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Phuket lifeguards ordered to ramp up surf safety
Phuket lifeguards ordered to ramp up surf safety
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called on lifeguards to ramp up their efforts to protect tourists at Phuket beaches while strong waves and rip currents continue to plague the island’s west coast.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism fee for all, Honeymooner tragedy, Hostage drama ends with a shot || July 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism fee for all, Honeymooner tragedy, Hostage drama ends with a shot || July 15
PHUKET XTRA - July 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Charles’ Championship back on track
Charles’ Championship back on track
FORMULA ONE: After three months of pummelling by Red Bull Racing, Ferrari has finally managed to strike back in the fight for the championship, though victory for Charles Leclerc at last Sunday’s (July 10) Austrian Grand Prix was bittersweet.
Stop dumping trash in Phuket Town canals, mayor urges
Stop dumping trash in Phuket Town canals, mayor urges
PHUKET: Public works on clearing and improving water flow in canals has resulted in good results in the three flood-prone areas in Phuket Town, Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has announced.
EXAT inks MoU to mitigate delays in Phuket expressway construction
EXAT inks MoU to mitigate delays in Phuket expressway construction
BANGKOK: Three state departments have signed an agreement to integrate road construction projects under a single management system in order to improve construction speed and efficiency, including for major road projects in Phuket.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,875.
Brit tourist on Phuket honeymoon among surf drownings
Brit tourist on Phuket honeymoon among surf drownings
PHUKET: A British man from London on his honeymoon in Phuket was one of two tourists who drowned in dangerous surf at Kata Noi Beach as lifeguards carried out rescues at main beaches on Phuket’s west coast yesterday (July 14).
Thai cities top mid-year healthcare index
Thai cities top mid-year healthcare index
BANGKOK: Several cities in Thailand are among those gaining the highest healthcare scores, according to a global cost of living database, as the Thai government hopes to turn the country into a regional medical hub.
Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel
Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced today (July 15) it was lifting restrictions on “all carriers” using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s arrival.
Thai spikers lose to Turkey in FIVB quarter-finals
Thai spikers lose to Turkey in FIVB quarter-finals
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended their FIVB campaign after a loss to Turkey in Ankara last night (July 14).
Heavy rain to fade away
Heavy rain to fade away
BANGKOK: Despite heavy rain throughout much of the nation yesterday (July 14), weathermen have forecast a gradual improvement from today until next Wednesday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pimping mother case widens, Top 10 Thailand for expats, Arrests in Koh Kaew home invasion || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pimping mother case widens, Top 10 Thailand for expats, Arrests in Koh Kaew home invasion || July 14
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Hostage-taker shot in shoulder, woman rescued
Hostage-taker shot in shoulder, woman rescued
KHON KAEN: Police rescued a woman held hostage by a homeless man armed with a hand grenade at a community in Muang district on Thursday morning (July 14), after shooting him in the shoulder, ending a three-hour drama.
Chamber of Commerce says more migrant workers needed
Chamber of Commerce says more migrant workers needed
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has emphasised the need for more migrant workers in various sectors to help the Thai economy recover from the pandemic.
Three arrested for Koh Kaew home invasion, shootout
Three arrested for Koh Kaew home invasion, shootout
PHUKET: Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers have confirmed the arrests of three more suspects wanted for their role in a home invasion and shooting incident at Koh Kaew in May.
Cops raid bar after tip-off from Chuwit
Cops raid bar after tip-off from Chuwit
BANGKOK: Officers from Sutthisan police have raided a bar on Ratchadaphisek Rd which former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit claimed was operating beyond legal opening hours and selling drugs on its premises.
Sterling becomes first signing of Chelsea’s new era
Sterling becomes first signing of Chelsea’s new era
FOOTBALL: Raheem Sterling yesterday (July 13) became Chelsea’s first signing since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club, ending his successful seven-year spell at Manchester City.
Dr Opas to become next Permanent Secretary for Public Health
Dr Opas to become next Permanent Secretary for Public Health
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, as the next permanent secretary for public health.
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 25 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,851.
Embarassed AIS offers redress for live-match outage
Embarassed AIS offers redress for live-match outage
BANGKOK: Embarrassed telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has apologised for the outage during its live-stream of the Liverpool-Manchester United match in Bangkok on Tuesday (July 12) night, and is offering customers limit free services as compensation.