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Premier League moves on after frantic transfer dealine day
Premier League moves on after frantic transfer dealine day
FOOTBALL: The January sales are over and the Premier League returns to action this week with several clubs bolstered by new additions during the transfer window.
Pfizer jabs for kids start in Phuket
Pfizer jabs for kids start in Phuket
PHUKET: Vaccination injections for children 5-11 years old began at Vachira Phuket Hospital today (Feb 4), with children deemed to be at risk of developing serious infections of COVID-19 given priority.
Trouble at Phanason Grand Ville
Trouble at Phanason Grand Ville
PHUKET: A group of disgruntled residents at the Phanason Grand Ville housing estate in Bang Jo, Srisoonthorn, gathered in front of the new Phuket Provincial Hall to protest ongoing problems at the housing development.
Sandbox, Test & Go generate B32bn for economy, reports Phuket officials
Sandbox, Test & Go generate B32bn for economy, reports Phuket officials
PHUKET: A total of 272,621 tourists in total arrived in Phuket through the Phuket Sandbox and Test & Go entry schemes combined from July 1, 2021, to February 1, 2022, resulting in an estimated B14 billion in direct spending and generating an B32bn for the economy, Phuket officials have announced.
Phuket has plenty of water for the dry season, says Anuphap
Phuket has plenty of water for the dry season, says Anuphap
PHUKET: Despite Phuket recording less-than-average rainfall throughout last year, there is still plenty of water in the island’s three main reservoirs to safely supply tourists and residents on the island throughout the coming dry season, Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabum said yesterday (Feb 3).
Foreigner caught stealing money from inDriver taxi
Foreigner caught stealing money from inDriver taxi
PHUKET: A foreign man has avoided being charged with theft after he was caught stealing B3,600 from an independent taxi driver operating via the inDriver app while the driver stepped out of the car to go to the toilet.
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Feb 3) offered Europe hope of a “long period of tranquility” and even “enduring peace” in the war on coronavirus, with a growing list of nations lifting almost all COVID curbs.
Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals
Phuket issues alert on infected arrivals
BANGKOK: Phuket is asking the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to improve COVID-19 screening measures for international visitors, following an alarming number of tourists testing positive on arrival.
Blow to Thailand as IOC drops two big sports
Blow to Thailand as IOC drops two big sports
OLYMPICS: Thailand’s bid for further Olympic glory could suffer a blow as boxing and weightlifting have been dropped from the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Princess to attend Beijing opener
Princess to attend Beijing opener
BEIJING: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games today (Feb 4) in Beijing.
Students’ exam data sold on web
Students’ exam data sold on web
BANGKOK: The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) yesterday (Feb 3) admitted that the personal information of over 23,000 students who took part in last year’s examinations was leaked and sold on the internet by hackers.
Phuket marks 379 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 379 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 379 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 16,523.
International Women’s Day 2022
International Women’s Day 2022
Walk the Walk and / or Talk the Talk. Bring your hat not your heels, and your togs not your tiara !! It’s time for a change in 2022, we are getting out of the ballroom and into the great outdoors. There are two options on the day, you can walk the walk meeting at 900, or you can talk the talk meeting at 1100 : even better join for both and make a day of it!! A donation of 1,000 baht net to book your seat. Contact Donna - lunch@classactmedia.co.th or tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxis in the spotlight, Sausage factory raid after 9 kids fall ill || February 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxis in the spotlight, Sausage factory raid after 9 kids fall ill || February 3
PHUKET XTRA - February 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Police raid sausage factory after 9 kids fall ill |:| Phuket taxi fares list released |:| Water projects key to Phuket’s future |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Anutin says no legal obligations for people to wear face masks
Anutin says no legal obligations for people to wear face masks
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that there are no laws forcing people to wear face masks, but he also sought cooperation from all parties, including Thai citizens and overseas tourists, in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Phuket to start vaccinating young children
Phuket to start vaccinating young children
PHUKET: Phuket health officials will start providing vaccination injections to children aged 5 to 11 years old tomorrow (Feb 4), as the campaign to vaccinate all people on the island against COVID-19 continues.
Water projects key to Phuket’s future, says Governor
Water projects key to Phuket’s future, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew conducted site inspections of several projects to prevent flooding, and droughts, yesterday (Feb 2), noting that better management of Phuket’s watershed areas were vital for the island’s sustainable future.
Phuket police, PLTO target local taxi drivers
Phuket police, PLTO target local taxi drivers
PHUKET: Senior police are accompanying officers from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) in visiting local taxi ranks in tourist areas across the island to “ask for understanding” in allowing other taxi drivers to pick up customers.
Phuket order ratifies Test & Go entry requirements
Phuket order ratifies Test & Go entry requirements
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a provincial order to confirm the entry requirements under the resumed Test & Go entry scheme, which reopened to bookings yesterday (Feb 1).
Asean urges ‘immediate’ end to Myanmar violence
Asean urges ‘immediate’ end to Myanmar violence
YANGON: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations urged an “immediate” end to violence in Myanmar today (Feb 3) and for the junta to allow a special envoy tasked with facilitating talks to visit as soon as possible.