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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Language boost for Phuket Town schools, B50 million for tourist insurance || Feb 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Language boost for Phuket Town schools, B50 million for tourist insurance || Feb 15
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
British man killed in motorcycle accident
British man killed in motorcycle accident
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a British man was killed following an accident involving three vehicles in Rawai in the early hours of this morning (Feb 15).
Double header Phuket run challenge confirmed
Double header Phuket run challenge confirmed
RUNNING: Two exciting landmark running events have been launched under the banner ‘Sport Tourism Phuket Run Series 2024’, it was confirmed on Tuesday (Feb 13).
Officials target 10% of Phuket residents to have CPR, AED training
Officials target 10% of Phuket residents to have CPR, AED training
PHUKET: Phuket officials have stated their intention to have 10% of the Phuket population proficient in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) within one year.
Phuket Town Mayor touts festival tourism
Phuket Town Mayor touts festival tourism
PHUKET: The Mayor of Phuket Town has declared there is no need to rely on the tourist high season alone as there are a variety of events for people to enjoy all year round.
One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting
One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting
KANSAS CITY: One person was killed and multiple children were among 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally yesterday (Feb 14) triggered panic among huge crowds of fans.
Phuket Town schools get foreign language boost
Phuket Town schools get foreign language boost
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has signed a contract hiring the Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus to provide English and Chinese language instruction to students in schools under the jurisdiction of Phuket Municipality.
Thailand and Australia to consider mutual visa waiver
Thailand and Australia to consider mutual visa waiver
BANGKOK: Thailand and Australia have agreed to consider the possibility of introducing a mutual visa exemption scheme to facilitate travel and business activity between the people of both nations.
Preparations underway for Heroines Festival
Preparations underway for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Officials are moving ahead with preparations for the annual Heroines Festival, this year to be held from Mar 9-23.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lion cub owner faces charges, Protest graffiti gets media members arrested || Feb 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lion cub owner faces charges, Protest graffiti gets media members arrested || Feb 14
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Just married: Phuket marks Valentine’s Day
Just married: Phuket marks Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: Couples who registered their marriage at District Offices in Phuket today (Feb 14) were showered with blessings and small gifts from officials to mark the romantic occasion of Valentine’s Day.
THAI confirms order for 45 Boeing jets
THAI confirms order for 45 Boeing jets
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 14) that it had placed an order with Boeing for at least 45 aircraft, giving the US planemaker a much-needed boost as it grapples with intense scrutiny following an accident on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year.
Governor kicks off public sector football comp
Governor kicks off public sector football comp
FOOTBALL: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat laced up his football boots and took to the field yesterday (Feb 13) as part of an inter-governmental department friendly football competition.
Lion cub ’Nong Kiwi’ in care, owner faces wildlife animal charges
Lion cub ’Nong Kiwi’ in care, owner faces wildlife animal charges
PHUKET: The lion cub used to attract tourists to a cafe north of Phuket Town has been taken into care and the Chinese woman identified as its owner is to face charges under the Wild Animal Preservation and Protection Act.
Thaksin’s parole confirmed, for release this weekend
Thaksin’s parole confirmed, for release this weekend
BANGKOK: Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be paroled this coming weekend because he is old and seriously ill, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed yesterday (Feb 13).
Woman bagged for stealing washed laundry in Patong
Woman bagged for stealing washed laundry in Patong
PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman from Chaiyaphum Province has been arrested for stealing a bag of washed clothes from a laundry shop on Phra Metta Rd in Patong.
Indonesia votes for president with ex-general Subianto the favourite
Indonesia votes for president with ex-general Subianto the favourite
JAKARTA: Indonesians began voting for a new president today (Feb 14) with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner to lead Southeast Asia’s biggest economy despite concerns over his human rights record.
Alonso says he is ‘attractive’ to other F1 teams after Hamilton’s Ferrari switch
Alonso says he is ‘attractive’ to other F1 teams after Hamilton’s Ferrari switch
FORMULA ONE: Fernando Alonso said he is “attractive” to other Formula One teams but denied any contact with Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton announced he was quitting to drive for Ferrari in 2025.
Vachira opens ‘Comprehensive Disability Service Centre’
Vachira opens ‘Comprehensive Disability Service Centre’
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has teamed up with the Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office to open a new ‘Comprehensive Disability Service Center’.
Five-day holiday for Songkran festival
Five-day holiday for Songkran festival
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has declared Friday, April 12 a special government holiday, ensuring a five-day weekend for the Songkran festival.