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Thailand’s digital health pass now accepted in EU
Thailand’s digital health pass now accepted in EU
BANGKOK: The testing, recovery and vaccination status of each person on Thailand’s Mor Prom system is now recognized and accepted as part of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) platform. Travelers from Thailand can use the QR code provided on their Mor Prom account to have their status verified in some 60 participating countries.
West Ham under pressure to drop Zouma as they battle for top four
West Ham under pressure to drop Zouma as they battle for top four
FOOTBALL: West Ham manager David Moyes is in the spotlight ahead of his side’s trip to Leicester tomorrow (Feb 13), with the build-up overshadowed by the fallout from a video showing defender Kurt Zouma physically abusing his cat.
Serious, fun to be found in ‘Marry Me’
Serious, fun to be found in ‘Marry Me’
There was a time when gifted filmmakers treated the romance genre the same way they treated every other film they approached. They wanted the film to be original and showcase their skills. The result was classic romance films such as Pretty Woman and When Harry Met Sally. Yes, they were still kind of sappy but they had something different about them that made them an enjoyable watch for both women and men alike.
Phuket edition of Monopoly to launch next month
Phuket edition of Monopoly to launch next month
PHUKET: The Phuket edition of Monopoly will be officially launched next month at an event held at Central Floresta shopping mall.
Legal Matters: The long arm of the Australian taxman
Legal Matters: The long arm of the Australian taxman
For many, escaping the high tax rate in Australia is another advantage of living in the Land of Smiles.
Star Petroleum criticised over second oil slick
Star Petroleum criticised over second oil slick
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has criticised Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited (SPRC) for ignoring a command to halt work and causing a second leakage of crude oil in Rayong province within two weeks of the first spill on Jan 25.
US warns Russia could attack Ukraine ‘any day’
US warns Russia could attack Ukraine ‘any day’
WASHINGTON: The United States dramatically raised the alarm yesterday (Feb 11) over Ukraine, warning that a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could begin in days and telling US citizens to leave within 48 hours.
Brilliant Deuskar leads Cows to Game 1 victory
Brilliant Deuskar leads Cows to Game 1 victory
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows won the opening match of a six game mixed format series in a highly competitive 25 over clash at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) against inter-island rivals the Patong Penguins last Sunday (Feb 6).
Leading the way
Leading the way
The Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon has become the first hotel to complete and roll out the joint initiative Living Waters Phuket and the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) Life Bag Project.
PR Dept denounces involvement in loan shark lure
PR Dept denounces involvement in loan shark lure
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) confirmed the existence of a fake PR Department (PRD) page on Facebook used by scammers to lure people into taking loans. The real PR Phuket office assured it has nothing to do with the page and warned people not to trust the ad, luring people to take out ’informal loans’.
Hopes pinned on India travel bubble
Hopes pinned on India travel bubble
BANGKOK: Thailand will soon initiate a travel bubble with India with the main goal of attracting high-value young Indian visitors who can make a significant contribution to the recovery of the coutry’s tourism-dependent economy.
Phuket marks 478 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 478 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 478 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 21,086.
COVID infection rate rising among young children
COVID infection rate rising among young children
BANGKOK: COVID-19 infections are rising among children aged 5-11 years, so the government is speeding up the vaccination process for this group, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration said on Friday (Feb 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Assassins fled Thailand, Tourist fee likely to be delayed, 2nd oil spill? || February 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Assassins fled Thailand, Tourist fee likely to be delayed, 2nd oil spill? || February 11
PHUKET XTRA - February 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Sandhu killers have fled Thailand |:| Rise in cases concerns gov’t |:| Tourism fee likely to be delayed |:| 2nd Oil spill off Rayong |:| Thai dish sent into atmosphere Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Volunteers to tackle sewage, litter in Phuket Town canal
Volunteers to tackle sewage, litter in Phuket Town canal
PHUKET: A joint campaign by Royal Thai Volunteers and the Rak Bang Yai Club will aim to clear weeds, litter and other debris from the Bang Yai Canal, which runs through the heart of Phuket Town, so that foul smells emanating from sewage in the canal will dissipate.
Phuket Wittayalai School suspends on-site classes indefinitely
Phuket Wittayalai School suspends on-site classes indefinitely
PHUKET: Phuket Wittayalai School  has announced to continue to suspend on-site classes from Feb 14 onward indefinitely as the number of students infected with COVID-19 has continued to increase.
Aspiring young golfers invited to join Honda LPGA clinic
Aspiring young golfers invited to join Honda LPGA clinic
GOLF: Honda LPGA Thailand and the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) is back this year with the Honda LPGA Thailand Junior Golf Clinic 2022.
New fire station officially opens at Surakul
New fire station officially opens at Surakul
PHUKET: A new fire station at Surakul Stadium officially opened yesterday (Feb 10), amid much fanfare and a monk blessing ceremony.
Navy sent to deal with second oil spill off Rayong
Navy sent to deal with second oil spill off Rayong
RAYONG: A fresh oil spill was found in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Rayong yesterday (Feb 10) and was being cleaned up, according to local authorities.
Tourism fee postponement likely
Tourism fee postponement likely
BANGKOK: The collection of a tourism fee from foreign visitors will be delayed by at least two months from the scheduled date of April 1 as payment methods have not yet been concluded.