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Supergirl ready for ‘Barbie’ in ONE showdown
Supergirl ready for ‘Barbie’ in ONE showdown
MMA: Thai teenage star Supergirl Jaroonsak Muaythai is ready to take on Ekaterina “Barbie” Vandaryeva in what will be her second appearance in ONE Championship in Singapore this evening (Jan 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bengal tiger hunters surrender, Yingluck corruption charge, Call to postpone tourist fee || January 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bengal tiger hunters surrender, Yingluck corruption charge, Call to postpone tourist fee || January 13
PHUKET XTRA - January 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Tourism operator call to postpone new tourist fee |:| Hunters surrender after Bengal tiger pelts found in illegal camp |:| COVID Update |:| Yingluck indictment Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Suspects in killing of Bengal tigers expected to surrender
Suspects in killing of Bengal tigers expected to surrender
KANCHANABURI: Five men accused of hunting and killing two Bengal tigers near the Myanmar border in Thong Pha Phum district were expected to turn themselves in to police today (Jan 13).
Roll with it: Prab Keesin calls for realistic policy for keeping Patong alive
Roll with it: Prab Keesin calls for realistic policy for keeping Patong alive
PHUKET: Patong businessman Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin, Chairman of Pisona Group and Chief of the Patong Development Foundation, has called for a realistic approach to the current outbreak, with infected people isolated and uninfected staff allowed to keep businesses open.
Police donate food relief to police
Police donate food relief to police
PHUKET: Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Amphol Buarabphon presided over a ceremony yesterday (Jan 12) to donate rice and dry food to police officers serving under the Provincial Police Region 8 “as a gift and encouragement to the brothers and sisters of police officers under the jurisdiction”.
Police allowing misuse of royal insignia threatened with charges under Section 112
Police allowing misuse of royal insignia threatened with charges under Section 112
PHUKET: A lawyer accompanied by a top representative of an anti-corruption organisation filed a complaint with Region 8 Police yesterday over police in Nakhon Sri Thammarat not taking any action to investigate a member of a “volunteer foundation” accused of misusing a royal insignia and a Royal Thai Police badge.
Phuket marks 452 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 452 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 452 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 12), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 24,968.
A fitting tribute to the founding father of the ACG
A fitting tribute to the founding father of the ACG
CRICKET: A memorial game was held at the Alan Cooke Ground in Thalang last Sunday (Jan 9) to honour the memory of the ground’s founding father, who passed away on Dec 8.
‘No need’ to close schools where COVID cases found
‘No need’ to close schools where COVID cases found
BANGKOK: There is no need to completely close schools where COVID-19 cases are found, because most already have effective control measures in place to halt the spread of any infection, a senior Health Ministry official said yesterday (Jan 12).
US judge rules that Prince Andrew sex assault case can proceed
US judge rules that Prince Andrew sex assault case can proceed
NEW YORK: A US judge ruled yesterday (Jan 12) that a sexual assault lawsuit brought against Prince Andrew can move forward, piling pressure on the royal and causing further embarrassment for the British monarchy.
Call for delay of new tourist entry fee
Call for delay of new tourist entry fee
BANGKOK: The new B300 tourism fee due to take effect in April is drawing mixed reactions from tourism operators as the recovery remains tepid and fragile.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 4K a day applying to enter Phuket, Chicken price controls || January 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 4K a day applying to enter Phuket, Chicken price controls || January 12
PHUKET XTRA - January 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket 4,000 a day applying to visit Phuket |:| 6-month price controls on chicken |:| Vaccination not needed for visa extensions |:| Tourist COVID hotline |:| 5 Teens released after explosive device thrown into school Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket pushes on with targetted ‘booster’ jabs
Phuket pushes on with targetted ‘booster’ jabs
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is offering walk-in first-, second- and third-dose ‘booster’ vaccination injections throughout January, but vaccination sessions are limited to 50 people a day.
Thailand to launch ‘new chapter’ of tourism
Thailand to launch ‘new chapter’ of tourism
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry promotion plan for 2022 will be themed “Amazing Thailand New Chapter”, introducing new selling points from January and collecting a B300 entry fee from foreign tourists from April, government spokesman Thanakorn Boonkongwanchana said today (Jan 12).
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section of Srisoonthorn Rd tomorrow (Jan 13) as work is carried out on upgrading low-voltage cables.
FA Cup sparkles on 150th anniversary
FA Cup sparkles on 150th anniversary
FOOTBALL: The FA Cup is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and last weekend proved the most revered cup competition in club football has lost none of its magic with a number of pulsating games and a few upsets.
Vaccination not required for visa extensions, confirms Phuket Immigration
Vaccination not required for visa extensions, confirms Phuket Immigration
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town has confirmed that proof of vaccination is not required in order to be approved for an extension to stay, often just called “visa extensions”.
Phuket’s critical situation spurs call for increased support
Phuket’s critical situation spurs call for increased support
PHUKET: The deteriorating tourism situation plus the rising number of Omicron cases across Phuket has sparked a demand for immediate and increased community support, reports local foundation Living Waters Phuket.
BoT jittery over rising living costs
BoT jittery over rising living costs
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is concerned with higher prices for living costs, but not in terms of overall price stability, says the central bank governor.
Phuket launches tourist COVID hotline
Phuket launches tourist COVID hotline
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a “Phuket Tourist COVID Call Centre” to assist tourists who test positive for COVID-19.