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Jungceylon remains partially open, management confirm
Jungceylon remains partially open, management confirm
PHUKET: The management of the Jungceylon department store has released an announcement to confirm that the store remains partly open from today (Mar 16) after various reports circulating on social media platforms had suggested it was closed.
Police assure Pla Wan tested for alcohol
Police assure Pla Wan tested for alcohol
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have announced a statement of assurance that Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara, the owner of the five-star Sri Panwa resort who was injured in a car accident south of Phuket Town on Sunday night (Mar 14), has been tested for alcohol, but have yet to make public the test results.
Red sea urchins return to Patong
Red sea urchins return to Patong
PHUKET: Marine life experts have again been called in to investigate a mass of red sea urchins washing ashore Patong Beach after more than 1,000 of the spiny creatures were left on the sand at Patong yesterday (Mar 15).
Joshua, Fury sign two-fight heavyweight unification deal: promoter
Joshua, Fury sign two-fight heavyweight unification deal: promoter
BOXING: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a deal for two all-British world heavyweight title unification fights, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said yesterday (Mar 15).
China pledges 300,000 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers
China pledges 300,000 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers
WORLD: China will give United Nations peacekeeping troops 300,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine, the Chinese diplomatic mission to the UN said yesterday (Mar 15), bolstering the 200,000 doses already pledged by India to protect 100,000 soldiers and police officers deployed in peace missions.
Two events to mark World Cannabis Day
Two events to mark World Cannabis Day
THAILAND: Two cannabis-related forums are set to be hosted in Thailand next month, as the country seeks to promote the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes to the public.
Government mulls southern bridge spots
Government mulls southern bridge spots
THAILAND: The location of the government’s land bridge project in the South – touted as a more convenient way to transport goods from the Middle East to the Pacific region – will be decided by June, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said yesterday (Mar 15).
‘Bizarre’ race puts Team NZ in sight of America’s Cup win
‘Bizarre’ race puts Team NZ in sight of America’s Cup win
SAILING: Team New Zealand overhauled a nearly four-and-a-half-minute deficit to move within sight of the America’s Cup title after a “bizarre” race today (Mar 15).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hunt for crocodile off Phuket’s Chalong Pier || March 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hunt for crocodile off Phuket’s Chalong Pier || March 15
PHUKET XTRA - March 15 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 2 new COVID deaths in Thailand |:| Hunt for crocodile off Phuket’s Chalong Pier |:| Thai Army prepares for influx from Myanmar |:| Bangkok canal awarded |:| Phuket COVID registration for Thais begins Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
AstraZeneca vaccine drive to start tomorrow
AstraZeneca vaccine drive to start tomorrow
THAILAND: After a brief delay over safety concerns, Thailand will finally begin rolling out the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from tomorrow (Mar 16) with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha the first in line to receive the jab.
‘Pla Wan’ improving in ICU, reports Vachira hospital director
‘Pla Wan’ improving in ICU, reports Vachira hospital director
PHUKET: Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara’s condition has improved but he remains under observation in the intensive-care unit (ICU) at Vachira Phuket Hospital, hospital director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol told the press earlier today (Mar 15).
One Phuket efforts to help COVID-afflicted continue to break barriers
One Phuket efforts to help COVID-afflicted continue to break barriers
PHUKET: The efforts by those supporting the One Phuket initiative are having a sincere impact on the lives of those still struggling to get by amid the ongoing economic crisis, with 800 life bags packed on Saturday (Mar 13), and 420 of those delivered to families in need in Thalang and Srisoonthorn.
Multiple arrests in Srisoonthorn gambling raid
Multiple arrests in Srisoonthorn gambling raid
PHUKET: Police busted an illegal gambling ring and made multiple arrests after a raid at a house in Moo 2, Srisoonthorn on Saturday (Mar 13).
Army preparing temporary camps for fleeing Myanmar nationals
Army preparing temporary camps for fleeing Myanmar nationals
THAILAND: The army is planning temporary camps in Ranong and Chumphon provinces for Myanmar nationals fleeing political violence, as the death toll among protesters opposed to the military coup there continues to escalate.
Hunt on for crocodile seen at Chalong Pier
Hunt on for crocodile seen at Chalong Pier
PHUKET: A team of experts from the Department of Fisheries in Surat Thani today (Mar 15) are continuing their search for a crocodile seen near Chalong Pier on Saturday.
Sri Panwa owner ‘Pla Wan’ injured as car hits power pole
Sri Panwa owner ‘Pla Wan’ injured as car hits power pole
PHUKET: Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara, 40, the owner of the upscale Sri Panwa resort at Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast was injured when the car he was driving struck a power pole on Sakdidet Rd in Wichit last night (Mar 14).
Thailand mulls a four-phase reopening
Thailand mulls a four-phase reopening
BANGKOK: Thailand is cautiously heading to a phased reopening that is likely to kick-off this April but the doors may not fully open to welcome tourists until January 2022.
Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day
Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day
WORLD: Myanmar’s junta late yesterday (Mar 14) imposed martial law in two densely populated Yangon townships after at least 18 protesters were killed in one of the deadliest days since the February 1 coup.
Tobacco agency pins hopes on hemp
Tobacco agency pins hopes on hemp
BANGKOK: The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TOAT) expects lucrative businesses related to cannabis and hemp extracts will help compensate for deteriorating income from tobacco production.
Arsenal beat Spurs, Man Utd hold off West Ham
Arsenal beat Spurs, Man Utd hold off West Ham
FOOTBALL: Arsenal bounced back from Erik Lamela’s stunning Rabona to open the scoring in the north London derby to beat Tottenham 2-1 yesterday (Mar 14), as Manchester United and Leicester tightened their grip on a top-four finish in the Premier League.