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Police warning on April Fool’s Day pranks
Police warning on April Fool’s Day pranks
BANGKOK: A police spokesman warned on Friday (April 1) that acceptable April Fool’s Day pranks do not include posting damaging fake news on the internet, which could incur serious penalties.
Entering the business end of the season
Entering the business end of the season
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns to action this weekend following the international break as the season enters its final stretch.
Higher inflation rate predicted by BoT
Higher inflation rate predicted by BoT
BUSINESS: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has increased its inflation forecast for this year to 4.9% from 1.7% in the same period last year due to increases in energy and food prices caused by the supply shock that is driven by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Thais urged to offer aid to Ukrainians
Thais urged to offer aid to Ukrainians
BANGKOK: The Ukrainian community in Bangkok is calling on Thai people to help provide humanitarian assistance to war victims in Ukraine.
TAT showcases Phuket and Phang Nga tourism delights to Mongolian travel agents and media
TAT showcases Phuket and Phang Nga tourism delights to Mongolian travel agents and media
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the ‘Mongolia Market Table-top Sales – Agent & Media Educational Trip’ for six Mongolian travel agents and media members to experience some of the tourism products and services in Phuket and Phang Nga from March 22-28, with the aim of growing the Mongolian market into a new target group for tourism to Thailand.
Phuket officials getting better, says island corruption chief
Phuket officials getting better, says island corruption chief
PHUKET: Phuket officials running afoul of anti-corruption laws when processing procurement contracts are only making honest mistakes, and are getting better at it, says the island’s anti-corruption chief.
Governor calls on media to tell people about Phuket COVID rules
Governor calls on media to tell people about Phuket COVID rules
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew held an event yesterday (Mar 31) specifically to call on the media to publicise “important COVID-19 policies of the province”.
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 227 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,569.
Tickets for Liverpool Man Utd clash in Bangkok at B5,000-25,000
Tickets for Liverpool Man Utd clash in Bangkok at B5,000-25,000
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester United will meet in a high-profile friendly in Bangkok in July, the clubs confirmed today (Mar 31), as Premier League teams resume lucrative pre-season tours which stopped when COVID hit.
Putin’s gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
Putin’s gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
MOSCOW: Russia threatened yesterday (Mar 31) to turn off its gas taps to Europe, opening up a new front in its war in Ukraine amid growing scepticism over Moscow’s claim it is scaling back its onslaught.
‘Eased’ entry measures for tourists come into effect
‘Eased’ entry measures for tourists come into effect
PHUKET: The new “eased” entry measures for tourists arriving from overseas come into effect today (April 1).
RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
BANGKOK: The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) has raised questions over the accuracy of the number of new COVID-19 cases detected using a rapid antigen test kit (ATK), which is reported daily by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police prostitution extortion? Investigation into deadly rafting accident || March 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police prostitution extortion? Investigation into deadly rafting accident || March 31
PHUKET XTRA - March 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Plea to help Phuket Town glue sniffer from doing more harm
Plea to help Phuket Town glue sniffer from doing more harm
PHUKET: A local resident in Phuket Town has called for authorities to take action over a man who lives on the streets like a vagrant, stealing items from shopowners at night and reportedly sniffing glue in broad daylight.
Phuket as a ‘special administration area’ tabled at official meeting
Phuket as a ‘special administration area’ tabled at official meeting
PHUKET: The future of Phuket as a ‘special administrative area’, entertaining the prospect of Phuket residents being entitled to elect their own Governor, was discussed at a meeting at Phuket City Municipality yesterday (Mar 30).
Police probe into deadly rafting accident continues
Police probe into deadly rafting accident continues
PHUKET: Police are continuing their investigation into the death of an Iranian tourist in a rafting accident in Phang Nga on Tuesday(Mar 29).
Winners of Phuket Red Cross fair lucky draw announced
Winners of Phuket Red Cross fair lucky draw announced
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew led a prize-giving fiesta at the old Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Mar 30), leading with the presentation of 10 bahtweight in gold worth more than B300,000 as the top prize in the Dee Phuket Fair lucky draw.
Phuket Bike Week is back
Phuket Bike Week is back
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week will return this year, on May 13-15, and is hoped to generate some B60 million in direct spending by visitors arriving from 20 countries, providing a much-needed boost to the island’s stifled economy.
Blue Dragon lottery network raids reach Phuket
Blue Dragon lottery network raids reach Phuket
PHUKET: The government’s crackdown on the sale of overpriced lottery tickets reached Phuket yesterday (Mar 30) when three locations on the island were raided for selling tickets sold through the Blue Dragon Lottery online platform.
Phuket marks 220 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 220 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 220 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,329.