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Phuket road deaths for the New Year hold at one
Phuket road deaths for the New Year hold at one
PHUKET: According to the Phuket Provincial office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket), the 24-hour period for Jan 3, Day 6 of the Seven Days of Danger campaign for New Year 2021, saw only two accidents on Phuket’s roads, with no deaths.
Phuket Governor confirms no lockdown, orders more stringent anti-COVID measures
Phuket Governor confirms no lockdown, orders more stringent anti-COVID measures
PHUKET: Amid concerns spiralling online, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed there are no lockdowns in Phuket and has asked officials and local people to strictly follow the COVID-19 control measures.
Momota tests COVID positive, out of Thai events
Momota tests COVID positive, out of Thai events
BADMINTON: World No.1 Kento Momota tested positive for coronavirus yesterday (Jan 3), prompting the withdrawal of all Japan’s players from this month’s tournaments in Thailand, the Nippon Badminton Association said.
Government unveils new curbs on red zones
Government unveils new curbs on red zones
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a set of new restrictions taking effect today (Jan 4) in the wake of a new surge of the coronavirus, though customers are not banned from eating in restaurants and weddings are still allowed under certain conditions.
Chelsea collapse leaves Lampard testing Abramovich’s patience
Chelsea collapse leaves Lampard testing Abramovich’s patience
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard knows the demands of being a Chelsea manager under Roman Abramovich more than most having played for nine different coaches during his playing career at Stamford Bridge.
British visitors to be barred from entry
British visitors to be barred from entry
THAILAND: The Ministry of Public Health will ask the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to defer the entry of British visitors to the country after the fast-spreading B117 strain of COVID-19 was found in four British nationals entering Thailand on Dec 21.
Unleashed: Dealing with family feuds
Unleashed: Dealing with family feuds
Lots of people have more than one dog in their household, and for the most part it’s great, but every now and again there can be issues. Now if you grew up with brothers or sisters, you probably had your fair share of spats back in the day – to some degree, these are ‘normal’. And every now and again, for a variety of reasons, our dogs may have a little ‘spat’ with another dog in the house.
Phuket officials mark just one road accident in a day
Phuket officials mark just one road accident in a day
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 3) that for the 24-hour period for Jan 2, Day 5 of the Seven Days of Danger campaign for New Year 2021, Phuket suffered just one single accident on the roads.
Tokyo calls for state of emergency over virus third wave
Tokyo calls for state of emergency over virus third wave
WORLD: Tokyo’s governor yesterday (Jan 2) asked Japan’s central government to declare a new state of emergency as the country battles a third wave of the coronavirus, with record numbers of new cases.
Kane and Son spark Spurs into life amid more Premier League COVID gloom
Kane and Son spark Spurs into life amid more Premier League COVID gloom
FOOTBALL: Harry Kane and Son Heung-min were again Tottenham’s talismen in a 3-0 win over Leeds to revitalise their Premier League title challenge as Arsenal maintained their return to form with a 4-0 thrashing of West Brom yesterday (Jan 2).
What does it take to win an election in Phuket?
What does it take to win an election in Phuket?
Phuket last month saw its first President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) elected in six years. But voter turnout was very low, and a winner announced. Here, the chief of the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand explains how.
Crackdown in virus ‘red zones’
Crackdown in virus ‘red zones’
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has declared stricter measures for 28 “red zone” provinces amid rising infections across the country while Bangkok has closed 25 types of businesses to contain the re-emerging spread of the virus.
Phuket Opinion: A long way to go
Phuket Opinion: A long way to go
PHUKET: The Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for New Year 2021 is nearly over, and it feels like Phuket has already lost. Not for the number of people being reported as killed or injured, but for what appears to be a plain lack of effort to prevent any accidents at all.
One more Covid-19 death, 216 new cases
One more Covid-19 death, 216 new cases
BANGKOK: One more death linked to COVID-19 and 216 new cases were reported on Saturday (Jan 2), bringing the total to 7,379 cases and 64 fatalities.
Phuket Red Cross calls for donations to help COVID afflicted
Phuket Red Cross calls for donations to help COVID afflicted
PHUKET: With the annual Phuket Red Cross Fair cancelled this year due to concerns over COVID-19, Wandee Woonciew, President of the Thai Red Cross chapter in Phuket, has called for donations to help the organisation continue with its community outreach projects.
Tony Jaa joins the fray in Monster Hunter
Tony Jaa joins the fray in Monster Hunter
While a film is often judged by the way that it is received during the Awards season there are times when the best feeling in the world is to sit down and watch a film that is never going to be even mentioned during the illustrious awards period. Yes, it is great to sit down and watch a film that challenges you or makes you think, but at other times all you really want to do is sit down, turn your brain off and watch something dumb yet enjoyable. That is where films like Monster Hunter come into the picture.
Leatherback turtle lays eggs on Phuket’s Kata beach
Leatherback turtle lays eggs on Phuket’s Kata beach
PHUKET: For the first time in decades, a large leatherback turtle came ashore at Kata Beach in Phuket to lay eggs yesterday (Jan 1).
Man Utd title challenge a year in the making, says Solskjaer
Man Utd title challenge a year in the making, says Solskjaer
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Manchester United’s progress over the past year after a 2-1 win over Aston Villa yesterday (Jan 1) took them level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
Phuket suffers first death in New Year road-safety campaign
Phuket suffers first death in New Year road-safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered its first death from a road accident for the New Year when a pickup truck struck a motorbike on Chao Fa West Rd in Wichit early yesterday morning (Jan 1), killing the 54-year-old rider.
Bangkok closures across the board
Bangkok closures across the board
BANGKOK: Entertainment venues are among a wide range of establishments in Bangkok that have been ordered to shut from midnight in the wake of the latest COVID-19 outbreak.