Phuket water supply tests could leave residents dry for days

0
Photo courtesy of iStock

In a recent announcement, the Phuket arm of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) outlined water supply test plans to execute a series of step tests over the upcoming three days. The measures are aimed to confirm the water pressure within the main supply pipes – a move that will impact several residences and businesses throughout different regions in Phuket.

Upon the execution of the step tests, it is predicted that the people of Phuket will experience drastically reduced water pressure, if not a complete absence of water flow through their taps.

Of the various planned step tests, the one scheduled at Koh Kaew, slotted between 9pm and 11pm tomorrow, is likely to impact various locales such as Soi Koh Kaew 1-18, Moo Baan Sapam Village, Supalai Koh Kaew, Soi Pa Maphrao, Soi Laem Hin through Soi Bang Chee Lao and Soi Pacharee (found off Thepkrasattri…


Read more…

"Red Ghost" The job has arrived "PSG" Aiming to grab "Man United target football" Hope "Mbappe" renew the contract

0

Paris Saint-Germain devise a devastating plan in hopes of grabbing a top scorer, targeting Manchester United this summer, hoping to change Kylian Mbappe’s contract extension.
Source

SCN targeting 30-40% revenue growth

0
An increase in rooftop solar panel installations is expected to boost SCN’s revenue.

Growing demand for solar power driven by expensive electricity bills is expected to increase revenue for SET-listed Scan Inter (SCN), a compressed natural gas seller and clean power operator, which set a 30-40% revenue growth target this year.

A new gas delivery contract with national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc should also contribute to the revenue increase.

Last year SCN posted…


Read more…

Superlek tames Khalilov in main bout

0
Superlek Kiatmoo9 celebrates after beating Tagir Khalilov. PR

It was another wild event at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Saturday.

Just two fights went the distance at ONE Fight Night 12 as five performance bonuses were awarded to the night’s most impressive victors in Bangkok.

In the main event, Thai superstar Superlek Kiatmoo9 simply overwhelmed Tagir Khalilov.

The ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion and No.1 ranked Muay Thai contender employed elbows to nullify…


Read more…

Phangnga airport ‘needed’

Phangnga airport study ‘must carry on’

The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) in the Andaman provinces has urged Airports of Thailand (AoT) to continue its feasibility study on Phangnga Airport.

A meeting of the JPPSCC in the Andaman provinces of Krabi, Trang, Phangnga, Phuket, Ranong and Satun was held recently to continue talks with Phuket Airport after the AoT decided to defer the project.

Jaran Pandang, deputy director of Phuket Airport, said the AoT’s policy, planning and budget committee decided to defer the plan to build Phangnga airport because the AoT must abide by a cabinet resolution from August 2022.

The cabinet…


Read more…

Maeklong Railway Market, Ampawa​ Floating​ Market, and​ Wat​ Bang Kung  , อา. 23 ก.ค. 2566 10:20

0

Maeklong Railway Market, Ampawa​ Floating​ Market, and​ Wat​ Bang Kung

Travel​ by​ train​ like​ local​ people​ is​ very​ unique and​ more likely real travel.​ I​ really​ miss​ it right now.​ From meet​up​ ranking around​ the​ world​ our​ meetup​ group​ travel by​ train.​ we​ are​ the big​gest top 3 that​ travel​ by​ train​ from​ last​ time​ to​ Chachoengsao province​ But this​ time​ I​ will​ take​ you​ to​ visit​ the​ beautiful​ and​ charming, Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub), Ampawa​ Floating​ Market, and​ Wat​ Bangkung​. This outdoor​ adventure​ will​ make​ you​ real​ experience​ so​ let’s​ go​ together for​ a fun time​ again​.

Itinerary and trip detail.
10.20 meet at Wongwian Yai Train Station at the ticket box office after that travel to Mahachai Train Station
11.40 arrive and explore Mahachai Train Station and walk out to the market. Through the market here, there is a lot of food we will find a little something to eat. There are also shops selling souvenirs and seafood as well and take the ferry at Tha Chalom to continue the train
13.30 travel from Banleam Train Station to Maeklong Market.
14.30 arrived at the highlight of this trip. Maeklong Market. It’s a market next to the railroad. Along both sides of the train line, there will be vendors spreading umbrellas. set up various sales stalls Including tourists walking and shopping along the train tracks. But upon hearing the whistle of the train, the atmosphere of the market changes instantly.
15.00 travel and visit at Amphawa Floating Market. On this trip, we will take a Song Teaw Car. The old waterfront market is full of classic vibes. The floating market is the busiest on Friday. Saturday and Sunday There are many shops, including food and used items. Including the charm of the floating market where there will be items for sale on various boats.
16.00 visit another highlight at Wat Bang Kung an ancient temple in Samut Songkhram, Thailand. It was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was the site of the Battle of Bang Kung between the Konbaung Dynasty and the Thonburi Kingdom.
17.00 after traveling all day from morning until evening, it’s time to go back to Bangkok. We take Songthaew from Amphawa Floating Market to Mae Klong Market and walk to the van at Samut Songkhram Bus Terminal
20.00 arrive at Bangkok Safety at Ekkamai or Mochit Bus Station

Trip Fee
Ø Thai and Foreigner 950 thb
Includes:
Ø All transportation fee train, Songteaw, boat, van or bus
Ø The organizer’s trip
Not Includes:
Ø Health insurance/Travel insurance
Ø Foods/beverages/souvenirs/shopping
Ø Personal expenses

Important Notes:
Ø The itinerary could change depending on the situation (if it is not safe but normally not happen)
Ø If you decide to join, please RSVP & pay immediately.
Ø Group Size 5-20 people (minimum 5 people)
PAYMENT & REFUND
Payment can be made via
Ø Bank Transfer – Kasikorn Bank
Bank saving account: 055-337-4235
Account name: Phatcharakoraphot Sreeprasarn
Ø please sent bank receipt to +66 924145097 or to Line ID: 0924145097
Ø Your reservation is only effective upon payment at full price.
How to refund
Ø Contact me via line or telephone and give me your detail on how to pay back (money will transfer to your Thai account in 30 minutes or if any foreigner does not have a Thai account can make an appointment where and time to meet and give you cash and no service charge but you can buy me a drink. I am kidding)
Ø Cancel before the trip starts 1 week you will get 100% back
Ø Cancel 72 hours before the trip starts you will get 50% back
Ø Cancel 24 hours before the trip starts you will get 25% back

*** I really hope to see you and will have a good time with our meetup group.
And feel free to bring your friends. ***


Source

Thailand shifts focus to Pheu Thai after Pita fails in PM bid

0

BANGKOK — With Thailand’s parliament having rejected Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become prime minister, the spotlight on Friday shifted to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party as the battle between old conservative forces and politicians representing a bloc of younger voters raged on.

Pita, who can be nominated again, says he will “not give up.” But it remains unclear whether the 42-year-old will be nominated a second time. That would require the approval of all eight parties in the coalition he cobbled together after his party shocked the nation by winning general elections on May 14.


Read more…

Waiting for the dominoes to fall

0
A view of the members of parliament and senators in the Thai Parliament before a vote to decide the next prime minister on July 13. AFP

Thai politics stands at a crossroads as an attempt to form a new government by eight coalition parties was blocked by military-appointed senators during the vote for a premier in parliament last week.

Two months after a historic win by the Move Forward Party (MFP) in the polls, political uncertainty still looms over the stock exchange, while approval of a fiscal budget could be delayed by up to six months, which has the business sector on edge.

Possible political demonstrations could…


Read more…

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title

0
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning Wimbledon.

LONDON – Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.

World number one Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes on Centre Court.

It was a second major for the 20-year-old Spaniard following his US Open title last year as he became Wimbledon’s third youngest men’s champion.

The result will also spark feverish speculation over…


Read more…