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Phuket health office issues dengue advisory
Phuket health office issues dengue advisory
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has issued a dengue infection advisory, following more than a week of heavy rains causing small flash floods and landslips across the island.
EU chief announces €11bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods
EU chief announces €11bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods
WROCLAW: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday (Sept 19) announced 10 billion euros (B364bn) in funds for member nations reeling from “heartbreaking” devastation after floods caused by Storm Boris.
‘Digital nomad’ visa promotion stepped up
‘Digital nomad’ visa promotion stepped up
BANGKOK: The government is stepping up the promotion of its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while travelling in Thailand, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
BANGKOK: Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
Phuket police track stolen car in Nakhon Pathom robbery-murder
Phuket police track stolen car in Nakhon Pathom robbery-murder
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are searching for a black MG car involved in a robbery-murder case after its GPS signal was detected in the province. The vehicle, linked to the death of a GrabCar driver, was spotted on CCTV in the Thalang district.
AFL Andaman Cup 2024
AFL Andaman Cup 2024
All welcome for the over 35’s Australian Rules Football tournament in paradise. From 10am on Sat Oct 26 at the ACG cricket & Sports facility, Baan Liphon, Phuket. Men’s division over 35’3, 12 a-side, 2 x 12 min halves. Fun, fitness, footy and friendship. More info on FB - ThailandTigers or thailandtigers@gmail.com
Thais rout Cuba, seal progress
Thais rout Cuba, seal progress
FUTSAL: Thailand booked their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan after defeating Cuba 10-5 in their second Group B match on Tuesday night (Sept 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Standing alert for possible floods as heavy rain pound Phuket, Tak Bai massacre || Sep 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Standing alert for possible floods as heavy rain pound Phuket, Tak Bai massacre || Sep 19
PHUKET XTRA - September 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket gets Royal Volunteer disaster-response support
Phuket gets Royal Volunteer disaster-response support
PHUKET: The Royal Volunteer Command Center Region 4 conducted a teleconference with its counterparts from 14 southern provinces today (Sept 19) to review the 2015 National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan.
Patong under alert as storm weather hits town
Patong under alert as storm weather hits town
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has urged all residents and people driving through the town to exercise caution after several landslips around the town, rain-sodden roads tearing open with potholes and a large tree falling onto power lines on the road between Patong and Kamala.
Ukraine official claims Russian advance in Kursk has been ‘stopped’
Ukraine official claims Russian advance in Kursk has been ‘stopped’
KYIV: Russia’s counteroffensive to retake Ukrainian-held territory in the Kursk region has been “stopped”, a spokesman from Ukraine's military administration there told AFP yesterday (Sept 18), after Moscow said it was beginning to repel the surprise incursion.
Vagabonds to reignite rivalry with Southerners at the ACG
Vagabonds to reignite rivalry with Southerners at the ACG
RUGBY: Those who like their senior rugby fast and physical are in for a treat this weekend as the Phuket Vagabonds play their great rivals from the capital, the Bangkok Southerners, at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Saturday (Sept 21), kick-off 4:30pm.
New platform to host Thai tourism services
New platform to host Thai tourism services
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the B300 fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Weak sea turtle rescued at Bang Tao Beach
Weak sea turtle rescued at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Bang Tao Beach sprang into action after discovering a weak sea turtle washed ashore this morning (Sept 19).
Landslip concerns rise in Patong
Landslip concerns rise in Patong
PHUKET: Patong officials are working to prevent landslips in the hills behind the tourism town that endanger homes if the ongoing rain causes a landslide in the area.
Patama declines IOC Presidency bid
Patama declines IOC Presidency bid
OLYMPICS: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has declined calls to contest for IOC presidency and has offered her full support to all seven candidates.
Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre
Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre
BANGKOK: Thai authorities will prosecute eight more former security personnel over their roles in the Tak Bai crackdown two decades ago, when 78 protesters suffocated or were crushed to death when crammed into army trucks, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said yesterday (Sept 18).
Navy ‘rescues’ 143 tourists stranded at Racha Yai
Navy ‘rescues’ 143 tourists stranded at Racha Yai
PHUKET: Sailors from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command have safely brought back to Phuket 143 tourists who were left stranded on Racha Yai Island by the severe weather conditions.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket downpours continue, New ETA system from Dec. 1, Drug dealer caught in forest || Sep 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket downpours continue, New ETA system from Dec. 1, Drug dealer caught in forest || Sep 18
PHUKET XTRA - September 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket under standing disaster alert
Phuket under standing disaster alert
PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a slew of warnings for potential flash floods and landslides in the coming days.