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Team NZ defend moving America’s Cup defence to Barcelona
Team NZ defend moving America’s Cup defence to Barcelona
SAILING: Team New Zealand today (Mar 30) defended their decision to stage the next America’s Cup in Spain, adamant they would have surrendered the Auld Mug if the regatta was held again in Auckland.
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
KYIV: Ukraine and Western allies waited today (Mar 30) for signs Moscow was “radically” reducing military activity around Kyiv, as promised in peace talks, with scepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.
No water fights in capital
No water fights in capital
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will comply with the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) resolution on Songkran celebrations and prohibit water-splashing during the Thai New Year holiday period, city clerk Khachit Chatchawanit said yesterday (Mar 29).
SCB sees stagflation for Thailand economy
SCB sees stagflation for Thailand economy
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy has gone into stagflation because of a fragile recovery and surging price hikes, says an economist at the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Phuket marks 232 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 232 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 232 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,081.
Right race, wrong place as Verstappen wins controversial Saudi GP
Right race, wrong place as Verstappen wins controversial Saudi GP
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc’s duel for Jeddah victory was absorbing, but it was never going to be enough to distract from the sport’s internal tension over racing in Saudi Arabia.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal teen racing crash on Phuket pier, Hopes for stable Phuket power supply || March 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal teen racing crash on Phuket pier, Hopes for stable Phuket power supply || March 29
PHUKET XTRA - March 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket B98mn in defaulted COVID insurance payouts hit Phuket |:| Deputy PM says forget Songkran water splashing |:| More stable power supply hopes for Phuket |:| Teen racing on Phuket pier leaves boy dead Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Army TV channel director replaced over Russia-Ukraine war coverage
Army TV channel director replaced over Russia-Ukraine war coverage
BANGKOK: The head of army-owned TV Channel 5 is being replaced amid reports of controversial meetings and orders regarding news coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Plans to tackle wild fires and dust pollution
Plans to tackle wild fires and dust pollution
PHUKET: Authorities met yesterday (Mar 28) to discuss procedures for combating forest fires, haze and dust pollution across the island.
22nd Phuket International Rugby 10s
22nd Phuket International Rugby 10s
It’s Great To Be Back. The 2022 Aussie Bar Phuket International Rugby 10s with teams from around the region competing for bragging rights in what has become one of Asia’s premier social rugby events. The venue is Thanyapura Sports Club and put the date 13-15 May in your diaries for a weekend of action and fun. For more information contact phuket10s@outlook.com or check out the website www.phuket10s.com Sponsored by Aussie Bar Phuket, Athena Siam Co.Ltd, The Phuket News, World Flair and raising funds for the Asia Center Foundation no into their 20th year of giving kids a chance!
Teen racing on Phuket pier leaves boy, 13, dead
Teen racing on Phuket pier leaves boy, 13, dead
PHUKET: A 13-year-old boy died after his head struck a pylon while he and his friends were racing on Laem Sai Pier in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, yesterday morning (Mar 28).
PSG star Navas takes in Ukrainian refugees
PSG star Navas takes in Ukrainian refugees
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas is hosting around 30 Ukrainian refugees who fled their country following the Russian invasion, the Ligue 1 leaders confirmed yesterday (Mar 28).
Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege
Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege
KYIV: Ukraine said yesterday (Mar 28) that at least 5,000 people have died in the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis gripping pulverized Mariupol, as fighting raged around Kyiv including in a strategic suburb where defenders claim to have driven out Russian invaders.
Anutin urges to forget Songkran water festivities
Anutin urges to forget Songkran water festivities
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged business operators on Khao San Road to forget plans to hold water-splashing activities during this year’s Songkran holiday period, saying their patience and cooperation are needed to avoid the risk of another disruptive coronavirus outbreak.
Phuket marks 253 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 253 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 253 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 45,825.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Water splashing about-face? Billion baht beachfront claims in Bang Tao || March 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Water splashing about-face? Billion baht beachfront claims in Bang Tao || March 28
PHUKET XTRA - March 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Wet Phuket Songkran could be in the works |:| Claimants scrap for B1bn of Bang Tao beachfront land |:| Ruling in ’Joe Ferrari’ case set for June |:| Body found among Koh Kaew mangroves Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Rawai Pier area
Power outage to affect Rawai Pier area
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off at the southern end of Wiset Rd, Rawai, tomorrow (Mar 29) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Health officials advise against arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR tests
Health officials advise against arbitrary ATK and RT-PCR tests
BANGKOK: Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests, while also assuring that four COVID vaccine doses are enough for now and there are no plans to administer fifth doses.
B98mn in defaulted COVID insurance payouts hit Phuket
B98mn in defaulted COVID insurance payouts hit Phuket
PHUKET: Some 30 people gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall to demand action be taken over insurance companies refusing to pay out COVID-19 coverage claims. In total, 831 people in Phuket have been affected by the defaulted payouts, amounting to B98 million.
Roi Rim Lay praised for redistributing income
Roi Rim Lay praised for redistributing income
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has praised the Roi Rim Lay seafood festivals for helping to redistribute what incomes were being enjoyed on the island.