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As Phuket Zoo closes, WFFT launches largest tiger rescue in Thailand
As Phuket Zoo closes, WFFT launches largest tiger rescue in Thailand
PHUKET: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) is carrying out the largest tiger rescue in Thailand’s history as the renowned wildlife animal welfare and rescue organisation prepares to take custody of 11 tigers and two bears handed over by Phuket Zoo.
Singapore suspends new ticket sales for quarantine-free arrivals
Singapore suspends new ticket sales for quarantine-free arrivals
SINGAPORE: In a move similar to that made by Thai authorities yesterday (Dec 21), Singapore today announced it was suspending the sale of tickets for arriving flights and buses under its quarantine-free travel programme.
Police search for infected tourist who left quarantine hotel
Police search for infected tourist who left quarantine hotel
BANGKOK: Police are tracing a recent Israeli arrival who left his Bangkok hotel without waiting for his COVID-19 test result, which later returned positive.
Phuket Town readies for New Year road safety blitz
Phuket Town readies for New Year road safety blitz
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality will launch its attempt to reduce road accidents over the New Year holidays with a campaign starting on Friday (Dec 24).
Phuket sets up Esports development centre
Phuket sets up Esports development centre
ESPORTS: Phuket is taking a significant step forward in the rapidly progressive world of professional gaming after it was confirmed yesterday (Dec 21) that an official Esports development centre is being set up on the island.
Fishing boat rescues woman after jump from Phuket bridge
Fishing boat rescues woman after jump from Phuket bridge
PHUKET: A passing fishing boat rescued a 41-year-old woman from Nakhon Sri Thammarat who jumped off the Sarasin Bridge yesterday afternoon (Dec 21).
Two arrested for attempted assassination in Phuket
Two arrested for attempted assassination in Phuket
PHUKET: Police have arrested at least two men for their roles in the attempted murder of three men in a pickup near Wat Srisoonthorn, north of the Heroines Monument, early Sunday morning (Dec 19).
Government to spend B35bn on COVID vaccines
Government to spend B35bn on COVID vaccines
BANGKOK: A budget of B35 billion will be spent on purchasing 90 million doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, according deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Different Forms of Forex Trading: Which One is Best for Beginners
Different Forms of Forex Trading: Which One is Best for Beginners
Forex is the world’s largest and most liquid market in the world. The word forex stands for the foreign exchange market (often abbreviated as FX) that provides investors with the opportunity to trade currencies. The foreign exchange market is open 24 hours every weekday and has no physical location.
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 25 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,147.
Muay Thai action at Laguna to toast National Sports Day
Muay Thai action at Laguna to toast National Sports Day
MUAY THAI: Last Sunday (Dec 19) saw Laguna Phuket host the Muay Siam Fight event as part of this year’s National Sports Day celebrations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mandatory quarantine reinstated for Thailand but Phuket Sandbox to continue || December 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mandatory quarantine reinstated for Thailand but Phuket Sandbox to continue || December 21
PHUKET XTRA - December 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns |:| Phuket to push for 4th COVID vaccine |:| Phuket alcohol New Year all-nighter cancelled |:| Kids 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns
Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns
BANGKOK: The Government announced today (Dec 21) that mandatory quarantine measures for ovreseas visitors will be reinstated due to concerns over the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket New Year’s Eve all-nighter cancelled
Phuket New Year’s Eve all-nighter cancelled
PHUKET: The order by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol at venues across the island all through the night of Dec 31 has been cancelled.
Phuket to be first in Thailand to roll out fourth-jab COVID vaccinations
Phuket to be first in Thailand to roll out fourth-jab COVID vaccinations
PHUKET: Phuket residents will be the first in the country to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccination injection as health officials roll out their extended campaign in the new year.
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asian Games glory
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asian Games glory
BADMINTON: Newly-crowned mixed doubles world champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are now eyeing success at the Asian Games next year.
Prayut is public’s favourite politician, says Super Poll
Prayut is public’s favourite politician, says Super Poll
BANGKOK: The Super Poll research center has revealed that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is the Thai public’s favourite politician, while the Co-pay subsidised purchases scheme is cited as the government’s most popular achievement.
More than 1.5 tonnes of floating trash cleared from Phuket canal
More than 1.5 tonnes of floating trash cleared from Phuket canal
PHUKET: A new boat fitted with a scoop for collecting floating trash and other debris has cleared more than 1.5 tonnes of waste floating in the canal near the Phuket fishing port on the east side of Phuket Town.
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG: World powers yesterday (Dec 20) condemned Hong Kong’s tightly vetted legislature vote, saying rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand had eroded democracy in the Chinese territory.
Italian tenor Bocelli signed for Phuket party
Italian tenor Bocelli signed for Phuket party
BANGKOK: Phuket Countdown 2022 has confirmed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at Saphan Hin public park, with the event organiser requiring the audience to show a negative COVID-19 test result and proof of complete vaccination before attending.