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Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 14 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,065.
Another fine finish for Thai veteran Thongchai
Another fine finish for Thai veteran Thongchai
GOLF: Thongchai Jaidee’s good run in the over-50 circuit continued on Sunday (July 25) when he finished joint third at the Senior British Open.
NACC viewing ‘bribe money to MPs proof’
NACC viewing ‘bribe money to MPs proof’
BANGKOK: Graftbusters are analysing the screenshot of a Line mobile app chat log that reportedly proved that some MPs from smaller parties received monthly allowances from the government over the past three years, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Rawai bank robber arrested
Rawai bank robber arrested
PHUKET: Police took less than six hours to track down and arrest the man who robbed a bank branch in Rawai yesterday (July 25), making off with B160,000.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials: No monkeypox found in Patong, Phuket Expo inspection || July 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials: No monkeypox found in Patong, Phuket Expo inspection || July 25
PHUKET XTRA - July 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rawai bank robber makes off with B160k
Rawai bank robber makes off with B160k
PHUKET: A man made off with B160,000 in cash after robbing the Bangkok Bank branch at the Lotus Rawai shopping mall, south of Chalong Circle, this afternoon (July 25).
BIE delegation arrives for World Expo inspection visit
BIE delegation arrives for World Expo inspection visit
PHUKET: The delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has arrived to begin their week-long inspection of Phuket following Thailand’s bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2028.
Myanmar junta executes four, including two pro-democracy rivals
Myanmar junta executes four, including two pro-democracy rivals
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party and a prominent activist, state media said today (July 25), in the country’s first use of capital punishment in decades.
DMS says four decades old smallpox vaccine in storage still effective against monkeypox
DMS says four decades old smallpox vaccine in storage still effective against monkeypox
BANGKOK: Despite there being no dedicated vaccine for monkeypox currently available, health authorities in Thailand have said that smallpox vaccines that are decades old may be used instead.
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BLUE TREE WET N’ WILD BEACH LAGOON PARTY
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Doctors want immediate suspension of cannabis decriminalisation
Doctors want immediate suspension of cannabis decriminalisation
BANGKOK: More than 800 doctors from Ramathibodi Hospital have called for the immediate suspension of the policy of decriminalisation of cannabis pending implementation of adequate controls to protect the young.
Triumphant Vingegaard seals Tour de France glory
Triumphant Vingegaard seals Tour de France glory
CYCLING: Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France yesterday (July 24), ending the reign of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar after a gruelling three weeks and 3,350km of relentless struggle.
Thaneth takes reins at Phuket Tourist Association
Thaneth takes reins at Phuket Tourist Association
PHUKET: Thaneth Tantipiriyakij has been elected the new President of the Phuket Tourist Association, replacing long-standing outgoing President Bhummikitti Ruktaengam.
Police arrest necklace snatch thief
Police arrest necklace snatch thief
PHUKET: Police have arrested the man wanted for snatching a necklace worth about B35,000 from a woman’s neck while she was still riding her motorbike in Phuket Town at night last week.
Government on high monkeypox alert
Government on high monkeypox alert
BANGKOK: Thailand is considering raising further its health alert for monkeypox by listing it as a so-called “serious communicable disease”, after the viral disease was classified as a new public health emergency worthy of international concern.
Verstappen blows out championship lead after Leclerc smash
Verstappen blows out championship lead after Leclerc smash
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen’s championship lead has blown out to 63 points with victory at the French Grand Prix yesterday (July 24) after Charles Leclerc crashed out from the lead in an embarrassing driver error.
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 14 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,051.
Phuket health officials find no monkeypox in Patong
Phuket health officials find no monkeypox in Patong
PHUKET: Phuket health officials have identified 142 people at entertainment venues in Patong who came into close contact with a Nigerian man who is reported by Thai officials as the first person in the country to be confirmed infected with monkeypox.
3,000 turn out for ‘Run for Phuket Expo 2028’
3,000 turn out for ‘Run for Phuket Expo 2028’
PHUKET: More than 3,000 people turned out to take part in the ‘Run for Phuket Expo 2028’ fun run today (July 24), held to support Thailand’s bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo.
Phuket bikers to ‘Ride for Mom’
Phuket bikers to ‘Ride for Mom’
PHUKET: A ‘Ride For Mom’ motorbike rally and concert event in Phuket organised to celebrate Mother’s Day on Aug 12 is hoped to attract some 1,500 attendees. Proceeds from the event, which includes a concert by legendary Thai folk rock band Carabao, will go towards buying heart surgery medical equipment for Vachira Phuket Hospital.