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Man killed as pickup wipes out
Man killed as pickup wipes out
PHUKET: A 36-year-old man died after the pickup truck he was driving slid on a wet road and slammed into a power pole in Srisoonthorn early this morning (Dec 27).
Phuket marks 38 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 38 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 38 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 26), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,385.
Phuket remembers tsunami victims with ‘Soul of the Sea’ memorial service
Phuket remembers tsunami victims with ‘Soul of the Sea’ memorial service
PHUKET: Hundreds gathered at Patong Beach earlier tonight to join the tsunami memorial service, remembering the lives lost in the disaster 17 years ago today (Dec 26).
Early drama in COVID-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Early drama in COVID-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Australian super maxi LawConnect snatched an early lead in the annual Sydney to Hobart race Sunday as a COVID-depleted fleet of 88 yachts embarked on one of the world’s toughest ocean events.
Phuket Christmas Day burglar arrested
Phuket Christmas Day burglar arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for theft of items valued at 66,000 from a home in Phanason Village in Baan Borrae, Wichit, on Christmas Day.
Man held for B500m crypto scam
Man held for B500m crypto scam
BANGKOK: A 50-year-old man accused of duping Thais and foreigners into investing in cryptocurrency and later fleeing with over B500 million was arrested in Bangkok on Saturday morning (Dec 25).
Kalasin pub cluster expands
Kalasin pub cluster expands
BANGKOK: The Omicron cluster in Kalasin appears to be expanding after local authorities diagnosed 64 more cases on Saturday (Dec 25).
Phuket readies for Seven Days of Danger
Phuket readies for Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Phuket police and disaster officials are gearing up for the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year, which begins on Wednesday (Dec 29).
Living Waters: Building brighter futures
Living Waters: Building brighter futures
Living Waters Phuket has been providing financial grants and completing projects investing in sustainable community solutions across Phuket and the surrounding islands.
Phuket Opinion: An Omicron Christmas
Phuket Opinion: An Omicron Christmas
PHUKET: Phuket’s hopes of kicking off its tourism recovery for a high season took a serious hit this week as the Test & Go scheme was suspended, yet hopes are high that the move will be short lived as Omicron becomes increasingly understood as far less deadly than its predecessors.
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 27 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 25), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,305.
3 doses of AZ urged to combat Omicron
3 doses of AZ urged to combat Omicron
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is urging those who have received two doses of AstraZeneca to get a booster shot to protect themselves against the highly infectious new variant of COVID-19.
Resurrecting the Matrix
Resurrecting the Matrix
There is very little doubt that the original ‘Matrix’ movie released way back in 1999 changed cinema forever. For years directors like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg had been at the forefront of changing the visual look of the films that we went to see in cinemas. Suddenly this action film came from some unknown Australians that visually looked like something that had never been seen before. The film itself took the action style of Hong Kong martial arts films and mixed it with mind-bending special effects that quickly won over a legion of fans.
Phuket arrivals must now complete health form before leaving plane
Phuket arrivals must now complete health form before leaving plane
PHUKET: All international passengers arriving in Phuket must now complete a public health form before being allowed to disembark from the plane.
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
PHUKET: After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise-coloured waters of the Andaman Sea - a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists spurred the marine animal’s return.
Phuket Governor offers blessings for New Year
Phuket Governor offers blessings for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday delivered his message for the New Year, wishing one and all happiness, prosperity and the coming year free from suffering and disease.
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 37 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,258.
Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao under investigation
Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao under investigation
PHUKET: A local man has come under criticism for posting online a video showing himself and a friend riding on the back of a turtle that had come ashore at Bang Tao Beach.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis listing sought, Tracking apps blamed, Phuket NYE alcohol plans || December 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis listing sought, Tracking apps blamed, Phuket NYE alcohol plans || December 24
PHUKET XTRA - December 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Indoor venues can now serve alcohol until 1am on NYE 2022 in Phuket |:| Listing sought for cannabis |:| Tracking apps blamed for tourist breakout |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
34mn tiger shrimp younglings released in Phuket waters
34mn tiger shrimp younglings released in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Some 4 million giant tiger prawn younglings were released into Phuket coastal waters this week as a part of a campaign to replenish the popular seafood stock and help rebalance the local marine ecosystem.