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Patong business explains high taxi fares, prices
Patong business explains high taxi fares, prices
PHUKET: This Friday (Feb 4) Phuket reporters visited Patong Beach to meet local taxi drivers and vendors and ask questions about expensive taxi fares and prices in the resort town in general.
‘Moonfall’ lands where you like it
‘Moonfall’ lands where you like it
You really have to wonder what the Earth has ever done to director Roland Emmerich. With the movies that he has penned and directed over the years it feels like Emmerich is always thinking of ways to destroy the planet we live on. From creature feature ‘Godzilla’, to alien warfare in ‘Independence Day’ and doomsday films ‘2012’ and ‘The Day After Tomorrow’, Emmerich has brought planet destruction to the big screen on a number of occasions. Now he is at it again with the epic ‘Moonfall’.
Six players to watch in the Six Nations
Six players to watch in the Six Nations
RUGBY: The 2022 Six Nations Championship gets underway this weekend with Ireland at home to Wales, Scotland taking on arch-rivals England and favourites France facing Italy in Paris.
Prayut on trigger-happy students: ‘Enough’
Prayut on trigger-happy students: ‘Enough’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is demanding that all hands from Uthenthawai vocational school and the Education Ministry put an end to problems after the latest controversy involving students firing guns into the air on campus.
Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine
Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine
BEIJING: Russia won China’s backing in its showdown with the West over Ukraine yesterday (Feb 4), as Beijing agreed with Moscow that the US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.
Villager steps on bomb, loses leg in Songkhla
Villager steps on bomb, loses leg in Songkhla
SONGKHLA: A villager’s leg was blown off when he stepped on a bomb buried near a railway bridge in Chana district on Thursday evening (Feb 3), not far from the scene of a clash between soldiers and insurgents earlier that day.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket concerned over rising tourist cases, Villager loses leg in explosion || February 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket concerned over rising tourist cases, Villager loses leg in explosion || February 4
PHUKET XTRA - February 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Students’ exam data sold online |:| Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals |:| |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Phuket children vaccinations to begin |:| Songkhla villager loses leg in explosion Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket marks 407 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 407 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 407 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 4), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 17,091.
Premier League moves on after frantic transfer dealine day
Premier League moves on after frantic transfer dealine day
FOOTBALL: The January sales are over and the Premier League returns to action this week with several clubs bolstered by new additions during the transfer window.
Pfizer jabs for kids start in Phuket
Pfizer jabs for kids start in Phuket
PHUKET: Vaccination injections for children 5-11 years old began at Vachira Phuket Hospital today (Feb 4), with children deemed to be at risk of developing serious infections of COVID-19 given priority.
Trouble at Phanason Grand Ville
Trouble at Phanason Grand Ville
PHUKET: A group of disgruntled residents at the Phanason Grand Ville housing estate in Bang Jo, Srisoonthorn, gathered in front of the new Phuket Provincial Hall to protest ongoing problems at the housing development.
Sandbox, Test & Go generate B32bn for economy, reports Phuket officials
Sandbox, Test & Go generate B32bn for economy, reports Phuket officials
PHUKET: A total of 272,621 tourists in total arrived in Phuket through the Phuket Sandbox and Test & Go entry schemes combined from July 1, 2021, to February 1, 2022, resulting in an estimated B14 billion in direct spending and generating an B32bn for the economy, Phuket officials have announced.
Phuket has plenty of water for the dry season, says Anuphap
Phuket has plenty of water for the dry season, says Anuphap
PHUKET: Despite Phuket recording less-than-average rainfall throughout last year, there is still plenty of water in the island’s three main reservoirs to safely supply tourists and residents on the island throughout the coming dry season, Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabum said yesterday (Feb 3).
Foreigner caught stealing money from inDriver taxi
Foreigner caught stealing money from inDriver taxi
PHUKET: A foreign man has avoided being charged with theft after he was caught stealing B3,600 from an independent taxi driver operating via the inDriver app while the driver stepped out of the car to go to the toilet.
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Feb 3) offered Europe hope of a “long period of tranquility” and even “enduring peace” in the war on coronavirus, with a growing list of nations lifting almost all COVID curbs.
Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals
Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals
BANGKOK: Phuket is asking the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to improve COVID-19 screening measures for international visitors, following an alarming number of tourists testing positive on arrival.
Blow to Thailand as IOC drops two big sports
Blow to Thailand as IOC drops two big sports
OLYMPICS: Thailand’s bid for further Olympic glory could suffer a blow as boxing and weightlifting have been dropped from the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Princess to attend Beijing opener
Princess to attend Beijing opener
BEIJING: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games today (Feb 4) in Beijing.
Students’ exam data sold on web
Students’ exam data sold on web
BANGKOK: The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) yesterday (Feb 3) admitted that the personal information of over 23,000 students who took part in last year’s examinations was leaked and sold on the internet by hackers.
Phuket marks 379 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 379 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 379 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 16,523.