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Kamala homeowner told to pay B50,000 to remove water-vending machine blocking the driveway
Kamala homeowner told to pay B50,000 to remove water-vending machine blocking the driveway
PHUKET: Confusion over exactly who owns a plot of land has left an absent homeowner now in Germany with a bill of B50,000 to have a water-vending machine removed from in front of her house, despite the machine being installed in a drainage ditch which is supposed to be on public property administered by the local municipality and the machine now partly blocking her driveway.
Phuket to host Sports Tourism Expo
Phuket to host Sports Tourism Expo
VARIOUS SPORTS: It was announced at a press conference yesterday (Nov 30) that Phuket is to host a multi-sports expo in an effort to stimulate tourism and the local economy as the island continues its drive to be positioned as a sports-centric city.
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
TENNIS: WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said yesterday (Dec 1) the women’s tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Thailand set to donate vaccines to Africa, government says
Thailand set to donate vaccines to Africa, government says
BANGKOK: Thailand has shown an interest in joining the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (Avat) to donate COVID-19 vaccines to the continent.
Thai Vietjet resumes Taiwan-Phuket flights
Thai Vietjet resumes Taiwan-Phuket flights
PHUKET: Vietjet Airlines have resumed their Taipei-Bangkok-Phuket flights with the inaugural flight of the resumed service landing at Phuket International Airport late Tuesday night (Nov 30).
Government hunts for visitors from Africa
Government hunts for visitors from Africa
BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Public Health are tracking about 783 African travellers who have entered Thailand since Nov 15.
Phuket marks 96 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 96 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 96 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,903.
Championship in the balance in F1 fight for the ages
Championship in the balance in F1 fight for the ages
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing is scrambling to keep Max Verstappen’s title campaign alive against Lewis Hamilton, who’s found form just in the nick of time.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Quality tests of face masks reveal the truth, Angry employee starts massive fire? || December 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Quality tests of face masks reveal the truth, Angry employee starts massive fire? || December 1
PHUKET XTRA - December 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Grab delivery driver killed in Phuket crash |:| Face masks fail quality tests |:| Supervisor of oil depot charged with B40mn fire |:| Walk-in Pfizer jabs in Phuket |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Suthep indicted over construction contracts
Suthep indicted over construction contracts
BANGKOK: Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is being tried in the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders for alleged irregularities in projects to construct police stations and living accommodation while he was deputy prime minister more than a decade ago.
Phuket readies to remember, honour the late King Bhumibol
Phuket readies to remember, honour the late King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing the formal activities to honour and remember the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej this coming Sunday (Dec 5), which was King Bhumibol’s birthday and is now honoured as Thailand National Day.
Residents of Phuket tsunami village call to end prosecution against them
Residents of Phuket tsunami village call to end prosecution against them
PHUKET: Residents of the Sathon Pho community in Rassada held a demonstration through the heart of Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 30), calling for the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) to cease legal action against them to have them evicted from state land.
New points system starts today, Phuket transport office reminds drivers
New points system starts today, Phuket transport office reminds drivers
PHUKET: A senior figure at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has issued a reminder to drivers that the nationwide points system for moving violations comes into effect today (Dec 1).
China ‘hunting’ Taiwanese abroad through deportation: rights group
China ‘hunting’ Taiwanese abroad through deportation: rights group
WORLD: Beijing has pressured foreign governments to deport hundreds of Taiwan nationals to China, a new report found, in what human rights activists describe as a “hunt for Taiwanese”.
Chan eyes merit crown at Laguna Phuket Championship
Chan eyes merit crown at Laguna Phuket Championship
GOLF: Taiwan’s Chan Shih-chang is targeting the Asian Tour Order of Merit title ‒ and is hoping to become the first player from his country to achieve the feat in 27 years ‒ following his victory in the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship at Blue Canyon Country Club last week.
Power outage to affect Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong
Power outage to affect Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Chao fa West Rd in Chalong tomorrow (Dec 2) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
Grab delivery driver killed as pickup hits motorbike
Grab delivery driver killed as pickup hits motorbike
PHUKET: Police have yet to piece together what led to an accident in Thalang early this morning (Dec 1) that left a Grab motorbike delivery dead after a collision with a pickup truck.
Cabinet reverses CCSA relaxation of on-arrival COVID testing
Cabinet reverses CCSA relaxation of on-arrival COVID testing
BANGKOK: In light of Omicron variant concerns, the Cabinet has reversed the decision by the  Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to relax the testing requirement for people to enter the country.
Vachira Phuket offers walk-in Pfizer jabs
Vachira Phuket offers walk-in Pfizer jabs
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is offering 1,500 Pfizer injections to people who walk in to the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin tomorrow (Dec 2).
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
BANGKOK: Only a fifth of 60 face mask brands available on the market passed Thai Industrial Standard quality tests, according to the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC).