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Briton killed, compatriot badly hurt in knife attack
Briton killed, compatriot badly hurt in knife attack
KANCHANABURI: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the killing of a Briton and wounding of his compatriot in front of a rented house in Muang district of Kanchanaburi in the early hours of yesterday (Jan 22).
Asia blast RoW to set up Game 5 decider
Asia blast RoW to set up Game 5 decider
CRICKET: After winning the toss at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Jan 16), Jason Robertson and the Rest of the World (RoW) decided to bat first in arid conditions, looking to make Asia toil away for the full 30 overs.
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s great disconnect
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s great disconnect
PHUKET: There was a lot of talk and misdirection this week in the explanations given by Peerawat Promkladpanao, from the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the NBTC, about internet connection rates in Phuket, with the focus all on 5G, and a lot of skipping about talking about baseline cable connections. Right now what needs to be explained is what is being done to develop Phuket’s IT infrastructure as a critical element of driving Phuket’s economic future.
Phuket marks 412 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 412 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 412 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 22), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 30,082.
Turtle lays first eggs of the year at Ao Sane Beach
Turtle lays first eggs of the year at Ao Sane Beach
PHUKET: Officals have confirmed that a green sea turtle laid over 100 eggs late last night (Jan 21) at Ao Sane beach in the south of the island.
No further signs of the Bang Tao Beach crocodile
No further signs of the Bang Tao Beach crocodile
PHUKET: There have been so further sightings of the crocodile that was spotted off Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (Jan 21), with tourists and beach-goers reported to be enjoying a dip in the water regardless.
Health concerns ahead of CNY, students returning to class
Health concerns ahead of CNY, students returning to class
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has expressed concern ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year and with students returning to classrooms, urging all to fully adhere to best practice anti-virus health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Telecomms commission discusses 5G coverage in Phuket
Telecomms commission discusses 5G coverage in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) were in Phuket yesterday (Jan 21) to monitor, evaluate and discuss the state of telecommunications across the island, with a specific focus on 5 infrastructure and connectivity.
‘Scream’ like the days of old
‘Scream’ like the days of old
For a generation of cinema fans ‘Scream’ was the film that got them hooked on horror. At a time when the slasher horror was starting to go through a bit of a resurgence the original Scream film stood out from the rest because of the fact director Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Kevin Williamson (I Know What You Did Last Summer) used the film to almost mock the tropes of what made a slasher film a slasher film.
Phuket Immigration extends visas for tourists stuck in Hotel Isolation
Phuket Immigration extends visas for tourists stuck in Hotel Isolation
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai is having officers visit hotels to ensure that tourists are not caught out by their permits to stay in Thailand expiring while they are observing the mandatory 10-day Hotel Isolation after testing positive for COIVD-19.
Soi Dog stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation has held an emergency vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound – to help stem an outbreak of canine distemper virus.
Phuket fighter makes MMA history at Lumpinee
Phuket fighter makes MMA history at Lumpinee
MMA: How long does it take to make history? For Phuket resident and fighter Jada Ketley, one minute was already too long.
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from Suu Kyi’s party to death
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from Suu Kyi’s party to death
YANGON: A Myanmar military tribunal sentenced a member of Aung San Suu Kyi’s ousted party to death for terror offences yesterday (Jan 21), the junta said, ramping up a crackdown on the toppled leader’s party.
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 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 29,551.
Free counselling for foreign retirees
Free counselling for foreign retirees
BANGKOK: Thailand is stepping up its assistance for foreign retirees and their Thai spouses by providing free counselling on inheritance and other legal issues under international laws.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face mask warnings, Bangkok transit flights, Crocodile swims to Surin Beach? || January 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face mask warnings, Bangkok transit flights, Crocodile swims to Surin Beach? || January 21
PHUKET XTRA - January 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Bangkok transit flights to Phuket start Feb. 1 |:| Cops issue face mask warnings on Bangla Rd. |:| Woman, 21, found drowned in Chalong |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Crocodile sighted off Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach
Crocodile sighted off Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: People at beaches in the Cherng Talay area were warned of a crocodile spotted just a couple of hundred metres offshore from Bang Tao Beach this afternoon (Jan 21).
Phuket police search for COVID-positive Estonian tourist, believed fled to Samui
Phuket police search for COVID-positive Estonian tourist, believed fled to Samui
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police are searching for an Estonian woman and her husband after they checked out of their hotel in Patong without the woman completing her mandatory 10-day Hotel Isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Premier League top-four race hots up as Chelsea stumble
Premier League top-four race hots up as Chelsea stumble
FOOTBALL: Manchester City could move 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League tomorrow (Jan 22) but erstwhile challengers Chelsea are looking nervously over their shoulders after a slump in form.
Phuket face mask campaign targeting tourists begins
Phuket face mask campaign targeting tourists begins
PHUKET: Police began patrolling Bangla Rd, Patong, last night to begin enforcing heightened measures to get tourists to wear face masks in public areas.