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Power outage to affect Surin Plaza to Laem Singh Beach
Power outage to affect Surin Plaza to Laem Singh Beach
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage from Surin Plaza in Cherng Talay to the entrance to Laem Singh Beach tomorrow (Nov 4) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
Man jumps off Phuket bridge
Man jumps off Phuket bridge
PHUKET: Rescue workers and local fishermen this morning resumed the search for a 25-year-old Phuket man who parked his pickup halfway across the bridge leading off Phuket late last night and lept over the edge into the fast-moving water below.
Reopening puts Phuket tourism recovery in sight
Reopening puts Phuket tourism recovery in sight
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators expect the country’s reopening to tourism on Monday (Nov 1) to help build momentum for Phuket to receive 1 million international arrivals in the first quarter of next year, with a forecast of up to 10,000 visitors a day next month ‒ if there are no unforeseen events to ground tourism arrivals to a halt again.
US gives final approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11
US gives final approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11
WASHINGTON: The United States can now start giving children aged 5-11 the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID vaccine, US health authorities said yesterday (Nov 2) in a move hailed by President Joe Biden as a “turning point” in the fight against the pandemic.
Tottenham appoint serial winner Conte as new manager
Tottenham appoint serial winner Conte as new manager
FOOTBALL: Tottenham Hotspur appointed former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte as their new manager yesterday (Nov 2) following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo after an ill-fated four-month reign.
Charges laid against ‘Jo Ferrari’, other officers, for killing drug suspect
Charges laid against ‘Jo Ferrari’, other officers, for killing drug suspect
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police Office has pressed four charges against seven policemen, one a station chief, who killed a drug suspect during interrogation in Nakhon Sawan province in August.
‘There’s no Planet-B’: PM
‘There’s no Planet-B’: PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday (Nov 2) told world leaders that Thailand is willing to be more aggressive in addressing climate change and will strive to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and net zero emissions on or before 2065.
Thailand Pass issues already addressed, says Anucha
Thailand Pass issues already addressed, says Anucha
PHUKET: Anucha Nakasai, the Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, has announced that “some issues” with people registering through the Thailand Pass website, in order to be issued a permit to enter Thailand as a tourist, have been noticed and have already been addressed.
Phuket marks 57 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 57 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 57 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 2) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,376.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Joe Ferrari faces torture death charges, Third of schools reopen |:| November 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Joe Ferrari faces torture death charges, Third of schools reopen |:| November 2
PHUKET XTRA - November 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Joe Ferrari, 6 other cops to face torture death charges |:| 1st Moderna batch arrives in Thailand |:| 54 Covid cases in Phuket |:| 3rd of schools reopen at starts of 2nd semester Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
British Club Bangkok in Phuket cricket double-header
British Club Bangkok in Phuket cricket double-header
CRICKET: Thailand cricket rivalries will be resurrected this weekend when British Club Bangkok bring their best in the hope of a Phuket tour de force, in taking on the Patong Penguins and the Village Cricket Club, respectively at the ACG (Nov 6 and 7).
Pa Khlok couple injured as car hits power pole
Pa Khlok couple injured as car hits power pole
PHUKET: A couple from Pa Khlok were lucky to escape with only minor injuries after their pickup truck veered off road, struck a power pole and a tree and flipped onto it’s side yesterday (Nov 1), blocking traffic in two lanes on Phuket’s busiest road.
Prawit stays at NOCT’s helm, Wit appointed secretary
Prawit stays at NOCT’s helm, Wit appointed secretary
OLYMPICS: Prawit Wongsuwon was re-elected unopposed as president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) yesterday (Nov 1).
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 53 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,565.
First Moderna batch arrives in Thailand
First Moderna batch arrives in Thailand
BANGKOK: The first batch of 560,200 Moderna doses arrived as scheduled yesterday (Nov 1) with 77% of the vaccines to be allocated to privately run hospitals.
A third of schools reopen at start of the second semester
A third of schools reopen at start of the second semester
BANGKOK: About 34% of public schools nationwide resumed onsite learning on the first school day of the second semester yesterday (Nov 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Optimism high as Thailand officially reopens, Protest to end SHA+ requirement? |:| November 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Optimism high as Thailand officially reopens, Protest to end SHA+ requirement? |:| November 1
PHUKET XTRA - November 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket’s first ’Test & Go’ tourists arrive |:| Phuket small businesses operators call for end of SHA+ requirement |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Phuket Smart Bus, Airport Bus roll again Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Reopening begins in positive atmosphere
Reopening begins in positive atmosphere
BANGKOK: A positive atmosphere reigned on Monday (Nov 1) as Thailand began welcoming vaccinated tourists arriving by air from 63 countries, all deemed as low-risk of COVID-19, without quarantine.
Tottenham sack manager Nuno Espirito Santo
Tottenham sack manager Nuno Espirito Santo
FOOTBALL: Tottenham announced today (Nov 1) they had sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo and his coaching staff after a stuttering start to the Premier League season.
By-election brings extra alcohol ban to Tambon Thepkrasattri
By-election brings extra alcohol ban to Tambon Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: Residents in Tambon Thepkrasattri, in central Phuket, will be subjected to an alcohol ban early next month as they go to the polls to elect a new mayor.