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Soi Dog Foundation sets up mobile clinic on Koh Samui
Soi Dog Foundation sets up mobile clinic on Koh Samui
Soi Dog Foundation has set up a mobile sterilisation and vaccination clinic on Koh Samui in collaboration with Koh Samui Municipality and local animal rescue groups. Together, they aim to neuter and vaccinate 6,000 street animals on the island as part of a project that’s scheduled to run until July 21.
Myanmar junta cuts internet again to grind down anti-coup rallies
Myanmar junta cuts internet again to grind down anti-coup rallies
WORLD: Myanmar’s generals imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown into today (Feb 16), ignoring international condemnation as they worked to grind down a popular uprising against their coup.
Knight Frank releases report on ‘State of Phuket Luxury and Upscale Hotel Market 2020, Outlook 2021’
Knight Frank releases report on ‘State of Phuket Luxury and Upscale Hotel Market 2020, Outlook 2021’
PHUKET: Following the recent reports on the state of Phuket’s condo and villa markets, Knight Frank Thailand have now issued a report on the ‘State of Phuket Luxury and Upscale Hotel Market in 2020, and Outlook for 2021’.
Free rabies vaccination campaign launching in Chalong
Free rabies vaccination campaign launching in Chalong
PHUKET: All Chalong residents are invited to bring their pets to receive a free rabies vaccination shot at a series of mobile clinics from March 1-17, between 9am-4pm (every week day except Sat and Sun).
Arrivals from Bangkok may face quarantine in Phang Nga
Arrivals from Bangkok may face quarantine in Phang Nga
PHUKET: People from Samut Sakhon and some parts of Bangkok who fly to Phuket International Airport to go north to Phang Nga may face a 14-day quarantine on arriving in Phang Nga as a new Phang Nga provincial order comes into effect today (Feb 16).
Extended quarantine for returnees from Africa considered
Extended quarantine for returnees from Africa considered
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration is considering a longer mandatory quarantine for returnees arriving from Africa, in a bid to stem the spread of a fast-spreading variant of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in South Africa.
Phuket medical team returns from Samut Sakhon
Phuket medical team returns from Samut Sakhon
PHUKET: A team of medical staff from Phuket has returned after joining the intensive ‘active surveillance’ in Samut Sakhon to counter the spread of COVID-19.
Ricciardo aiming for McLaren podium as Norris warns of pressure
Ricciardo aiming for McLaren podium as Norris warns of pressure
FORMULA ONE: McLaren are aiming to “close the gap” to Mercedes when the new Formula One season begins with new driver Daniel Ricciardo looking to get back on the podium, the team announced at its 2021 presentation yesterday (Feb 15).
Nadal closes in on Slams record, local favourite Barty advances
Nadal closes in on Slams record, local favourite Barty advances
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal put his old rival Fabio Fognini to the sword to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals and move within three wins of the all-time Grand Slam titles record yesterday (Feb 15).
Phuket Touch Rugby Tournament
Phuket Touch Rugby Tournament
Youth game and coaching - 2pm. Main tournament from 3pm. Individual and team entries welcome. THB 100 per player.
Aid deadline pushed back after registration ‘havoc’
Aid deadline pushed back after registration ‘havoc’
THAILAND: The government yesterday (Feb 15) pushed back the deadline for those without internet access to register for the “Rao Chana” aid scheme from Feb 25 to March 5th after commotions were reported across the country on the first day of in-person applications.
Cabinet approves B50bn in loans for tourism sector
Cabinet approves B50bn in loans for tourism sector
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a B50-billion low-interest loan programme to assist informal workers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) related to the tourism sector.
First COVID shots by month-end, says Anutin
First COVID shots by month-end, says Anutin
THAILAND: The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in Thailand will begin by the end of this month as the first 200,000 doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine are scheduled to arrive on Feb 24, the government said yesterday (Feb 15).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Was the man found in Phuket drainpipe killed? Volunteer medic beaten at Bangkok protest! || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Was the man found in Phuket drainpipe killed? Volunteer medic beaten at Bangkok protest! || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Investigation after man’s body found in drainpipe |:| Snakes to be deported out of Phuket |:| Fallout after volunteer medic beaten at protest |:| Two more COVID deaths in Thailand |:| Phuket Town wipeout |:| COVID outbreak in market Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket police officer under investigation for vehicle hit-and-run while drunk driving
Phuket police officer under investigation for vehicle hit-and-run while drunk driving
PHUKET: A Phuket police officer is under investigation for alleged drunk driving when his car hit another car on Thepkrasattri Rd late Saturday night (Feb 13), causing the first car to be hit to plough into the back of another car waiting in front of it.
Rewat takes office as PPAO President
Rewat takes office as PPAO President
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob was inaugurated into his new position of President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) today (Feb 15) with a special event at Phuket Provincial Hall marking his first day in office.
Phuket marks a COVID Valentine’s Day
Phuket marks a COVID Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: A total of 46 couples were married at special events held in Phuket yesterday (Feb 14) to commemorate Valentine’s Day.
Candidate registrations close for Phuket municipal elections
Candidate registrations close for Phuket municipal elections
PHUKET: A total of 25 candidates have registered to contest the position of mayor at Phuket’s 12 municipalities in the upcoming municipal election on Mar 28, the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has confirmed.
Electricity outage to hit west side of bypass road
Electricity outage to hit west side of bypass road
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off along a large section of the west side of the bypass road on Wednesday (Feb 17) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
‘Super happy’ Luna Rossa command America’s Cup challenger final
‘Super happy’ Luna Rossa command America’s Cup challenger final
SAILING: “Super happy” Luna Rossa moved into a strong position to challenge Team New Zealand for the coveted America’s Cup by taking a 4-0 lead in the challenger series final in Auckland yesterday (Feb 14).