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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.
Children aged 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot
Children aged 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday gave the green light to allow children aged 5 to 11 to receive Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine so as to build body immunity against COVID-19.
POSTPONED - Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners
POSTPONED - Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners
    **POSTPONED**   AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), is delighted to invite you to join us for “Australia Day Phuket Sundowners” at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, on Friday 28 January 2022, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. A celebration of all things Australian, join us for your favourite Australian food & beverages, and welcome in the New Year as the first business networking event in Phuket of 2022. Please note that the attendees will be asked for their COVID-19 vaccination or ATK / RT-PCR certification to show on entry to the event. Price: 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. 900 THB for non-members.
‘Test & Go’ country list to change
‘Test & Go’ country list to change
BANGKOK: The government is expected to revise its list of “Test & Go” countries following the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as details yesterday (Dec 20) emerged of the country’s earliest recorded local case of the strain.
Phuket marks 46 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 46 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 46 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 20), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,111.
Schools take the weight in King’s Cup
Schools take the weight in King’s Cup
WEIGHTLIFTING: Aspiring youth weightlifters descended on Phuket last weekend as the island hosted the national King’s Cup.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Omicron cases mount in Thailand as 1st local case found, Maya Bay Beach reopening confirmed || December 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Omicron cases mount in Thailand as 1st local case found, Maya Bay Beach reopening confirmed || December 20
PHUKET XTRA - December 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Health officials propose suspension of Test & Go scheme amid Omicron cases |:| First local Omicron case found in Thailand |:| Andrea Bocelli to sing at Phuket New Year Countdown |:| Maya Bay Beach reopening confirmed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
First local transmission of Omicron confirmed
First local transmission of Omicron confirmed
BANGKOK: A 49-year-old-Thai woman is the first case of local infection with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, caught from her infected husband, a pilot who arrived from Nigeria, a senior health official said today (Dec 20).
Battling England succumb as Australia clinch second Ashes Test
Battling England succumb as Australia clinch second Ashes Test
CRICKET: Australia ground down a battling England to win the second Test in Adelaide today (Dec 20) and go 2-0 up in the Ashes series, leaving the visitors’ dreams of winning back the hallowed urn in tatters.
Test & Go entry may be suspended on Omicron concerns
Test & Go entry may be suspended on Omicron concerns
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will recommend the suspension of the ‘Test & Go’ entry programme for fully vaccinated air travellers because of the escalating Omicron variant situation worldwide.
No local transmission of Omicron in Phuket, say officials
No local transmission of Omicron in Phuket, say officials
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials held a press conference this morning to call for people to not panic over people arriving on the island from abroad testing positive Omicron. There have been no local transmissions of the COVID variant in Phuket, Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health office (PPHO), said.
Power outages to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay, Koh Yao Yai
Power outages to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay, Koh Yao Yai
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced three scheduled power outages this week that will affect residents in Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay and on Koh Yao Yai, east of Phuket.
Maya Bay confirmed to reopen Jan 1
Maya Bay confirmed to reopen Jan 1
KRABI: Maya Beach will definitely reopen to tourists on Jan 1 but swimming will be off-limits, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Dechapol and Sapsiree make history
Dechapol and Sapsiree make history
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai capped off a remarkable year with their first ever world championship crown in Huelva, Spain, yesterday (Dec 19).
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assualt claim
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assualt claim
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied accusing anyone of sexual assault in her first media comments since publicly alleging that a top Communist Party official forced her to have sex.
More Omicron cases confirmed
More Omicron cases confirmed
BANGKOK: Eight Thais, from two tour groups, tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant after returning from an annual pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 44 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 19), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,062.
Floods in Malaysia displace over 22,000 people
Floods in Malaysia displace over 22,000 people
MALAYSIA: Over 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Malaysia today (Dec 19) as the country faces some of its worst flooding in years.
Omicron detected in passenger returning from Saudi
Omicron detected in passenger returning from Saudi
PHUKET: Health authorities have confirmed that a passenger recently returned from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia tested positive for the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus.