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China says WHO coronavirus experts to visit from Thursday
China says WHO coronavirus experts to visit from Thursday
WORLD: Ten World Health Organization (WHO) scientists will visit China from Thursday to probe the origins of COVID-19, authorities said today (Jan 11), more than a year after the pandemic began and amid accusations Beijing has tried to thwart the investigation.
Phuket Red Cross calls for blood donations as reserves run low
Phuket Red Cross calls for blood donations as reserves run low
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) is calling for Thais and foreigners to donate blood, as they are facing the shortage of blood to supply Phuket hospitals. 
Electricity outage to affect Kalim
Electricity outage to affect Kalim
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kalim, north of Patong, tomorrow (Jan 12) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Mother dies in car accident on family weekend getaway
Mother dies in car accident on family weekend getaway
PHUKET: A woman from Trang living in Phuket has died in a car accident over the weekend while travelling with her family to a popular local market in Takua Thung, just north of Phuket.
Leeds stunned by fourth-tier Crawley in FA Cup as Spurs crush Marine
Leeds stunned by fourth-tier Crawley in FA Cup as Spurs crush Marine
FOOTBALL: Leeds United suffered a humiliating FA Cup exit against Crawley as the League Two side swept to a stunning 3-0 win, while eighth-tier Marine’s hopes of causing the competition’s greatest shock were crushed in a 5-0 defeat against Tottenham.
Doubts cast on February return of Thai leagues
Doubts cast on February return of Thai leagues
FOOTBALL: There is a strong likelihood that the restart of the suspended 2020/2021 Thai football season will be further delayed until the beginning of March.
FDA vows ‘safety first’
FDA vows ‘safety first’
THAILAND: The permanent secretary for public health, Kiatiphum Wongrajit, yesterday (Jan 10) defended the use of the Sinovac vaccine, saying the Chinese-made product is produced with reliable technology and no reports of serious side effects have emerged after its use.
CCSA shrugs off calls to deny free virus care
CCSA shrugs off calls to deny free virus care
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) yesterday (Jan 10) played down a proposal that free COVID-19 treatment for infected gamblers and illegal returnees be scrapped.
Indonesia says located black box recorders from crashed plane
Indonesia says located black box recorders from crashed plane
INDONESIA: Authorities have pinpointed the location of two black boxes from a crashed Indonesian jet, they said Sunday (Jan 10), referring to cockpit voice and flight data recorders that could help explain why the aircraft went down with 62 people aboard.
The slow burn of ‘The Midnight Sky’
The slow burn of ‘The Midnight Sky’
George Clooney… Is there anything that this man cannot do? Aside from being one of the world’s most handsome men (yes, apparently there actually is an award for that) and an Oscar-winning actor, Clooney is also a seasoned film director. Unlike many of the films that Clooney has acted in over the years as a director, he seems to steer clear of big blockbusters and instead focus on films that appeal more to the serious cinephile.
Domestic air travel takes a hit
Domestic air travel takes a hit
BANGKOK: The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has seen domestic air travel drop by 60% since the start of the year, says the Department of Airports (DoA).
Homeless man sought over Phuket Town building fire
Homeless man sought over Phuket Town building fire
PHUKET: Firefighters are investigating a blaze that saw a commercial building catch fire in the heart of Phuket Town last night (Jan 9), with a homeless man using the back of the building as a shelter as the prime suspect.
Phuket health officials investigate mystery migrant worker death
Phuket health officials investigate mystery migrant worker death
PHUKET: Health officials are investigating the death of a Myanmar migrant worker found dead of no apparent reason at his shanty at a workers’ camp in Rassada last night (Jan 9)
Phuket Town’s evolving music scene
Phuket Town’s evolving music scene
I’ve lived in Phuket now for 10 years and seen many changes, but none as dramatic and sudden as those caused by COVID-19. Patong, Kamala, Kata and Karon once had thriving music scenes based on covering Western songs, but all that is postponed.
Ministry confident second wave will end this month
Ministry confident second wave will end this month
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is convinced that the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak that has been raging since last month is likely to slow down by the end of January.
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Indonesian plane feared crashed, 62 passengers and crew aboard
Indonesian plane feared crashed, 62 passengers and crew aboard
INDONESIA: An Indonesian budget airline jet suspected to have crashed into the sea just minutes after take-off from Jakarta had 62 passengers and crew on board, including 10 children, the transport minister said Saturday (Jan 9).
Phuket order: ‘Red zone’ arrivals must quarantine on arrival
Phuket order: ‘Red zone’ arrivals must quarantine on arrival
PHUKET: All arrivals from the “highest-risk” areas within the ‘red zone’ provinces must now quarantine for 14 days on arriving in Phuket, following an order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today (Jan 9).
Man arrested for robbing Patong 7-Eleven with knife
Man arrested for robbing Patong 7-Eleven with knife
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for robbing a 7-Eleven store off Nanai Rd in Patong at knifepoint in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Phuket sets up ‘Emergency Operations Centres’
Phuket sets up ‘Emergency Operations Centres’
PHUKET: Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee has announced that Emergency Operation Centres (EOC) have been set up at every Subdistrict Health Promoting Centre on the island as part of the national strategy to combat the spread of COVID-19.