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‘Big Cleaning Day’ for Phuket
‘Big Cleaning Day’ for Phuket
PHUKET: Yesterday (Jan 7) was the “Big Cleaning Day” as cultural attractions across the island received a major clean in an attempt to install confidence in tourists following the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Follow the rules, Governor reminds foreign envoys
Follow the rules, Governor reminds foreign envoys
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Jan 7) met with the Consul Generals and Honoury Consuls of eight countries to remind them that their respective citizens must adhere to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols in effect on the island.
Resort vows to sue guest for B3mn over bad review
Resort vows to sue guest for B3mn over bad review
BANGKOK: A resort in Khao Yai has allegedly threatened one of its customers with a B3 million defamation case for posting a bad review online.
Phuket sets up helpline for those impacted by COVID fallout
Phuket sets up helpline for those impacted by COVID fallout
PHUKET: Authorities confirmed yesterday (Jan 7) that a 24-hour helpline has been set up to help people who have been impacted and are struggling due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Don’t Look Up’, a sublime sideways view of our modern world
‘Don’t Look Up’, a sublime sideways view of our modern world
The last couple of years have been a crazy time. While many have just tried to live their lives despite the pandemic restrictions placed on them, we have also seen some truly crazy moments when it has come to world politics, people doubting scientists and of course developing their own conspiracy theories.
World passes 300 million COVID cases as Omicron breaks records
World passes 300 million COVID cases as Omicron breaks records
WORLD: The total number of COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million yesterday (Jan 7), with the Omicron variant’s rapid spread setting new infection records in dozens of countries over the last week.
Coronavirus resurgence impacts Thai League 1 ties
Coronavirus resurgence impacts Thai League 1 ties
FOOTBALL: The opening weekend of the second half of the Thai League 1 season has been hit by a coronavirus resurgence.
Ministry jab plan for this year gets nod
Ministry jab plan for this year gets nod
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the Public Health Ministry’s vaccination plan for this year which includes the inoculation of 9.3 million people this month.
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 7), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 21,664.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Test & Go suspended indefinitely, 4 Sandbox provinces, More Bangla cases || January 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Test & Go suspended indefinitely, 4 Sandbox provinces, More Bangla cases || January 7
Test & Go suspended indefinitely |:| 4 total Sandbox provinces |:| Scores test positive in Bangla |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two slain as man opens fire at Phuket Town fresh market
Two slain as man opens fire at Phuket Town fresh market
PHUKET: Two people were killed and three others were injured from gunshot wounds as a man opened fire at a fresh market in Phuket Town earlier today (Jan 7).
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Skal Phuket Dinner at Pizza on Fire Laguna
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Phuket to remain ‘Blue zone’ as COVID measures elevated
Phuket to remain ‘Blue zone’ as COVID measures elevated
PHUKET: Phuket will remain a ‘Blue’ zone in the reclassification of provinces nationwide that will come into effect on Sunday (Jan 9).
False alarm over COVID-positive French couple missing from Phuket hotel
False alarm over COVID-positive French couple missing from Phuket hotel
PHUKET: Reports of a French couple disappearing from their hotel in Kalim, north of Patong, after testing positive for COVID-19 have been dismissed as false.
Push for more home and community isolation as COVID numbers grow
Push for more home and community isolation as COVID numbers grow
PHUKET: Having conducted an assessment of the COVID-19 situation in Phuket yesterday (Jan 6), Dr Kiatipoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), is pushing for home isolation or community isolation for those classified as green patients.
Phuket tourism arrivals plunge
Phuket tourism arrivals plunge
PHUKET: The number of tourist arrivals landing at Phuket International Airport has plunged as the island starts to record a return to hundreds of new COVID infections in the past few days.
Scores test positive in Bangla ATK blitz
Scores test positive in Bangla ATK blitz
PHUKET: The mass testing of staff working in the Bangla Rd area in Patong by antigen test kits (ATKs) yesterday (Jan 6) identified 159 people infected with COVID-19.
Thai whiz kid ready for Singapore challenge
Thai whiz kid ready for Singapore challenge
GOLF: Thailand’s 14-year-old golf phenomenon Ratchanon Chantananuwat will add another arrow to his quiver this month when he competes in both The Singapore International and the SMBC Singapore Open to mark the first time he has played in professional events outside of his country.
Duterte: Arrest unvaccinated if they go outdoors
Duterte: Arrest unvaccinated if they go outdoors
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday (Jan 6) ordered the arrest of unvaccinated people who violate stay-at-home orders aimed at curbing “galloping” coronavirus infections driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Navy chief to drop his submarine fund request
Navy chief to drop his submarine fund request
BANGKOK: Navy chief Adm Somprasong Nilsamai will drop a funding request for two more Yuan-class S26T submarines under the 2023 fiscal budget because of the economic impact of COVID-19.