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Blood donation drives throughout February
Blood donation drives throughout February
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), in collaboration with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout February.
Anutin says election win within reach
Anutin says election win within reach
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expressed confidence yesterday (Feb 2) that his party is well placed to secure the most seats in the general election.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police: Driver Admits Asleep At The Wheel In Fatal Kamala Wipeout || Feb 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police: Driver Admits Asleep At The Wheel In Fatal Kamala Wipeout || Feb 2
PHUKET XTRA - February 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Arsenal stretch lead as Man City, Villa slip up
Arsenal stretch lead as Man City, Villa slip up
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved a step closer to ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title after a dream weekend for the Gunners extended their lead to six points.
Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war
Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war
PARIS: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Feb 1) he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country’s supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war.
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
CHONBURI: Police arrested two Russian men yesterday (Feb 1) suspected of murdering a compatriot, dismembering the body and burying the parts in Bang Lamung district.
Skål Phuket - February Dinner
Skål Phuket - February Dinner
Our host of the month of February, Vincent Delsol, extends a warm invitation to all Skalleagues and friends of Skål for an great evening at Phuket Pullman Panwa Beach Resort. The night starts at 6pm with networking drinks at the Junction Bar, overlooking the breathtaking Panwa Bay, followed by a ’Street food Style’ dinner at Aqua Restaurant. Members B1300 - Non-Members B1700. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org, more info at facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
BANGKOK : Thailand plans to tighten the rules for investors in data centres and other businesses that use a large amount of electricity, requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or collateral to secure power purchases.
Advance voting in Phuket concludes smoothly
Advance voting in Phuket concludes smoothly
PHUKET: Advance voting in Phuket for the upcoming national election to be held this Sunday (Feb 8) concluded smoothly yesterday (Feb 1), with 34,746 of 41,609 registered voters casting their ballots – a turnout of 83.49%.
Ceremonies mark 100 days since Queen Mother’s death
Ceremonies mark 100 days since Queen Mother’s death
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led Cabinet members on Saturday (Jan 31) in a merit-making ceremony at Government House to mark the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
Ketamine seized in Patong drug bust
Ketamine seized in Patong drug bust
PHUKET: Patong Police have seized a significant amount of ketamine, along with crystal meth (ya ice) and ecstasy pills during a drug bust at a rented room in Patong.
Two women killed in Kamala wipeout
Two women killed in Kamala wipeout
PHUKET: Two Thai women riding a motorbike were killed and several others injured after a pickup driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel at a busy intersection in the heart of Kamala yesterday (Feb 1).
Patong Police investigate alleged rape of Swedish tourist
Patong Police investigate alleged rape of Swedish tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police have launched an urgent investigation into the alleged rape of a 26-year-old Swedish tourist in Patong in the early hours of Saturday morning (Jan 31).
Alcaraz beats Djokovic, Rybakina overcomes Sabalenka at Aussie Open
Alcaraz beats Djokovic, Rybakina overcomes Sabalenka at Aussie Open
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open yesterday (Feb 1) and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, denying the Serbian great an unprecedented 25th major.
Large trucks, buses to be banned from Darasamut Underpass
Large trucks, buses to be banned from Darasamut Underpass
PHUKET: Large trucks and buses will be banned from using the Darasamut Underpass during daytime hours starting Mar 1, Phuket Provincial Police have announced, following repeated accidents involving heavy vehicles.
Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route
Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route
CHECHNYA: Facing what activists say is a hardening of repression inside Chechnya amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Asil and Aishat, both young women, recently fled their violent families in search of safety. Only Asil is alive today.
The rewards of ignoring travel warnings
The rewards of ignoring travel warnings
There’s a certain anxiety in booking a ticket to a destination that your government insists you absolutely should not visit. For some people, that red-letter advisory triggers alarm bells. For me, it’s more of a polite suggestion – like “limit yourself to one dessert.” A challenge, really.
Return to Silent Hill fails to make much noise
Return to Silent Hill fails to make much noise
In 2006 we saw the release of Silent Hill – a film based on a horror themed video game that had a legion of fans. While the reviews of the film were lukewarm the film quickly became a cult favourite and to this day is still listed on a lot of ‘Must See’ horror lists.
Fury confirms comeback fight against Makhmudov
Fury confirms comeback fight against Makhmudov
BOXING: Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight in April, weeks after saying he would come out of retirement.
Big Buddha to reopen to visitors
Big Buddha to reopen to visitors
PHUKET: The Big Buddha viewpoint on the hills between Chalong and Kata is expected to reopen to visitors this month, according to the abbot of Wat Kittisangkharam, though an exact reopening date has yet to be confirmed.