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Border ‘risk’ of South African variant
Border ‘risk’ of South African variant
THAILAND: Top virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned regional authorities to keep a close watch on border crossings from Malaysia where the highly contagious “South African variant” is spreading, saying it could reduce the efficacy of the vaccines.
Underwater object found near Phuket ‘not a bomb’
Underwater object found near Phuket ‘not a bomb’
PHUKET: A round object found underwater by local fishermen off the southern end of the island province has been examined and found not to be an explosive, according to Third Naval Area commander Vice Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet.
Sustainably Yours: 15 reasons to stop eating seafood
Sustainably Yours: 15 reasons to stop eating seafood
Following from our look at the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy last week, this week we look at 15 reasons you should quit eating seafood.
UN fails to agree on Myanmar statement, diplomats blame China, Russia
UN fails to agree on Myanmar statement, diplomats blame China, Russia
WORLD: The UN Security Council failed to agree Friday (Apr 30) on a joint statement on the crisis in Myanmar after a closed-door meeting, with diplomats blaming Beijing - the junta’s main backer - and Russia for raising objections and putting forward their own competing text.
Bottas pips Hamilton for pole after Verstappen penalty
Bottas pips Hamilton for pole after Verstappen penalty
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas is the third different pole-getter of the season after besting Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton yesterday (May 1) to lock out the front row of the grid for today’s Portuguese Grand Prix.
Melissa McCarthy true to formula in ‘Thunder Force’
Melissa McCarthy true to formula in ‘Thunder Force’
With cinemas currently closed in Phuket luckily film fans can turn to streaming services for some entertainment. Once again worldwide we have seen Netflix get the jump on cinema chains due to the pandemic and they are proudly showing the brand-new Melissa McCarthy (Brides Maids) film ‘Thunder Force’.
What iconic Phuket locations do you want to see on the MONOPOLY: Phuket edition board?
What iconic Phuket locations do you want to see on the MONOPOLY: Phuket edition board?
Phromthep Cape, Phuket Old Town, Patong Beach… These are just a few of the landmarks that have been iconic to Phuket in the few short months since it was announced that Phuket will be getting its own edition of MONOPOLY.
Vaccine app seizes up on its first day
Vaccine app seizes up on its first day
THAILAND: A huge number of people yesterday (May 1) flocked to register for a COVID-19 jab via the “Mor Prom” platform on the first day of bookings, causing the system to crash briefly due to overwhelming demand.
Celebrating 160,000 Life Bags and Preparing for the Road Ahead
Celebrating 160,000 Life Bags and Preparing for the Road Ahead
This April, 5 Star Marine passed a milestone – over 14 months’ of continuous efforts supporting vulnerable families and communities in need, situated in and around the Phuket and Phang Nga areas. Over 60 weeks of donations has produced an incredible amount of Life Bags; more than 160,000 have been paid for, packed and delivered to date; with each Life Bag containing staple items such as eggs, oil, noodles, sauces and rice, among other essentials.
Phuket Opinion: A shot in the dark
Phuket Opinion: A shot in the dark
PHUKET: The Phuket News champions the call by Bhummikitti Raktaengam and other leading Phuket business figures in calling out the government to finally allow private entities to buy their own vaccines to deploy to the public.
Finance Ministry reduces 2021 economic growth forecast to 2.3%
Finance Ministry reduces 2021 economic growth forecast to 2.3%
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry has reduced its 2021 economic growth forecast for a second time, now from 2.8% down to 2.3% growth, in light of the third wave of coronavirus infections in Thailand this month.
Phuket running short of COVID quarantine hotel rooms for high risk contacts
Phuket running short of COVID quarantine hotel rooms for high risk contacts
PHUKET: People identified as high-risk contacts for exposure to a person now confirmed as infected with COVID-19 can observe their 14-day quarantine at home if COVID-protection measures can be met to protect other people living in the same household.
Man escapes serious injury as pickup slams into tree
Man escapes serious injury as pickup slams into tree
PHUKET: A Phuket petrol station staffer escaped with only leg injuries after the pickup he was driving slammed into a tree on the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd in Muang Mai this morning (May 1).
All arrivals back to facing 14-day quarantine ‒ again
All arrivals back to facing 14-day quarantine ‒ again
PHUKET: All people arriving in the country from May 6 onwards will be required to observe a 14-day mandatory quarantine, the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior has confirmed.
Phuket face mask crackdown ramped up in revised restrictions order
Phuket face mask crackdown ramped up in revised restrictions order
PHUKET: The move to crack down on people not wearing face masks while in public was ratcheted up last night with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew issuing an order to ramp up restrictions already imposed in Phuket to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
COVID alert for Phuket airline passengers
COVID alert for Phuket airline passengers
PHUKET: Passengers on specific flights between Phuket and Bangkok operated between Apr 15-26 have been urged to present themselves to a government hospital for a COVID test and observe any quarantine order by officials.
Aussies bowl over competition to win inaugural ‘International’ trophy
Aussies bowl over competition to win inaugural ‘International’ trophy
BOWLS: A brand new competition has been added to the calendar at Kamala Lawn Bowls Club as 18 players competed in the “International” last Monday (Apr 26).
Anutin restricts COVID vaccine options, 3.5m more Sinovac shots on way
Anutin restricts COVID vaccine options, 3.5m more Sinovac shots on way
THAILAND: People cannot choose which COVID-19 vaccine they receive, says Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul amid mounting concern over side-effects of shots being administered in the country.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 14-day quarantine returns as private sector wants to buy vaccines || April 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 14-day quarantine returns as private sector wants to buy vaccines || April 30
PHUKET XTRA - April 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thailand Covid update |:| Parliament President visits Phuket |:| Private sector asks to buy own vaccines |:| 14-day quarantine for all int’l arrivals, again Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PVC Phuket Food Challenge 2021
PVC Phuket Food Challenge 2021
PVCPhuket.com presents the Phuket Food Challenge! Are you sick of paying for your meal even though you finished the whole thing? Running now at Lets Meat Phuket Town, Islander Rawai and Aussie Bar Patong you can earn your meal, worth 495 baht, for free! If you can finish your special sausage sandwich in less than 20 minutes! Check out Phuket Food Challenge on Facebook for full details.