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One person missing as fishing ship sinks off Phuket coast
One person missing as fishing ship sinks off Phuket coast
PHUKET: The search is continuing for the missing crewman of Chokhongthong fishing boat which crashed into a shipwreck and sank near Tapao Island off Phuket coast around 8.20pm last night (Dec 11).
Family of slain motorbike taxi driver still ‘clueless’ as to reason for murder
Family of slain motorbike taxi driver still ‘clueless’ as to reason for murder
PHUKET: Family and friends of the motorbike taxi driver shot dead at Phuket Bus Terminal 2, north of Phuket Town, on the night of Dec 4 are still without any clue as to why the execution was carried out.
More easing of COVID-19 curbs likely
More easing of COVID-19 curbs likely
BANGKOK: Further easing of COVID-19 curbs, reopening of border checkpoints in the south and guidelines for New Year celebrations are expected to be debated by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday (Dec 13).
Thailand fully recognises mixed vaccination
Thailand fully recognises mixed vaccination
PHUKET: The ’Phuket Info Center’ – operated by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior – has posted an update on which vaccines are recognised by Thailand as of Dec 11.
Thai ace Thongchai earns PGA Tour Champions card
Thai ace Thongchai earns PGA Tour Champions card
GOLF: Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee regained his PGA Tour Champions card by finishing tied second in the final stage of the qualifying tournament at TPC Tampa Bay on Friday (Dec 10).
Phuket pioneer Alan Cooke passes away
Phuket pioneer Alan Cooke passes away
PHUKET: Alan Cooke, who served as the British Honorary Consul in Phuket from 2001 to 2008, for which he was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) personally received from HM Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away.
Blazing Saddles: E-Zee does it!
Blazing Saddles: E-Zee does it!
If you Google “E-biking and the Covid pandemic” you’ll be deluged with over 160 million listings extolling the many superb benefits of adopting this mode of transport during the haunted days we presently inhabit. Another Google deluge you’ll frequently receive concerns the fact that we humans have only got until about next Wednesday to do something drastic about climate change and our addiction to carbonising our environment. So, in the grip of this pandemic which has made us realise that social-distancing, being fit and healthy, avoiding obesity and getting lots of fresh air and vitamin D, going out for a bit of a bike ride has become something of a “no-brainer”.
Powerful tornadoes kill more than 80 in six US states
Powerful tornadoes kill more than 80 in six US states
USA: Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through six US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead and dozens missing in what President Joe Biden said was likely to be “one of the largest” storm outbreaks in American history.
Thailand cruise past Myanmar at Suzuki Cup
Thailand cruise past Myanmar at Suzuki Cup
FOOTBALL: Teerasil Dangda scored twice as Thailand beat Myanmar 4-0 yesterday (Dec 11) for their second victory at the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup.
New road to connect Pa Khlok and Srisoonthorn
New road to connect Pa Khlok and Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) has officially launched a new road between Na Nuea and Khuan Ta Taen to help people travelling from Pa Khlok to Srisoonthorn and back.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to crucial pole in title decider
Verstappen beats Hamilton to crucial pole in title decider
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen snatched the all-important pole position from championship rival Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 11).
Phuket Opinion: A sporting chance
Phuket Opinion: A sporting chance
PHUKET: The recent opening of the Kathu Municipal Stadium, a brand-new football field with world-class running track located in the heart of a residential area, marks a positive milestone for Phuket. The facility highlights an aspect that has long been missing from the island all through the attempts to lure people back to the island.
New stimulus measures to be New Year’s gifts
New stimulus measures to be New Year’s gifts
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance is planning to introduce new stimulus measures in early 2022 as New Year’s gifts to the Thai people, particularly to increase spending among those with high purchasing power.
Phuket marks 56 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 56 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 56 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 11).
Food festival offensive launched to boost Phuket economy
Food festival offensive launched to boost Phuket economy
PHUKET: Tourism officials have launched a slew of food festivals to be held in Phuket throughout December in the hope of boosting domestic travel to the island to help the island’s economy.
New driver slams car into shop
New driver slams car into shop
PHUKET: A 57-year-old man new to driving escaped serious injury last night (Dec 10) when he ploughed his new Nissan March into a shophouse grocery storre in front of his house.
Bullock redefines the question of forgiveness
Bullock redefines the question of forgiveness
One quick glance at The Unforgivable and you could be forgiven for thinking that this is going to turn out to be some soppy, Hallmark-like film. But this is one film where appearances certainly don’t sum up what you are going to be in for when you sit down to watch the film.
Xmas, lies and videotape: is it curtains for Boris?
Xmas, lies and videotape: is it curtains for Boris?
LONDON: At the British general election in December 2019, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson campaigned on a pledge to “Get Brexit Done” - and won by a landslide.
Vachira Phuket Hospital ramps up Pfizer rollout for kids, and as booster jab
Vachira Phuket Hospital ramps up Pfizer rollout for kids, and as booster jab
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, is calling for children aged 12 or older as well as people seeking a Pfizer jab as their third-dose “booster” injection to register to receive the vaccination injections next week.
Phuket karting protege on the right track
Phuket karting protege on the right track
KARTING: Look out Lewis Hamilton and and Max Verstappen as there is a new budding motorsport champion in the making in the guise of Phuket’s own Kamolphu Anutchakun!