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Random drug tests for Phuket airport taxi drivers
Random drug tests for Phuket airport taxi drivers
PHUKET: Officials at Phuket International Airport have launched a campaign to conduct random drug testing on taxi drivers at the key tourism facility in the hope of having the airport declared a “White Airport” and boost confidence among tourists that they are getting a “clean” driver.
Thai spikers vow stronger team at world championship
Thai spikers vow stronger team at world championship
VOLLEYBALL: The leader of the Thai women’s spikers team has promised a stronger outing when they compete in the world championship in September.
Jabs ‘saved half a million people’
Jabs ‘saved half a million people’
BANGKOK: A research team from Mahidol University has estimated that the government’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign over the past two years prevented nearly 490,000 deaths.
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 22 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 18), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,952.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist boost for Phuket? FDA pushes for cannabis sections, Dolphin succumbs || July 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist boost for Phuket? FDA pushes for cannabis sections, Dolphin succumbs || July 18
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Prepare for tsunami evacuation drill, says Phuket disaster chief
Prepare for tsunami evacuation drill, says Phuket disaster chief
PHUKET: Local government agencies and residents have been asked to prepare for tsunami evacuation drills to be held across the island on Wednesday (July 20), with all 19 tsunami-warning towers sounding the warning in five languages.
Phuket small hotel operators are getting assistance, report officials
Phuket small hotel operators are getting assistance, report officials
PHUKET: Assistance is currently being provided to hotel businesses in Phuket that were forced to close due to illegal construction on public land, reports state news agency NNT.
Bang Tao Beach Run helps local community get back on its feet
Bang Tao Beach Run helps local community get back on its feet
RUNNING: The 2022 Bang Tao Beach Run took place yesterday (July 17) as part of an ongoing project by authorities to help stimulate the local economy and revitalise tourism.
Thai democracy activists targeted by Pegasus spyware, says report
Thai democracy activists targeted by Pegasus spyware, says report
BANGKOK: Dozens of Thai democracy activists were targeted by the controversial Israeli spyware known as Pegasus during the height of intense anti-government protests, according to an international digital rights group report.
Truck carrying crashed Black Hawk involved in road accident
Truck carrying crashed Black Hawk involved in road accident
PHATTHALUNG: An army truck carrying the wrecked Black Hawk helicopter away from its crash-landing site in Songkhla was involved in an accident while passing another trailer truck in Khao Chaison district, Phatthalung province, last night (July 17).
Asia Pacific 1H 2022 hotel investment totals US$6.8bn, up 33% year-on-year
Asia Pacific 1H 2022 hotel investment totals US$6.8bn, up 33% year-on-year
BANGKOK: Recovery in Asia Pacific’s hotel sector continued to accelerate in 2022 with investment volumes for the first half of the year totaling US$6.8 billion*, reports international property broker and consultancy JLL.
Boy 9 and Ex Tourism and Sports Minister launch - Thailand Amazing Thailand 2
Boy 9 and Ex Tourism and Sports Minister launch - Thailand Amazing Thailand 2
’Senator Weerasak Kowsurat” the ex Tourism and Sports Minister of Thailand and a boy of nine years old known by his cast name as “Thomas” are part of new video called “Thailand Amazing Thailand 2” to promote tourism in Thailand.
Roadside retaining wall collapses in Koh Kaew
Roadside retaining wall collapses in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Motorists heading southbound along Thepkrasattri Rd from Koh Kaew into Rassada have been urged to exercise caution after a section of retaining wall on the hill north of Phuket Bus Terminal 2 collapsed.
Wounded dolphin dies after rescue at Patong
Wounded dolphin dies after rescue at Patong
PHUKET: A wounded striped dolphin rescued from shallow water at Patong Beach late yesterday afternoon (July 17) has died, marine life experts at the Siritharn Rare Marine Life Rescue Center have confirmed.
Zelensky sacks 2 top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
Zelensky sacks 2 top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
KYIV: Ukraine faced new turmoil yesterday (July 17) with President Volodymyr Zelensky announcing he sacked his top two law enforcement officials, in the government’s most serious shakeup since Russia launched its deadly invasion in February.
Cameron Smith sees off McIlroy to win British Open after stunning surge
Cameron Smith sees off McIlroy to win British Open after stunning surge
GOLF: Australia’s Cameron Smith won the 150th British Open at St Andrews yesterday (July 17) after a stunning final round of 64 saw him overtake favourite Rory McIlroy on a dramatic day at the Old Course and claim his first major title with a 20-under-par total.
Dechapol, Sapsiree smash Chinese to take Singapore Open
Dechapol, Sapsiree smash Chinese to take Singapore Open
BADMINTON: Thailand’s mixed doubles badminton stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (July 17).
Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return
Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return
BUSINESS: The Intellectual Property Department has vowed to tighten its inspection of pirated products, especially in tourist destinations, as they are projected to proliferate after the country’s reopening.
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 20 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 17), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,930.
Turkish delight for Thai youth sailor
Turkish delight for Thai youth sailor
SAILING: Thai sailor Weka Bhanubandh delivered a storming final day of fleet racing to win the individual youth category at the 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championship in Turkey on July 7.