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Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is driving a campaign that hopes to provide 10,0000 base-wage part-time jobs to provide a means of income for people across the island still suffering severe financial hardship during the current economic crisis.
Fuel surge sees Social Security Fund cuts
Fuel surge sees Social Security Fund cuts
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved reductions in monthly social security contributions for both employers and employees as part of measures totalling B70 billion to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices.
Phuket marks 296 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 296 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 296 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 22), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,079.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No fee increase for delivery apps, Jailed over gang allegations, Monopoly Phuket fever at BCIS || March 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No fee increase for delivery apps, Jailed over gang allegations, Monopoly Phuket fever at BCIS || March 22
PHUKET XTRA - March 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Woman admits to lying over blood gang allegations |:| Platforms san no to fee increase |:| Charges for 32 more senior students over deadly hazing ritual |:| Monopoly Phuket fever at BCIS Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said yesterday (Mar 21) that it’s “clear” Russia is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine and warned of a “severe” Western response if it chose to do so.
1.5kg of ‘ice’, 1,500 meth pills seized in raids
1.5kg of ‘ice’, 1,500 meth pills seized in raids
PHUKET: Police have arrested five people in raids that netted more than 1.5 kilogrammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 1,500 methamphetamine pills.
‘Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Saphan Hin
‘Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The plethora of food festivals across Phuket is set to continue after it was announced yesterday (Mar 21) the “Phuket Tastival” seafood and gastronomy festival is set to take place from Mar 31 to Apr 4 at Saphan Hin Park.
Phuket’s disabled athletes prepare for Sisaket Games
Phuket’s disabled athletes prepare for Sisaket Games
ALL SPORTS: The delegation of athletes heading to the upcoming 37th National Games for the Disabled visited Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong yesterday (Mar 21) to receive blessings of good luck.
Health department recommends parents spend more time with children
Health department recommends parents spend more time with children
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has recommended that parents spend more time with their children after a survey found that 64% of children under the age of six spend more than an hour every day on electronic devices.
Donations of school supplies sought for poor students
Donations of school supplies sought for poor students
PHUKET: The Phuket Children’s and Family Home on Koh Siray, operated by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, is calling for donations of school supplies to be provided to students from poor families.
China Eastern plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
China Eastern plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
CHINA: A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed into a remote mountainside in southern China yesterday (Mar 21) after dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes, sparking a massive fire on impact.
Thai rider Somkiat makes GP history
Thai rider Somkiat makes GP history
MOTO GP: Somkiat Chantra raced to a historic maiden Moto2 victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika International Street Circuit in Lombok on Sunday (Mar 20) as the sport returned to the Southeast Asian country for the first time since 1997.
Woman jailed over blood gang allegations
Woman jailed over blood gang allegations
BANGKOK: A 25-year-old woman has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Sa Kaeo provincial court for falsely claiming she had been a victim of a blood smuggling gang in Cambodia, according to police.
Phuket marks 292 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 292 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 292 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 21), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 43,769*.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket pushes for Digital Nomad Visa, Easier to enter Thailand || March 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket pushes for Digital Nomad Visa, Easier to enter Thailand || March 21
PHUKET XTRA - March 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket edition of Monopoly praised |:| No water play in Phuket for Songkran |:| Phuket pushes to pilot Digital Nomad Visa |:| Pre-travel COVID tests for arrivals lifted from April 1st |:| Bangla noodle vendor seeks just B15mn for being shot, paralyse by drunk off-duty cop Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangla gets another COVID check
Bangla gets another COVID check
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan conducted an inspection of Patong party street Bangla Rd last night to confirm that COVID measures were being enforced.
Race to end restrictions
Race to end restrictions
BUSINESS: After plaguing Thailand for two years with physical and economic ailments, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be downgraded to an endemic from July 1, marking a significant step towards full economic recovery.
Liverpool set up FA Cup semi-final clash with Man City
Liverpool set up FA Cup semi-final clash with Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester City’s bid for historic trophy-winning hauls will clash in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month after coming through their last eight ties in differing fashion yesterday (Mar 20).
Dee Phuket ‘Red Cross Fair’ is on
Dee Phuket ‘Red Cross Fair’ is on
PHUKET: The ‘Dee Phuket Fair’ to help raise funds for the Phuket Red Cross is underway at Saphan Hin, on the outskirts of Phuket Town.
Toddler drowns in Phuket hotel pool
Toddler drowns in Phuket hotel pool
PHUKET: A 3-year-old boy has drowned in a Phuket hotel pool after wandering out of the hotel room while his parents, on holiday in Phuket, were sleeping, Phuket City Police Chief Col Sarawut Chuprasit has reported.