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Eight dead in Cup of Nations stadium crush
Eight dead in Cup of Nations stadium crush
YAOUNDE: A crush outside a Cameroon stadium where the host nation qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals yesterday (Jan 24) left at least eight people dead and many more injured, according to Cameroonian state television.
B1.4bn boost ‘no cure’ for financial woe
B1.4bn boost ‘no cure’ for financial woe
BANGKOK: The B1.4 billion disbursed from state coffers to reduce the cost of living for three months presents no solution to runaway consumer prices which require long-term measures to tackle, a consumer forum was told yesterday (Jan 24).
Phuket marks 354 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 354 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 354 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 31,032.
A sneak peek into the long-awaited MONOPOLY: Phuket edition…
A sneak peek into the long-awaited MONOPOLY: Phuket edition…
With the launch of MONOPOLY: Phuket edition expected to be in March, makers of the game are showing a sneak peek into what to expect on the board…
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil slick in the Gulf, Hotel isolation visa extensions, Croc was a coconut tree || January 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil slick in the Gulf, Hotel isolation visa extensions, Croc was a coconut tree || January 24
PHUKET XTRA - January 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil slick in the Gulf |:| Immigration on hotel isolation visas extensions |:| B30k reward for missing cats |:| Croc off Bang Tao confirmed to be a coconut tree, but another reported sighting south of Nai Yang |:| Ducati cop gets 7 charges over death of doctor Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket holds fast to Omicron policy
Phuket holds fast to Omicron policy
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew presided over a press conference today (Jan 24) which saw no major changes to any policies regarding tourism and the treatment of people confirmed as infected with Omicron.
Ducati cop who killed doctor faces 7 charges
Ducati cop who killed doctor faces 7 charges
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau has laid seven charges against the policeman who hit and killed a woman doctor with his Ducati Monster motorcycle on Friday (Jan 21).
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay tomorrow and Wednesday (Jan 25-26) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Japanese woman posts B30k reward for missing cats
Japanese woman posts B30k reward for missing cats
PHUKET: A Japanese woman in Kamala is offering B30,000 reward each for the safe return of two of her cats.
Croc off Bang Tao confirmed to be a coconut tree, but another reported sighting south of Nai Yang
Croc off Bang Tao confirmed to be a coconut tree, but another reported sighting south of Nai Yang
PHUKET: The underwater shadow reported to be a crocodile off Bang Tao Beach on Friday has been confirmed to be nothing more than the trunk of a coconut tree, but local residents only yesterday (Jan 23) reported sighting a crocodile at Koh Pling, just off the headland at the southern end of Nai Yang Beach.
Chelsea too good for Spurs again, Liverpool close on Man City
Chelsea too good for Spurs again, Liverpool close on Man City
FOOTBALL: Chelsea solidified their place in the Premier League’s top four by beating Tottenham 2-0 yesterday (Jan 23) as Liverpool cut the gap on Manchester City at the top to nine points with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.
Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties
Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lands in Saudi Arabia later today (Jan 24) for an official two-day visit to strengthen relations, with further details to be released after the weekly cabinet meeting before his departure.
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore
GOLF: Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana secured the biggest title of his fledging career yesterday (Jan 23) when he won the US$1.25 million (B41.2mn) SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club.
Bid to prevent oil slick reaching Gulf of Thailand shore
Bid to prevent oil slick reaching Gulf of Thailand shore
BANGKOK: The Marine Department and Royal Thai Navy are trying to prevent oil leaking from a sunken tanker from reaching the coastline in Chumphon and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces.
Phuket marks 369 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 369 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 369 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 23), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 30,576.
Teen pilot completes round-the-world feat
Teen pilot completes round-the-world feat
BELGIUM: Beaming and waving her arms in the air, teenage pilot Zara Rutherford was euphoric last Thursday (Jan 20) after completing a solo, round-the-world flying odyssey with the dream of getting into the record books.
Trailblazing, Phuket style
Trailblazing, Phuket style
As Phuket’s economy struggles to revive from the effects of a pandemic that has decimated the local tourism economy for nearly two years, it’s interesting to remember how the island went from a rather obscure tropical vacation destination to one of the world’s most vibrant and desirable playgrounds for those wanting winter sun, sand, recreation and entertainment not easily found anywhere else.
Foreign property lures are rejected
Foreign property lures are rejected
BUSINESS: The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday (Jan 21) put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.
On Campus: School for Life
On Campus: School for Life
One of the three core elements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the British International School Phuket (BISP) is creativity, activity and service, known together as CAS. The service component of CAS involves each student committing to a voluntary activity that will positively impact their community.
City held by Saints, Rashford lifts Man Utd into fourth
City held by Saints, Rashford lifts Man Utd into fourth
FOOTBALL: Aymeric Laporte spared Manchester City’s blushes as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton, while Manchester United moved into fourth place after Marcus Rashford’s last-gasp goal sealed a 1-0 win against West Ham yesterday (Jan 22).