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DLT reopens offices for license and tax services
DLT reopens offices for license and tax services
BANGKOK: Following the relaxation of lockdown measures in Bangkok and other provinces hard-hit by the pandemic, the Department of Land Transport has reopened its offices providing public services and driver’s license applications, with some of the services moved online to prevent crowding.
Bangla Rd next target to have power cables buried
Bangla Rd next target to have power cables buried
PHUKET: Bangla Rd will be the next main street in Patong to have its power and communications cables installed underground, Theeraphat Petchsichuang, Chief of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Patong Office, has confirmed. 
Misfiring Gunners refuse to gel under Mikel
Misfiring Gunners refuse to gel under Mikel
FOOTBALL: The international break this weekend comes at an ideal time for under-fire Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after his side’s disasterous start to the season which sees them sitting bottom of the league after three games.
Financial support for students as families plunged into poverty
Financial support for students as families plunged into poverty
PHUKET: Financial assistance was handed out to 500 children from families plunged into poverty by the ongoing economic crisis so the children can continue their schooling yesterday (Sept 2).
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Drunk fisherman drowns in Kathu pond
Drunk fisherman drowns in Kathu pond
PHUKET: A man was discovered drowned yesterday (Sept 2) after he had gone to retrieve his fishing nets in a pond in Soi Kathu 6, Kathu while under the influence of alcohol.
Phuket marks 235 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 235 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 235 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 2) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,772.
At least 44 dead as flash floods slam New York area
At least 44 dead as flash floods slam New York area
NEW YORK: Flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida killed at least 44 people in the New York area yesterday (Sept 2), including several who perished in basements during the “historic” weather event officials blamed on climate change.
A golden hat-trick for Pongsakorn
A golden hat-trick for Pongsakorn
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo completed a golden hat-trick at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo yesterday (Sept 2).
Coalition plot aims to oust Prayut
Coalition plot aims to oust Prayut
BANGKOK: Controversy is flaring up over a “political deal” to unseat Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha after some MPs from smaller parties in the government coalition confirmed the plot exists.
Special permission letter no longer needed for Phuket residents to re-enter the province
Special permission letter no longer needed for Phuket residents to re-enter the province
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed that Phuket residents no longer need a special letter of permission in order to leave Phuket and then be allowed to return to the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Daily Phuket Covid cases continue to surpass 200 |:| September 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Daily Phuket Covid cases continue to surpass 200 |:| September 2
PHUKET XTRA - September 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket E-service VAT on foreign operators comes into effect |:| Delivery driver escaped with scratches |:| Phuket Fishing Port ready to reopen |:| Daily Phuket Covid cases past 200 |:| Woman busted for drugs Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Walk-in vaccinations for Thais only, foreigners can now register for Pfizer
Walk-in vaccinations for Thais only, foreigners can now register for Pfizer
PHUKET: The walk-in vaccinations announced by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) last week are for Thais only, the chief of the PPAO’s Public Health Division has confirmed.
Delivery driver escapes with scratches after wipeout in Mai Khao
Delivery driver escapes with scratches after wipeout in Mai Khao
PHUKET: A 28-year-old man escaped serious injury after he lost control of his delivery pickup truck, hit a light pole, with the pickup flipping onto its side on the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd in Moo 1, Mai Khao this morning (Sept 2).
E-service VAT on foreign operators comes into effect
E-service VAT on foreign operators comes into effect
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Finance Ministry has introduced an e-service tax that levies value-added tax (VAT) on foreign e-service operators.
Phuket Fishing Port readies to reopen
Phuket Fishing Port readies to reopen
PHUKET: Staff from Rassada Municipality yesterday led a mass cleaning effort at Phuket Fishing Port on Koh Siray, Rassada, ahead of its planned reopening tomorrow (Sept 3).
ABBA set to unveil ‘sensational’ musical comeback
ABBA set to unveil ‘sensational’ musical comeback
LONDON: They famously vowed never to reform, to the disappointment of their legions of fans. But nearly four decades after disbanding, Swedish superstars ABBA were today (Sept 2) expected to announce a “sensational comeback” collaboration.
Medal haul for Thais at Paralympics
Medal haul for Thais at Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racers Pongsakorn Paeyo and Athiwat Paeng-Nuea completed a golden double for Thailand at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo yesterday (Sept 1).
Phuket marks 204 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 204 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 204 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,535.
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
BANGKOK: The tourism minister has defended the country’s reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.