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Liam Neeson, on ice
Liam Neeson, on ice
A couple of years ago screen legend Liam Neeson dared to mention the dreaded R word – retirement. At the time he said that he wouldn’t be retiring from the big screen completely but would be pulling away from action films now he was starting to age.
Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel
Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel
PHUKET: The Australian Government has announced that it now recognises Sinovac as an approved vaccine and also now recognises vaccinations whereby two different vaccines were used.
Pattaya booze ban stays, operators peeved
Pattaya booze ban stays, operators peeved
PATTAYA: Local tourism operators in Pattaya are upset that the popular resort city has been left off a short list of places where alcohol sales will be allowed in restaurants starting on Monday (Nov 1).
Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled
Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled
PHUKET: A group of local small hotel owners, transport drivers and small tour operators rallied in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 29), calling for the government to cancel its requirement for tourists to stay only at SHA Plus hotels on entering the country.
Phuket Music Scene: Getting down in Phuket Town
Phuket Music Scene: Getting down in Phuket Town
The live music scene on Phuket was dealt a severe blow by COVID, but happily not a mortal one. We are now starting to see green shoots of recovery, particularly in Phuket Old Town.
First united foundation in Phuket to provide grants supporting the most vulnerable communities
First united foundation in Phuket to provide grants supporting the most vulnerable communities
Living Waters Phuket is fully established to provide grants to projects investing in sustainable community solutions across Phuket and the surrounding islands.
Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance
Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance
BANGKOK: Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has admitted that an error in judgement had been made in announcing that K-pop celebrity Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manoban would be performing at a New Year’s event in Phuket.
Suvarnabhumi to welcome 30k passengers on Monday
Suvarnabhumi to welcome 30k passengers on Monday
BANGKOK: The Airports of Thailand (AoT) says its six international airports are ready to welcome passengers as it expects 30,000 passengers to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday (Nov 1), the day of the country’s reopening to foreign tourists.
Sensational Salah on top of the world
Sensational Salah on top of the world
FOOTBALL: Make no bones about it, Mohamed Salah is the best player on the planet right now.
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 61 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 29) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,144.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand set for reopening liftoff, World Record BJJ roll set in Phuket |:| October 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand set for reopening liftoff, World Record BJJ roll set in Phuket |:| October 29
PHUKET XTRA - October 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Travel rules clarified for Monday’s reopening of Thailand |:| FDA focuses on vaccines for kids under 12 |:| No Lisa for Phuket NYE Countdown |:| World Record BJJ roll set in Phuket |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Gambling debt prompted gold shop robbery Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Driver injured as passenger van slams into power pole
Driver injured as passenger van slams into power pole
PHUKET: The driver of a passenger van is in hospital recovering from head injuries sustained when the van he was driving slammed into a roadside in northern Phuket early this morning (Oct 29).
FDA to hear proposals to vaccinate younger kids
FDA to hear proposals to vaccinate younger kids
BANGKOK: Moves are afoot to seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer COVID-19 vaccines to younger children, officials said yesterday (Oct 28).
Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu
Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled electricity outage in areas of Moo 1 Sakhu Sub-district, Thalang District, on Tuesday (Nov 2).
Old Masters - Australia’s great Bark Artists
Old Masters - Australia’s great Bark Artists
Experience the rich cultural history of Aboriginal Australians through the traditional craft of Bark Art right here in Phuket. From the National Museum of Australia, witness the beauty and wonder of this expressive art form, from the Old Masters; Australia’s great Bark Artists, at this Free Public Exhibition from the Australian Embassy of Thailand. Three Days Only! November 11-13 from 5 -7 PM. at The Quintessential Gallery Taste Bangtao.
Taxi drivers urged to up their game ahead of Nov 1 tourist reopening
Taxi drivers urged to up their game ahead of Nov 1 tourist reopening
PHUKET: As Phuket prepares to welcome tourists with the full reopening of the country on Monday (Nov 1), authorities on the island have issued a reminder to transport providers, specifically taxi drivers, to adopt a more professional approach.
Phuket martial arts instructor sets world record
Phuket martial arts instructor sets world record
JIU-JITSU: A Phuket-based martial arts instructor managed to successfully break a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world record while raising funds to help a local kid’s jiu-jitsu program last Sunday (Oct 24).
Phuket marks 68 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 68 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 68 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 28) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,083.
Embattled Facebook parent company changes name to ‘Meta’
Embattled Facebook parent company changes name to ‘Meta’
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg yesterday (Oct 28) announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.
Boy shot outside police station during protests dies
Boy shot outside police station during protests dies
BANGKOK: A 15-year-old boy who was seriously wounded by a bullet in chaotic scenes in front of Din Daeng police station in August died yesterday morning (Oct 28), according to Amnesty International Thailand.