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New downhill road considered to make Kata Hill safer
New downhill road considered to make Kata Hill safer
PHUKET: Local government offices have been asked to coordinate efforts to acquire land that will allow for a new road to be built for vehicles descending Kata Hill to make crossing the hill from Kata to Chalong safer.
Phuket pubs, bars must register to sell alcohol
Phuket pubs, bars must register to sell alcohol
PHUKET: Pubs, bars and other venues in Phuket currently operating as “restaurants” must now register and be issued a new permit in order to be able to legally sell alcohol that is to be consumed on the premises. Once approved, they may sell alcohol until 11pm.
Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine
Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine
WASHINGTON: The United States yestrday (Jan 25) warned Moscow of damaging sanctions, including measures personally targeting Vladimir Putin, if it moves ahead with an invasion of Ukraine, as Russian combat troops massing around the pro-Western country launched new exercises.
Australian Open to allow ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ shirts after backlash
Australian Open to allow ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ shirts after backlash
TENNIS: Fans at the Australian Open can wear “Where is Peng Shuai?” shirts as long as they are peaceful, tournament chief Craig Tiley told AFP yesterday (Jan 25), after a backlash over the Grand Slam’s controversial stance.
Expert says fourth shot ‘not needed yet’
Expert says fourth shot ‘not needed yet’
BANGKOK: While a booster is useful, a fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine against the dominant Omicron variant is not yet necessary for most people, according to Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital.
Phuket marks 343 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 343 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 343 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 25), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 31,487.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal tanker truck wipeout, Cannabis decriminalisation as recreational use proposed || January 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal tanker truck wipeout, Cannabis decriminalisation as recreational use proposed || January 25
PHUKET XTRA - January 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Cannabis decriminalised in Thailand, limited recreational use proposed |:| Tanker truck driver killed in wipeout |:| New improved B20 banknotes on the way |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Wittayalai suspends classes over COVID concerns
Phuket Wittayalai suspends classes over COVID concerns
PHUKET: Phuket Wittayalai School in Phuket Town has suspended on-site classes from Jan 26 to Feb 4 due to concerns of COVID-19 infections spreading throughout the school.
Thailand’s corruption standing slides
Thailand’s corruption standing slides
BANGKOK: Thailand fell six places in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, released today (Jan 25) by Transparency International.
New improved B20 banknotes on the way
New improved B20 banknotes on the way
THAILAND: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) have announced a new B20 banknote will be introduced to public circulation in late March.
Tanker truck driver killed in high-speed wipeout
Tanker truck driver killed in high-speed wipeout
PHUKET: The driver of a tanker truck died yesterday morning (Jan 24) after a car suddenly changing lanes struck the truck on its back left wheels, sending the truck swerving out of control, onto its side and slamming into the power pole beside the entrance to the new Shell petrol station on Wiset Rd* in Rawai.
Ranieri sacked as Watford manager after just 14 games
Ranieri sacked as Watford manager after just 14 games
FOOTBALL: Watford manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked yesterday (Jan 24) after only 14 games in charge of the Premier League strugglers.
Eight dead in Cup of Nations stadium crush
Eight dead in Cup of Nations stadium crush
YAOUNDE: A crush outside a Cameroon stadium where the host nation qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals yesterday (Jan 24) left at least eight people dead and many more injured, according to Cameroonian state television.
B1.4bn boost ‘no cure’ for financial woe
B1.4bn boost ‘no cure’ for financial woe
BANGKOK: The B1.4 billion disbursed from state coffers to reduce the cost of living for three months presents no solution to runaway consumer prices which require long-term measures to tackle, a consumer forum was told yesterday (Jan 24).
Phuket marks 354 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 354 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 354 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 31,032.
A sneak peek into the long-awaited MONOPOLY: Phuket edition…
A sneak peek into the long-awaited MONOPOLY: Phuket edition…
With the launch of MONOPOLY: Phuket edition expected to be in March, makers of the game are showing a sneak peek into what to expect on the board…
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil slick in the Gulf, Hotel isolation visa extensions, Croc was a coconut tree || January 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil slick in the Gulf, Hotel isolation visa extensions, Croc was a coconut tree || January 24
PHUKET XTRA - January 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil slick in the Gulf |:| Immigration on hotel isolation visas extensions |:| B30k reward for missing cats |:| Croc off Bang Tao confirmed to be a coconut tree, but another reported sighting south of Nai Yang |:| Ducati cop gets 7 charges over death of doctor Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket holds fast to Omicron policy
Phuket holds fast to Omicron policy
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew presided over a press conference today (Jan 24) which saw no major changes to any policies regarding tourism and the treatment of people confirmed as infected with Omicron.
Ducati cop who killed doctor faces 7 charges
Ducati cop who killed doctor faces 7 charges
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau has laid seven charges against the policeman who hit and killed a woman doctor with his Ducati Monster motorcycle on Friday (Jan 21).
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay tomorrow and Wednesday (Jan 25-26) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.