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Governor spells out education enhancement drive
Governor spells out education enhancement drive
PHUKET: A meeting was held today (Feb 16) to identify ways to elevate the standards of education in Phuket schools by focusing on developing both teachers and students alike.
New Zealand seeks international help as cyclone cripples North Island
New Zealand seeks international help as cyclone cripples North Island
NAPIER: New Zealand deployed gunships and helicopters to deliver water, food and fuel to cities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle today (Feb 16), as overwhelmed authorities embraced overseas offers of help.
Working group to monitor Phuket’s dust pollution levels
Working group to monitor Phuket’s dust pollution levels
PHUKET: Authorities in Phuket have confirmed a working group has been established to actively monitor air quality and the threat of smog and fine particulate dust matter known as PM 2.5 across the island.
Winners of the CIC RoV Esports Championship receive awards
Winners of the CIC RoV Esports Championship receive awards
Esports: Awards for the three top teams in the recent CIC Realm of Valor (RoV) Esports Championship 2023 were given out last Saturday (Feb 11) at a special ceremony at the CIC Phuket Skills and Learning Center in Saphan Hin.
Man City back in business after statement win at Arsenal
Man City back in business after statement win at Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Written off at times during an unusually erratic season, resurgent Manchester City delivered a resounding statement as they moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at title rivals Arsenal yesterday (Feb 15).
Wild Boars team captain dies in UK accident
Wild Boars team captain dies in UK accident
UNITED KINGDOM: The captain of the young “Wild Boars” football team rescued from a flooded Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai in 2018 has passed away in the United Kingdom.
Frenchman hunted down for hit and run in Patong
Frenchman hunted down for hit and run in Patong
PHUKET: Police have tracked down and arrested a French national after he struck a pedestrian and fled the scene while he was riding a rental motorbike last Friday (Feb 10).
Sri Lanka bans single-use plastics to save elephants
Sri Lanka bans single-use plastics to save elephants
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will ban single-use plastics, the government has confirmed, in a move that follows a series of wild elephant and deer deaths from plastic poisoning.
Ferrari unveils new F1 car with Red Bull in their sights
Ferrari unveils new F1 car with Red Bull in their sights
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari unveiled their SF-23 car for the upcoming Formula One season at their Maranello headquarters on Tuesday (Feb 14), the Scuderia gunning for Red Bull and world champion Max Verstappen.
Phuket tuna on the agenda for Norwegian Ambassador
Phuket tuna on the agenda for Norwegian Ambassador
PHUKET: Norwegian Ambassador to Thailand Astrid Emilie Helle was in Phuket on Tuesday (Feb 14) to discuss tourism and the return of longline tuna fishing hauls being brought ashore in Phuket.
Power outage to affect water supply in Chalong, Kata, Karon, Rawai
Power outage to affect water supply in Chalong, Kata, Karon, Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that a power outage will affect the water production at Klong Kata Reservoir in Chalong on Monday (Feb 20), resulting in greatly reduced water pressure that will leave many areas across the south of the island with low water supply pressure, or no running water at all.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist entry fees are coming, 1,200km trek to marry sweetheart || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist entry fees are coming, 1,200km trek to marry sweetheart || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Annual Phuket fishing tournament confirmed
Annual Phuket fishing tournament confirmed
FISHING: Phuket Municipality in collaboration with the Phuket Fishing Sport Club have announced the 2023 Phuket Fishing Tournament will take place next month.
Sarasin Bridge festival returns
Sarasin Bridge festival returns
PHUKET: People are invited to join a festival at the Sarasin Bridge running for three nights starting this Friday (Feb 17) to mark the impact of the bridge fostering close relationship between the people of Phuket and Phang Nga.
Farmer walks 1,200km to marry sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
Farmer walks 1,200km to marry sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
SATUN: A 52-year-old farmer finished a 1,200-kilometre-long journey by foot yesterday (Feb 14) and completed his mission to marry the sweetheart he met on social media on Valentine’s Day.
Tourist entry fees confirmed
Tourist entry fees confirmed
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (Feb 14) endorsed entry fees for international arrivals of B150 and B300 to start in June, except for one-day visitors, according to the tourism and sports minister.
Thai stars hope to enjoy home comforts
Thai stars hope to enjoy home comforts
GOLF: Home stars Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Thongchai Jaidee said they are excited to play in this week’s Thailand Classic as the DP World Tour returns to the country for the first time since 2016.
Cambodia hits back at criticism of media crackdown
Cambodia hits back at criticism of media crackdown
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia hit back yesterday (Feb 14) at “politically driven” and “biased” concerns from Western governments over the shutdown of one of the country’s last independent media outlets ahead of national elections.
New decree targets ‘mule’ bank accounts
New decree targets ‘mule’ bank accounts
BANGKOK: A 14-section draft decree on the prevention and suppression of technology crime, seeking to combat the use of “mule” bank accounts by scammers and call-centre gangs, is expected to take effect soon.
Patong Police warn of credit card thieves
Patong Police warn of credit card thieves
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a foreign man and his accomplices for stealing tourists’ credit cards to buy valuable items including iPhones and gold jewellery.