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Phuket sets up Esports development centre
Phuket sets up Esports development centre
ESPORTS: Phuket is taking a significant step forward in the rapidly progressive world of professional gaming after it was confirmed yesterday (Dec 21) that an official Esports development centre is being set up on the island.
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 25 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,147.
Muay Thai action at Laguna to toast National Sports Day
Muay Thai action at Laguna to toast National Sports Day
MUAY THAI: Last Sunday (Dec 19) saw Laguna Phuket host the Muay Siam Fight event as part of this year’s National Sports Day celebrations.
Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns
Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns
BANGKOK: The Government announced today (Dec 21) that mandatory quarantine measures for ovreseas visitors will be reinstated due to concerns over the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket New Year’s Eve all-nighter cancelled
Phuket New Year’s Eve all-nighter cancelled
PHUKET: The order by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol at venues across the island all through the night of Dec 31 has been cancelled.
More than 1.5 tonnes of floating trash cleared from Phuket canal
More than 1.5 tonnes of floating trash cleared from Phuket canal
PHUKET: A new boat fitted with a scoop for collecting floating trash and other debris has cleared more than 1.5 tonnes of waste floating in the canal near the Phuket fishing port on the east side of Phuket Town.
Phuket marks 46 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 46 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 46 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 20), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,111.
Schools take the weight in King’s Cup
Schools take the weight in King’s Cup
WEIGHTLIFTING: Aspiring youth weightlifters descended on Phuket last weekend as the island hosted the national King’s Cup.
No local transmission of Omicron in Phuket, say officials
No local transmission of Omicron in Phuket, say officials
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials held a press conference this morning to call for people to not panic over people arriving on the island from abroad testing positive Omicron. There have been no local transmissions of the COVID variant in Phuket, Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health office (PPHO), said.
Power outages to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay, Koh Yao Yai
Power outages to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay, Koh Yao Yai
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced three scheduled power outages this week that will affect residents in Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay and on Koh Yao Yai, east of Phuket.
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 44 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 19), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,062.
Omicron detected in passenger returning from Saudi
Omicron detected in passenger returning from Saudi
PHUKET: Health authorities have confirmed that a passenger recently returned from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia tested positive for the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Jane Seymour heading to Phuket to support pandemic prevention
Jane Seymour heading to Phuket to support pandemic prevention
BANGKOK: British-American actress Jane Seymour OBE, will soon be touching down in Phuket as part of a tour of Thailand with her family and the Bangkok-based charity Freeland.
War Elephants remain unbeaten after Singapore win
War Elephants remain unbeaten after Singapore win
FOOTBALL: The War Elephants remain unbeaten in the 2021 Suzuki Cup after defeating the hosts Singapore 2-0 in Group A yesterday (Dec 18).
On Campus: How to lead Gen Z’ers
On Campus: How to lead Gen Z’ers
We live in a fast-changing world; in this digital age, technology has become a part of our lives and changed how we live. We have to adapt to the advancement of digital innovation in order to survive and thrive. At the same time, people development is considered to be even more necessary.
All systems go for Powerboat Princess’s Cup
All systems go for Powerboat Princess’s Cup
PHUKET: The Phuket Thailand Powerboat Princess’s Cup 2021 officially got underway following an opening ceremony at Karon Beach yesterday (Dec 18).
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s dangerous taxi drivers? Send in the Army, every time
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s dangerous taxi drivers? Send in the Army, every time
PHUKET: The horrific accident that saw a Phuket taxi driver kill a 57-year-old Swiss man on a motorbike in Rawai on Monday (Dec 13) simultaneously sent shivers down the spine of those who ride motorbikes on the island and sparked another outpouring of outrage from the island’s expat community, and among expats abroad who are very familiar with Phuket.
Phuket marks 28 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 28 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 28 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 18), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,010.
British Airways suspends UK flights to Bangkok until Oct 2022
British Airways suspends UK flights to Bangkok until Oct 2022
BANGKOK: It has been confirmed that British Airways has suspended all direct flights from the UK to Bangkok until October 2022.
Phuket Sports Association wins national award
Phuket Sports Association wins national award
PHUKET: The Phuket Sports Association has won the “Outstanding Provincial Sports Association” award for its achievements in the development and promotion of sports across the island.