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‘Scream’ like the days of old
‘Scream’ like the days of old
For a generation of cinema fans ‘Scream’ was the film that got them hooked on horror. At a time when the slasher horror was starting to go through a bit of a resurgence the original Scream film stood out from the rest because of the fact director Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Kevin Williamson (I Know What You Did Last Summer) used the film to almost mock the tropes of what made a slasher film a slasher film.
Phuket Immigration extends visas for tourists stuck in Hotel Isolation
Phuket Immigration extends visas for tourists stuck in Hotel Isolation
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai is having officers visit hotels to ensure that tourists are not caught out by their permits to stay in Thailand expiring while they are observing the mandatory 10-day Hotel Isolation after testing positive for COIVD-19.
Soi Dog stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation has held an emergency vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound – to help stem an outbreak of canine distemper virus.
Phuket fighter makes MMA history at Lumpinee
Phuket fighter makes MMA history at Lumpinee
MMA: How long does it take to make history? For Phuket resident and fighter Jada Ketley, one minute was already too long.
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from Suu Kyi’s party to death
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from Suu Kyi’s party to death
YANGON: A Myanmar military tribunal sentenced a member of Aung San Suu Kyi’s ousted party to death for terror offences yesterday (Jan 21), the junta said, ramping up a crackdown on the toppled leader’s party.
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 385 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 29,551.
Free counselling for foreign retirees
Free counselling for foreign retirees
BANGKOK: Thailand is stepping up its assistance for foreign retirees and their Thai spouses by providing free counselling on inheritance and other legal issues under international laws.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face mask warnings, Bangkok transit flights, Crocodile swims to Surin Beach? || January 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face mask warnings, Bangkok transit flights, Crocodile swims to Surin Beach? || January 21
PHUKET XTRA - January 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Bangkok transit flights to Phuket start Feb. 1 |:| Cops issue face mask warnings on Bangla Rd. |:| Woman, 21, found drowned in Chalong |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Crocodile sighted off Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach
Crocodile sighted off Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: People at beaches in the Cherng Talay area were warned of a crocodile spotted just a couple of hundred metres offshore from Bang Tao Beach this afternoon (Jan 21).
Phuket police search for COVID-positive Estonian tourist, believed fled to Samui
Phuket police search for COVID-positive Estonian tourist, believed fled to Samui
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police are searching for an Estonian woman and her husband after they checked out of their hotel in Patong without the woman completing her mandatory 10-day Hotel Isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Premier League top-four race hots up as Chelsea stumble
Premier League top-four race hots up as Chelsea stumble
FOOTBALL: Manchester City could move 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League tomorrow (Jan 22) but erstwhile challengers Chelsea are looking nervously over their shoulders after a slump in form.
Phuket face mask campaign targeting tourists begins
Phuket face mask campaign targeting tourists begins
PHUKET: Police began patrolling Bangla Rd, Patong, last night to begin enforcing heightened measures to get tourists to wear face masks in public areas.
Indonesia confirmed as host of Asean Para Games
Indonesia confirmed as host of Asean Para Games
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The Asean Para Sports Federation (APSF) Board of Governors (BoG) has voted in favour of Indonesia to host the 11th Asean Para Games, replacing Vietnam who had last year cancelled the hosting job due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Property transfer, mortgage fees cut to 0.01%
Property transfer, mortgage fees cut to 0.01%
BANGKOK: The government has cut fees for ownership transfers and mortgage of properties to 0.01%, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul has announced.
Alcohol hours to be extended to 11pm
Alcohol hours to be extended to 11pm
PHUKET: Starting next Monday (Jan 24), alcohol consumption at restaurants that adhere to COVID prevention measures will be extended from 9pm to 11pm in “blue” and “yellow” zones, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced.
Bangkok transit flights to Phuket start Feb 1
Bangkok transit flights to Phuket start Feb 1
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways will start operating two special sealed-route flights from Bangkok to Phuket per day for tourists arriving under the Phuket Sandbox scheme from Feb 1.
Phuket marks 377 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 377 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 377 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 20), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 29,043.
PM rules out early election
PM rules out early election
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday (Jan 20) he has no plan to reshuffle the Cabinet or call snap elections following the ouster of renegade MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Test & Go to return Feb. 1! Drinking hours extended, 2 more Sandbox destinations || January 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Test & Go to return Feb. 1! Drinking hours extended, 2 more Sandbox destinations || January 20
PHUKET XTRA - January 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Test & Go to return on Feb. 1 |:| Drinking hours extended |:| Sandbox expanded |:| Phuket to crack down on unmasked arrivals |:| Phuket jab strategy revealed |:| Joe Ferrari ’wanted to scare’ suspect Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand