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Olive ridley turtles hatch at Mai Khao, first in 20 years
Olive ridley turtles hatch at Mai Khao, first in 20 years
PHUKET: Eight hatchlings from the first olive ridley turtle nest known to be laid on Mai Khao Beach in 20 years have hatched and been released to the sea.
All Phuket entertainment venues ordered closed for Songkran
All Phuket entertainment venues ordered closed for Songkran
PHUKET: All entertainment venues in Phuket have been ordered closed from tomorrow (Apr 9) through Apr 18, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
Phuket residents vaccinated on April 2 asked to self-quarantine
Phuket residents vaccinated on April 2 asked to self-quarantine
PHUKET: All people who were present at the Indoor Sports Stadium in Saphan Hin last Friday (Apr 2) to be vaccinated for COVID-19 have been asked to self-quarantine and monitor themselves for signs of infection now that it has been confirmed that one of those present was infected with the virus.
Pubs, clubs in Bangkok, 40 other provinces to shut for 2 weeks
Pubs, clubs in Bangkok, 40 other provinces to shut for 2 weeks
THAILAND: All entertainment places in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, will be ordered to shut their doors for at least two weeks, as COVID-19 cases spawned by the Thong Lor cluster spread rapidly across the nation.
Vagabonds Rugby Academy continues to impress
Vagabonds Rugby Academy continues to impress
RUGBY: Following on from last week’s well attended Chalawan Cup fixture against Bangkok Southerners, Phuket Vagabonds RFC consolidated the resurgence of the sport, with a third free coaching clinic last Saturday (Apr 3) at their ACG base in Thalang.
UK strain behind flare-up
UK strain behind flare-up
BANGKOK: The fast-spreading British variant of COVID-19 is responsible for the latest cluster of infections that have been detected in entertainment venues across Bangkok, a virus expert said on Wednesday (Apr 7).
Phuket party-goers asked to present themselves at nearest hospital
Phuket party-goers asked to present themselves at nearest hospital
PHUKET: Any people who attended any of the three mass parties held in Phuket last weekend in any capacity have been asked to present themselves at the nearest government hospital in order to be tested for COVID-19.
How much longer can Valtteri Bottas last at Mercedes?
How much longer can Valtteri Bottas last at Mercedes?
FORMULA ONE: A close fight at the front of the Formula 1 field is great for everyone – except Valtteri Bottas.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Eight Phuket Covid cases confirmed || April 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Eight Phuket Covid cases confirmed || April 7
PHUKET XTRA - April 7 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket 8 confirmed Covid cases in Phuket |:| Man shot by drunk, off-duty cop left paralysed |:| Body found offshore |:| Monk rescued out of the cave |:| Cabinet minister go into quarantine |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Eight new COVID infections confirmed in Phuket
Eight new COVID infections confirmed in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has revealed that eight people in Phuket have been confirmed as infected with COVID-19.
Water supply outage to hit south of Phuket
Water supply outage to hit south of Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in the southern part of the island tomorrow (Apr 8) due to a power outage set to affect Soi Naitrok in Chalong.
Bellringers victorious in Easter Sunday Ding Dong at ACG
Bellringers victorious in Easter Sunday Ding Dong at ACG
CRICKET: Having played host to plenty of thrilling XI’s cricket in recent months, the ACG was the venue for last Sunday’s T20 seven-a-side match in which the Bellringers 7’s claimed a narrow 2 wicket victory over the Goan Panthers 7’s.
Cabinet ministers, MPs enter COVID quarantine
Cabinet ministers, MPs enter COVID quarantine
THAILAND: Several cabinet ministers and all Bhumjaithai Party MPs have begun 14-day quarantine after being in close contact with new COVID-19 cases.
Body found offshore from Phuket restaurant
Body found offshore from Phuket restaurant
PHUKET: Police are hoping to identify the body of a man found stuck on a sandbar some 100 metres offshore from a restaurant in Rassada yesterday (Apr 6).
Bangkok entertainment worker confirmed COVID positive in Phuket
Bangkok entertainment worker confirmed COVID positive in Phuket
PHUKET: A 29-year-old woman who worked at an entertainment venue in Bangkok that now has confirmed cases of COVID infections has traveled to Phuket and has since been confirmed by a private hospital on the island as infected with COVID-19.
Rich world’s ‘near-monopoly’ on COVID vaccines condemned
Rich world’s ‘near-monopoly’ on COVID vaccines condemned
WORLD: Richer countries are failing a “rudimentary” test of global solidarity by hoarding COVID vaccines, Amnesty International said today (Apr 7) as it accused China and others of exploiting the pandemic to undermine human rights.
‘Unemployed’ elephants begin 500km walk home
‘Unemployed’ elephants begin 500km walk home
THAILAND: After waiting in vain for tourists near Pattaya for more than a year, five elephants and their owners are heading back to their northeastern home province of Surin – a 500 kilometre journey, on foot.
Masters field facing supreme test at firm and fast Augusta
Masters field facing supreme test at firm and fast Augusta
GOLF: Augusta National has served a warning to the world’s greatest golfers with firm and fast conditions like some have never seen ahead of tomorrow’s (Apr 8) start of the 85th Masters.
Phuket man shot by drunk off-duty police officer left paralysed
Phuket man shot by drunk off-duty police officer left paralysed
PHUKET: The 25-year-old noodle vendor shot by a drunken off-duty police officer on Bangla Rd will never walk again, and only last week underwent surgery to increase his chances of being able to sit up, doctors have told the young man’s wife.
Government hands over anti-trafficking report to US
Government hands over anti-trafficking report to US
THAILAND: A report has been submitted by Thailand to the US detailing its anti-human trafficking efforts in the hope of being upgraded from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in Washington’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, due for release in June.