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Police ramp up Sandbox tourist safety
Police ramp up Sandbox tourist safety
PHUKET: The designated ‘SHA+ Managers’ at ‘SHA+ accommodation venues have been instructed to closely monitor the movements of Phuket Sandbox tourists who are elderly or infirm, women traveling alone, girls or single men in the province’s efforts to ramp of security for travellers arriving under the Sandbox scheme.
School closures ‘affecting development’
School closures ‘affecting development’
BANGKOK: Many first-graders are missing out on their first-ever day at school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with concerns that delays to their schooling could harm their development and mental health.
Afghans race to flee Taliban after Biden confirms airlift deadline
Afghans race to flee Taliban after Biden confirms airlift deadline
KABUL: Afghans yesterday (Aug 25) faced an increasingly desperate race to escape life under the Taliban after President Joe Biden confirmed US-led evacuations will end next week.
Phuket COVID cases hit new high, 189 on one day
Phuket COVID cases hit new high, 189 on one day
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 189 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 25), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 3,070.
Police launch manhunt for ex-cop on the run
Police launch manhunt for ex-cop on the run
BANGKOK: Police have launched a manhunt for a former police station chief who allegedly killed a drug suspect while attempting to extort from him B2 million while in police custody, national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk said yesterday (Aug 25).
Golfers swinging happy as tournament play returns to Blue Canyon
Golfers swinging happy as tournament play returns to Blue Canyon
GOLF: With Phuket generally being deprived of golfing events in recent times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was much excitement in the air last Wednesday (Aug 18) as Golfasian held their Amazing Thailand Expat Golf Tournament at the stunning Blue Canyon Golf Club.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai cops kill drug suspect while allegedly trying to extort B2 million |:| August 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai cops kill drug suspect while allegedly trying to extort B2 million |:| August 25
PHUKET XTRA - August 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Custody death clip sparks storm |:| Phuket requests nearly half million vaccine doses |:| Record daily cases in Phuket |:| Urgent call for blood donations |:| FDA urges Pfizer submit vaccine info Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PPAO to open for walk-in vaccinations
PPAO to open for walk-in vaccinations
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) will allow walk-in vaccinations at the Phuket Merlin Hotel in Phuket Town next week to encourage people who have had yet to receive any vaccination injections to be able to finally receive one.
Phuket property company accountant facing charges for embezzling B33mn
Phuket property company accountant facing charges for embezzling B33mn
PHUKET: An accountant with a Phuket luxury property management firm has been arrested and is facing charges for embezzling B33 million from the company’s accounts.
Phuket requests 470,000 vaccine doses as booster shots
Phuket requests 470,000 vaccine doses as booster shots
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has filed a formal request for 470,000 doses of COVID vaccine to provide as a third ‘booster’ jab in Phuket, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed.
Chalong Underpass closed during day for two weeks for maintenance
Chalong Underpass closed during day for two weeks for maintenance
PHUKET: Both lanes through the Chalong Underpass closed today (Aug 25) and will remain closed from 9am to 3:30pm until Sept 11 while officers carry out maintenance works to the lighting and water drainage system in the tunnel.
Custody death clip sparks storm
Custody death clip sparks storm
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a probe into the alleged killing of a drug suspect by a group of Nakhon Sawan policemen.
Urgent call for blood donors
Urgent call for blood donors
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center at Saphan Hin is in urgent need of blood donors for a long-term Phuket expat who cannot undergo open-heart surgery without it.
Rescued turtle’s stomach clogged with plastic waste
Rescued turtle’s stomach clogged with plastic waste
PHUKET: More than 300 pieces of trash, mostly plastic, have been recovered from the faeces of a green sea turtle rescued from Kata Beach last month, now in care at the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Center based on Cape Panwa, Wichit.
Tokyo Paralympics open after year’s virus delay
Tokyo Paralympics open after year’s virus delay
PARALYMPICS: The Tokyo Paralympics opened with howling guitars and neon-streaked performers yesterday (Aug 24), with athletes ready to defy stereotypes and shatter records despite a year-long pandemic delay.
Phuket marks record 156 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks record 156 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 156 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 2,881.
Prayut reverses stance on test kit criteria
Prayut reverses stance on test kit criteria
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reversed his previous order specifying that only COVID-19 antigen test kits (ATK) approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) may be imported.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kratom now legal to grow & sell, Phuket market cluster |:| August 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kratom now legal to grow & sell, Phuket market cluster |:| August 24
PHUKET XTRA - August 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Over B65mn spent to fight Covid in Phuket |:| Officials to debate Thailand reopening plan |:| Kratom now legal to grow, sell |:| Phuket Covid cases hit 73, Thailand cases fall. Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Hong Kong censorship law to check old films for national security breaches
Hong Kong censorship law to check old films for national security breaches
HONG KONG: Scrutiny of past films will be made in Hong Kong for national security breaches under a tough new censorship law announced today (Aug 24) in the latest blow to the financial hub’s political and artistic freedoms.
Srisoonthorn market closed over COVID cluster
Srisoonthorn market closed over COVID cluster
PHUKET: The Tha Ruea Fresh Market, located near the Heroines Monument in central Phuket, has been ordered closed for eight days, starting today (Aug 24), following more than 30 vendors at the market testing positive for COVID-19.