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MMA Divers, Chalong, Phuket
MMA Divers, Chalong, Phuket
MMA Divers is a PADI diving center & private Italian R.I.B. dive boat charter located at Chalong, Phuket, Thailand. Scuba diving, snorkeling or island hopping in total privacy and freedom. Departing from Chalong Pier we normally reach most dive sites or islands within 25 to 45 minutes, long before the other diving operators gets there, allowing you to have the dive site only for yourself.
Local star Annissa aiming for the Women’s World Surfing League
Local star Annissa aiming for the Women’s World Surfing League
SURFING: Local athlete Annissa Flynn is moving closer to her dream of competing in the Women’s World Surfing League (WSL) after securing sponsorship with Rip Curl Thailand to compete in the 2022 qualifying series for the WSL which starts today (Mar 8) at Kuta beach, Bali, and concludes tomorrow.
On Campus: The courage to lead
On Campus: The courage to lead
Lead by example. Yes, it’s cliché, but that’s exactly how Matcha Phorn-in became a leader in her rainbow family and the indigenous communities in Chiang Mai and nearby provinces. Matcha is a Lao-Isaan ethnic minority lesbian feminist human rights defender. Because of her race, gender identity and sexual orientation, she experienced various systemic discrimination from a young age. 
Thailand offers aid to stranded tourists
Thailand offers aid to stranded tourists
BANGKOK: More than 7,000 tourists from Russia and Ukraine in Thailand are allowed to extend their visas without an application fee* as the government is considering measures to offer humanitarian assistance to those affected by international flight cancellations.
Cancelled flights leave Russians stranded in Phuket
Cancelled flights leave Russians stranded in Phuket
PHUKET: The Russian Consulate in Phuket is providing assistance to Russian nationals stranded on the island unable to fly home.
Witnesses ‘lying’ over Tangmo death
Witnesses ‘lying’ over Tangmo death
BANGKOK: Conflicting accounts of the circumstances surrounding the death of TV actress Pattarathida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, who drowned after falling from a speedboat into Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi on Feb 24, have cast a cloud over a number of key witnesses, said Pol Maj Gen Udon Yomcharoen, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1, yesterday (Mar 7).
Premier League set to end Russian broadcast deal, Lewandowski drops Huawei
Premier League set to end Russian broadcast deal, Lewandowski drops Huawei
FOOTBALL: The Premier League is set to cancel its television broadcast contracts in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, according to reports yesterday (Mar 7).
Phuket marks 563 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 563 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 563 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 7), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 37,714.
Nearly all Russia forces deployed, US says as it adds troops to Europe
Nearly all Russia forces deployed, US says as it adds troops to Europe
WASHINGTON: Russia has committed nearly all its combat power stationed along the border into Ukraine, the Pentagon said yesterday (Mar 7) as it announced 500 more US troops were deploying to Europe to boost NATO security.
Government aims to control oil prices
Government aims to control oil prices
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Mar 7) urged the public to cut back on energy consumption, especially when using private cars, amid soaring oil prices. Prayut said the government would do its best to cushion the impact.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plastic bottles most common trash found on Thailand beaches || March 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plastic bottles most common trash found on Thailand beaches || March 7
PHUKET XTRA - March 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Tangmo’s death ’an accident’ |:| Plastic bottles top 1.4mn items of beach litter collected |:| Sanctions affecting Russian tourists in Phuket |:| PayPal use extended until next year Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Plastic bottles top 1.4mn items of beach litter collected
Plastic bottles top 1.4mn items of beach litter collected
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reported that 1,427,831 pieces of beach litter were collected throughout 2021, with plastic bottles the most common item of trash found on the sands.
State news punts Belarus, China may play ‘middleman’ for Thai exports to Russia
State news punts Belarus, China may play ‘middleman’ for Thai exports to Russia
PHUKET: A report by state news agency NNT has explained how Thailand may still export to Russia through “middlemen” Belarus and China. The report was citing a statement by Thailand – Russia Business Council (TRBC) Chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul.
Power outage to affect Ao Por, Koh Yao islands
Power outage to affect Ao Por, Koh Yao islands
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off tomorrow (Mar 8) in Ao Por, also affecting the Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi islands, as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Gulf in class clear to Rangnick as Man City humble Man Utd
Gulf in class clear to Rangnick as Man City humble Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick recognised the gulf between the Red Devils and Premier League leaders Manchester City after doubles from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez inflicted a 4-1 derby defeat yesterday (Mar 6).
Mental health dept warns about stress due to excessive news consumption
Mental health dept warns about stress due to excessive news consumption
BANGKOK: The Department of Mental Health has indicated concern for people who constantly follow news and social media updates to the point of stressing themselves out, noting that this is particularly the case when many serious developments are taking place.
Tangmo’s death ‘an accident’
Tangmo’s death ‘an accident’
BANGKOK: The death of TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong appears to be an accident based on the evidence, according to national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk.
Police to oppose bail in Jimi Sandhu case
Police to oppose bail in Jimi Sandhu case
BANGKOK: Thai police will ask a Canadian court to deny bail for a Canadian national, who is suspected of being involved in the murder of an Indian gangster in Phuket last month, says the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Phuket marks 592 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 592 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 592 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 6), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 37,113.
Woman hit by car on Phuket’s main road
Woman hit by car on Phuket’s main road
A 54-year-old Myamnar national sustained heavy injuries when she was hit by a vehicle on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew last Saturday (Mar 5).