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Bank of Thailand plans to test its retail digital currency
Bank of Thailand plans to test its retail digital currency
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to test its retail digital currency in the second quarter of 2022 as an alternative payment option for the public
A Meal with… SUPERMAN!
A Meal with… SUPERMAN!
Call me ‘Old Mister Unadventurous’, but I can honestly say I have never thought what jolly fun it would be to climb to the top of a high building and then throw myself off onto a small pile of cardboard boxes to break my fall, or possibly my neck! So, finding myself seated opposite a man who has basically done that sort of thing for a living for much of his 68-year life, was somewhat intimidating to say the least.
Police remove containers, change policy
Police remove containers, change policy
BANGKOK: Clashes between young people and riot police continued near Din Daeng on Saturday (Aug 21) even after police moved walls of containers blocking inbound Vibhavadi Road and changed their tactics for dealing with protesters there.
Ultimate Snorkelling Spots
Ultimate Snorkelling Spots
Need some inspiration on top-class snorkelling spots just a speedboat ride away from Phuket? Here’s a selection of top picks by 5 Star Marine:
HOMA pioneers community vision in Phuket Town as it partners with local street artist ‘Kailand’
HOMA pioneers community vision in Phuket Town as it partners with local street artist ‘Kailand’
PHUKET: Innovative co-living brand HOMA has partnered with Phuket street artist ‘Kailand’ for its new project set to open in October this year in Phuket Town.
Phuket marks 126 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 126 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 126 new local infections on the island yesterday (Aug 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 2,528.
Grealish bags first goal in Man City cruise, Liverpool beat Burnley
Grealish bags first goal in Man City cruise, Liverpool beat Burnley
FOOTBALL: Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City as the Premier League champions thrashed Norwich 5-0, while title rivals Liverpool extended their perfect start with a 2-0 victory against Burnley yesterday (Aug 21).
Phuket Opinion: Punishing tourists for wanting a drink
Phuket Opinion: Punishing tourists for wanting a drink
PHUKET: Phuket officials this week shared online a series of images with messages trying to explain why the ban on venues serving alcohol and having alcohol consumed on the premises are in effect to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, the series of posts online amounted to a confession that the actual problem is the behaviour associated with high states of drunkenness, not the actual consumption of alcohol itself. Apparently health officials do not know the difference.
650kg of crystal meth found floating off Trang
650kg of crystal meth found floating off Trang
TRANG: Marine police have seized 650 kilogrammes of cystal methamphetamine, or “ice”, from the sea off the coast of Kantang district in this southern province of Trang.
Phuket-Samui flights to be resumed next week
Phuket-Samui flights to be resumed next week
PHUKET: Thailand’s Surat Thani province will continue the Samui Plus program to attract vaccinated foreign tourists with Bangkok Airways set to resume flights between Phuket and Samui Island on 25 August.
Thailand’s Tourism Authority considers Travel Bubbles with Asian countries
Thailand’s Tourism Authority considers Travel Bubbles with Asian countries
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a marketing plan focusing on Asian territories with lower infection rates, such as China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New Phuket order revises conditions for suspending Sandbox scheme
New Phuket order revises conditions for suspending Sandbox scheme
PHUKET: A new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has revised the conditions required for determining whether or not officials are to suspend the Phuket Sandbox scheme in light of the current high number of COVID-19 infections across the island.
Disney digs deep for ’Monsters at Work’
Disney digs deep for ’Monsters at Work’
The ‘Monsters’ universe is one of the most unique worlds ever created by the team at Pixar. The original film, 2001’s ‘Monsters, Inc’, was a pure animated masterpiece. However, its prequel 12 years later, ‘Monsters University’, was a let-down that fans of the original film wish never existed. The fact that even the story told seemed to contradict how the lovable monsters Mike (Billy Crystal – City Slickers) and Sulley (John Goodman – Coyote Ugly) said they met in the first film seemed to justify the belief that the film just didn’t fit into the universe that had been previously created.
Lucky escape for driver asleep at the wheel
Lucky escape for driver asleep at the wheel
PHUKET: A 23-year-old man escaped serious injury this morning (Aug 21) after he fell asleep at the wheel of his delivery pickup truck, which veered into a guardrail that sheared into the driver’s door.
MP dares Prayut to bare-knuckle kickboxing fight
MP dares Prayut to bare-knuckle kickboxing fight
BANGKOK: The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has slammed Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, member of parliament and leader of the Thai Civilized Party, for challenging Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to a kickboxing match for the premiership.
Life in the Fast Lane
Life in the Fast Lane
MOTORSPORT: Longer term Phuket residents, particularly those of a motorsports persuasion, may well recall the name Dylan Young.
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
TOKYO: At a Tokyo cafe, Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He’s hundreds of kilometres away, operating a robot waiter as part of an experiment in inclusive employment.
Chiang Mai may delay tourism reopening until October
Chiang Mai may delay tourism reopening until October
CHIANG MAI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that Chiang Mai may have to postpone the start of its tourism reopening program, from next month to October, due to vaccination concerns.
Phuket marks 101 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 101 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 101 new local infections on the island yesterday (Aug 20), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 2,401.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand surpasses 1million Covid cases, Phuket’s trash-eating turtle, Sandbox flights? |:| August 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand surpasses 1million Covid cases, Phuket’s trash-eating turtle, Sandbox flights? |:| August 20
PHUKET XTRA - August 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thailand surpasses 1 million Covid cases |:| Phuket hits daily record cases |:| Top cop dismissed over alleged fraud |:| Trash-eating turtle? |:| Legal action over protester who lost sight in one eye |:| Sandbox flights next month? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket