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Thailand detects first Omicron case
Thailand detects first Omicron case
BANGKOK: It was confirmed today (Dec 6) that Thailand has detected its first case of Omicron.
War Elephants off to fine start
War Elephants off to fine start
FOOTBALL: Thailand kicked off their bid to wrest back the AFF Suzuki Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Timor Leste which also gave their new coach Mano Polking a winning start in Singapore yesterday (Dec 5).
Phuket police claim more than 3,000 venue raids conducted, 27 arrests
Phuket police claim more than 3,000 venue raids conducted, 27 arrests
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police has released a report claiming that officers have carried out more than 3,000 venue inspections since Nov 1, resulting in 32 arrests for breaking the provincial order regulating the sale of alcohol and COVID regulations prohibiting staff from having close contact with customers.
First Russia-Asean naval exercise concludes
First Russia-Asean naval exercise concludes
JAKARTA: Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have concluded their first joint naval exercise, Indonesia’s navy said on Saturday (Dec 4), as the region faces rising tensions with China.
Phuket marks 86 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 86 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 86 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 5) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,228.
Hamilton levels championship in controversial Saudi Arabian GP
Hamilton levels championship in controversial Saudi Arabian GP
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton accused Max Verstappen of dirty driving after scraping home to a controversial victory against his title rival at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 5), levelling the scores ahead of the final race of the season.
CCSA eyes border reopening
CCSA eyes border reopening
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s forward command dealing with COVID-19 in the deep South will this week consider whether to reopen the Thai-Malaysian border as proposed by MPs from the southern region.
Phachara wins Laguna Championship
Phachara wins Laguna Championship
GOLF: Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai finally secured his breakthrough maiden win on the Asian Tour yesterday (Dec 5) when he claimed the US$1million (B33mn) Laguna Phuket Championship after a gripping finish at Laguna Golf Phuket.
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Formal ceremonies to honour King Bhumibol The Great (Rama IX) were held at the new Phuket Provincial Hall complex this morning (Dec 5) to remember and respect the late monarch.
Royal Phuket Marina Full Moon Boat Rally
Royal Phuket Marina Full Moon Boat Rally
’There are literally hundreds of boats in Phuket’s Marinas that are rarely used,’ says Gulu Lalvani, chairman of Royal Phuket Marina (RPM). He explains that while this may be partly because owners are overseas a lot of the time, it’s also because pulling together a group of like-minded people when the owner finds time to take the boat out for a day or two is not always easy.
Golden Fly Series underway in Phuket
Golden Fly Series underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The “Golden Fly Series Phuket 2021” is underway at Patong Beach, with world-class athletes doing their best to set new world records in long jump and pole vault with Patong Bay as their backdrop.
Tale of a champion
Tale of a champion
On reading ‘Fighting for Success’ by Lynne Miller, I was reminded that all Thais must master one skill to live in their society. It is the ability to peer behind facades, to see what is actually behind a person’s mask, to understand the reality that actually exists and not what is apparent at first glance. In Thailand, little appears at face value. There are always social complexities and intricate relationships that are unseen and unknown. Thais understand this fact of life, new foreigners or expats here do not.
Govt to inject B1trn to stabilize economy in wake of Omicron variant
Govt to inject B1trn to stabilize economy in wake of Omicron variant
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has announced that the government will inject around B1 trillion into the economy next year to cushion against any volatility that may be caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Panto returns to Phuket!
Panto returns to Phuket!
Ahoy there me hearties! The festive season is fast approaching and it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit with another Pantomime Show!
Hamilton on pole as Verstappen hits the wall
Hamilton on pole as Verstappen hits the wall
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has eased his way to pole position after championship leader Max Verstappen smashed his car at the death of a thrilling qualifying hour in Saudi Arabia yesterday (Dec 4).
Battling Bio holds on
Battling Bio holds on
GOLF: Bio Kim held off a peloton of leading players from Thailand to keep his lead at the US$1million (B33mn) Laguna Phuket Championship yesterday (Dec 4) after the third round at Laguna Golf Phuket.
Killer strikes again as motorbike taxi driver slain at Phuket bus station
Killer strikes again as motorbike taxi driver slain at Phuket bus station
PHUKET: A killer out on bail for shooting dead two rival motorbike taxi drivers at Phuket Bus Terminal 2, north of Phuket Town, in January has struck again, shooting dead another motorbike taxi driver at the interprovincial bus terminal late last night (Dec 4).
Phuket Opinion: Omicron will come
Phuket Opinion: Omicron will come
PHUKET: Phuket officials this week did well in tracking down tourist arrivals from South Africa in their hunt for the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but need to improve their response time to be truly effective in preventing any highly transmissible virus from making its way onto the island.
Phuket marks 70 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 70 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 70 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 4) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,139.
Phuket launches events to promote sports, SHA tourism
Phuket launches events to promote sports, SHA tourism
PHUKET: The “Sport Tourism @ Phuket” event opened at Saphan Hin today (Dec 4) in the hope of inspiring more sporting events to be held on the island.