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Two killed in Phuket bus terminal shooting
Two killed in Phuket bus terminal shooting
PHUKET: Two men were shot dead by a colleague at the bus terminal 2 on Thepkrasattri road in Muang district last night (Jan 23), police said.
McGregor knocked out by Poirier in stunning UFC upset
McGregor knocked out by Poirier in stunning UFC upset
MMA: American underdog Dustin Poirier shook up the world of mixed martial arts today (Jan 24), beating up the legs of Irish superstar Conor McGregor before knocking him out at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi.
Britons secure berth in America’s Cup challenger final
Britons secure berth in America’s Cup challenger final
SAILING: Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Team UK overcame a pre-race gear failure to beat Luna Rossa on the final cross in a thriller on Auckland harbour yesterday (Jan 23) to qualify unbeaten for the final of the America’s Cup challenger series.
Life makes the ‘Happiest Season’
Life makes the ‘Happiest Season’
Yes, it is almost February but the Christmas movies just keep coming this year. Now it is time for Happiest Season to be released in Phuket and one thing about this film I should tell you straight away is that this film is not going to be ‘just another Christmas movie’ – and that is the fact that it stars Kristen Stewart.
Alleged Asia drug kingpin arrested after Australia probe
Alleged Asia drug kingpin arrested after Australia probe
WORLD: The alleged ringleader of Asia’s biggest crime syndicate and one of the world’s most wanted men has been arrested in the Netherlands, with Australian authorities pushing for his extradition to face trial.
Ratchanok eliminated from Thailand Open
Ratchanok eliminated from Thailand Open
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon’s quest to make the final at the Toyota Thailand Open badminton tournament ended yesterday (Jan 23) with a three-set loss to top seed Tai Tzu Ying.
Sustainably Yours: Preventing the next pandemic
Sustainably Yours: Preventing the next pandemic
On January 13, 2020, Thailand had its first reported case of COVID-19 in Bangkok. It was also the first case outside of China, so the pandemic has been with us for about one year. 
Phuket Opinion: A jab for health, hygiene and safety
Phuket Opinion: A jab for health, hygiene and safety
PHUKET: The recent proposal by Phuket tourism industry leaders for Phuket to start receiving international tourists from October pins its hopes all on one thing, the COVID vaccine, as if it will solve all our problems.
National Park officer accused of spying on woman loses job
National Park officer accused of spying on woman loses job
PHUKET: A national park officer accused of spying on a woman in the public toilet at Phuket’s Sirinath National Park has been dismissed from his role, it was confirmed today (Jan 23).
Concerns as COVID shifts learning online
Concerns as COVID shifts learning online
THAILAND: MPs and businessman have voiced concerns that the shift to online learning will worsen Thailand’s existing educational inequality, making it harder for low-income students to learn.
MotoGP season to start with two races in Qatar
MotoGP season to start with two races in Qatar
MOTO GP: The 2021 MotoGP season will begin with two races in Qatar in March and April, the International Motorcycling Federation announced yesterday (Jan 22).
Japanese restaurant burglar arrested
Japanese restaurant burglar arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who broke into a Japanese restaurant in Phuket Town Wednesday night (Jan 20) and stole B7,500.
Phuket tourism industry calls to end quarantine for Bangkok arrivals, pitches plan to revive tourism by October
Phuket tourism industry calls to end quarantine for Bangkok arrivals, pitches plan to revive tourism by October
PHUKET: Leading representatives from Phuket’s devastated tourism industry have called for the Phuket provincial government to end the mandatory 14-day quarantine for people arriving from specific districts in Bangkok in the hope of throwing local businesses a lifeline until international tourists return.
Phuket’s International Veterans Association - Prepared For Anything
Phuket’s International Veterans Association - Prepared For Anything
A brand-new association has been formed in Phuket with special focus on military and emergency-service men and women, either serving or veteran, providing a focal point for providing help to those in need, both the members and the community alike.
Pride and caution in Wuhan on lockdown anniversary
Pride and caution in Wuhan on lockdown anniversary
WORLD: Exactly one year after it thrust the word “lockdown” into the global conversation, Wuhan passed the anniversary with a mix of pride at emerging from COVID-19’s grip and caution over a possible relapse.
Ratchanok reaches badminton semi-finals
Ratchanok reaches badminton semi-finals
BADMINTON: Women’s singles star Ratchanok Intanon and mixed doubles duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai booked places in the semi-finals of the Toyota Thailand Open yesterday (Jan 22).
Survey highlights tourism concerns
Survey highlights tourism concerns
THAILAND: Tourism operators have pinpointed their most urgent needs during the pandemic, with cost reduction considered to be essential, according to a Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) survey.
Manchester City turn on the style to join title race
Manchester City turn on the style to join title race
FOOTBALL: Much resembling a champion racehorse, Manchester City seem to be timing their Premier League title challenge in perfect fashion as they manouvered themselves into second place in the table after a 4-0 demolition of Crystal Palace last Sunday and a midweek 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa.
Patong, Phuket Town join push for free COVID vaccinations for all residents
Patong, Phuket Town join push for free COVID vaccinations for all residents
PHUKET: The mayors of Patong and Phuket Town have both now confirmed that they have set aside their own budgets to vaccinate all registered residents – Thai and foreign – in their areas for COVID-19 without having to wait for the national government.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: COVID vaccine approved for Thailand, 1st batch comes next month! || January 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: COVID vaccine approved for Thailand, 1st batch comes next month! || January 22
PHUKET XTRA - January 22 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thailand approves Astrazeneca vaccine |:| Phuket forest case goes to DSI |:| Dolphins rescued, another missing |:| Bangkok allows some re-openings |:| Please for police to take action over attempted murder |:| Thailand COVID cases up Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket