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Health Ministry to pitch tougher curbs
Health Ministry to pitch tougher curbs
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will today (Jan 7) propose tougher government measures to curb the latest coronavirus outbreak posed by a rapid increase of Omicron infections.
Phuket marks 256 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 256 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 256 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 6), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 21,127.
Bangla closes for Big Cleaning Day
Bangla closes for Big Cleaning Day
PHUKET: Many businesses along Patong’s famed nightlife street Bangla Rd will remain closed tonight after intensive cleaning conducted earlier today (Jan 6) to help counter the spread of COVID-19 infections in the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Covid alert level 4, More than 60k Moderna vaccine doses headed || January 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Covid alert level 4, More than 60k Moderna vaccine doses headed || January 6
PHUKET XTRA - January 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Sambar deer on road to recovery |:| Thailand COVID update |:| Thailand raises COVID alert level to 4 |:| Nightlife venues warned over lax-COVID rues if cases found |:| 60k Moderna doses on the way to Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Chinese official apologises after woman miscarries outside lockdown hospital
Chinese official apologises after woman miscarries outside lockdown hospital
BEIJING: A top health official in China’s locked-down Xi’an apologised today (Jan 6) over the miscarriage of an eight-month pregnant woman, after footage went viral of a hospital refusing her entry without a COVID test.
Warning shot fired over infections from COVID-lax pubs, restaurants
Warning shot fired over infections from COVID-lax pubs, restaurants
PHUKET: Dr Kiatipoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in Phuket this morning delivered a stern warning that any pub or restaurant found lacking in upholding COVID-prevention requirements where a person is later confirmed as infected with COVID-19 would face legal action.
Cabinet approves B4.18bn for Phuket to host Specialized World Expo
Cabinet approves B4.18bn for Phuket to host Specialized World Expo
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B4.18 billion for Phuket to host the Specialized World Expo “EXPO 2028 - Phuket, Thailand”.
More Moderna on the way for fourth booster shots
More Moderna on the way for fourth booster shots
PHUKET: Budget has been approved to purchase 60,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine which will be used to provide a fourth booster shot for Phuket residents later this month.
Sambar deer on road to recovery
Sambar deer on road to recovery
PHUKET: The sambar deer left unable to walk after a fall onto beach access track at Nui Beach yesterday has received treatment and will be better within a week, a wildlife veterinarian has confirmed.
Governor touts ‘Sandbox v2’, targets key problems to keep Phuket tourism open
Governor touts ‘Sandbox v2’, targets key problems to keep Phuket tourism open
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is targetting a slew of problems in the hope of launching ‘Sandbox v2’ so that tourism to Phuket may remain open and continue to generate much-needed incomes for people living on the island.
Australia bars Djokovic, cancels entry visa
Australia bars Djokovic, cancels entry visa
TENNIS: Australia said today (Jan 6) it had cancelled the entry visa of Novak Djokovic, opening the way to his detention and deportation in a dramatic reversal for the tennis world number one.
Road safety campaign curbs deaths
Road safety campaign curbs deaths
BANGKOK: A total of 2,707 road accidents were reported during the “seven dangerous days” over the New Year period, with 2,672 injuries and 333 deaths, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said.
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 227 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 5), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 20,712.
Series ends all square in final tour of 2021 at the ACG
Series ends all square in final tour of 2021 at the ACG
CRICKET: The ACG played host to the final matches of 2021 last week as Phuket’s Cricket Group (PCG) side took on the Pakistan Academy from Hat Yai in a 30-over double-header.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket officials work to secure more hotel ’quarantine’ rooms, Bangla deep clean || January 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket officials work to secure more hotel ’quarantine’ rooms, Bangla deep clean || January 5
PHUKET XTRA - January 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thaksin plans to return to Thailand this year |:| Bangla Rd. to close for deep cleanse |:| Phuket scrambles for ’hospitels’ to keep tourists out of hospitals |:| Fewer injuries, accidents as Phuket closes 7 Days campaign |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Queen Deer’ breaks leg in fall on dirt track to beach
‘Queen Deer’ breaks leg in fall on dirt track to beach
PHUKET: A large male sambar deer left with a broken leg after falling down a steep slope to Nui Beach, has yet to be rescued, wildlife officials have confirmed.
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
HONG KONG: Hong Kong announced strict new anti-coronavirus controls today (Jan 5), banning flights from eight nations, shuttering bars and gyms and cancelling evening restaurant dining after the Omicron variant was detected within the city.
Missing, infected Indian tourists found
Missing, infected Indian tourists found
BANGKOK: Two Indian tourists who left Chon Buri before their repeat tests showed they were infected with COVID-19 have been found and are being treated at a field hospital in Bangkok.
Tourists return to Maya Bay
Tourists return to Maya Bay
PHUKET: Maya Bay has reopened to tourists, with the number of visitors limited to just 375 at a time and visits limited to one hour only.
Phuket closes Seven Days campaign with one death, 27 injured
Phuket closes Seven Days campaign with one death, 27 injured
PHUKET: Phuket concluded the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year last night with one death and 27 people admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in 28 accidents.