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Phuket Music Scene: Hitting the right note
Phuket Music Scene: Hitting the right note
It is now a year since I first had an article published in The Phuket News about live music venues in Phuket Town. Such venues had been shut for over six months because of COVID and my musician friends had suffered very badly during that time. Some had to sell instruments to buy food, others left Phuket to return home, a few waited patiently for better times. I knew too that live music venue owners were very upset about having to fire Thai staff and reduce pay for any they kept on. We should not forget it has been a terrible time for them and their staff too.
Move Forward MP threatens to sue over case flaws
Move Forward MP threatens to sue over case flaws
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome is threatening to take legal action against authorities after he reported to police on Friday (Mar 18), only to be told that the charge against him was not yet complete.
No water play in Phuket for Songkran
No water play in Phuket for Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed that for the third consecutive year no water play will be permitted in Phuket for the upcoming Thai New Year Songkran festivities, in line with the mandate laid down by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) guidelines announced yesterday (Mar 18). 
Saudi executes 100 people since start of 2022
Saudi executes 100 people since start of 2022
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia put four people to death on Thursday (Mar 17), bringing to 100 the number of executions since the start of the year, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.
Phuket Monopoly officially launched... and we are ON!
Phuket Monopoly officially launched... and we are ON!
PHUKET: An official Phuket version of the world’s most popular and famous family gaming brand has hit the shops this morning… and we’re delighted to announce it features us!
EU envoys launch pro-Ukraine campaign
EU envoys launch pro-Ukraine campaign
BANGKOK: David Daly, Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand, along with 18 Ambassadors of EU countries to Thailand have shown their support for Ukraine by joining the “Sunflower for Solidarity” campaign.
Cows take series lead after nail biting comeback victory
Cows take series lead after nail biting comeback victory
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows pulled off a remarkable 1-run victory at the ACG on Sunday (Mar 13) to bowl out the Patong Penguins for 195 in the final over of the 25 over match after the Penguins sailed to 104-1 inside 10 overs.
Phuket marks 335 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 335 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 335 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 18), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 42,432*.
Songkran celebrations allowed, but no water fights
Songkran celebrations allowed, but no water fights
BANGKOK: Songkran celebrations will be allowed next month but drinking alcohol at events, foam parties, water splashing and powder smearing will be prohibited.
Phuket pushes to pilot Digital Nomad visa
Phuket pushes to pilot Digital Nomad visa
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) has submitted a formal request to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to create a ‘Digital Nomad’ visa for international visitors  travelling to Phuket.
Pre-travel COVID tests for arrivals lifted from April 1
Pre-travel COVID tests for arrivals lifted from April 1
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration today (Mar 18) resolved to discontinue the requirement that visitors pass a pre-travel COVID-19 test, from Apr 1, but testing on arrival will continue.
Phuket readies for World Expo inspection visit
Phuket readies for World Expo inspection visit
PHUKET: Local municipalities have been ordered to clean up their areas and prepare campaigns to promote Phuket’s bid to host Specialized Expo 2028 ahead of expected inspection visits by World Expo organiser, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
Phuket man arrested for indecent photos of young teen girls posted online
Phuket man arrested for indecent photos of young teen girls posted online
PHUKET: A 58-year-old man in Kathu has been arrested after photos he posted online of young teenage girls posing in underwear were condemned as inappropriate.
Cruise ship terminal mooted for Koh Samui
Cruise ship terminal mooted for Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI: Thailand’s marine officials are considering building a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui, the popular Gulf of Thailand island off the coast of Surat Thani province, in order to accommodate cruise ship arrivals and improve tourist safety.
Dept eyes Singapore-Phuket cruise plan
Dept eyes Singapore-Phuket cruise plan
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) will discuss with Singapore a new protocol allowing tourists to take cruises to Phuket from the island nation.
Phuket marks 357 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 357 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 357 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 17), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 42,432.
New cars, old rivals: Verstappen and Hamilton renew battle in 2022
New cars, old rivals: Verstappen and Hamilton renew battle in 2022
FORMULA ONE: The memories of the controversial 2021 title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have barely faded, but this weekend new world champion Max Verstappen and the ousted Lewis Hamilton will renew their rivalry for a much-anticipated sequel.
‘Stop this war’: Arnold Schwarzenegger to Putin
‘Stop this war’: Arnold Schwarzenegger to Putin
LOS ANGELES: “Terminator” star Arnold Schwarzenegger appealed to Vladimir Putin yesterday (Mar 17) to end the “senseless” war in Ukraine and praised Russians protesting the conflict as his “new heroes.”
Nation ‘ready’ for Deltacron, says Anutin
Nation ‘ready’ for Deltacron, says Anutin
BANGKOK: The public health minister says Thailand is prepared to deal with any new variant of the coronavirus including the newly emerged Deltacron that is now being closely watched by the World Health Organization (WHO).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Scrapping the pre-travel COVID test, Power bill to rise || March 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Scrapping the pre-travel COVID test, Power bill to rise || March 17
PHUKET XTRA - March 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Songkran holiday extended |:| Pre-travel COVID tests set for axe |:| Slow progress in catching extortionist |:| Power bills will rise in May |:| Two held over lethal Pattani bombing Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand