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Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 227 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,569.
Tickets for Liverpool Man Utd clash in Bangkok at B5,000-25,000
Tickets for Liverpool Man Utd clash in Bangkok at B5,000-25,000
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester United will meet in a high-profile friendly in Bangkok in July, the clubs confirmed today (Mar 31), as Premier League teams resume lucrative pre-season tours which stopped when COVID hit.
Putin’s gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
Putin’s gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
MOSCOW: Russia threatened yesterday (Mar 31) to turn off its gas taps to Europe, opening up a new front in its war in Ukraine amid growing scepticism over Moscow’s claim it is scaling back its onslaught.
‘Eased’ entry measures for tourists come into effect
‘Eased’ entry measures for tourists come into effect
PHUKET: The new “eased” entry measures for tourists arriving from overseas come into effect today (April 1).
RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
RDS questions accuracy of antigen cases
BANGKOK: The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) has raised questions over the accuracy of the number of new COVID-19 cases detected using a rapid antigen test kit (ATK), which is reported daily by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police prostitution extortion? Investigation into deadly rafting accident || March 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police prostitution extortion? Investigation into deadly rafting accident || March 31
PHUKET XTRA - March 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Plea to help Phuket Town glue sniffer from doing more harm
Plea to help Phuket Town glue sniffer from doing more harm
PHUKET: A local resident in Phuket Town has called for authorities to take action over a man who lives on the streets like a vagrant, stealing items from shopowners at night and reportedly sniffing glue in broad daylight.
Phuket as a ‘special administration area’ tabled at official meeting
Phuket as a ‘special administration area’ tabled at official meeting
PHUKET: The future of Phuket as a ‘special administrative area’, entertaining the prospect of Phuket residents being entitled to elect their own Governor, was discussed at a meeting at Phuket City Municipality yesterday (Mar 30).
Police probe into deadly rafting accident continues
Police probe into deadly rafting accident continues
PHUKET: Police are continuing their investigation into the death of an Iranian tourist in a rafting accident in Phang Nga on Tuesday(Mar 29).
Winners of Phuket Red Cross fair lucky draw announced
Winners of Phuket Red Cross fair lucky draw announced
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew led a prize-giving fiesta at the old Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Mar 30), leading with the presentation of 10 bahtweight in gold worth more than B300,000 as the top prize in the Dee Phuket Fair lucky draw.
Phuket Bike Week is back
Phuket Bike Week is back
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week will return this year, on May 13-15, and is hoped to generate some B60 million in direct spending by visitors arriving from 20 countries, providing a much-needed boost to the island’s stifled economy.
Blue Dragon lottery network raids reach Phuket
Blue Dragon lottery network raids reach Phuket
PHUKET: The government’s crackdown on the sale of overpriced lottery tickets reached Phuket yesterday (Mar 30) when three locations on the island were raided for selling tickets sold through the Blue Dragon Lottery online platform.
Phuket marks 220 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 220 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 220 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,329.
Hat-trick for golden boy Pongsakorn at Dubai Championship
Hat-trick for golden boy Pongsakorn at Dubai Championship
PARA GAMES: Thailand emerged with great credit from the recent World Para Games in Dubai after a medal haul of 8 gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze resulted in a third place finish overall.
Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’
Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’
KYIV: Fighting raged yesterday (Mar 30) in Ukraine despite Russia’s indication that it planned to deescalate, and US intelligence claimed Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is angry after being misled by his own military.
I’ve done my best, says Prayut
I’ve done my best, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he has tried his best during his time as the country’s leader and said he will respect the decision of voters if they don’t give him the chance to serve another term at the next election.
Probe launched into Phuket police prostitution extortion
Probe launched into Phuket police prostitution extortion
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has ordered the Thalang Police chief to investigate allegations that at least one Thailang Police officer was involved in extorting money from a woman under threat of charging her with prostitution.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist missing after rafting accident, No Songkran water fights || March 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist missing after rafting accident, No Songkran water fights || March 30
PHUKET XTRA - March 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Army TV channel director replaced as PM denied intervention |:| Iranian tourist missing after Phang Nga rafting accident |:| Same sex marriage bill shot down by Thailand’s cabinet |:| New ’graphic’ warnings set for cigarette packs |:| No songkran water fights in capital Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian foreign minister hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
Russian foreign minister hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
HUANGSHAN: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today (Mar 30) said Moscow and Beijing are leading the way towards a fairer world order, as he makes his first visit to the key ally since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.
Iranian tourist missing, feared dead, after Phang Nga rafting accident
Iranian tourist missing, feared dead, after Phang Nga rafting accident
PHUKET: An Iranian tourist staying in Patong is missing, feared dead, after a river rafting accident during a day-trip to Phang Nga.