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Rotary Club - Weekly Meeting
Rotary Club - Weekly Meeting
Come join Rotary Club of Patong Beach’s Tuesday dinner meeting at Four points by Sheraton Patong Hotel. Email club Sec. Hans at info@rotarypatong.org to register. August’s speaker lineup: 2 Monthly Dinner Out - SUAY, Cherngtalay 9 Brendan Mooney - Andamanda Water Park 16 Rainer Schmitz - WOW​ Workshop​ Summary 23 Kyle Daniels – Mindset for Athletes 30 Tommy Hongsyok – Cable car​ to Patong
Proposed power tariff hike ditched
Proposed power tariff hike ditched
BANGKOK: A new higher power tariff is to be postponed following an intervention by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to curb rising living costs, says a source at the Energy Ministry.
Flood warning for eight villages in Kamala, Cherng Talay
Flood warning for eight villages in Kamala, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A flood warning has been issued for eight at-risk areas in Kamala and Cherng Talay following heavy downpours soaking the island yesterday and today (Aug 1-2).
Phuket officials praised for efforts during BIE Expo inspection tour
Phuket officials praised for efforts during BIE Expo inspection tour
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panaphong has praised local officials’ efforts to welcome the delegation of representatives from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) during their inspection of the island last week to assess whether Phuket should be selected to host the World Specialised Expo 2028. 
Nok Air captain needs to ‘defend’ decision after crash
Nok Air captain needs to ‘defend’ decision after crash
CHIANG RAI: The captain of a Nok Air aircraft that slid off the runway at Chiang Rai airport will be summoned by regulators to explain why passengers were kept on board for about an hour after the accident.
Darasamut Underpass closes for pump repairs
Darasamut Underpass closes for pump repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass on the bypass road will be closed from 8:30am to 4:30pm today and tomorrow (Aug 2-3) so that workers can carry out repairs to pumps inside the tunnel.
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced yesterday (Aug 1) that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and a mastermind of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks, in a drone strike in Kabul.
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
RUGBY: Fans in the stands at November’s Hong Kong Sevens will be allowed to drink, but not eat, with masks having to be worn between sips, an official said yesterday (Aug 1).
First monkeypox vaccine batch due later this month
First monkeypox vaccine batch due later this month
BANGKOK: Thailand’s first batch of 1,000 monkeypox vaccine doses is expected to arrive later this month, but the authorities have yet to decide who should get them first, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword vs gun in Phuket altercation, High-rolling gambling den raid || August 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword vs gun in Phuket altercation, High-rolling gambling den raid || August 1
PHUKET XTRA - August 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
FOOTBALL: England won a major women’s tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold-out Wembley yesterday (July 31).
Sword-wielding man shot dead by Phuket Town pub security guard
Sword-wielding man shot dead by Phuket Town pub security guard
PHUKET: A pub security guard in Phuket Town shot dead a Thai man in the early hours of this morning (Aug 1) after intervening in an altercation the man had with a woman at the venue, and attempted to attack security guards with a sword.
LAAB jabs now available
LAAB jabs now available
BANGKOK: Long Acting Antibody (LAAB) immunisation to boost immunity against COVID-19 will be available at public health centers for people with weakened immune systems as of today (Aug 1), authorities have confirmed.
Verstappen wins again to extend title lead
Verstappen wins again to extend title lead
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen stormed to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 31) to stretch his championship lead to more than three clear race wins.
Looking for bar staff
Looking for bar staff
Come join our family at Wall st bets bar. We offer monthly salary, 80 baht for staff drinks and pay for part of your room cost. Also have shared motorbikes for staff to use. Located in patong in the Otop entertainment area.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 2) to allow repairs and maintenance to be performed on high-voltage power lines in the area.
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 10 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,146.
Nok Air plane slides off runway in Chiang Rai, all flights cancelled
Nok Air plane slides off runway in Chiang Rai, all flights cancelled
CHIANG RAI: A Nok Air Boeing 737-800 slid off the runway while landing at the Mae Fah Luang international airport in the northern province of Chiang Rai in heavy rain on Saturday night (July 30).
Vietnamese mother, daughter drown at Phuket beach
Vietnamese mother, daughter drown at Phuket beach
PHUKET: A Vietnamese mother and daughter on holiday in Phuket drowned in strong surf at Nai Thong Beach this morning (July 31).
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Liverpool struck first blood against Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season as Darwin Nunez made an instant impact for Jurgen Klopp’s men to win the Community Shield 3-1 yesterday (July 30).