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Phuket police deny ‘robbing’ foreigners, defend traffic checks
Phuket police deny ‘robbing’ foreigners, defend traffic checks
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have defended their officers standing in front of a restaurant in Patong after a post online accused police of “destroying tourism” and quoting foreign tourists as being “robbed”.
Hamilton stakes claim as title favourite
Hamilton stakes claim as title favourite
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton still trails Max Verstappen in the championship ahead of the double-header season finale, but his run of sparkling form in the last two rounds makes him difficult to resist as the title favourite.
Be good hosts for Apec meetings in Phuket, urges Governor
Be good hosts for Apec meetings in Phuket, urges Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called on all people in Phuket to help welcome visiting delegates for the APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) to be held on the island early next month.
Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official
Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official
PHUKET: Most new infections in Phuket in recent days are from proactive screening of people, including staff, at entertainment venues, a leading Phuket health official has confirmed.
Phang Nga tourism still suffering
Phang Nga tourism still suffering
BANGKOK: The majority of souvenir shops, restaurants and massage shops in the Khao Lak coastal area of Phang Nga province have seen no signs of recovery despite the country having reopened to foreign tourists for over three weeks.
Phuket marks 110 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 110 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 110 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 24) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,073.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket cases jump to triple digits, Illegal cough medicine factory in Phuket || November 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket cases jump to triple digits, Illegal cough medicine factory in Phuket || November 24
PHUKET XTRA - November 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Miss Universe Thailand accused of flag abuse |:| 30m more Pfizer doses |:| Phuket cases jump to triple digits |:| Counterfeit cough medicine factory raid in Phuket |:| Surin island under lockdown Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Cape Yamu
Power outage to affect Cape Yamu
PHUKET: The Thalang office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Cape Yamu, Pa khlok, tomorrow (Nov 25) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
Surin Islands sea gypsy community placed under lockdown
Surin Islands sea gypsy community placed under lockdown
PHUKET: The Moken sea gypsy community at Bon Bay in the Mu Ko Surin National Park in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, has been placed under “Bubble & Seal” lockdown for two weeks following an outbreak of COVID-19 infections on the small island.
Counterfeit cough medicine factory raided in Phuket
Counterfeit cough medicine factory raided in Phuket
PHUKET: Police and health ministry officials have raided an illegal cough medicine factory in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, seizing more than 21,000 bottles of cough medicine and other materials with an estimated value of B30 million.
Mobile merger seen as ‘perilous’
Mobile merger seen as ‘perilous’
BANGKOK: The merger of True Corporation Plc and Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) will pull down the country’s mobile business competition to a “perilous” situation and put consumers in jeopardy, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Players gearing up for Blue Canyon challenge
Players gearing up for Blue Canyon challenge
GOLF: The Blue Canyon Phuket Championship tees off tomorrow (Nov 25) on the Canyon Course at Blue Canyon Country Club, the first of two Asian Tour events taking place in Phuket in the coming weeks and the players are gearing up for competition.
Ditch your Moderna order, get Pfizer from state: Anutin
Ditch your Moderna order, get Pfizer from state: Anutin
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (Nov 23) urged those who are still waiting for a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to give up and instead register for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that is being offered under the government’s vaccination programme.
Contestant accused of flag abuse
Contestant accused of flag abuse
BANGKOK: Police action has been sought against Miss Universe Thailand Anchilee Scott-Kemmis for standing on what looks like a Thai flag in a picture featured on the pageant organiser’s website.
Phuket marks 105 new COVID cases, two new deaths
Phuket marks 105 new COVID cases, two new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 105 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 23) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,959.
Antique 4 poster bed frame
Antique 4 poster bed frame
beautiful crafting detail, good condition and originally from India. Purchased $3,500 10 years ago. size 2.05W x 2.6L x 2.33H
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face mask fines, Street racing crackdown, Group goes after Amnesty International || November 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face mask fines, Street racing crackdown, Group goes after Amnesty International || November 23
PHUKET XTRA - November 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Face mask fine no more than B1K first time, B20K 3rd time |:| Nationwide street racing crackdown |:| Pro-monarchy group goes after Amnesty International Thailand |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police street racing crackdown nets hundreds
Police street racing crackdown nets hundreds
PHUKET: Provincial Police Region 8 have announced the seizure of 165 motorcycles and 192 arrests for gun-related offenses in an anti-crime campaign held earlier this month.
Minister: Europe willing to donate vaccines to Thailand
Minister: Europe willing to donate vaccines to Thailand
BANGKOK: Several European countries are willing to donate vaccines to Thailand, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said today (Nov 23).
Another Phuket bridge jump prevented
Another Phuket bridge jump prevented
PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Nov 23) that they were able to successfully dissuade a young man from taking his own life by jumping from the Sarasin Bridge late last night.