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Jetstar launches weekly Singapore to Phuket flight
Jetstar launches weekly Singapore to Phuket flight
PHUKET: Jetstar has relaunched its service between Singapore and Phuket with a once-weekly flight now confirmed.
Afghan crisis cements Qatari global influence
Afghan crisis cements Qatari global influence
DOHA: Political leaders have flocked to Doha and some countries have moved their Kabul embassies to Qatar, all praising their host for its key role in the airlift out of the Afghan capital.
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
Ten years ago, when Wipaphan ’Nana’ Wongsawang was 19 years old, she was sexually assaulted. She kept it to herself for two years, until one day her friend had a similar experience and confided in her about it. Together, they reported the friend’s assault to the police, but were met with indifference.
Sea gypsies in Koh Kaew under lockdown
Sea gypsies in Koh Kaew under lockdown
PHUKET: The residential area of sea gypsies in Soi Koh Kaew 6 on the east cost of Phuket has been placed under lockdown for one week following a spate of infections in the community.
Verstappen on pole in home Grand Prix
Verstappen on pole in home Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen pipped championship rival Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix in a thrilling finish to qualifying yesterday (Sept 4).
Phuket marks 240 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 240 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 240 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 4) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 5,371.
Put Your ‘Helping Hands’ Together
Put Your ‘Helping Hands’ Together
With more work to do now than ever before, 5 Star Marine together with their partners are still working around the clock to offer a vitally needed helping hand. Behind the scenes there are many others who contribute and support the core team ‒ working quietly in the background. Today we wanted to say ‘Thank You’ to those who continue to help despite the constant challenges and seemingly endless needs of the community.
Jab critics hurting ties, Chinese embassy says
Jab critics hurting ties, Chinese embassy says
BANGKOK: The Chinese embassy in Thailand says critics of the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine are undermining Beijing’s good intentions of helping Thailand fight the outbreak.
Sandbox tourists shunted as Phuket officials delist guesthouses from SHA+
Sandbox tourists shunted as Phuket officials delist guesthouses from SHA+
PHUKET: Officials have yet to explain why guesthouses already inspected and approved as SHA+ accommodation venues are having their SHA+ licences revoked because they are fully legally operating as guesthouses, but not as hotels ‒ a fact known at the time when they were approved.
Phuket Opinion: Biting the bullet
Phuket Opinion: Biting the bullet
PHUKET: The allowing of domestic tourists to return to Phuket starting this Wednesday (Sept 8) may well be looked back on as a turning point in the island’s policy in coping with COVID-19 infections across the island.
Plan for Phuket sealed yacht, dive tours well received
Plan for Phuket sealed yacht, dive tours well received
PHUKET: The move to have Phuket boats be allowed to provide sealed tours to Seabox tourists, seafarers and divers has gained momentum after being well received at an official meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (Sept 3).
Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote
Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five cabinet ministers have survived the no-confidence vote with no surprises despite rumours that some coalition MPs might break ranks earlier.
New ‘Space Jam’ a slam dunk
New ‘Space Jam’ a slam dunk
If you are a fan of NBA basketball you will know that over the past few years there has been a huge debate over who deserves to be called the greatest basketballer of all time. Is the great man of the ’80s and ’90s, six time championship winner Michael Jordan. Is it the sadly deceased Koby Bryant, or is it the man quickly closing in on Jordan’s championship and MVP records – LeBron James.
AstraZeneca-Pfizer vaccine mix to be employed from October
AstraZeneca-Pfizer vaccine mix to be employed from October
BANGKOK: The committee handling emergency vaccination doses and sites, has decided that Thailand will begin mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer doses starting in October.
Triple drug raid nets 1.5kg ya ice, 10k ya bah pills
Triple drug raid nets 1.5kg ya ice, 10k ya bah pills
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested four suspects in a slew of raids, with one arrest alone resulting in 1.5 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 9,100 pills methamphetamine (ya bah) being seized.
Three days of quality racing in Phuket
Three days of quality racing in Phuket
SAILING: The Andaman Sea shone in all its glory upon the return of the award-winning Phuket Raceweek last weekend (Aug 27-29) in Chalong Bay.
Phuket marks 242 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 242 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 242 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 3) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 5,131.
China to keep embassy in Afghanistan, increase aid
China to keep embassy in Afghanistan, increase aid
KABUL: A Taliban spokesman said yesterday (Sept 3) that China has promised to keep its embassy in Afghanistan open and to increase humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged country.
Murder rap cop denies intent to kill
Murder rap cop denies intent to kill
BANGKOK: The former chief of Muang police station in Nakhon Sawan accused of ordering the fatal torture of a drug suspect says he just “assaulted” the victim, and did not torture and murder him.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Political shakeup imminent for Thailand? Easier for Phuket residents can re-enter |:| September 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Political shakeup imminent for Thailand? Easier for Phuket residents can re-enter |:| September 3
PHUKET XTRA - September 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Special permission no longer needed for residents come back |:| Plot aims to oust Thailand Prime Minister |:| Financial support for 500 students in Phuket |:| Phuket Covid Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket