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Europe’s largest nuclear plant at centre of Russia-Ukraine war
Europe’s largest nuclear plant at centre of Russia-Ukraine war
UKRAINE: Fighting broke out between Russian and Ukrainian forces today (Mar 4) near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, causing a blaze and raising alarm from global leaders of a potential massive disaster.
Manchester clubs face tricky derby as Leeds launch new era
Manchester clubs face tricky derby as Leeds launch new era
FOOTBALL: Manchester United make the short trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday (Mar 6) buoyed by their recent record at the Etihad as Leeds begin a new era under Jesse Marsch.
Man rescued after Phuket bridge jump
Man rescued after Phuket bridge jump
PHUKET: A 46-year-old man who worked at the main SuperCheap branch in Rassada was rescued from the water in the channel at the north end of the island after he jumped from the Sarasin Bridge in the early hours of this morning (Mar 4).
Tourist diver at Koh Lipe revived, airlifted to Phuket
Tourist diver at Koh Lipe revived, airlifted to Phuket
PHUKET: A 62-year-old Thai tourist who suffered a heart attack while diving off Koh Lipe, Satun, yesterday (Mar 3) was brought back to life after one hour of CPR by medical workers at a nearby health centre, then flown to Phuket by Navy helicopter to receive treatment at Vachira Hospital in Phuket Town.
Phuket marks 623 new COVID cases, five new deaths
Phuket marks 623 new COVID cases, five new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 623 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 35,054.
Phuket huddles up for flag football
Phuket huddles up for flag football
NFL: American football enthusiasts may well be pleased to learn that the fastest-growing format of their beloved sport is now hitting Phuket’s shores in the guise of Flag Football - a high-octane, non-contact activity, where players attempt to pull flags from their opposition’s waists rather than tackling said opponents to the ground.
Russia Paralympians banned from Games as World Cup appeal launched
Russia Paralympians banned from Games as World Cup appeal launched
ALL SPORTS: Russian athletes were banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics while the country had its Formula One contract ripped up as sporting sanctions on Moscow bit deeper yesterday (Mar 3) following the invasion of Ukraine.
Eight more grilled over actress’s death
Eight more grilled over actress’s death
BANGKOK: Police said yesterday (Mar 3) they had questioned eight more witnesses in the investigation into the death of TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, who is believed to have drowned in the Chao Phraya River last Thursday after falling overboard.
Thais heed call to help Ukraine
Thais heed call to help Ukraine
BANGKOK: Being more than 7,000 kilometres from Ukraine hasn’t deterred a group of Thais from volunteering to help the country defend itself.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B1.4 billion for the Phuket Medical Centre, Thailand backs UN resolution against invasion || March 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B1.4 billion for the Phuket Medical Centre, Thailand backs UN resolution against invasion || March 3
PHUKET XTRA - March 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Divers find lost propeller from ’tangmo’ speedboat |:| Thailand backs UN resolution against Russian invasion |:| Govt’t pledges to ban forced prison labor |:| Cabinet approved B1.4bn for Phuket medical centre Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
DEPA to launch own food delivery ordering platform
DEPA to launch own food delivery ordering platform
PHUKET: The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) will launch its own online platform for food delivery services in Phuket and other major business centres in the country to take on existing giants in the field including Grab and Food Panda. 
Power outage to affect Laem Khad, Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Laem Khad, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in the Baan Hlang-Dang area in Moo 6, Pa Khlok tomorrow (Mar 4) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Thailand backs UN resolution against Russian invasion
Thailand backs UN resolution against Russian invasion
BANGKOK: Thailand has joined 140 other countries to vote for a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of the Russian forces from Ukraine and deploring Russia’s ’aggression against Ukraine’.
National debt commission probes impact of informal loans in Phuket
National debt commission probes impact of informal loans in Phuket
PHUKET: A fact-finding study on the impact of the economic crisis has found at least 21 cases of people in Phuket taking out informal loans to repay loans already outstanding, and being unable to repay the informal loans.
TAT looks to short-haul markets
TAT looks to short-haul markets
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract at least 1.5 million tourists from short-haul destinations to compensate for the Chinese market by teaming up with airlines to spur demand.
Three arrested over Chinese ‘COVID medicine’
Three arrested over Chinese ‘COVID medicine’
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested three people, including two Chinese nationals, for illegally selling Lianhua Qingwen capsules, a traditional Chinese medicine used for the treatment of cold and influenza symptoms.
Abramovich to sell Chelsea with ‘net proceeds’ going to Ukraine war victims
Abramovich to sell Chelsea with ‘net proceeds’ going to Ukraine war victims
FOOTBALL: Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich confirmed yesterday (Mar 2) he is to sell the Premier League club, pledging that proceeds will go to victims of the war in Ukraine.
All five on boat with Tangmo face charges
All five on boat with Tangmo face charges
BANGKOK: All five people on the speedboat with TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong when she fell overboard to her death last Thursday night (Feb 23) will likely face charges of negligence leading to death and giving false statements to the police, according to a police source.
Phuket marks 649 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 649 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 649 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 34365.