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Most of nation ‘will get COVID by year’s end’
Most of nation ‘will get COVID by year’s end’
BANGKOK: It should take about three years from the emergence of COVID-19 for it to infect most of Thailand’s population, a virologist said yesterday (Aug 11) citing past surveillance of the coronavirus.
Phuket gears up for international Karate competition
Phuket gears up for international Karate competition
KARATE: A meeting was held yesterday (Aug 11) in preparation of the international “Thailand Karate-Do Championship 2022” which runs Aug 19-23.
Police nab more drug and firearms offenders
Police nab more drug and firearms offenders
PHUKET: Police continued their drive on tackling illegal drugs and firearms with five further arrests made in the Mueang area between Wednesday (Aug 10) and today.
Bangla venues to stage fire evacuation drill
Bangla venues to stage fire evacuation drill
PHUKET: Entertainment venues on Bangla Rd, Patong, will take part in fire evacuation drills next week as a safety measure and to help instill confidence among tourists to keep visiting the popular nightlife businesses.
Prices of jasmine flowers skyrocket for Mother’s Day
Prices of jasmine flowers skyrocket for Mother’s Day
PHUKET: The price of jasmine flowers in Phuket has skyrocketed for Mother’s Day today (Aug 12), rising from the previous average of B100 per kilogramme to B1,000 baht per kilo.
China’s ex-COVID patients live under ‘dark shadow’ of stigma
China’s ex-COVID patients live under ‘dark shadow’ of stigma
SHANGHAI: When Zuo tested positive for COVID-19 while working as a cleaner in one of Shanghai’s largest quarantine centres, she hoped it wouldn’t be long before she could pick up the mop and start earning again.
500,000 baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
500,000 baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office together with Wichit Municipality held an event yesterday (Aug 11) to release 500,000 baby shrimp in honour of the 90th birthday of Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, today (Aug 12).
Inferno pub death toll rises
Inferno pub death toll rises
CHON BURI: The death toll from the fire at Moutain B pub in Chon Buri province rose by one, to 17, yesterday (Aug 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket land corruption probe going nowhere, Road improvements, Club fire deaths climb || August 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket land corruption probe going nowhere, Road improvements, Club fire deaths climb || August 11
PHUKET XTRA - August 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open
Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open
PHUKET: The process to nominate teachers deemed worthy to receive the Princess Maha Chakri Award is now underway, officials have confirmed.
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Satree School charity run to aid local schools
Satree School charity run to aid local schools
RUNNING: A charity run organised by Satree Phuket School has been confirmed to take place in October to raise money for local schools in Phuket.
Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking
Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking
PHUKET: A specialist sub-committee which ensures the most robust measures to combating human trafficking in Phuket are in place and adhered to is paying dividends as no cases have so far been detected, officals say.
Phuket mangrove land corruption probe falters
Phuket mangrove land corruption probe falters
PHUKET: A series of high-profile inspections of land encroachment in Phuket conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has so far yielded no pro-active results, an official report noted yesterday (Aug 10).
More fire safety checks for Patong night venues
More fire safety checks for Patong night venues
PHUKET: Patong authorities have carried out yet another inspection on Bangla Rd checking that entertainment venues on the renowned street are serious enough about fire safety.
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
TENNIS: United States tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday (Aug 9) that “the countdown has begun” to her retirement from the sport.
Ousted Sri Lankan leader to visit city
Ousted Sri Lankan leader to visit city
BANGKOK: The Thai government will allow Sri Lanka’s ousted president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to stay temporarily in Thailand.
Nightclub fire deaths rise to 16
Nightclub fire deaths rise to 16
CHON BURI: Another Mountain B pub fire victim has died in hospital, bringing the death toll to 16, the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office said yesterday (Aug 10).
Pla Wan Corner road safety project to begin
Pla Wan Corner road safety project to begin
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office will spend B23 million to improve one kilometre of Sakdidet Rd, leading to Cape Panwa (Route 4023), in order to make the road safer, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yuttana Phithak has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Questions over Premier’s tenure? Driver’s licence renewals, Brit revived in Phuket || August 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Questions over Premier’s tenure? Driver’s licence renewals, Brit revived in Phuket || August 10
PHUKET XTRA - August 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand