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PRU sets up as second field hospital
PRU sets up as second field hospital
PHUKET: Three hundred beds have been set up in a meeting hall at Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU) in Rassada which is to be designated as the second field hospital for “light green” cases on the island.
Soi Dog Foundation returns to Phuket Stray Dog Shelter, carries out vaccination drive
Soi Dog Foundation returns to Phuket Stray Dog Shelter, carries out vaccination drive
Soi Dog Foundation carried out annual vaccinations of all dogs at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang last Wednesday (July 28) in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) and a number of local volunteers.
Laguna founder KP Ho calls for Phuket, other Sandbox destinations to be ‘Green listed’ as COVID safe havens
Laguna founder KP Ho calls for Phuket, other Sandbox destinations to be ‘Green listed’ as COVID safe havens
PHUKET: As Bangkok grapples with rising numbers of COVID infections, leading tourism voice KP Ho, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, has told European envoys, airlines, senior officials and business leaders, that for Phuket Sandbox to succeed it is imperative for Phuket to be given “green” destination status.
Ocon an F1 winner after bonkers race in Budapest
Ocon an F1 winner after bonkers race in Budapest
FORMULA ONE: Esteban Ocon capitalised on a wet race start and first-lap mayhem to claim a maiden Formula 1 victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton yesterday (Aug 1).
Phuket village goes under lockdown
Phuket village goes under lockdown
PHUKET: Baan Nanai in Moo 7, Tambon Thepkrasattri, in Thalang District, has been ordered “to close” to contain the spread of COVID-19 after eight local residents in the village were found to be infected, resulting in many local high-risk contacts.
Myanmar junta chief says new elections in two years
Myanmar junta chief says new elections in two years
WORLD: Myanmar’s junta chief said yesterday (Aug 1) that elections would be held and a state of emergency lifted by August 2023, extending the military’s initial timeline given when it deposed Aung San Suu Kyi six months ago.
Police to act if anti-government ralliers keep defying orders
Police to act if anti-government ralliers keep defying orders
BANGKOK: Police are threatening legal action against demonstrators during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the “car mob” rally seeking the ouster of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Aug 1).
Phuket marks 245 COVID infections in past seven days
Phuket marks 245 COVID infections in past seven days
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 36 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 1), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,186.
Olympic heartbreak for Thai fighters
Olympic heartbreak for Thai fighters
OLYMPICS: Calamity struck for Thai boxing at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday (Aug 1) as Jutamas Jitpong and Chatchai-decha Butdee fought impressively but lost their chance of grabbing medals at the Kokugikan Arena.
Government extends lockdown
Government extends lockdown
BANGKOK: The government has extended lockdown and curfew measures for two more weeks starting tomorrow (Aug 3) with 16 more provinces added to the list of “dark red or maximum and strict control zones”, areas hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young artist rises in Patong
Young artist rises in Patong
Recently I decided to drive over to Patong Beach to see what excitement was happening with the opening of the island to the international visitors. I hoped restaurants and shops were open welcoming guests for the first time in well over a year.
Phuket Provincial Police Chief probed over gambling den raid
Phuket Provincial Police Chief probed over gambling den raid
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannoo and two other top-ranking officers have been transferred pending an investigation into their relationships with suspects arrested in a gambling den raid at a resort on Koh Siray, east of Phuket Town, last month.
South Africa dominate Lions in second half to level series
South Africa dominate Lions in second half to level series
RUGBY: South Africa overcame the loss of injured star forward Pieter-Steph du Toit yesterday (July 31) to score 21 unanswered second-half points and beat the British and Irish Lions 27-9 to level the series ahead of next weekend’s final Test.
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Swiss man found hanged at home in Pa Khlok
Swiss man found hanged at home in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: A 37-year-old Swiss man was found hanged at his home at a housing estate in Moo 1, Pa Khlok, yesterday (July 31).
Blazing Saddles: A dam fine ride!
Blazing Saddles: A dam fine ride!
“Dam!” I thought, “they’ve actually got it right.” It was early on a sodden Sunday morning in June and that very weekend the Meteorological Department had said with all-knowing solemnity that the day would mark the start of Phuket’s “Rainy Season”.
New expat jab registration website opens Sunday
New expat jab registration website opens Sunday
BANGKOK: A new registration site for COVID-19 vaccinations is scheduled to open today (Aug 1) for expatriates across the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
Phuket local infections remain high
Phuket local infections remain high
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 39 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (July 31), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,147.
Hamilton aims for 100th win with Hungary pole
Hamilton aims for 100th win with Hungary pole
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is in the box seat to claim a century of Formula 1 victories and reclaim the championship lead after taking pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 31).
Phuket Opinion: Raising the drawbridge
Phuket Opinion: Raising the drawbridge
PHUKET: The move by the Phuket Governor to restrict all entry to Phuket to essential arrivals only from starting this Tuesday (Aug 3) is one of the best decisions the provincial government has made so far during the ever-ongoing ‘Third Wave’ outbreak of COVID-19 infections. The only problem is that it could have been done sooner.