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Power outages for Sakhu, Laem Hin Pier and Coconut Island
Power outages for Sakhu, Laem Hin Pier and Coconut Island
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily be cut off in parts of Sakhu tomorrow (Feb 9) and Koh Kaew on Thursday (Feb 10) as work is carried out on upgrading and moving high-voltage cables.
Kathu Municipality offices temporarily close for COVID clean
Kathu Municipality offices temporarily close for COVID clean
PHUKET: The Municipality offices in Kathu will be temporarily closed for two days from today (Feb 8) until Thursday (Feb 10) in order for thorough cleaning to be conducted in line with COVID-19 health and safety measures.
Saudi crown prince to visit ‘this year’
Saudi crown prince to visit ‘this year’
BANGKOK: The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, will visit Thailand once the government finishes the roadmap to restarting bilateral cooperation between the two kingdoms, Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai said yesterday (Feb 7).
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for March 2022
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for March 2022
We would like to invite you to join us for the next Grow Boating Evening which will be held at the Sea Breeze at the Royal Phuket Marina on Friday the 4th of March from 5pm. Our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Royal Phuket Marina. There will be a delicious light buffet for all attendees and as always all of your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Foreigner’s assassins ‘are hiding in Phuket’
Foreigner’s assassins ‘are hiding in Phuket’
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police is stepping up its hunt for gunmen who shot dead a foreign national in Rawai on Friday night.
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
FOOTBALL: New-look Newcastle take on Frank Lampard’s Everton this evening (Feb 8) after splashing the cash in the January transfer window as the Premier League gears up for a first full programme of matches after the winter break.
Putin says ready for compromise after talks with Macron on Ukraine
Putin says ready for compromise after talks with Macron on Ukraine
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for compromise and would look at proposals put forward by French leader Emmanuel Macron during talks yesterday (Feb 7), while still blaming the West for raising tensions over Ukraine.
All provinces record lowest level of revenue in 2021
All provinces record lowest level of revenue in 2021
BUSINESS: Tourism receipts in 77 provinces set another historic low in 2021 with revenue declining by 69.55% to B241,350 billion, while the income gap between Bangkok and other major provinces remained wide, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Phuket marks 413 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 413 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 413 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 7), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 18,808.
Tour bubble plan in works
Tour bubble plan in works
BANGKOK: The government will open discussions to set up travel bubbles with China and Malaysia this month to attract more foreign visitors, following the resumption of the Test & Go scheme on Feb 1.
Gen Suwat probes passports in slaying of gang member in Phuket
Gen Suwat probes passports in slaying of gang member in Phuket
PHUKET: National police chief Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk arrived in Phuket today to review the progress in the slaying of known gang member Jimi ‘Slice’ Sandhu at a resort in Rawai late last Friday night (Feb 4).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Indian gangster’ slain in Rawai, Nai Harn wildfire, Phuketian is Miss Thailand! || February 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Indian gangster’ slain in Rawai, Nai Harn wildfire, Phuketian is Miss Thailand! || February 7
PHUKET XTRA - February 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Health officials to propose relaxation of virus curbs |:| ’Indian gangster’ slain at Phuket hotel |:| Nai Harn wildfire |:| Thai teen golfer makes the cut |:| Phuket’s ’Nita’ crowned Miss Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Firefighters remain on watch in Nai Harn
Firefighters remain on watch in Nai Harn
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality firefighters are maintaining a close watch on the area at Laem Krathing that caught ablaze on Saturday to ensure no further outbreaks of wildfires on the steep slopes.
Australia to reopen borders to tourists on Feb 21
Australia to reopen borders to tourists on Feb 21
SYDNEY: Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from Feb 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today (Feb 7), ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions.
Electricity outages to affect parts of Chalong, Mai Khao
Electricity outages to affect parts of Chalong, Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in Soi Palai, Chalong, and in Mai Khao as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables tomorrow ( Feb 8).
BOT awaits tourism revival, holds rates for another year
BOT awaits tourism revival, holds rates for another year
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BOT)will wait for at least a year before raising interest rates from record lows to support the Thai economy, which was hit hard by COVID-related travel restrictions, reports state news agency NNT.
Phuket’s ‘Nita’ crowned Miss Thailand
Phuket’s ‘Nita’ crowned Miss Thailand
PHUKET: Manita ‘Nita’ Duangkham Farmer, 25, who was born and raised in Phuket, has been crowned Miss Thailand 2022.
Senegal beat Egypt in Cup of Nations final shoot-out
Senegal beat Egypt in Cup of Nations final shoot-out
FOOTBALL: Sadio Mane made up for missing from the spot in normal time to score the decisive penalty as Senegal overcame Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 4-2 in a shoot-out to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title after yesterday’s (Feb 6) final finished goalless at the end of extra time.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published today (Feb 7), again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety.
Ministry to propose relaxation of virus curbs
Ministry to propose relaxation of virus curbs
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is preparing to propose a relaxation of measures to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) this week, to encourage people to live with the coronavirus as opposed to imposing lockdowns during outbreaks.