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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).
Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege
Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege
KYIV: Ukraine said yesterday (Mar 28) that at least 5,000 people have died in the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis gripping pulverized Mariupol, as fighting raged around Kyiv including in a strategic suburb where defenders claim to have driven out Russian invaders.
Anutin urges to forget Songkran water festivities
Anutin urges to forget Songkran water festivities
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged business operators on Khao San Road to forget plans to hold water-splashing activities during this year’s Songkran holiday period, saying their patience and cooperation are needed to avoid the risk of another disruptive coronavirus outbreak.
Phuket marks 253 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 253 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 253 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 45,825.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Water splashing about-face? Billion baht beachfront claims in Bang Tao || March 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Water splashing about-face? Billion baht beachfront claims in Bang Tao || March 28
PHUKET XTRA - March 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Wet Phuket Songkran could be in the works |:| Claimants scrap for B1bn of Bang Tao beachfront land |:| Ruling in ’Joe Ferrari’ case set for June |:| Body found among Koh Kaew mangroves Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Rawai Pier area
Power outage to affect Rawai Pier area
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off at the southern end of Wiset Rd, Rawai, tomorrow (Mar 29) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Health officials advise against arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR tests
Health officials advise against arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR tests
BANGKOK: Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests, while also assuring that four COVID vaccine doses are enough for now and there are no plans to administer fifth doses.
B98mn in defaulted COVID insurance payouts hit Phuket
B98mn in defaulted COVID insurance payouts hit Phuket
PHUKET: Some 30 people gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall to demand action be taken over insurance companies refusing to pay out COVID-19 coverage claims. In total, 831 people in Phuket have been affected by the defaulted payouts, amounting to B98 million.
Roi Rim Lay praised for redistributing income
Roi Rim Lay praised for redistributing income
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has praised the Roi Rim Lay seafood festivals for helping to redistribute what incomes were being enjoyed on the island.
Atthaya wins playoff to capture first LPGA title
Atthaya wins playoff to capture first LPGA title
GOLF: Teenager Atthaya Thitikul won a playoff over Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen with a bogey on yesterday’s second extra hole to capture the JTBC Classic for her first LPGA title.
Will Smith slaps Oscars presenter Chris Rock on stage
Will Smith slaps Oscars presenter Chris Rock on stage
LOS ANGELES: Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife, in a moment at yesterday’s (Mar 27) gala that immediately went viral and left stunned viewers questioning if it had been scripted or genuine.
Claimants scrap for B1bn of Bang Tao beachfront land
Claimants scrap for B1bn of Bang Tao beachfront land
PHUKET: A Treasury Department investigation is underway in the hope of verifying, or denying, claims to 72 rai of beachfront land at Bang Tao with an estimated value of B1 billion, involving allegations of local “mafia” demanding payments for rent from people who claim to be legitimate owners of the land they are occupying.
More stable power supply hoped for mid-year
More stable power supply hoped for mid-year
PHUKET: Two 500kVA power lines from the mainland and the installation of a 500kVA transformer at a power station in Koh Kaew are hoped to mitigate the widespread minor power outages being suffered across the island by mid-year.
Songkran water splashing to be allowed at certain venues
Songkran water splashing to be allowed at certain venues
BANGKOK: The government has said water splashing events for this year’s Songkran Festival will be allowed at some venues, but not in open areas.
Russia, Ukraine set for face-to-face peace talks
Russia, Ukraine set for face-to-face peace talks
KYIV: Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will resume face-to-face peace talks as soon as today (Mar 28), probing whether a near-stalemate in fighting has forced Moscow to temper its demands.
Verstappen opens title account with Jeddah victory
Verstappen opens title account with Jeddah victory
FORMULA ONE: Reigning champion Max Verstappen scored his first points of the season with victory over Charles Leclerc at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix yesterday (Mar 27).
Phuket marks 258 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 258 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 258 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 45,545.
SSO warns hospitals: treat COVID patients or be delisted
SSO warns hospitals: treat COVID patients or be delisted
BANGKOK: The Social Security Office (SSO) has threatened to delist contracted hospitals if they turn away COVID-19 patients.
Second black box of crashed China Eastern plane recovered: state media
Second black box of crashed China Eastern plane recovered: state media
CHINA: The second black box has been recovered from last week’s deadly China Eastern plane crash, Chinese state media reported Sunday (Mar 27), and could help solve the mystery of the jet’s breakneck descent.
Seafood festival underway in Saphan Hin as foreign arrivals plunge
Seafood festival underway in Saphan Hin as foreign arrivals plunge
PHUKET: The series of food fairs across Phuket got further development with another Roi Rim Lay seafood festival which started in Saphan Hin yesterday (Mar 25) and is set to conclude tonight (Mar 26).