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Penguins torch Cows in the ACG heat
Penguins torch Cows in the ACG heat
CRICKET: The Patong Penguins dominated proceedings in sweltering conditions as they renewed their rivalry with the Thalang Cows in a T20 9’s last-man-stands friendly at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Jan 30).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: The officials return of the Test & Go entry scheme, Sinovac for ages 3-17? || February 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: The officials return of the Test & Go entry scheme, Sinovac for ages 3-17? || February 1
PHUKET XTRA - February 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Anutin wants household cannabis registration app |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Test & Go returns! |:| Sinovac for ages 3-17 gets health ministry nod Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket taxi driver gets B1k fine, politeness training for verballing tourists
Phuket taxi driver gets B1k fine, politeness training for verballing tourists
PHUKET: The Phuket taxi driver involved in the fracas that saw him unload a tirade of verbal abuse on a Thai tourist couple in Kamala last Friday (Jan 28) has been fined B1,000 and sentenced to three hours of politeness training.
Phuket launches volunteer training course
Phuket launches volunteer training course
PHUKET: A training course designed by the Phuket office of Non-National Education for those wishing to engage in volunteering duties across the island in 2022 was officially launched by Governor Narong Woonciew today (Feb 1).
Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford
Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford
FOOTBALL: Christian Eriksen made a remarkable return to football yesterday (Jan 31) by signing for Brentford, while Everton brought in Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek on the day they announced Frank Lampard as the club’s new manager.
Test & Go visitors must make two hotel bookings
Test & Go visitors must make two hotel bookings
BANGKOK: Visitors who arrive by air under the Test & Go programme, which resumes today (Feb 1), will have to book hotel accommodation twice for two mandatory COVID-19 tests, and comply with disease controls, or face legal action, a government spokesman said yesterday.
Fishing crews fear 5-year recovery after oil spill
Fishing crews fear 5-year recovery after oil spill
RAYONG: The nightly armada of bobbing green lights from squid boats has all but disappeared near the site of an oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand, as devastated local crews brace for lost income and damaged fish stocks.
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 385 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 14,934.
Sinovac for ages 3-17 gets ministry nod
Sinovac for ages 3-17 gets ministry nod
BANGKOK: A Public Health Ministry sub-committee on immunity promotion has approved the use of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine on minors over the age of three, it was announced yesterday (Jan 31).
Singapore extends F1 contract until 2028
Singapore extends F1 contract until 2028
FORMULA ONE: It has been confimed that Singapore will continue to host its F1 Grand Prix as part of the FIA F1 World Championship for another seven years.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Transport official says they’re powerless to reign in overcharging taxi drivers || January 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Transport official says they’re powerless to reign in overcharging taxi drivers || January 31
PHUKET XTRA - January 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket PLTO says they’re powerless to reign in overcharging taxi drivers |:| Chinese New Year begins in Phuket |:| Phuket COVD update |:| Corruption probe over mangrove clearing |:| Concern as oil slick moves to Samet Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Take lessons, raise standards, Governor tells Phuket health officials
Take lessons, raise standards, Governor tells Phuket health officials
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered officials to prepare how to treat tourists appropriately if they test positive for COVID-19, or are designated high-risk contacts, after landing on the island.
75 baby green turtles head out to sea
75 baby green turtles head out to sea
PHUKET: Officials at Khao Lampi National Park have confirmed that 75 baby green turtles were released into the sea off Thai Muang Beach this morning (Jan 31).
Powerless to take action, PLTO promises to investigate taxi driver
Powerless to take action, PLTO promises to investigate taxi driver
PHUKET: Phuket Land Transportation Office (PLTO) Chief Jaturong Keawkasi has gone public to obscurely defend the fares charged by tuk-tuk and taxi drivers in Phuket.
Police ordered to investigate Kamala taxi rip-off
Police ordered to investigate Kamala taxi rip-off
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has ordered Kamala Police to investigate the incident in Kamala on Friday night that resulted in videos showing a Phuket taxi driver angrily berating a Thai tourist couple for calling him a cheat start to go viral on the TikTok platform.
‘I am not a cheat,’ says Phuket taxi driver
‘I am not a cheat,’ says Phuket taxi driver
PHUKET: The Phuket taxi driver at the centre of the furore over videos of him berating a Thai tourist and his girlfriend in Kamala on Friday night has defended his behaviour, saying he became enraged after he was called a cheat.
Concern as oil slick moves to Samet
Concern as oil slick moves to Samet
RAYONG: Authorities are concerned about the massive oil leak from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand, which is now bearing down on Prao Bay in Koh Samet.
Phuket marks 393 new COVID cases, three new deaths
Phuket marks 393 new COVID cases, three new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 393 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 14,333.
Nadal’s mightiest comeback secures ‘special’ 21st Slam
Nadal’s mightiest comeback secures ‘special’ 21st Slam
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make history with “a special” 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the Australian Open final yesterday (Jan 30).
Tourist offers €1,000 reward for return of stolen holiday money
Tourist offers €1,000 reward for return of stolen holiday money
PHUKET: A Greek tourist is offering a €1,000 reward for the full return of €4,900 (about B182,400) stolen from his rental car in Kata. If the money is returned in part, the tourist is willing to return 20% of the amount returned.