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Military giving protesters latitude, but not ‘rioters’
Military giving protesters latitude, but not ‘rioters’
BANGKOK: Soldiers will only step in to handle political protests when the situation is considered a rebellion or a riot, Defence Forces chief Gen Chalermpol Srisawat said yesterday (Oct 19).
Phuket marks 132 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 132 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 132 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 19) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,177.
Pistons at dawn ahead of the US Grand Prix
Pistons at dawn ahead of the US Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: With six points separating the title protagonists with just six races to go, Red Bull Racing is fighting for every inch in its quest to keep Max Verstappen ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket candidates for OrBorTor elections, Teacher accused of sex abuse with students |:| October 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket candidates for OrBorTor elections, Teacher accused of sex abuse with students |:| October 19
PHUKET XTRA - October 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Teacher accused of sexual abuse, local Phang Nga chief faces 50 years |:| B17mn Chanthaburi fraud nets 4 suspects Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Life Home Project becomes recognised partner of GlobalGiving
Life Home Project becomes recognised partner of GlobalGiving
Life Home Project Foundation announced today (Oct 19) that they have graduated from the GlobalGiving Accelerator programme, entering the GlobalGiving marketplace and becoming a recognised partner of GlobalGiving.
Panthers return from the wilderness
Panthers return from the wilderness
CRICKET: After many months without a match and a sign of Phuket returning to some normality the Goan Panthers returned to the ACG last Sunday (Oct 17).
A Night At The Popra
A Night At The Popra
The event is a banquet style dinner and show. The money raised by ticket donations and auction items will be directly used to buy and distribute Life Bag supplies through One Phuket. Ticket donations are B5,000 per seat for VIP and B3,500 per seat for standard. Both ticket donations include a 5-star 3 course meal and free flow beverages.
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced work to improve high-voltage distribution that will affect the areas of Baan Bo-Kruat to Baan Khuan, in Moo 1, Thepkrasattri, tomorrow (Oct 20).
Tourism operators downbeat on domestic travel sentiment
Tourism operators downbeat on domestic travel sentiment
BANGKOK: Tourism operators anticipate lukewarm travel sentiment as concerns over COVID-19 and weak purchasing power remain key obstacles for domestic trips despite the subsidy generating an additional two million room nights.
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election
PHUKET: A total of 17 candidates have registered their intent to vie for the seats as chiefs of the five Tambon Administration Organisations (OrBorTor) in Phuket in the upcoming elections to be held on Nov 28.
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for November 2021
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for November 2021
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for November 2021 will be held at the new Boardwalk Bistro and Bar, formerly Tempt, next door to the Lagoon Saloon, at the Phuket Boat Lagoon on Friday the 5th of November from 5pm. There will be a light buffet sponsored by the Hardstand Restaurant and as always all of your selected beverages will be available. We are delighted to announce that Derani Yachts will be the drinks sponsor for the evening. See www.derani-yachts.com Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Vietnam to host delayed SEA Games next year
Vietnam to host delayed SEA Games next year
SEA GAMES: Vietnam has confirmed it will host the delayed 31st SEA Games in May next year, Thai officials said yesterday (Oct 18).
Online bank fraud faces probe
Online bank fraud faces probe
BANGKOK: Police are stepping up their investigations after it was revealed about 40,000 people had lost at least B10 million as a result of unauthorised online transactions.
‘No need to halt’ boosters for Sinovac, says Anutin
‘No need to halt’ boosters for Sinovac, says Anutin
BANGKOK: There currently is no reason for not giving a booster dose to someone already fully inoculated with the Sinovac vaccine, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 140 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 18) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,045.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Domestic travel to Phuket on the rise? No more Sinovac in Thailand |:| October 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Domestic travel to Phuket on the rise? No more Sinovac in Thailand |:| October 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket Covid update |:| Deep South now epicentre of Covid |:| Checkpoint busy after requirements eased |:| No more Sinovac in Thailand |:| B30mn for dangerous curve in Wichit Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Patong
Power outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting key areas in Patong tomorrow (Oct 19) as workers upgrade and repair high-voltage power cables.
Myanmar to free 5,000 jailed anti-coup protesters
Myanmar to free 5,000 jailed anti-coup protesters
YANGON: Myanmar will release more than 5,000 people jailed for protesting against the February coup which ousted the civilian government, the country’s junta chief said today (Oct 18).
Police warn dangerous drivers at checkpoint will be fined
Police warn dangerous drivers at checkpoint will be fined
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have issued a warning that people driving dangerously through Phuket Check Point following alarm raised through posts on social media that police at the checkpoint were on the lookout to make arrests.
As Phuket reopens to domestic arrivals, food security efforts continue
As Phuket reopens to domestic arrivals, food security efforts continue
PHUKET: As the Phuket Check Point reopened on Saturday (Oct 16) to allow vaccinated people onto the island without COVID tests, food security efforts across the island continued.