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Phuket marks 683 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 683 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 683 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 31,419.
Phuket student selected for international Judo comp
Phuket student selected for international Judo comp
JUDO: Kenneth Thongsong, a student at Blue Tree Phuket’s Dojo Martial Arts Studio, has been selected to compete in the Asian Cadet & Junior Judo Championship 2022.
Phuket Opinion: Common ground
Phuket Opinion: Common ground
PHUKET: A handful of Russians and Ukrainians in Phuket have delivered the right message to the world in their stand against the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a stand that even Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has yet to take.
Body of actress ‘Tangmo’ found in Chao Phraya
Body of actress ‘Tangmo’ found in Chao Phraya
BANGKOK: Rescuers found the body of TV actress Nida ‘“Tangmo”’ Patcharaveerapong floating in the Chao Phraya River near the Pibul Songkhram 1 pier in Nonthaburi on Saturday (fEB 26), two days after she fell from a speedboat.
Phuket leads Pattaya in Amateur Ryder Cup
Phuket leads Pattaya in Amateur Ryder Cup
GOLF: Phuket leads Pattaya 3.5 points to 2.5 points overall after Day 1 of the 15th Phuket-Pattaya Amateur Ryder Cup, played at the Phuket Country Club (PCC) in Kathu yesterday (Feb 25).
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking around the island
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking around the island
I’ve had a busy few months as I’ve tried to get around as many live music venues as possible post-lockdown, not always easy as my wife and designated driver doesn’t like Classic Rock or Blues music as much as I do.
England look to Lawes for a lead against Wales after Tuilagi blow
England look to Lawes for a lead against Wales after Tuilagi blow
RUGBY: England hope the return of captain Courtney Lawes will still give an “edge to the team” in a Six Nations clash with champions Wales after Manu Tuilagi was dramatically sidelined from today’s match at Twickenham (Feb 26).
Authorities distribute COVID-19 survival bags in Kamala
Authorities distribute COVID-19 survival bags in Kamala
PHUKET: Local authorities donated survival bags to local communitites in Kamala yesterday (Feb 25) as part of the drive to help those affected by COVID-19.
Neeson shines in ‘Blacklight’
Neeson shines in ‘Blacklight’
Over the past decade actor Liam Neeson has established himself as an action hero in sleek thrillers that you can normally guarantee are better than the stock standard films in the genre. Even his films that take a more indie approach, like The Ice Road, always seem to have something about them that makes them an enjoyable watch from beginning to end. That tradition continues with Neeson’s latest film – Blacklight from director Mark Williams (Honest Thief).
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis
FORMULA ONE: The Russian Grand Prix scheduled for Sept 25 has been cancelled in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the sport’s owners Formula One announced yesterday (Feb 25).
Patong Police flamed for arresting woman selling flowers on Bangla
Patong Police flamed for arresting woman selling flowers on Bangla
PHUKET: Patong Police have been flamed for a plainclothes officer arresting a flower vendor on Bangla Rd and forcibly restraining her on the street for peddling in a public area without a permit.
Vagabonds wrangle win against Cobras
Vagabonds wrangle win against Cobras
RUGBY: Flying the flag for Phuket last Saturday (Feb 19), the Vagabonds took on Chiang Mai Cobras at the Chang Mai University campus ground in a thoroughly absorbing encounter that resulted in a tense final five minutes, with the visitors ultimately clinging on to a deserved 20-15 victory over their northern rivals.
CCSA’s daily case count briefing set to wind down
CCSA’s daily case count briefing set to wind down
BANGKOK: Critics have voiced concerns over reports that the Ministry of Public Health will cease providing daily bulletins containing the number of new COVID-19 infections over the preceding 24-hour period, saying members of the public have the right to be kept abreast of the situation without having to seek the information themselves online.
Centre set up to help Thais in Ukraine
Centre set up to help Thais in Ukraine
BANGKOK: Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday (Feb 24), the Thai embassy in Warsaw has set up a centre to help and accommodate Thai people evacuated from dangerous areas, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
Phuket marks 698 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 698 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 698 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 30,658.
NATO deploys response units to bolster defenses
NATO deploys response units to bolster defenses
BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Friday (Feb 25) the alliance was deploying its rapid response forces to bolster defences on its eastern flank in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shift to ‘endemic’ forecast within 4 months
Shift to ‘endemic’ forecast within 4 months
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is setting its sights on declaring the spread of the coronavirus disease as endemic within the next four months, said its top official.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Endemic’ shift by June? Phuket in-school exams allowed || February 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Endemic’ shift by June? Phuket in-school exams allowed || February 25
PHUKET XTRA - February 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Actress missing in river |:| Shift to ’endemic’ in 4 months |:| Phuket Stray Dog Shelter running short of food |:| Schools to hold end-of-year exams Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘justified’, says Myanmar junta
Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘justified’, says Myanmar junta
MYANMAR: The Russian invasion of Ukraine is “justified” and demonstrates Moscow’s position as a world power, Myanmar’s junta said today (Feb 25), backing its major ally and arms supplier.
Latest Phuket COVID order allows schools to hold end-of-year exams
Latest Phuket COVID order allows schools to hold end-of-year exams
PHUKET: The latest provincial order regulating the operation of venues in Phuket issued today (Feb 25), titled “Relaxation of closing measures for places and activities that are at risk of spreading disease”, included no provisions to relax any COVID-prevention measures that were not already in effect.