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Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign, with fines
Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign, with fines
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new “100% helmet” campaign, and will start enforcing increasing fines for motorbike riders and passengers repeatedly caught not wearing helmets, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has announced.
**Postponed** The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2022
**Postponed** The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2022
  **POSTPONED** The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2022 will be held at the Isola Restaurant, at the Royal Phuket Marina on Friday the 7th of January from 5pm. There will be a light buffet sponsored by the Isola Restaurant and as always all of your favourite beverages will be available. Drinks sponsorship is available for the event. Sponsorship costs 10,000 baht and includes a generous media package from our media partner The Phuket News. Message us for more information. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket/ Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
A Musical Journey: from Classical to Present
A Musical Journey: from Classical to Present
Join us on the 18th December 2021, 6:30pm, as Phuket School of Music presents A Musical Journey: from Classical to Present, featuring Dr Marie-Charline Foccroulle, piano. Performing the music by Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, Brahms, Saint Saëns and more, she’ll be joined by Anna Konoplova, violin and Carla Chiappa, vocal, in an evening of classical music at Phuket School of Music Recital Studio. RSVP: (Seat reservation required) email admin@phuket-music.com Line: phuket-music WhatsApp: 0931019051 - limited seating capacity - Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required on the event site - age limit: 6 yrs and above only Artist photo credit: Dorina Milas www.phuket-music.com
Phuket Hotels Association welcomes new leadership team
Phuket Hotels Association welcomes new leadership team
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has embarked on an exciting new era with the appointment of a new senior leadership team.
Indonesia struck by 7.3-magnitude quake, tsunami ‘possible’
Indonesia struck by 7.3-magnitude quake, tsunami ‘possible’
INDONESIA: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia this morning (Dec 14), the US Geological Survey said, as monitors warned of the possibility of hazardous tsunami waves.
Thailand confirms eight Omicron cases, three more pending
Thailand confirms eight Omicron cases, three more pending
BANGKOK: Thai health authorities have confirmed eight cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant among international visitors, with the results yet to be confirmed for three more patients. The country has yet to identify any infections of the new variant of concern among local communities.
Thais out to seal semis berth
Thais out to seal semis berth
FOOTBALL: Thailand take on the Philippines in the AFF Suzuki Cup this evening (Dec 14) in a crucial match for both teams for different reasons.
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 50 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 13), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 was reported to 18,765.
Longer quarantine for ‘sandbox’ visitors
Longer quarantine for ‘sandbox’ visitors
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration will extend quarantine for visitors arriving from overseas through sandbox and quarantine schemes from five to seven days, from this Thursday (Dec 16).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more red zones, Phuket the island of sport, Ready for meteor shower || December 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more red zones, Phuket the island of sport, Ready for meteor shower || December 13
PHUKET XTRA - December 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Swiss man killed by Phuket van |:| Thai gov’t updates control zones |:| Phuket Fight Club 9 Years |:| PCA Thailand bodybuilding |:| Alan Cooke passes away |:| Meteor shower in Thailand |:| New driver slams into car shop Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Construction of new Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center begins
Construction of new Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center begins
PHUKET: The blessing ceremony to begin construction of a B56 million Islamic Ethics Training Center at the northern end of Phuket was held yesterday (Dec 12), completing a rite that allows construction to begin at the site, next to Thalang Technical College on the main road leading to the airport.
No more maximum COVID control zones
No more maximum COVID control zones
BANGKOK: All maximum COVID-19 control zones will be lifted and the number of tourism pilot zones increased from Thursday (Dec 16) this week.
Over 1,000 people take on the Thanyapura Trail Run
Over 1,000 people take on the Thanyapura Trail Run
TRAIL RUNNING: Yesterday (Dec 12) saw over 1,000 people take part in the “OR Thanyapura Trail Run 2021”, an event organised by public and private sector bodies to welcome the high-season and encourage sports tourism on the island.
Swiss man, 57, killed by Phuket passenger van
Swiss man, 57, killed by Phuket passenger van
PHUKET:  A 57-year-old Swiss man was killed when the driver of a passenger van lost control while coming down a steep hill north of Promthep Cape this morning (Dec 13). The van swerved across the road and struck the Swiss man on his motorbike before slamming into a roadside power pole.
South Korea says no boycott of Beijing Olympics
South Korea says no boycott of Beijing Olympics
SEOUL: South Korea’s president today (Dec 13) ruled out joining a US diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, citing the need to work with China.
Man arrested with 800 meth pills, 311g of ice, and bullets
Man arrested with 800 meth pills, 311g of ice, and bullets
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Wichit after he was found with more than 800 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) and more than 300 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice).
Geminid meteor shower treat for stargazers
Geminid meteor shower treat for stargazers
BANGKOK: Stargazers are advised to stay awake after midnight to fully enjoy a beautiful display from the Geminid meteor shower tonight (Dec 13).
Body of missing fisherman found
Body of missing fisherman found
PHUKET: Search teams have found the body of the fishermen missing from the fishing boat that capsized off Phuket’s east coast late Saturday night.
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 62 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 12), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 was reported to 18,710.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to title in controversial season finale
Verstappen beats Hamilton to title in controversial season finale
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 world championship in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 12), but Mercedes is protesting the outcome after a last-lap safety car restart turned the race on its head.