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Phuket haze is ‘gone’, say health officials
Phuket haze is ‘gone’, say health officials
PHUKET: The Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) this morning announced that the haze over Phuket is “gone”, reporting readings from Air4Thai to support the claim.
 
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With vaccine rollout, national tourism operators call to reopen Thailand to tourism by July 1
With vaccine rollout, national tourism operators call to reopen Thailand to tourism by July 1
PHUKET: A consortium of major inbound international tourism operators, including Minor Group as well as the key hospitality association Skal International Thailand, have launched a campaign to reopen the country to international tourists by July 1.
World’s first Covax jab injected as US eyes J&J rollout
World’s first Covax jab injected as US eyes J&J rollout
WORLD: Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo yesterday (Mar 1) became the first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine under the global Covax scheme, as US health workers prepared to distribute nearly four million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson jab.
Prayut defends cops over rally
Prayut defends cops over rally
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Mar 1) defended the police’s handling of the anti-government rally on Sunday in front of the 1st Infantry Regiment barracks, King’s Guard, insisting crowd-control measures were in compliance with international standards.
Shot registration to kick off in May
Shot registration to kick off in May
THAILAND: Members of the public who are interested in getting inoculated against COVID-19 will be able to register in early May, ahead of Thailand’s vaccination drive which is set to begin later in June, the government said.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vaccine rollout begins! New Year Kata Beach turtles hatch! || March 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vaccine rollout begins! New Year Kata Beach turtles hatch! || March 1
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Phuket COVID-19 vaccinations begin
Phuket COVID-19 vaccinations begin
PHUKET: The first injections of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in Phuket began at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town today (Mar 1), with medical personnel the first to receive the injections.
Phuket officials move to provide assistance to beggars, homeless
Phuket officials move to provide assistance to beggars, homeless
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials are drawing up plans to provide more assistance to the number of destitute people in Phuket turning to begging and those left homeless by the current economic crisis.
Man Utd frustrated in Chelsea stalemate, Bale stars for Spurs
Man Utd frustrated in Chelsea stalemate, Bale stars for Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester United were left frustrated by a VAR penalty controversy in their 0-0 draw at Chelsea, while the revitalised Gareth Bale struck twice in Tottenham’s 4-0 rout of Burnley yesterday (Feb 28).
Phuket haze thickens
Phuket haze thickens
PHUKET: A lack of wind has left Phuket blanketed in haze today (Mar 1), with officials now cautioning people to take precautions against the pollution.
Finance Ministry prepares assistance for state staff
Finance Ministry prepares assistance for state staff
BUSINESS: The Finance Ministry is preparing to provide a financial remedy to 137,000 government contract employees to help with the cost of living, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
African wildcat ‘Julie’ missing again
African wildcat ‘Julie’ missing again
PHUKET: The African wildcat ‘Julie’, a serval cat owned by a Russian family in Cherng Talay, is missing again. The wildcat was last seen at the family home in the Surin Beach area on Saturday (Feb 27).
Diogo treble puts Rabbits within one win of glory
Diogo treble puts Rabbits within one win of glory
FOOTBALL: BG Pathum United moved to with one win of claiming their first ever Thai League 1 title when they hammered Samut Prakan City 6-0 last night (Feb 28).
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
WORLD: Myanmar security forces opened fire on protestors yesterday (Feb 28), killing at least eight in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago.
Rubber bullets, tear gas fired as rally turns violent
Rubber bullets, tear gas fired as rally turns violent
THAILAND: A rally by pro-democracy protesters outside the 1st Infantry Regiment in Bangkok turned violent yesterday (Feb 28) as police fired rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas at demonstrators trying to approach the barracks.
Wife of shot noodle vendor appeals to court to refuse bail
Wife of shot noodle vendor appeals to court to refuse bail
PHUKET: The wife of 25-year-old noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab, shot by a drunken off-duty Phuket police officer on Bangla Rd, Patong, early on Tuesday, has filed an appeal with the Phuket Provincial Court to refuse the police corporal charged for the shooting to post bail.
The Culinary Detective: Bollywood is back
The Culinary Detective: Bollywood is back
A quite common conversational ice breaker when out and about in Thailand is, ‘Where do you live?’ I love to answer this by informing those enquiring that I count myself as extremely fortunate in having the best of both worlds; both a home in Phuket and also one in Bangkok. The rationale for this, I continually remind myself, apparently gives me the benefits of city living for business combined with the regular opportunity to soak up sun, sea, sand and immerse myself in the slower lifestyle of the island.
Road collapses into Chalong reservoir
Road collapses into Chalong reservoir
PHUKET: Local residents have been warned to beware travelling on the road around the Khlong Krata reservoir in Chalong after a large section of road collapsed into the water.
Dust haze settles over Phuket
Dust haze settles over Phuket
PHUKET: The Regional Environment Office 15, based in Phuket, has issued an advisory for people to monitor their ease of breathing following a dust haze from Bangladesh and Myanmar settling over Phuket.