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All arrivals free of new strain, say virus chiefs
All arrivals free of new strain, say virus chiefs
BANGKOK: All 1,007 visitors from southern Africa who recently arrived in Thailand have tested negative for COVID-19, the Department of Disease Control insisted yesterday (Nov 28).
Skal Phuket Christmas Luncheon
Skal Phuket Christmas Luncheon
We are thrilled to invite you to our next event: Christmas Charity Luncheon at The Boathouse Kata on Thursday 16th December from 12.00-14.00. The Boathouse F&B team has kindly put together a superb menu with free flow selected beverages for the afternoon. Also, in the spirit of Christmas and to support those most needing our help in Phuket at this time, donations this year will be going to Skål Phuket’s long-time charity partner, Phuket Sunshine Village. Please email secretary@skalphuket.org for further information.
Phuket marks 133 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 133 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 133 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 28) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,615.
Dechapol, Sapsiree win but Ratchanok loses in Indonesia Open finals
Dechapol, Sapsiree win but Ratchanok loses in Indonesia Open finals
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their third straight title but Ratchanok Intanon missed a chance to win her first crown in almost two years at the Indonesia Open in Bali today (Nov 28).
Chan conquers the Canyon
Chan conquers the Canyon
GOLF: Taiwan’s Chan Shih-chang prevailed after a gripping finish to win the US$1million (B33mn) Blue Canyon Phuket Championship today (Nov 28) and become the first winner on the Asian Tour following a 20-month hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kalim Beach restaurant fined for obstructing traffic
Kalim Beach restaurant fined for obstructing traffic
PHUKET: A restaurant in Kalim Beach has been fined after being found guilty by police of obstructing traffic by placing a series of traffic cones in a public parking lot.
PPHO responds to vaccine hair loss claim
PPHO responds to vaccine hair loss claim
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has responded to the case of a Phuket resident who claims her hair loss was caused by the COVID vaccination she received.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi due to hear first verdict in junta trial
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi due to hear first verdict in junta trial
NAY PYI TAW: Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her incitement trial on Tuesday (Nov 30), the first in a catalogue of judgements to be handed down in a junta court that could jail her for decades.
Patong venue operators cautioned as Bangla cases rise
Patong venue operators cautioned as Bangla cases rise
PHUKET: Food and drink vendors in Phuket are only allowed to sell alcohol and allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises from 11am-2pm and 5pm-11pm, Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed.
Chan and Kim seize lead at Blue Canyon
Chan and Kim seize lead at Blue Canyon
GOLF: Chinese-Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang put himself into position to win on the Asian Tour for the first time in five years after taking the third-round lead in the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship yesterday (Nov 27) along with American Sihwan Kim, who is looking for his first victory.
New rehabilitation options for small businesses in Thailand
New rehabilitation options for small businesses in Thailand
One way to measure business distress is the number of bankruptcy applications filed, which have risen sharply in 2021. Often seen as a last resort, this indicates that despite the continued support of the government and financial institutions, many businesses see filing bankruptcy as the best option for their businesses to survive.
Frenchman faces deportation for Facebook posts
Frenchman faces deportation for Facebook posts
BANGKOK: A 49-year-old Frenchman known for making fun of the Thai junta said yesterday (Nov 27) he was denied re-entry when he landed in Phuket and faces deportation.
Phuket marks 122 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 122 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 122 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 27) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,476.
Phuket Opinion: Same old games
Phuket Opinion: Same old games
PHUKET: News of police ‘robbing’ foreigners through traffic fines touched a nerve this week, as the Phuket Provincial Police felt compelled to publicly respond to just one post online, by a Thai.
Bangers topple Vagabonds in ACG showdown
Bangers topple Vagabonds in ACG showdown
RUGBY: The Phuket Vagabonds were unable to snatch a win from the visiting Bangkok Bangers in a thrilling and physical afternoon of 10-a-side rugby at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) on Saturday, Nov 13.
Thailand bans travel from 8 African countries
Thailand bans travel from 8 African countries
BANGKOK: Thailand will ban entry of people travelling from eight African countries it designated as high-risk for the new omicron coronavirus variant, a senior health official said today (Nov 27).
Fisherman drowns in Thalang canal
Fisherman drowns in Thalang canal
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a man reported missing who had earlier been fishing in a canal in Thalang yesterday (Nov 26) has been discovered drowned.
Phuket Music Scene: Homecoming at Hard Rock
Phuket Music Scene: Homecoming at Hard Rock
If you have never heard of the Hard Rock Café, then you must be an alien visitor from another planet who needs to get out more, for there are nearly 200 of its establishments now around the world. Hard Rock Phuket opened on November 29, 2009, 12 years ago now, but the first Hard Rock started up in London in 1971. I can still remember my excitement when I first went there in 1979 just after I left university. So I was delighted to be invited to Hard Rock’s official reopening ceremony in Patong on November 1, arguably the jewel in the crown of Phuket’s live music scene.
Andaman food festival opens in Patong
Andaman food festival opens in Patong
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Piphat Ratchakitprakarn was in Phuket last night (Nov 26) to inaugurate the “The Great Escape of the Andaman Sea” food festival, a three day event that showcases some of the finest locally avaiable cuisine.
COVID ‘variant of concern’ renamed Omicron
COVID ‘variant of concern’ renamed Omicron
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (N26) declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, first detected in southern Africa, to be a variant of concern and renamed it Omicron.