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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gold shop robbery, Pop star confirmed for Phuket Countdown |:| October 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gold shop robbery, Pop star confirmed for Phuket Countdown |:| October 25
PHUKET XTRA - October 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thailand Pass starts Nov. 1, refunds for CoE bookings |:| Hunt for gold shop robber |:| Lisa Blackpink, Andrea Bocelli confirmed for Phuket Countdown |:| Moderna vaccine to arrive in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Finnair brings Swedish tourists to Phuket
Finnair brings Swedish tourists to Phuket
PHUKET: Tourists arriving in Phuket on a direct flight from Stockholm were given a warm welcome on landing at Phuket International Airport today (Oct 25).
Thai-Australian beauty wins Miss Universe Thailand 2021
Thai-Australian beauty wins Miss Universe Thailand 2021
BANGKOK: Ann ‘Anchilee’ Scott-Kemmis has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2021 and will be the Thai representative at the upcoming Miss Universe 2021.
Power outage to affect Mai Khao
Power outage to affect Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage in Mai Khao tomorrow (Oct 26) so that workers can upgrade and repair high-voltage power cables in the area.
SHA booking, PCR test refunds confirmed
SHA booking, PCR test refunds confirmed
PHUKET: Refunds for SHA+ bookings and extra PCR tests no longer needed to comply with entry regulations for international arrivals to enter Thailand under the Sandbox scheme are already being upheld.
TCC expects 1-1.5% GDP growth this year
TCC expects 1-1.5% GDP growth this year
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce is anticipating the government’s B55 billion aid measures to help reduce living costs will generate cash flow and increase economic values, leading to a 1-1.5% GDP growth this year.
Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting
Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting
LOS ANGELES: Calls were growing yesterday (Oct 24) to ban the use of firearms in movie-making, as Hollywood struggled to come to terms with Alec Baldwin’s fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news
2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news
PHUKET: Phuket officials are warning people to ignore a notice circulating on social media claiming that 2,000 tourists from six different countries who arrived in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme have tested positive for COVID-19.
Lisa ‘Blackpink’, Andrea Bocelli to star at Phuket NYE
Lisa ‘Blackpink’, Andrea Bocelli to star at Phuket NYE
BANGKOK: K-pop sensation ‘Lisa’’ Manobal of Blackpink and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli are to receive B100 million to perform at the New Year countdown in Phuket, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Incentive offered for foreign investment in property
Incentive offered for foreign investment in property
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved assistance for the property sector through the “Flexible Plus Program” that gives a work permit to any foreigner who invests at least US$1 million in Thailand.
Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd
Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah hailed a “big win” for Liverpool as the Egyptian forward’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 victory against humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday (Oct 24).
Verstappen doubles title lead in Texas thriller
Verstappen doubles title lead in Texas thriller
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen treated a sell-out Austin crowd to a nailbiting last-lap victory over Lewis Hamilton at the United States Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 24).
Hunt continues for gold shop robber, stolen items valued at B8mn
Hunt continues for gold shop robber, stolen items valued at B8mn
PHUKET: Police are continuing their hunt for the robber who beat a 71-year-old gold shop owner in Phuket Town with a piece of wood late Saturday night. Police have now confirmed that the gold stolen in the robbery was valued at about B8 million.
Moderna jabs to arrive Nov 1
Moderna jabs to arrive Nov 1
BANGKOK: Hospitals are planning to start administering the 560,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses which arrive next week to those who have pre-ordered by Nov 8, pending the required clearance process.
Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100
Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 92 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 24) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,777.
Solving Phuket’s plastic problem: 7 reasons to stop drinking bottled water
Solving Phuket’s plastic problem: 7 reasons to stop drinking bottled water
With the global pandemic and the lack of tourists, you would think that our beaches would be pristine and clean, but you’d be wrong. Despite our lack of visitors, the beaches are still inundated with plastic water bottles, bags and cigarettes, which means some of it is coming from us.
Man, 71, beaten heavily in gold shop robbery
Man, 71, beaten heavily in gold shop robbery
PHUKET: A 71-year-old gold shop owner suffered head injuries when he was beaten heavily on the head by a piece of wood brandished by a robber in his home in Phuket Town last night (Oct 23).
Chelsea hit Norwich for seven, Man City beat Brighton
Chelsea hit Norwich for seven, Man City beat Brighton
FOOTBALL: Chelsea opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 7-0 demolition of Norwich, while Phil Foden starred as Manchester City moved up to second place after a 4-1 victory at Brighton yesterday (Oct 23).
Phuket marks Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket marks Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Government officers held a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday (Oct 23) in remembrance of the death of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) to show loyalty to the King who is deeply honoured and revered by many of the Thai people.
The legacy of the British Legion
The legacy of the British Legion
One hundred years ago last May, a small group of ex-servicemen laid a wreath at the newly-dedicated national Cenotaph war memorial in London. The men represented four armed forces organisations set up to care for veterans who had suffered as a result of service in the First World War. This occasion marked these organisations’ amalgamation to form the British Legion, the UK’s largest armed services charity. Within months of its formation, the Legion launched its first Poppy Appeal to raise money to support war veterans and their dependents. The Legion has been working tirelessly ever since to support our armed forces veterans emotionally, socially and financially in Britain. But not only in Britain…