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Amnesty’s fate hangs in balance
Amnesty’s fate hangs in balance
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry says it is considering whether to refuse Amnesty International Thailand a new operating licence after determining the rights group had failed to comply with certain legal requirements.
Phuket marks 496 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 496 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 496 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 15), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 23,493.
State pumps billions into green cars
State pumps billions into green cars
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved on Tuesday (Feb 15) a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote electric vehicle (EV) consumption and production between 2022-2023.
Djokovic ‘not anti-vax’ but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
Djokovic ‘not anti-vax’ but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
TENNIS: World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed he is not anti-vaccination but would rather skip Grand Slams than be forced to get a COVID jab.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy changes considered for foreigners, New arts and culture centre? Thailand’s low birth rate || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy changes considered for foreigners, New arts and culture centre? Thailand’s low birth rate || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Old Phuket Provincial Hall to become arts, culture centre? |:| Alcohol ban on Wednesday |:| Surrogacy amendments considered |:| Experts worried over Thailand’s low birth rate Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Govt offices to close for Makha Bucha
Govt offices to close for Makha Bucha
PHUKET: The Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha will be observed tomorrow (Feb 16), bringing a public holiday for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Jilted boyfriend shoots car, threatens ex
Jilted boyfriend shoots car, threatens ex
PHUKET: Police have yet to question a man who fired a gun twice into his ex-girlfriend’s car after she refused to resume their relationship.
Patong currency exchange robbed of B200k at gunpoint
Patong currency exchange robbed of B200k at gunpoint
PHUKET: Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Amphol Buarabporn led a meeting of high-level police officers, including Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabodi, to call for police to ramp up their efforts in hunting down a man who robbed a currency exchange booth behind Jungceylon shopping mall at gunpoint on Sunday (Feb 13), making off with more than B200,000.
Interpol issues Red Notices for Canadians over gangster’s murder in Phuket
Interpol issues Red Notices for Canadians over gangster’s murder in Phuket
BANGKOK: Interpol has issued two “Red Notices” calling for the arrest for a pair of Canadians over the murder of an Indian gangster outside a luxury villa on Phuket island.
Traffickers target nurseries
Traffickers target nurseries
BANGKOK: When a one-year-old toddler named Thaenthai recently went missing from GS Kik nursery in Bangkok, it soon became clear that there was a dark side to the case.
Local seafood fair spotlights Phuket’s tourism woes
Local seafood fair spotlights Phuket’s tourism woes
PHUKET: A seafood fair held in Chalong for Valentine’s Day has proved popular for lifting local residents’ spirits, but has also spotlighted Phuket’s critical problem in attracting tourists.
Phuket police warn over alcohol ban
Phuket police warn over alcohol ban
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has warned venue operators that police will be on patrol to ensure the ban on the sale of alcohol from midnight tonight will be upheld.
Give happiness to Phuket people event bombs as locals queue for Favipiravir
Give happiness to Phuket people event bombs as locals queue for Favipiravir
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew presided over an event at the new Phuket Provincial Hall last night to help boost tourism promotion for Phuket that was devoid of attendees, while earlier in the day local residents were queuing to receive Favipiravir for treatment of COVID-19 symptoms at the Aunjai Clinic located in the adjacent building.
23 hotels in Thailand sold for a total of B13.2bn in 2021
23 hotels in Thailand sold for a total of B13.2bn in 2021
BANGKOK: The latest report from property consultant JLL reveals that Thailand saw 23 hotels sold in 2021 with approximately 3,000 keys and a combined transaction value of B13.2 billion.
FIA alters F1 rain rules and refuses to increase number of sprints
FIA alters F1 rain rules and refuses to increase number of sprints
FORMULA ONE: The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said yesterday (Feb 14) it had changed a wet-weather rule that helped Max Verstappen snatch last season’s Formula One title and had dialled back plans for six ‘sprint’ qualifiers.
Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert
Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert
KUALA LUMPUR: An AirAsia passenger plane was forced to divert and make an unscheduled landing after a snake was spotted slithering through the overhead lights, the Malaysian budget carrier confirmed yesterday (Feb 14).
Survey shows teenagers favour unprotected intercourse on Valentine’s Day
Survey shows teenagers favour unprotected intercourse on Valentine’s Day
BANGKOK: A recent survey by the Department of Health Service Support (HSS) showed teenagers favour having unprotected intercourse as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Low birth rate worries experts
Low birth rate worries experts
BANGKOK: Thailand’s falling birth rate is poised to wreak havoc on the economy and society, with experts saying the trend will see the country’s workforce shrink and more senior citizens adding to the burden of their relatives.
Phuket marks 470 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 470 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 470 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 22,907.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Identities of alleged hitmen revealed, Southern border to reopen || February 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Identities of alleged hitmen revealed, Southern border to reopen || February 14
PHUKET XTRA - February 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Monopoly: Phuket Edition to launch in March |:| Alleged killers names revealed |:| Southern border to reopen |:| Fatal crash on rain-wet road Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand