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Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
BANGKOK: Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators gathered outside the Criminal Court on Saturday evening (Mar 6) to call for the release of detained colleagues and the abolition of the lese majeste law, defying a fresh order banning public gatherings in the capital.
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking in Rawai
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking in Rawai
In a previous article in The Phuket News, I described how the live music scene in Phuket has changed dramatically as a result of COVID-19. Some live venues have closed, others are hanging on, but some are thriving again and well worth a visit.
Governor orders Phuket Town nightclub closed for five years
Governor orders Phuket Town nightclub closed for five years
PHUKET: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed by the Provincial Police Chief from another province have been closed by order of the Phuket Governor. One of the venues has been ordered closed for five years.
Will it be derby day blues for the Reds?
Will it be derby day blues for the Reds?
FOOTBALL: Tomorrow (Mar 7) sees one of the most passionate derbies in the English football calendar as Manchester United and City meet for the 185th time.
Disney is back: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ reigns supreme
Disney is back: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ reigns supreme
It is hard to believe that it has been 12 months since Disney released a brand-new film straight to cinemas… yes, even ‘House of Mouse‘ was not immune from the great COVID cinema lockdown worldwide. The big news is that Disney returns to cinemas this week with a film that is arguably one of their greatest pieces of animated brilliance: Raya and the Last Dragon.
Teen brothers caught for spate of motorbike thefts
Teen brothers caught for spate of motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Two teenage brothers have been arrested for stealing up to six motorbikes in recent months.
Phuket reopening up for discussion
Phuket reopening up for discussion
BANGKOK: The plan to open Phuket to international travellers on Oct 1 must win public consensus to avoid the snags of the previous Phuket model, says Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.
Major water supply outage as Bang Wad supply lines upgraded 
Major water supply outage as Bang Wad supply lines upgraded 
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that mains water supply will be shut off to large areas in Kathu, Wichit and even Rassada on Monday (Mar 8) as works on installing news pipes continues.
Vagabonds Academy boosts Phuket rugby profile
Vagabonds Academy boosts Phuket rugby profile
RUGBY: Phuket’s rugby future continues to improve, with the island’s club Vagabonds RFC establishing their youth development academy from their base at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Should private firms be allowed to import vaccines into Thailand? || March 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Should private firms be allowed to import vaccines into Thailand? || March 5
PHUKET XTRA - March 5 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Push for vaccine passport |:| Should private firms be allowed to bring in vaccines? |:| Bitcoin accepted in Bangkok cinema |:| ’Commando police’ makes arrest |:| 79 new COVID-19 cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket officials prepare for ‘Clean Province’ contest
Phuket officials prepare for ‘Clean Province’ contest
PHUKET: Phuket officials are reviewing the criteria to be judged for an annual national contest conducted by the Ministry of Interior that recognises the country’s cleanest province.
Blue Canyon and Golf Impact Center sign MoU to drive youth development
Blue Canyon and Golf Impact Center sign MoU to drive youth development
GOLF: Mr. Nath Polsin the CEO of Golf Impact Center and creator of Thailand Junior Development Tour (TJDT) and Mr. Praphant Asava-aree, Chairman of Blue Canyon Country Club (BCCC) have joined forces to help develop future golfers’ talents in Thailand as well as a junior team that will represent Blue Canyon Country Club in national and international junior golf tournaments.
Foraging elephants poisoned by paraquat
Foraging elephants poisoned by paraquat
Three of the seven poisoned elephants arrive at the Elephant Hospital in Lampang for urgent treatment, after paraquat contaminated grass at a border village in Omkoi district, Chiang Mai. Photo: Phanumet Tanraksa / Bangkok Post
Tourism Ministry pushes vaccine passport system to skip quarantine
Tourism Ministry pushes vaccine passport system to skip quarantine
PHUKET: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has asked the Public Health Ministry for approval to launch a vaccine passport system in a bid to kick-start the tourism industry this year.
Fresh UFC deal, new opponent for Phuket’s Loma
Fresh UFC deal, new opponent for Phuket’s Loma
MMA: Thailand’s first and only Thai fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will remain with the promotion after signing a contract extension last week.
Navy inspections find no illegal workers on Phuket fishing boats
Navy inspections find no illegal workers on Phuket fishing boats
PHUKET: Random inspections of four Phuket fishing boats by Navy personnel yesterday (Mar 4) found no illegal migrant workers among the 147 fishermen checked, reports the Thai Navy.
‘Commando police’ arrest Phuket construction worker for stealing gun from policeman 15 years ago
‘Commando police’ arrest Phuket construction worker for stealing gun from policeman 15 years ago
PHUKET: A construction worker in Koh Kaew has been arrested by officers from the Royal Thai Police Special Service Division, which calls itself the “Commando” division, for a gun he stole from a police officer’s house in Nakhon Ratchasima 15 years ago.
Dawn raids net nine drug suspects in Rawai
Dawn raids net nine drug suspects in Rawai
PHUKET: A total of nine suspects were arrested on drugs charges in a series of early-morning raids in Rawai yesterday (Mar 4).
Private firms may get vaccine import nod
Private firms may get vaccine import nod
BANGKOK: A panel of advisers at the Public Health Ministry on Thursday suggested private companies be allowed to import another 15-20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hundreds of sea urchins wash ashore Patong Beach! || March 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hundreds of sea urchins wash ashore Patong Beach! || March 4
PHUKET XTRA - March 4 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Hundreds of sea urchins wash ashore Patong Beach |:| Songkran COVID measures considered |:| Military-linked Facebook accounts wiped |:| Police quiet on drunk cop case near the airport Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket