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Phuket Songkran road tally holds at one death, but two more inured
Phuket Songkran road tally holds at one death, but two more inured
PHUKET: Phuket’s tally for death and injuries in road accidents during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran Thai New Year holidays remains at one dead, but with two more accidents resulting in people requiring hospital treatment.
Pfizer CEO: Vaccine third dose ‘likely’ needed within 12 months
Pfizer CEO: Vaccine third dose ‘likely’ needed within 12 months
WORLD: The head of Pfizer said in an interview aired yesterday (Apr 15) that people will “likely” need a third dose of his company’s COVID-19 vaccine within a year of being fully vaccinated.
No Phuket lockdown, but stronger control measures to be enforced
No Phuket lockdown, but stronger control measures to be enforced
PHUKET: There will be no Phuket lockdown, but stronger measures to control the spread of COVID-19 are now under consideration, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
Lockdown not needed: Anutin
Lockdown not needed: Anutin
THAILAND: The government is confident it can overcome the current COVID-19 crisis without needing to impose a nationwide lockdown, Public Health Minister Anutin Chanvirakul said yesterday (Apr 15).
Rising BISP star makes pro football debut
Rising BISP star makes pro football debut
FOOTBALL: BISP’s Mohammed (Adam) Zamri has made his debut for Perak FC in the Malaysia Premier League, winning his first match with the club’s second side 1-0 against Kelantan.
Nation will use AstraZeneca, despite blood-clot fears
Nation will use AstraZeneca, despite blood-clot fears
THAILAND: The AstraZeneca vaccine will be the mainstay for the state’s COVID-19 vaccination programme, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says.
Phuket arrivals in Phang Nga may face 14-day quarantine
Phuket arrivals in Phang Nga may face 14-day quarantine
PHUKET: All people travelling from Phuket to Phang Nga from this Saturday (Apr 17) will be required to report themselves to a local hospital or the local municipality for where they are staying after arriving in the province.
Phuket Airport bus passengers asked to present themselves for COVID test
Phuket Airport bus passengers asked to present themselves for COVID test
PHUKET: All people who were on the Airport Bus last Friday (Apr 9) operating between Phuket International Airport and Bus Terminal 1 on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town on April 9 have been asked present themselves at a government hospital for a COVID test and to self-isolate and self-monitor themselves for signs of COVID-19 infection for 14 days.
More drunken road accidents, but Phuket Songkran road tally remains at one dead
More drunken road accidents, but Phuket Songkran road tally remains at one dead
PHUKET: Phuket’s tally for death and injuries in road accidents during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran Thai New Year holidays remains at one dead, but with five more accidents resulting in people requiring hospital treatment.
Bangkok Airways ‘temporarily closes’ Phuket ticketing office due to outbreak
Bangkok Airways ‘temporarily closes’ Phuket ticketing office due to outbreak
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways has announced the temporary closure of its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, effective from tomorrow (Apr 16) through to Apr 25.
Phuket yacht delivery to Samui stumped by pedestrian bridge
Phuket yacht delivery to Samui stumped by pedestrian bridge
PHUKET: Attempts to deliver a luxury yacht from Phuket to Surat Thani, for eventual delivery to Koh Samui, never made it off the island last night as the boat on the back of a trailer failed to make it under a pedestrian bridge.
Phuket residents urged to protect themselves from COVID
Phuket residents urged to protect themselves from COVID
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong has made a special plea for residents in Phuket’s Muang District to take steps to prevent themselves from being infected with COVID-19, and especially follow what he called the three “iron rules” of preventing the virus from spreading.
Fresh-faced Foden helps Man City exorcise Champions League demons
Fresh-faced Foden helps Man City exorcise Champions League demons
FOOTBALL: At the fifth time of asking, Pep Guardiola has guided Manchester City to a Champions League semi-final as they saw off Borussia Dortmund and the demons of previous quarter-final disappointments yesterday (Apr 14).
Region health chief to ask Phuket to roll out lockdown measures
Region health chief to ask Phuket to roll out lockdown measures
PHUKET: The chief of the regional health office will ask Phuket officials to implement lockdown measures on the island to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dead in prison
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dead in prison
WORLD: Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind the worst financial scam in history, died in jail at age 82 yesterday (Apr 14), US prison officials said.
COVID spreaders to face legal action
COVID spreaders to face legal action
PHUKET: Provincial Police Region 8 Chief Lt Gen Kittirat Phanphet has confirmed that the three entertainment venues linked to the current outbreak of COVID-19 will face legal action.
Time spent on internet surges in 2020
Time spent on internet surges in 2020
THAILAND: Thais spent almost half the day on the internet on average in 2020, partly driven by the pandemic, while Facebook, YouTube and Line remained the most popular social media platforms in Thailand, according to a survey by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).
New high for daily virus infections
New high for daily virus infections
BANGKOK: The government reported 1,335 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (Apr 14), the highest number of daily infections since the epidemic emerged in Thailand early last year.
Phuket infections rise, but symptoms ‘only mild’, as tourism takes a hit
Phuket infections rise, but symptoms ‘only mild’, as tourism takes a hit
PHUKET: As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections in Phuket continues to rise, provincial health officials have pointed out that so far all of the people infected in the latest outbreak are experiencing only light symptoms of infection.
Chappuis hit by COVID-19, warns public
Chappuis hit by COVID-19, warns public
THAILAND: National team footballer Charyl Chappuis says he has tested positive for COVID-19.