The Phuket News – Thai News Reports

PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Varawut Silpa-archa visited Phuket today (Oct 7) and held a meeting with the chiefs of all the 26 marine national parks of Thailand, receiving a briefing on the operations of the protected sites on the Andaman coast and in the Gulf of Thailand.

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Vachira announces walk-in vaccination schedule for October

PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has announced its schedule for October for providing walk-in injections of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (PZ) and Long Lasting Antibodies (LAAB).

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Thailand third best country in the world, Phuket fifth best island in Asia by Conde Nast

BANGKOK: Thailand has made it to the the third place in the list of the best countries in the world in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 by Condé Nast Traveller. Bangkok ranked fourth among best cities globally, while Phuket was fifth of best islands in Asia.

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TAT plans new stimulus

BANGKOK: With local tourism receipts set to fall below the government target of B656 billion because of nationwide floods and economic volatility, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to accelerate the use of the fiscal 2023 budget to revive sluggish demand.

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Phuket thief steals B270k in jewellery, arrested at shooting range

PHUKET: A man who stole B270,000 in jewellery from a friend’s house in Wichit last month has been arrested at a Phuket shooting range in Rawai.

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No alcohol day, public holidays to be observed next week

PHUKET: A ban on the sale of alcohol will come into effect at midnight Sunday night as the country observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month “Rains Retreat” often referred to as Buddhist Lent.

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UN Human Rights Council rejects debate on Xinjiang

GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council yesterday (Oct 6) voted against debating alleged widespread abuses in China’’s Xinjiang region after intense lobbying by Beijing, in a heavy setback for Western nations.

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HM King to assist families of child care centre massacre victims

NONG BUA LAM PHU: His Majesty the King will provide assistance to families of the victims from yesterday’s (Oct 6) massacre at a child development centre in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu that left 38 dead and another 10 injured, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas

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Pfizer tot shots to start Oct 12

BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health will inoculate young children aged six months to four years old with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday.

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Flags lowered in respect of Nong Bua Lamphu massacre

PHUKET: Thai flags have been lowered to half-mast at all government agencies throughout the country as a mark of respect to the lives lost in the massacre at a day care center in Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday (Oct 7).

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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Late Bangla Road closing time eyed, Phi Phi fees, Taxi drivers agree?|| Thailand News

PHUKET XTRA - October 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand

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‘Watched the whole time’: China’s surveillance state grows under Xi

BEIJING: When Chen picked up his phone to vent his anger at getting a parking ticket, his message on WeChat was a drop in the ocean of daily posts on China’s biggest social network.

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Source: The Phuket News

Gunman murders at least 30 in nursery attack

NONG BUA: A former police officer armed with a gun and a knife stormed a nursery in Nong Bua in northeast Thailand today (Oct 6), shooting dead at least 30 people including children before killing himself and his family, police said.

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Phi Phi Islands under new ‘special service’ entry fees

PHUKET: The Phi Phi Islands national park areas and other popular national park destinations for Phuket tourists have been included in a list of national parks that now charge foreigners extra for entry.

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MICE hit by manpower shortages

BANGKOK: The MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment in Thailand is seeing a strong rebound this year, but local operators are struggling to prepare enough manpower to serve the market, says the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA).

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Power outage to affect Nai Yang

PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial electricity Authority has announced another power outage that will affect a small area in Nai Yang tomorrow (Oct 6) as workers continue to upgrade and repair power lines in the area.

Published on: 2 days ago

Source: The Phuket News

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fireworks, smoke, and spirits mark the end of 2022 Phuket Vegetarian Festival || October 5

PHUKET XTRA - October 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand

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Kamala taxi rivers vow to end violence

PHUKET: To prevent more violent reactions by taxi queue drivers in Kamala, discussions led by Phuket officials yesterday (Oct 4) tabled having 15 locations designated as pick-up and drop-off points for passengers using “other transport services”.

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Source: The Phuket News

Kamala taxi drivers vow to end violence

PHUKET: To prevent more violent reactions by taxi queue drivers in Kamala, discussions led by Phuket officials yesterday (Oct 4) tabled having 15 locations designated as pick-up and drop-off points for passengers using “other transport services”.

Published on: 2 days ago

Source: The Phuket News

Blaze of firecrackers, fireworks, mark Veg Fest final night

PHUKET: Thousands of people lined the streets of Phuket Town and took part in the final mass ceremony of Phuket Vegetarian Festival involving street processions with the ‘Farewell Ritual’ at Saphan hin last night (Oct 4).

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Police charge 15-year-old boy after fatal hit-and-run

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A 15-year-old boy who drove a BMW through a red light and killed an engineering graduate at an intersection in Muang district on Sept 30 reported to police to hear the charges yesterday (Oct 4).

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Source: The Phuket News

Small fishing boat left adrift safely rescued

PHUKET: Four Chinese businessmen on a fishing trip in a small boat south of Phuket have been safely brought ashore after their boat suffered engine failure overnight.

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Source: The Phuket News

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