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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.
Hat-trick for golden boy Pongsakorn at Dubai Championship
Hat-trick for golden boy Pongsakorn at Dubai Championship
PARA GAMES: Thailand emerged with great credit from the recent World Para Games in Dubai after a medal haul of 8 gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze resulted in a third place finish overall.
Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’
Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’
KYIV: Fighting raged yesterday (Mar 30) in Ukraine despite Russia’s indication that it planned to deescalate, and US intelligence claimed Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is angry after being misled by his own military.
I’ve done my best, says Prayut
I’ve done my best, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he has tried his best during his time as the country’s leader and said he will respect the decision of voters if they don’t give him the chance to serve another term at the next election.
Probe launched into Phuket police prostitution extortion
Probe launched into Phuket police prostitution extortion
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has ordered the Thalang Police chief to investigate allegations that at least one Thailang Police officer was involved in extorting money from a woman under threat of charging her with prostitution.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist missing after rafting accident, No Songkran water fights || March 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist missing after rafting accident, No Songkran water fights || March 30
PHUKET XTRA - March 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Army TV channel director replaced as PM denied intervention |:| Iranian tourist missing after Phang Nga rafting accident |:| Same sex marriage bill shot down by Thailand’s cabinet |:| New ’graphic’ warnings set for cigarette packs |:| No songkran water fights in capital Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian foreign minister hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
Russian foreign minister hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
HUANGSHAN: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today (Mar 30) said Moscow and Beijing are leading the way towards a fairer world order, as he makes his first visit to the key ally since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.
Iranian tourist missing, feared dead, after Phang Nga rafting accident
Iranian tourist missing, feared dead, after Phang Nga rafting accident
PHUKET: An Iranian tourist staying in Patong is missing, feared dead, after a river rafting accident during a day-trip to Phang Nga.
Team NZ defend moving America’s Cup defence to Barcelona
Team NZ defend moving America’s Cup defence to Barcelona
SAILING: Team New Zealand today (Mar 30) defended their decision to stage the next America’s Cup in Spain, adamant they would have surrendered the Auld Mug if the regatta was held again in Auckland.
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
KYIV: Ukraine and Western allies waited today (Mar 30) for signs Moscow was “radically” reducing military activity around Kyiv, as promised in peace talks, with scepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.
No water fights in capital
No water fights in capital
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will comply with the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) resolution on Songkran celebrations and prohibit water-splashing during the Thai New Year holiday period, city clerk Khachit Chatchawanit said yesterday (Mar 29).
SCB sees stagflation for Thailand economy
SCB sees stagflation for Thailand economy
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy has gone into stagflation because of a fragile recovery and surging price hikes, says an economist at the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Phuket marks 232 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 232 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 232 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,081.
Right race, wrong place as Verstappen wins controversial Saudi GP
Right race, wrong place as Verstappen wins controversial Saudi GP
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc’s duel for Jeddah victory was absorbing, but it was never going to be enough to distract from the sport’s internal tension over racing in Saudi Arabia.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal teen racing crash on Phuket pier, Hopes for stable Phuket power supply || March 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal teen racing crash on Phuket pier, Hopes for stable Phuket power supply || March 29
PHUKET XTRA - March 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket B98mn in defaulted COVID insurance payouts hit Phuket |:| Deputy PM says forget Songkran water splashing |:| More stable power supply hopes for Phuket |:| Teen racing on Phuket pier leaves boy dead Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Army TV channel director replaced over Russia-Ukraine war coverage
Army TV channel director replaced over Russia-Ukraine war coverage
BANGKOK: The head of army-owned TV Channel 5 is being replaced amid reports of controversial meetings and orders regarding news coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Plans to tackle wild fires and dust pollution
Plans to tackle wild fires and dust pollution
PHUKET: Authorities met yesterday (Mar 28) to discuss procedures for combating forest fires, haze and dust pollution across the island.
22nd Phuket International Rugby 10s
22nd Phuket International Rugby 10s
It’s Great To Be Back. The 2022 Aussie Bar Phuket International Rugby 10s with teams from around the region competing for bragging rights in what has become one of Asia’s premier social rugby events. The venue is Thanyapura Sports Club and put the date 13-15 May in your diaries for a weekend of action and fun. For more information contact phuket10s@outlook.com or check out the website www.phuket10s.com Sponsored by Aussie Bar Phuket, Athena Siam Co.Ltd, The Phuket News, World Flair and raising funds for the Asia Center Foundation no into their 20th year of giving kids a chance!
Teen racing on Phuket pier leaves boy, 13, dead
Teen racing on Phuket pier leaves boy, 13, dead
PHUKET: A 13-year-old boy died after his head struck a pylon while he and his friends were racing on Laem Sai Pier in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, yesterday morning (Mar 28).
PSG star Navas takes in Ukrainian refugees
PSG star Navas takes in Ukrainian refugees
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas is hosting around 30 Ukrainian refugees who fled their country following the Russian invasion, the Ligue 1 leaders confirmed yesterday (Mar 28).