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Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
PHUKET: Authorities have announced a campaign beginning next week which is aimed at raising awareness of pedestrian safety as part of efforts to enhance road safety measures.
‘Uncharted’ finds its place on the big screen
‘Uncharted’ finds its place on the big screen
For gamers one of the most anticipated video game to film adaptations over the past few years has been ‘Uncharted’. Before Hollywood even became aware of the game’s popularity it felt like gamers were already calling out for it. And it wasn’t just gamers in front of the PlayStations who were interested to see what would happen, there were high profile actors and directors – including the likes of David O. Russell and Robert De Niro who were putting their hands to be involved should the project ever get off the ground.
Prayut boasts of economic prowess
Prayut boasts of economic prowess
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that Thailand is better able to deal with inflation and the rising cost of living than other countries, amid criticism of the government’s failure to handle the problems.
Do or Do Not; There is No Try
Do or Do Not; There is No Try
Living Waters Phuket has stepped up to complete vital community projects in record turnaround times
Legal Matters: The green rush goes brown
Legal Matters: The green rush goes brown
The excitement expressed during the recent Cannabis decriminalisation may be dashed as an upcoming ministerial announcement, signed on Feb 8, 2022 by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, bears no sign of allowing the once-anticipated liberal approach to cannabis and hemp.
Phuket businesses call for massive downgrading of tourist COVID requirements
Phuket businesses call for massive downgrading of tourist COVID requirements
PHUKET: Leading tourism figures from the tourism industry in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi have joined the call led by Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, President of the Thai Hotels Association, for the government to ease entry requirements for tourists to give the economy a much-needed boost.
Vaccine side effects very rare, says DDC
Vaccine side effects very rare, says DDC
BANGKOK: Few side effects have been reported among the 120 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Phuket emerging as a BJJ hub
Phuket emerging as a BJJ hub
JIU JITSU: From chokeholds to arm locks, there are a number of ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitors are able to finish a match.
Phuket marks 558 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 558 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 558 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 18), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 25,379.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police sued for B72 million, Tourism businesses urge Thailand to lift all curbs || February 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police sued for B72 million, Tourism businesses urge Thailand to lift all curbs || February 18
PHUKET XTRA - February 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Tourism operators call on gov’t to lift all curbs |:| Governors ordered to prepare for infections |:| Woman rescued in coffeeshop fire |:| Currency exchange robber arrested |:| Family of doctor who died in zebra crossing sues cops for B72 million Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ukraine embassy speaks out on Russian military, propaganda tactics
Ukraine embassy speaks out on Russian military, propaganda tactics
PHUKET: The Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Thailand issued a statement on the current situation in Ukraine today (Feb 18), as follows:
Senior monk arrested for B110m embezzlement
Senior monk arrested for B110m embezzlement
NAKHON NAYOK: A deputy chief monk of the province was arrested this morning (Feb 18) for alleged theft of B110 million over nine years from local temple funds in collusion with a missing former Buddhism office chief, police said.
Another scam uncovered claiming Phuket Town Police involved
Another scam uncovered claiming Phuket Town Police involved
PHUKET: Phuket officials have warned of yet another scam claiming to involve officers from Phuket City Police Station, with the latest scam branded “fake news” by the Anti Fake News Center (AFNC).
Spurs face acid test at Man City as Man Utd brace for Leeds cauldron
Spurs face acid test at Man City as Man Utd brace for Leeds cauldron
FOOTBALL: Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting trip to Manchester City this weekend, desperate to arrest a losing streak that threatens to derail their season as Manchester United brace themselves for a hostile reception at Leeds.
Interior Ministry orders to governors prepare for infections
Interior Ministry orders to governors prepare for infections
PHUKET: Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of the Interior Suttipong Juljarern has issued an urgent order to the Bangkok Permanent Secretary and all provincial governors to prepare plans to deal with the “increasingly severe situation” of the COVID-19 epidemic and and to strictly with combat smuggling and moving illegal workers to Thailand.
Patong currency exchange robber was bored of having a job
Patong currency exchange robber was bored of having a job
PHUKET: The man who robbed a currency exchange booth behind the Jungceylon mall at gunpoint last Sunday (Feb 13) was previously a cook at a restaurant who couldn’t be bothered working, police revealed at a press conference last night (Feb 17).
Woman rescued from closed coffee shop on fire
Woman rescued from closed coffee shop on fire
PHUKET: Police are still investigating what caused a closed coffee shop on Kata Rd to catch fire on Wednesday (Feb 16), with one woman frozen with fear rescued from the burning building.
Strike a balance, urges Anutin
Strike a balance, urges Anutin
BANGKOK: Thailand will try to strike a balance between keeping the economy functioning and safeguarding public health when the COVID-19 pandemic eases, says Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Phuket marks 534 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 534 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 534 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 17), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 24,773.
Hunt on for great white shark that killed Sydney swimmer
Hunt on for great white shark that killed Sydney swimmer
SYDNEY: Authorities in Sydney yesterday (Feb 17) deployed baited lines to try to catch a giant great white shark that devoured an ocean swimmer, as beach communities in Australia’s largest city were rocked by the first such attack in decades.