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First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
ESPORTS: Athletes appeared to be teleported on stage and a larger-than-life projection of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president addressed the crowd as the first-ever Olympic Esports Week kicked off in Singapore yesterday (June 22).
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to organise an event promoting 12 spiritual tourism routes throughout the country, it was confirmed yesterday (June 22).
Phuket marine safety ramped up
Phuket marine safety ramped up
PHUKET: Maritime safety and disaster officials have launched a campaign to ramp up water transport safety in the hope of preventing accidents involving local boats and ferries and to build confidence among tourists in Phuket water transport safety.
Pledge to increase medical staff to combat shortfall
Pledge to increase medical staff to combat shortfall
BANGKOK: An agreement has been reached to open more positions for doctors and nurses to address the shortage of medical staff in the state sector, it was annouced yesterday (June 22).
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
BOSTON: All five people aboard a submersible missing near the wreck of the Titanic died - likely in an instant - after their vessel suffered what the US Coast Guard said yesterday (June 22) was a “catastrophic implosion” in the ocean depths.
Phuket ‘International Medical Hub’ to go ahead despite Expo bid Loss
Phuket ‘International Medical Hub’ to go ahead despite Expo bid Loss
PHUKET: The government project to develop Phuket as an ‘International Medical HUb’ will continue despite Thailand losing its bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-dengue blitz, Airport limo co-op punished, Phuket loses bid for Expo 2028 || June 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-dengue blitz, Airport limo co-op punished, Phuket loses bid for Expo 2028 || June 22
PHUKET XTRA - June 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Human security takes lead focus in Phuket human trafficking training
Human security takes lead focus in Phuket human trafficking training
PHUKET: More than 60 officials from various agencies joined a training seminar today (June 22) that placed the focus of the recovery of victims of human trafficking squarely on human security and welfare.
Phuket International Rugby 11s proves a huge success
Phuket International Rugby 11s proves a huge success
RUGBY: The recently contested Phuket International Rugby 11s has been declared an overwhelming success by organisers and participants, with plenty of thrilling action on the pitch and much laughter and merriment off it over the three day competition.
‘The Flash’ a bright spark for the future
‘The Flash’ a bright spark for the future
Has there ever been a film that has gone on a bigger rollercoaster ride before its release than ‘The Flash’? First there were DC fans unhappy at the fact that Grant Gustin, who plays Flash in the TV series, wasn’t offered the role for the movie. Then that all seemed to have been forgotten when it was announced that screen legend Michael Keaton would be reprising his role of Batman, some 30 years after the last time he put on the Batsuit.
Phra Metta flood-prevention works underway
Phra Metta flood-prevention works underway
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a map providing an alternative route now that a one-kilometre section of Phra Metta Rd, one of the main roads through the tourism town, has been closed for flood-prevention works to be carried out.
Thank you for the support
Thank you for the support
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a statement directly thanking all those who stood strong in their support in Phuket’s bid to host the World Sepcialised Expo 2027/28.
US approves lab-grown chicken for sale
US approves lab-grown chicken for sale
WASHINGTON, DC: The United States has granted its first ever approvals to two companies to sell chicken grown directly from animal cells, paving the way for lab-grown meat to be eaten by consumers.
‘Wild Boars’ governor Narongsak dies of cancer
‘Wild Boars’ governor Narongsak dies of cancer
BANGKOK: Narongsak Osotthanakorn, the former Chiang Rai governor who won worldwide praise for his leadership of the mission to rescue the “Wild Boars” football team from the Tham Luang cave in 2018, has died of cancer at the age of 58.
Phuket fails bid to host Specialised Expo
Phuket fails bid to host Specialised Expo
PHUKET: Thailand has not won its bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28 following the final voting held at the 172nd general assembly of the event organiser, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), in Paris today (June 21).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pork wars, YouTube video gets ‘cops’ in hot water, Patong Hill truck ban || June 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pork wars, YouTube video gets ‘cops’ in hot water, Patong Hill truck ban || June 21
PHUKET XTRA - June 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket airport limo co-op fined B180k for tour shop stops
Phuket airport limo co-op fined B180k for tour shop stops
PHUKET: An airport limousine co-operative has been fined “about B180,000” for its drivers stopping at tour shops before delivering passengers to their hotels or other destinations, in breach of the terms of its concession to serve tourists at Phuket International Airport, Tourist Police have announced.
Bumper turnout for Phuket Surf Contest
Bumper turnout for Phuket Surf Contest
SURFING: This weekend’s “Phuket Surf Contest 2023” promises to be a fantastic occasion after organisers today (June 21) confirmed bumper particpation for the three-day event.
Phuket City Municipality launches anti-dengue blitz
Phuket City Municipality launches anti-dengue blitz
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has launched an intensive campaign to counter dengue infections in the Phuket Town area. Specifically to be targetted are schools and other educational  institutions, Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has announced.
Officials, operators concede to new illegal pork abattoir
Officials, operators concede to new illegal pork abattoir
PHUKET: Officials and operators of Phuket’s two legally operating pork slaughterhouses have conceded to allow a privately owned abattoir on Army-controlled land in Phuket to open ‒ on the condition that it operates in accordance with legal standards.