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Phuket marks 226 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 226 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 226 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 47,066.
Two COVID-hit insurers closed
Two COVID-hit insurers closed
BUSINESS: The Finance Ministry has revoked the business licences of Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, effective as of yesterday (Apr 1), after the two companies were declared financially incapable of paying outstanding claims, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
‘Phuket Tastival’ gets underway at Saphan Hin
‘Phuket Tastival’ gets underway at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The latest in a long list of food festivals that have or are due to take place across the island as part of a drive to boost tourism and aid the fledging local economy opened yesterday (Apr 1) at Saphan Hin Park.
Fun and games at the civil servants sports day
Fun and games at the civil servants sports day
PHUKET: Government agencies united in Phuket yesterday (Apr 1) to enjoy a day of fun and festivities during civil servants sports day.
No April Fool’s joke for Phuket man who wins B18mn on lottery
No April Fool’s joke for Phuket man who wins B18mn on lottery
PHUKET: It certainly wasn’t a case of April’s Fools Day for one lucky Phuket resident yesterday (Apr 1) who won B18-million on the Lottery Plus draw.
Marvel’s ‘Morbius’ sufficiently succulent
Marvel’s ‘Morbius’ sufficiently succulent
Sometimes it feels that cinema audiences can be a little harsh on films. The thoughts on the latest Marvel movie to be released – ‘Morbius’ – seem scattered. There are the downright scathing through to the ho-hum. But is this an issue that Marvel have created themselves. 
Germany to face Spain at Qatar 2022 World Cup
Germany to face Spain at Qatar 2022 World Cup
FOOTBALL: Germany and Spain will clash at this year’s World Cup after yesterday’s (Apr 1) draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.
Kyiv silent on airstrike in Russia, 3,000 flee Mariupol
Kyiv silent on airstrike in Russia, 3,000 flee Mariupol
KYIV: Ukraine’s president refused yesterday (Apr 1) to say whether he had ordered an airstrike on Russian soil, as a bus convoy navigated a tortuous evacuation to help thousands flee the besieged city of Mariupol.
Phuket’s Soi Dog steps in to help provide urgent medical assistance to animals affected by the conflict in Ukraine
Phuket’s Soi Dog steps in to help provide urgent medical assistance to animals affected by the conflict in Ukraine
PHUKET: World renowned animal rescue NGO Soi Dog Foundation, the leading organisation in Southeast Asia helping dogs and cats, has joined in support of Ukraine’s war-affected dogs and cats by teaming up with Poland’s oldest and largest animal welfare nonprofit, TOZ (Towarzystwo Opieki Nad Zwierzetami, or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), to help provide critical assistance to animals impacted by the Russian invasion of the country.
Roi Rim Lay heads to Sarasin Bridge for Songkran
Roi Rim Lay heads to Sarasin Bridge for Songkran
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that the Roi Rin Lay Festival will be held at the Srarsin Bridge in Mai Khao during the Songkran festival on Apr 11-12 in an effort to boost tourism and the local economy.
Southern border reopens
Southern border reopens
SADAO: The Sadao immigration checkpoint on the border with Malaysia reopened to travellers yesterday (Apr 1), with 107 Malaysians registering for entry under the Thailand Pass system.
Phuket marks 236 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 236 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 236 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,820.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New travel rules come into effect, Police warning over April Fool’s || April 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New travel rules come into effect, Police warning over April Fool’s || April 1
PHUKET XTRA - April 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police warning on April Fool’s Day pranks
Police warning on April Fool’s Day pranks
BANGKOK: A police spokesman warned on Friday (April 1) that acceptable April Fool’s Day pranks do not include posting damaging fake news on the internet, which could incur serious penalties.
Entering the business end of the season
Entering the business end of the season
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns to action this weekend following the international break as the season enters its final stretch.
Higher inflation rate predicted by BoT
Higher inflation rate predicted by BoT
BUSINESS: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has increased its inflation forecast for this year to 4.9% from 1.7% in the same period last year due to increases in energy and food prices caused by the supply shock that is driven by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Thais urged to offer aid to Ukrainians
Thais urged to offer aid to Ukrainians
BANGKOK: The Ukrainian community in Bangkok is calling on Thai people to help provide humanitarian assistance to war victims in Ukraine.
TAT showcases Phuket and Phang Nga tourism delights to Mongolian travel agents and media
TAT showcases Phuket and Phang Nga tourism delights to Mongolian travel agents and media
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the ‘Mongolia Market Table-top Sales – Agent & Media Educational Trip’ for six Mongolian travel agents and media members to experience some of the tourism products and services in Phuket and Phang Nga from March 22-28, with the aim of growing the Mongolian market into a new target group for tourism to Thailand.
Phuket officials getting better, says island corruption chief
Phuket officials getting better, says island corruption chief
PHUKET: Phuket officials running afoul of anti-corruption laws when processing procurement contracts are only making honest mistakes, and are getting better at it, says the island’s anti-corruption chief.
Governor calls on media to tell people about Phuket COVID rules
Governor calls on media to tell people about Phuket COVID rules
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew held an event yesterday (Mar 31) specifically to call on the media to publicise “important COVID-19 policies of the province”.