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Taxi drivers urged to up their game ahead of Nov 1 tourist reopening
Taxi drivers urged to up their game ahead of Nov 1 tourist reopening
PHUKET: As Phuket prepares to welcome tourists with the full reopening of the country on Monday (Nov 1), authorities on the island have issued a reminder to transport providers, specifically taxi drivers, to adopt a more professional approach.
Phuket martial arts instructor sets world record
Phuket martial arts instructor sets world record
JIU-JITSU: A Phuket-based martial arts instructor managed to successfully break a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world record while raising funds to help a local kid’s jiu-jitsu program last Sunday (Oct 24).
Phuket marks 68 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 68 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 68 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 28) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,083.
Embattled Facebook parent company changes name to ‘Meta’
Embattled Facebook parent company changes name to ‘Meta’
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg yesterday (Oct 28) announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.
Boy shot outside police station during protests dies
Boy shot outside police station during protests dies
BANGKOK: A 15-year-old boy who was seriously wounded by a bullet in chaotic scenes in front of Din Daeng police station in August died yesterday morning (Oct 28), according to Amnesty International Thailand.
Lisa a no-show for NYE countdown
Lisa a no-show for NYE countdown
BANGKOK: The invitation to bring K-pop sensation Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban to the New Year countdown in Phuket has been rejected by her agency, so the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now plans to host events nationwide to mark the country’s reopening.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gold shop robber arrested, Bangkok high-rise painters’ rope cut by resident |:| October 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gold shop robber arrested, Bangkok high-rise painters’ rope cut by resident |:| October 28
PHUKET XTRA - October 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Gold Shop robber arrested |:| Attempted murder charge for woman who cut high-rise rope |:| Phuket Covid Update |:| Premier to present net-zero goal at UN climate meeting |:| Thailand Pass details confirmed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Gold shop robber blames online gambling debts
Gold shop robber blames online gambling debts
PHUKET: The Myanmar man arrested for the vicious beating of a 71-year-old man during the robbery of a gold shop in the heart of Phuket Town last Saturday night (Oct 23) has blamed online gambling debts as his reason for carrying out the robbery.
Shinawatra appointed Pheu Thai chief adviser for innovation
Shinawatra appointed Pheu Thai chief adviser for innovation
BANGKOK: Paetongtarn Shinawatra, youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, was appointed chief adviser to Pheu Thai for participation and innovation, at the party’s general assembly in Khon Kaen today (Oct 28).
Anti-Fake News Center confirms local construction project false
Anti-Fake News Center confirms local construction project false
PHUKET: The Anti-Fake News Center today (Oct 28) issued a warning that a social media post claiming the construction of a Mosque on 19 rai of reserved forest land at a proposed cost of B250 million is fake news.
Thailand Pass details confirmed
Thailand Pass details confirmed
PHUKET: Details of what the Thailand Pass app will require for foreign tourists to enter the country, to replace the Certificate of Entry requirements from Monday (Nov 1), have been released.
Taiwan leader has ‘faith’ US will defend island
Taiwan leader has ‘faith’ US will defend island
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president says she has “faith” the United States would defend the island against a Chinese attack, as Beijing and Washington trade barbs over Taipei’s place on the global stage.
PM to present net-zero goal at COP26
PM to present net-zero goal at COP26
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the United Kingdom next week where he will formally announce Thailand’s new pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2065.
Hotels boss backs Lisa and Bocelli gig
Hotels boss backs Lisa and Bocelli gig
PHUKET: The invitation to bring K-pop sensation Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of Blackpink to the New Year celebration in Phuket is worth the investment to help promote tourism, a senior Thai Hotels Association official said yesterday (Oct 27).
Chalong Underpass daytime closing for pump checks
Chalong Underpass daytime closing for pump checks
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Chalong Underpass will be closed during the day until Nov 12 while workers conduct maintenance on the flood-prevention system installed throughout the tunnel.
Phuket marks 75 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 75 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 75 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 27) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,015.
Will Verstappen’s championship drive win him the title?
Will Verstappen’s championship drive win him the title?
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton at his own game to claim victory in a nail biting United States Grand Prix on Sunday (Oct 24), reasserting himself as the championship favourite in this dramatic season.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Covid drugs stolen by hospital manager to be sold online, Thai PM presses ASEAN to reopen |:| October 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Covid drugs stolen by hospital manager to be sold online, Thai PM presses ASEAN to reopen |:| October 27
PHUKET XTRA - October 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Stolen Covid drugs stolen by hospital manager found for sale online |:| Phang Nga students loses leg, dies after second cross-jab |:| Phuket marks 83 total Covid-19 cases |:| Thai Premier presses ASEAN to reopen Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Gold shop robber arrested
Gold shop robber arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested the man wanted for the vicious beating of a 71-year-old gold shop owner in Phuket Town last Saturday night (Oct 23), which saw the robber make off with  gold items worth a reported B8 million.
Thailand Pass to entice more international tourists
Thailand Pass to entice more international tourists
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that replacing the Certificate of Entry(COE) system with the ‘Thailand Pass’ system will greatly contribute to the increasing number of foreign tourists when the country reopens next Monday (Nov 1).