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‘Recover at home’ virus plan
‘Recover at home’ virus plan
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has reacted to the spike in COVID-19 infections by drawing up a plan to allow patients with less serious symptoms to self-quarantine at home to save hospital beds for the most serious cases.
Booster shots likely needed, expert says
Booster shots likely needed, expert says
THAILAND: Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as those who have fully recovered against the disease, are likely to need booster shots to maintain sufficient protection against reinfection, a virus expert is warning.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid closures extended as Thailand cases hit +43,000 || April 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid closures extended as Thailand cases hit +43,000 || April 19
PHUKET XTRA - April 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Entertainment venues, indoor fitness centers closed until May 1st |:| 30 Chalong cops in self-quarantine |:| Public EV buses for Phuket |:| Turtle nest found in Rawai! |:| Thailand Covid update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Efforts underway to prevent iconic James Bond Island from collapsing
Efforts underway to prevent iconic James Bond Island from collapsing
PHUKET: Efforts are underway to determine the natural erosion of the base of Koh Tapu, better known as ‘James Bond Island’, in Phang Nga Bay in the hope of preventing the iconic pillar of rock from toppling into the sea.
Mourinho sacked by Tottenham
Mourinho sacked by Tottenham
FOOTBALL: Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham just six days before they play Manchester City in the League Cup final, the club announced today (Apr 19).
Major power outages to affect Patong
Major power outages to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (Apr 20) and on Thursday (Apr 22) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Cherng Talay falls, Phuket COVID infections reach 208
Cherng Talay falls, Phuket COVID infections reach 208
PHUKET: Phuket now has confirmed infections in every subdistrict on the island, after Cherng Talay recorded 12 confirmed COVID infections over the weekend.
Phuket arrivals in other provinces face quarantine measures
Phuket arrivals in other provinces face quarantine measures
PHUKET: People from Phuket heading for Surat Thani or even Krabi now face quarantine on arrival now that Phuket has been classified as a ‘red zone’ for COVID infections amid the current outbreak.
Leicester, Chelsea reach FA Cup Final
Leicester, Chelsea reach FA Cup Final
FOOTBALL: Leicester reached the FA Cup final for the first time in 52 years as Kelechi Iheanacho’s solitary goal earned a 1-0 win over Southampton in front of 4,000 fans at Wembley yesterday (Apr 18). They will face Chelsea who defeated Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday thanks to a Hakim Ziyech goal.
Turtle nest found near Promthep Cape
Turtle nest found near Promthep Cape
PHUKET: Officers at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) have confirmed that a nest of eggs believed to have been laid by a green sea turtle has been found on Laem Pai Beach, in Moo 6, Baan Laem Promthep, Rawai, near the southernmost point of the island.
30 Chalong Police officers ordered to self-quarantine
30 Chalong Police officers ordered to self-quarantine
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannoo has played down concerns over 30 officers at Chalong Police Station being ordered to self-quarantine after it became known that two people now confirmed as infected with COVID-19 had visited the police station on April 10-11.
Fatal Tesla crash believed to be driverless
Fatal Tesla crash believed to be driverless
WORLD: Two men were killed in a crash in Texas while riding in a Tesla car that police said almost certainly had no one behind the wheel, US media reported yesterday (Apr 18).
Verstappen wins, Hamilton spins in chaotic Imola
Verstappen wins, Hamilton spins in chaotic Imola
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen survived deluge and debris at Imola yesterday (Apr 18) to claim his first win of the season in his championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.
Government defends Chinese vaccine amid social media concern
Government defends Chinese vaccine amid social media concern
THAILAND: The Ministry of Public Health yesterday (Apr 18) insisted that CoronaVac, the vaccine developed by Chinese company Sinovac, could protect people against COVID-19, despite a claim on social media that a man who received the jab had not developed any immunity.
CAAT wants late-night flights scrapped to curb COVID spread
CAAT wants late-night flights scrapped to curb COVID spread
THAILAND: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is calling for the suspension of all domestic flights between 10pm and 4am, after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) urged all people in high-risk “red zones” to stay at home from 11pm to 4am to curb the number of new infections.
Newcastle dent West Ham’s top-four challenge, Sheff Utd relegated
Newcastle dent West Ham’s top-four challenge, Sheff Utd relegated
FOOTBALL: West Ham’s bid for a place in next season’s Champions League suffered a setback as Joe Willock’s late winner capped a thrilling 3-2 win for Newcastle as Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat at Wolves yesterday (Apr 17).
360 Degrees, Yes Please!
360 Degrees, Yes Please!
After reading over the past few weeks all about the unspoilt beauty of the islands around Phuket to be enjoyed, you might ask, “What more can I add?” Just take a look at this incredible picture and let’s leave it there shall we?
Phuket’s pink buses make way for EV
Phuket’s pink buses make way for EV
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) will replace its famous Pho Thong pink song taew, small public buses which have faithfully served the public for decades, with 24 electric buses, starting from Oct 1.
Entertainment venue closure extended, snorkeling and diving prohibited
Entertainment venue closure extended, snorkeling and diving prohibited
PHUKET: Following yesterday’s (Apr 17) meeting of the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee, it has been confirmed that the closure of entertainment venues has been extended and that diving and snorkeling have been listed as prohibited after a recent spate of 10 cases were detected related to the activities.
Sustainably Yours: Science and Conspiracy Theories
Sustainably Yours: Science and Conspiracy Theories
Jewish space lasers, the lizard oligarchy, QAnon, 5G causes COVID-19, the global pandemic is a hoax, Bill Gates is trying to microchip the world, the moon landing was faked, the Earth is flat. Conspiracy theories have always been with us, but mostly they remained on the fringe, with your weird uncle who claimed aliens abducted him. However, today thanks to the Internet and social media they’ve gone mainstream, but like theoretical physicist Lawrence Krause likes to say, “Keep an open mind, but not so open that your brain falls out.”