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Army files complaint against coup poster
Army files complaint against coup poster
BANGKOK: The army chief has filed a complaint against a social media user who posted that a military coup was brewing, with plans to replace Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha with Gen Apirat Kongsompong as prime minister.
China outbreak spreads as WHO sounds alarm on Delta
China outbreak spreads as WHO sounds alarm on Delta
BEIJING: Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant prompted China and Australia to impose stricter COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday (July 31) as the WHO urged the world to quickly contain the mutation before it turns into something deadlier and draws out the pandemic.
Island isolation needed to save Phuket, save Sandbox, says Governor
Island isolation needed to save Phuket, save Sandbox, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong woonciew has defended the move to deny all but essential travel to Phuket starting next Tuesday (Aug 3), saying it is the only way to save the Phuket Sandbox scheme, and save Phuket’s hopes of economic recovery.
Jungle Cruise, a Disney ride gone right
Jungle Cruise, a Disney ride gone right
A film based on a Disneyland ride. Don’t laugh, remember that was the premise behind one of Disney’s highest-earning franchises, Pirates Of The Caribbean, and now Disney is hoping that lightning can strike twice as they are set to release Jungle Cruise, a film that once again is based on one of their favourite theme-parks rides.
Thai baht becoming the region’s worst-hit currency in COVID pandemic
Thai baht becoming the region’s worst-hit currency in COVID pandemic
BANGKOK: The Thai baht has been hit by a sharp decline in tourism numbers due to the COVID pandemic, making the country’s currency the worst-hit in the region this year, according to Mizuho Bank.
Large worker camps in Thalang targetted in COVID crackdown
Large worker camps in Thalang targetted in COVID crackdown
PHUKET: The mass inspections of migrant worker camps across Phuket continued yesterday (July 30) as officials inspected two major construction sites in Thalang.
Sudaporn eyes podium finish, tears for Ratchanok
Sudaporn eyes podium finish, tears for Ratchanok
OLYMPICS: Thai boxer Sudaporn Seesondee vowed to put up the fight of her life to guarantee at least an Olympic bronze medal after reaching the women’s 60kg quarter-finals at the Tokyo Games yesterday (July 30).
Prayut vows not to resign
Prayut vows not to resign
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will neither resign nor dissolve the House as the country struggles to contain COVID-19.
Phuket local infections over seven days tops 200
Phuket local infections over seven days tops 200
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 35 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (July 30), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,108.
UWC student makes her Olympic debut
UWC student makes her Olympic debut
OLYMPICS: Phuket-based swimmer Aniqah Gafoor made her debut at Olympic level when she took to the pool last week in the Tokyo 2020 Games.
B2bn heroin haul in Northeast
B2bn heroin haul in Northeast
NAKHON PHANOM: Authorities have seized 600 kilogrammes of heroin worth at least B2 billion and arrested a suspected drug courier in the largest haul in the Northeast this year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More closures, Phuket Sandbox on 2 week watch |:| July 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More closures, Phuket Sandbox on 2 week watch |:| July 30
PHUKET XTRA - July 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Gyms, pool halls closed, island sealed off |:| Phuket Sandbo on 2-week watch |:| Layan squattors given another reprieve |:| Heavy downpours across Phuket |:| Police probe protest photos |:| Thailand COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Barbs fly in escalating titile conflict
Barbs fly in escalating titile conflict
FOMRULA ONE: The dust may have settled on the dramatic on-track action of the British Grand Prix, but Red Bull Racing is still ratcheting up the tension in this tightening title fight.
Police probe staged protest photos of bodies left on Phuket Town streets
Police probe staged protest photos of bodies left on Phuket Town streets
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched an investigation into staged photos posted online showing white shrouds spattered with blood strewn on the streets of Phuket Town in protest over the government’s handling of the current outbreak of COVID-19.
It’s sayonara for national football coach Nishino
It’s sayonara for national football coach Nishino
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has terminated its contract with national coach Akira Nishino, the organisation announced last night (July 29).
Heavy downpours across Phuket set to continue
Heavy downpours across Phuket set to continue
PHUKET: The heavy downpours and strong winds are expected to continue across Phuket and neighbouring coastal provinces until next Wednesday (Aug 4), according to a weather advisory issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Thai tiger population grows
Thai tiger population grows
BANGKOK: Thailand has at least 177 Indochinese tigers roaming in the wild this year, an increase of 17 from last year, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
More Phuket venues ordered closed, ban on movement of migrant workers
More Phuket venues ordered closed, ban on movement of migrant workers
PHUKET: New provincial orders have been issued to close more venues for sport and activities and to control the movement of migrant workers on the island from today (July 30) following the record new number of daily infections on the island.
Hong Kong police investigate Olympic chants, China anthem booing
Hong Kong police investigate Olympic chants, China anthem booing
HONG KONG: Police in Hong Kong today (July 30) said they had launched an investigation into Olympic Games fans who booed China’s national anthem and drowned it out with chanting during a public screening at a mall.
US commits another 2.5 million Pfizer doses to Thailand
US commits another 2.5 million Pfizer doses to Thailand
BANGKOK: A donation of 1.5 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by the United States arrived in Thailand yesterday (July 29) while Voice of America (VOA) has reported a US Senator of Thai heritage claims another 2.5 million doses are to be made available to the Kingdom.