic impact hits Phuket hotels
Pandemic economic impact hits Phuket hotels
PHUKET: Thailand’s battered hotel sector is showing increased signs of fatigue as the global pandemic enters its third year. Nowhere is this more apparent than the resort island of Phuket, where over 73% per cent of new hotel developments either lay dormant or have been put in hold, reports Bill Barnett of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Scheme aims to lure Indian tourists
Scheme aims to lure Indian tourists
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he backs an “Air Travel Bubble” scheme to boost post-pandemic tourism between Thailand and India.
Phuket marks 157 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 157 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 157 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 20), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 50,799.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal 1st responders brawl in BKK streets, Phuket crash claims 2 lives || April 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal 1st responders brawl in BKK streets, Phuket crash claims 2 lives || April 20
PHUKET XTRA - April 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand