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Ricciardo aiming for McLaren podium as Norris warns of pressure
Ricciardo aiming for McLaren podium as Norris warns of pressure
FORMULA ONE: McLaren are aiming to “close the gap” to Mercedes when the new Formula One season begins with new driver Daniel Ricciardo looking to get back on the podium, the team announced at its 2021 presentation yesterday (Feb 15).
Nadal closes in on Slams record, local favourite Barty advances
Nadal closes in on Slams record, local favourite Barty advances
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal put his old rival Fabio Fognini to the sword to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals and move within three wins of the all-time Grand Slam titles record yesterday (Feb 15).
Phuket Touch Rugby Tournament
Phuket Touch Rugby Tournament
Youth game and coaching - 2pm. Main tournament from 3pm. Individual and team entries welcome. THB 100 per player.
Aid deadline pushed back after registration ‘havoc’
Aid deadline pushed back after registration ‘havoc’
THAILAND: The government yesterday (Feb 15) pushed back the deadline for those without internet access to register for the “Rao Chana” aid scheme from Feb 25 to March 5th after commotions were reported across the country on the first day of in-person applications.
Cabinet approves B50bn in loans for tourism sector
Cabinet approves B50bn in loans for tourism sector
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a B50-billion low-interest loan programme to assist informal workers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) related to the tourism sector.
First COVID shots by month-end, says Anutin
First COVID shots by month-end, says Anutin
THAILAND: The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in Thailand will begin by the end of this month as the first 200,000 doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine are scheduled to arrive on Feb 24, the government said yesterday (Feb 15).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Was the man found in Phuket drainpipe killed? Volunteer medic beaten at Bangkok protest! || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Was the man found in Phuket drainpipe killed? Volunteer medic beaten at Bangkok protest! || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Investigation after man’s body found in drainpipe |:| Snakes to be deported out of Phuket |:| Fallout after volunteer medic beaten at protest |:| Two more COVID deaths in Thailand |:| Phuket Town wipeout |:| COVID outbreak in market Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket police officer under investigation for vehicle hit-and-run while drunk driving
Phuket police officer under investigation for vehicle hit-and-run while drunk driving
PHUKET: A Phuket police officer is under investigation for alleged drunk driving when his car hit another car on Thepkrasattri Rd late Saturday night (Feb 13), causing the first car to be hit to plough into the back of another car waiting in front of it.
Rewat takes office as PPAO President
Rewat takes office as PPAO President
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob was inaugurated into his new position of President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) today (Feb 15) with a special event at Phuket Provincial Hall marking his first day in office.
Phuket marks a COVID Valentine’s Day
Phuket marks a COVID Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: A total of 46 couples were married at special events held in Phuket yesterday (Feb 14) to commemorate Valentine’s Day.
Candidate registrations close for Phuket municipal elections
Candidate registrations close for Phuket municipal elections
PHUKET: A total of 25 candidates have registered to contest the position of mayor at Phuket’s 12 municipalities in the upcoming municipal election on Mar 28, the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has confirmed.
Electricity outage to hit west side of bypass road
Electricity outage to hit west side of bypass road
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off along a large section of the west side of the bypass road on Wednesday (Feb 17) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
‘Super happy’ Luna Rossa command America’s Cup challenger final
‘Super happy’ Luna Rossa command America’s Cup challenger final
SAILING: “Super happy” Luna Rossa moved into a strong position to challenge Team New Zealand for the coveted America’s Cup by taking a 4-0 lead in the challenger series final in Auckland yesterday (Feb 14).
Investigation launched after man’s body found in drainpipe
Investigation launched after man’s body found in drainpipe
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a drainpipe near Bang Che Lao mosque, in Moo 2, Rassada, on Saturday evening (Feb 13).
Hotels urge CCSA to lift booze ban
Hotels urge CCSA to lift booze ban
THAILAND: Hotel operators want the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to lift the ban on drinking alcohol at hotels so they can compensate for weaker occupancy rates with F&B revenue.
Woman escapes high-speed impact with only minor injuries
Woman escapes high-speed impact with only minor injuries
PHUKET: A Thai woman escaped a high-impact accident with only minor injuries after the car she was driving hit a roadside guardrail in front of the Tha Ruea Chinese Shrine, just south of the Heroines Monument, on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, early this morning (Feb 15).
Man Utd falter at West Brom, Aubameyang treble sinks Leeds
Man Utd falter at West Brom, Aubameyang treble sinks Leeds
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 1-1 draw at struggling West Brom, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 4-2 win against Leeds yesterday (Feb 14).
Myanmar junta cuts internet as troops fire to break up protest
Myanmar junta cuts internet as troops fire to break up protest
WORLD: Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country today (Feb 15) in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in the country’s north.
Over 650,000 workers seek amnesty as government sounds warning
Over 650,000 workers seek amnesty as government sounds warning
THAILAND: More than 650,000 migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar have applied to stay in the kingdom legally for two more years under the government’s labour amnesty programme, which began on Jan 15.
Rotary Family Olympics - a day for family & friends
Rotary Family Olympics - a day for family & friends
Rotary celebrates together the 116th foundation day. All 9 Rotary clubs of Phuket and their family & friends’ join in for a fun day at Bluetree. Friendly competition and get to know the Rotary family with great discount prices for entry and award dinner celebrations. More info: http://bit.ly/3acEHGQ