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COVID-19 vaccination drive for students underway
COVID-19 vaccination drive for students underway
BANGKOK: The nationwide COVID-19 vaccination rollout targeting more than 5.04 million students commenced yesterday (Oct 4), ahead of the new school term which is scheduled for November when schools across the country expect to resume on-campus classes.
PM Touts ‘Phuket Transformation’ initiative to stimulate economy
PM Touts ‘Phuket Transformation’ initiative to stimulate economy
BANGKOK: The Thai government is gearing up to promote Phuket as a world-class tourist destination, hoping to welcome 1 million foreign visitors over the next six months and to generate at least B60 billion in revenue.
‘The Rescue’ unearths rare footage of Thai cave saga
‘The Rescue’ unearths rare footage of Thai cave saga
LOS ANGELES: After their Oscar-winning movie “Free Solo,” about a daredevil rock climber, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin found an even more remarkable true story for their next film - the rescue of a boys’ football team from a Thai cave in 2018.
Ranieri appointed as Watford manager
Ranieri appointed as Watford manager
FOOTBALL: Claudio Ranieri is back in the Premier League after being confirmed as Watford’s new manager on Monday (Oct 4).
Phuket marks 177 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 177 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 177 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 4) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 11,834.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Luxury resorts face legal action over land, Phuket man escapes as car plunges |:| October 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Luxury resorts face legal action over land, Phuket man escapes as car plunges |:| October 4
PHUKET XTRA - October 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket November delivery for Moderna vaccine |:| Man escapes as car plunges into lake |:| Flooding hikes up prices ahead of Phuket Veg Fest |:| Phuket Covid Update |:| Phuket luxury resorts face legal action over land |:| Police arrest confessed rapist of Thai masseuse Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man escapes as car plunges into lake
Man escapes as car plunges into lake
PHUKET: A 23-year-old man escaped from his car without injuries after it plunged into a tin mine lagoon in Koh Kaew yesterday afternoon (Oct 3).
Patong still queues for food
Patong still queues for food
PHUKET: While tourism officials continue to tout the positive effects of the Phuket Sandbox tourism scheme, at last report claiming the project has helped to inject B2.6 billion into the economy, people in Patong continue to queue for food each day, with husband and wife Aland Tan and Sunee Koyoma continuing their efforts to help those who cannot afford to feed themselves.
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says firm chooses ‘profit over safety’
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says firm chooses ‘profit over safety’
WORLD: The whistleblower who shared a trove of Facebook documents alleging the social media giant knew its products were fueling hate and harming children’s mental health revealed her identity yesterday (Oct 3) in a televised interview, and accused the company of choosing “profit over safety.”
Phuket marks 179 new COVID cases, four new deaths
Phuket marks 179 new COVID cases, four new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 179 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 3) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 11,657.
Cyber crime-busters get tough
Cyber crime-busters get tough
BANGKOK: The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is moving to tighten rules around e-commerce to combat online shopping fraud which has gained wide public attention following the death of a 14-year-old boy who died from a haemorrhagic stroke after learning he had been duped.
Liverpool and City share spoils in thriller as Watford sack manager
Liverpool and City share spoils in thriller as Watford sack manager
FOOTBALL: Manchester City twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against Liverpool in a thrilling match between the Premier League title rivals yesterday (Oct 3) as Tottenham won to ease the pressure on Nuno Espirito Santo.
‘Tourism transformation fund’ to collect B500 fee per tourist
‘Tourism transformation fund’ to collect B500 fee per tourist
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is poised to start collecting a B500 tourism fee for a “tourism transformation fund” next year, with the budget following a co-payment model.
Phuket luxury resorts face legal action over illegal land grabs
Phuket luxury resorts face legal action over illegal land grabs
PHUKET: Luxury Phuket resorts Triasara and Sripanwa are facing legal action over illegally acquired land following the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announcing the conclusion of their investigations earlier this week.
‘Sandbox Swing’ proving a success
‘Sandbox Swing’ proving a success
GOLF: Chaiyaporn Uitrakul sank a 33-foot birdie playoff putt to win the SAT-Thailand PGA One Day Tour 2021 at the Blue Canyon Country Club on Monday (Sept 27).
Captured US rape suspect blames drugs for Khon Kaen attack
Captured US rape suspect blames drugs for Khon Kaen attack
BANGKOK: A 37-year-old American man has been arrested in Bangkok and charged over the rape of a 45-year-old masseuse in Khon Kaen, a crime to which he had confessed but blamed on the influence of drugs, police said yesterday (Oct 2).
Flooding hikes up prices ahead of muted Veg Fest
Flooding hikes up prices ahead of muted Veg Fest
PHUKET: The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only factor dampening spirits ahead of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival that starts on Wednesday (Oct 6).
Green Thoughts: How does your garden grow?
Green Thoughts: How does your garden grow?
As readers of these columns can attest, for years, I included a ‘Tip for Gardeners’ to my weekly peregrinations about plants. Due to space restrictions, the practice was discontinued. Now, making up for lost time, I propose to devote this article entirely to hands-on advice.
Benitez’s flying start silences Everton sceptics
Benitez’s flying start silences Everton sceptics
FOOTBALL: Rafael Benitez’s appointment as Everton boss was not a popular one with supporters given his past as a Champions League-winning Liverpool manager, but the Spaniard’s tactical nous has the Toffees dreaming of European football.
Covid fight sees army shift focus
Covid fight sees army shift focus
BANGKOK: Military spending will shift from procuring weapons from overseas to sourcing domestic products due to budgetary pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.