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Fury says he will retire after Whyte heavyweight title fight
Fury says he will retire after Whyte heavyweight title fight
BOXING: Tyson Fury says he will retire after next month’s defence of his WBC title against fellow British heavyweight Dillian Whyte in London, stating he has “nothing to prove”.
Cabinet to review COVID scheme
Cabinet to review COVID scheme
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans to seek cabinet approval for a new scheme that will cover the costs for COVID-19 sufferers who require emergency treatment for moderate to severe symptoms.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hoteliers call for the end of RT-PCR tests and Thailand Pass || March 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hoteliers call for the end of RT-PCR tests and Thailand Pass || March 2
PHUKET XTRA - March 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Calls to scrap PCR tests, Thailand Pass |:| Diesel tax cut not enough |:| Escaped Phuket prisoner recaptured |:| Thailand neutral on Russian-Ukraine as Phuket protests continue Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cabinet approves B1.4bn for Phuket medical centre
Cabinet approves B1.4bn for Phuket medical centre
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B1.411 billion to develop the “international medical center” to be built on state land at the northern end of the island.
Former interior minister faces graft charge
Former interior minister faces graft charge
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds to charge former interior minister Charupong Ruangsuwan with accepting gifts of excessive value.
Alcoholic suffering withdrawal symptoms stabs himself
Alcoholic suffering withdrawal symptoms stabs himself
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old man became so distressed after he stopped drinking alcohol that he took to self-harm by stabbing himself in the stomach.
Phuket peaceful protests against war in Ukraine continue
Phuket peaceful protests against war in Ukraine continue
PHUKET: Anti-war protesters comprising Russians and Ukrainians gathered at Patong Beach to hold yet another peaceful demonstration today (Mar 2), calling for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and bring an end to the invasion that has so far cost at least 200 civilian lives, including children.
Escaped Phuket prisoner recaptured
Escaped Phuket prisoner recaptured
PHUKET: Wardens have captured a prisoner who managed to escape Phuket Provincial Prison in Bangjo, Srisoonthorn, on Monday night (Feb 28).
Biden leads Congress in stirring message of solidarity with Ukraine
Biden leads Congress in stirring message of solidarity with Ukraine
WASHINGTON: It was an address by a man who appears absolutely clear that his greatest strength is in bringing people together.
UWC Thailand petitions against slaughterhouse near school
UWC Thailand petitions against slaughterhouse near school
PHUKET: UWC Thailand International School, located in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Thalang, in northern Phuket, has filed a formal petition against a slaughterhouse covering several rai from being built within 400 metres of the school.
Power outage to affect Phuket Check Point area
Power outage to affect Phuket Check Point area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along Thepkrasattri Rd just south of the Phuket Check point tomorrow (Mar 3) while work is carried out on upgrading low-voltage cables.
Russia’s sporting freeze grows as Putin’s blackbelt revoked
Russia’s sporting freeze grows as Putin’s blackbelt revoked
ALL SPORTS: Russia continued to pay a heavy sporting price for its invasion of Ukraine yesterday (Mar 1), frozen out by a snowballing list of sports with perhaps the most painful blow coming in ice skating.
Outpatient service seen as the ‘new normal’
Outpatient service seen as the ‘new normal’
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry sought public understanding about the newly launched Outpatient under Self-Isolation service yesterday (Mar 1) as it manages the transition of COVID-19 to an endemic disease.
Neutral on Russia-Ukraine: PM
Neutral on Russia-Ukraine: PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted Thailand will maintain its neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a government source said.
Phuket marks 661 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 661 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 661 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 33,617.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Calls for peace from Phuket Russians, Ukrainians! Eased requirements in effect || March 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Calls for peace from Phuket Russians, Ukrainians! Eased requirements in effect || March 1
PHUKET XTRA - March 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Vachira offering walk-in jabs in March |:| Lie detector tests in ’Tangmo’ investigation |:| Ukrainians, Russian in Phuket call for peace |:| Test & Go requirements go in effect today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Vachira offering walk-in jabs throughout March
Vachira offering walk-in jabs throughout March
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has announced its schedule for March for providing walk-in COVID-19 vaccination injections of Sinovac and AstraZeneca for people requiring their first, second, third or fourth vaccination jabs.
Meth continues to spread, says Phuket Vice Governor
Meth continues to spread, says Phuket Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabum has warned of the continual spread of the drug methamphetamine and urged officials island-wide to do everything possible to eliminate it from society.
BDMS refuses payments from Russian, Ukrainian insurance companies
BDMS refuses payments from Russian, Ukrainian insurance companies
PHUKET: Major Thai medical service provider BDMS has announced that its three main hospitals in Phuket have suspended accepting medical payment coverage from Russian and Ukrainian insurance companies.
Authorities to address overpriced lottery tickets
Authorities to address overpriced lottery tickets
BANGKOK: Officials will meet this week to discuss the longstanding issue of exorbitant government lottery tickets.