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Sunday sees 34 killed in 307 road accidents nationally
Sunday sees 34 killed in 307 road accidents nationally
BANGKOK: Thirty-four people died in 307 road accidents nationwide yesterday (Jan 2), the fifth of the seven deadly days, increasing the holiday traffic death toll to 263, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Boontham Lertsukheekasem said today.
Omicron cases spur Bangla ATK blitz
Omicron cases spur Bangla ATK blitz
PHUKET: Following 11 staffers at venues on Bangla Rd, Patong, testing positive for Omicron, the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) and the Patong Development Foundation, founded by Patong businessman Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin, have set up a centre for all workers on Bangla Rd to be tested for B40.
Motorbikes hitting walls marks Day 5 of Seven Days of Danger campaign in Phuket
Motorbikes hitting walls marks Day 5 of Seven Days of Danger campaign in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised just two road accidents that resulted in people being admitted to hospital for their injuries yesterday (Jan 2), Day 5 of the Seven Days of Danger accident prevention and reduction campaign for the New Year.
Tackling household debt high on government’s 2022 agenda
Tackling household debt high on government’s 2022 agenda
BANGKOK: The government has set its sights on hastening the economic recovery and marking 2022 as the year of tackling household debt, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his New Year message.
Chelsea fight back to hold Liverpool as Everton crash
Chelsea fight back to hold Liverpool as Everton crash
FOOTBALL: Chelsea staged a thrilling fightback from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Liverpool despite the absence of the exiled Romelu Lukaku, while Everton crashed to a 3-2 defeat against Brighton as pressure mounted on Rafael Benitez yesterday (Jan 2).
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 64 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 2), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 20,030.
Thousands flee as floods worsen in Malaysia
Thousands flee as floods worsen in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands more people have fled swamped homes as heavy rains exacerbated flooding in seven Malaysian states, officials said yesterday (Jan 2), with over 125,000 people evacuated in total since mid-December.
Card holders can now use any hospital
Card holders can now use any hospital
BANGKOK: Holders of B30 universal health care cards are now eligible to seek medical treatment at primary care units nationwide, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Jan 3).
Phuket suffers first death in New Year road-safety campaign
Phuket suffers first death in New Year road-safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its first death in a road accident in the Seven Days of Danger accident prevention and reduction campaign for the New Year.
Anantara Phuket among B3.5bn Minor resorts deal to Abu Dhabi Development Fund
Anantara Phuket among B3.5bn Minor resorts deal to Abu Dhabi Development Fund
PHUKET: The Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is one of five properties in Thailand of which Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) has sold 40% of shares to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD).
France to ease COVID rules as England says curbs are ‘last resort’
France to ease COVID rules as England says curbs are ‘last resort’
FRANCE: France announced an easing of COVID restrictions from Monday (Jan 3) and Britain’s health minister said curbs were an “absolute last resort”, as governments face tough choices between controlling the virus and keeping economies open.
Phuket Opinion: Let 2021 set sail
Phuket Opinion: Let 2021 set sail
PHUKET: After a deplorable 2020, everyone thought that 2021 would be better. How wrong we were. As we enter yet another year under the shroud of COVID-19, Phuket still finds itself struggling to get back on its economic feet, still suffering the financial impact of a tourist island without tourists with many households across the island without base level income.
Blazing Saddles: New Year Revolutions
Blazing Saddles: New Year Revolutions
Making ‒ and often immediately breaking ‒ New Year’s resolutions is an age-old tradition all over the world as we pass from one year into the next. Hope, and its close cousin, self-delusion, are abundant at this time of year as we promise to be better and brighter versions of ourselves. In Thailand, in fact you get not just one, but three clear chances to make and then try to keep your resolutions, as Thailand munificently celebrates three separate New Years – Gregorian, Chinese and Thai!
Thailand capture sixth Suzuki Cup
Thailand capture sixth Suzuki Cup
BANGKOK: Thailand captured the AFF Suzuki Cup for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday night (Jan 1), battling a scrappy Indonesia to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the final for an aggregate victory of 6-2.
Army probes Democrat claims of poll meddling
Army probes Democrat claims of poll meddling
BANGKOK: Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewthae has ordered a probe into a report of soldiers interfering in the Democrat Party’s preparations for a by-election in Chumphon, said army deputy spokeswoman Sirichan Ngathong.
Phuket marks 85 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 85 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 85 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 1), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,924.
Five injured on Day 3 of Seven Days road-safety campaign
Five injured on Day 3 of Seven Days road-safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered five people injured in five accidents on Day 3 of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year, officials have reported.
Omicron in Patong: 11 cases confirmed on Soi Bangla
Omicron in Patong: 11 cases confirmed on Soi Bangla
PHUKET: Proactive screening has identified 11 Thai women working in the Soi Bangla area of Patong as infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
A big year of sport ahead in 2022
A big year of sport ahead in 2022
ALL SPORTS: As we usher in the New Year we can look forward to an action-packed calendar of sporting events that are certain to thrill enthusiasts throughout 2022.
Young guns helping Arsenal fire
Young guns helping Arsenal fire
FOOTBALL: Alan Hansen once famously derided Alex Ferguson’s decision to trust in youth at Manchester United before the class of ’92 went onto achieve greatness at Old Trafford.