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Ministry proposes shorter quarantine from next month
Ministry proposes shorter quarantine from next month
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is to ask the government to consider reducing the length of mandatory quarantine for incoming travellers from 14 days to 7-10 days, from next month.
Government plans AstraZeneca jab rollout
Government plans AstraZeneca jab rollout
THAILAND: After much anticipation and delay, Thai authorities have announced they are planning to roll out AstraZeneca jabs on Thursday (Mar 11) with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha the first recipient.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Navy awarded for kitten rescue || March 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Navy awarded for kitten rescue || March 8
PHUKET XTRA - March 8 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Vaccinated tourists to Thailand could face shorter quarantine |:| Governor order Phuket Town nightclub closed for 5 years |:| 18 protest leaders arraived |:| PETA gives Navy award over cat rescue |:| Majority of turtles i Mai Khao fail to hatch Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket’s new public health chief arrives
Phuket’s new public health chief arrives
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon arrived in Phuket today (Mar 8) to officially begin his duties as the new Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO).
No charges for wild teens running amok in closed bar
No charges for wild teens running amok in closed bar
PHUKET: Two teenagers already arrested for stealing motorbikes have now been identified as two of the three youths who trespassed by entering a closed bar in Kata last Wednesday night (Mar 3).
Mekong river level critically low
Mekong river level critically low
THAILAND: The Mekong River is currently only a little over one metre deep as it flows through the northeastern border province of Nakhon Phanom, posing a threat of severe drought during the dry season.
Four pub-goers shot by drunk kamnan
Four pub-goers shot by drunk kamnan
THAILAND: Four pub customers in Nakhon Phanom were wounded when a kamnan witnesses said was obviously drunk fired wild shots from a pistol because he was unhappy with the table service yesterday (Mar 7).
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kamala
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala tomorrow (Mar 9) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Large majority of leatherback turtle eggs fail to hatch at Mai Khao
Large majority of leatherback turtle eggs fail to hatch at Mai Khao
PHUKET: Officials have yet to provide any explanation as to why only eight leatherback baby turtles from the nest on Mai Khao Beach so far have hatched and made their way into the sea, from a total of 106 eggs in the nest.
Thief arrested in Patong for slashing German expat’s arm
Thief arrested in Patong for slashing German expat’s arm
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Patong for robbing a German expat’s home in Karon last month, and slashing the German man’s arm with a knife after being confronted over the robbery.
No Mercy for disqualified Yan as he loses UFC belt
No Mercy for disqualified Yan as he loses UFC belt
MMA: Petr Yan lost his UFC bantamweight championship to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Saturday (Mar 6) due to disqualification, the first time that a UFC belt has changed hands in such a manner.
Man Utd shatter City’s winning run, Liverpool crisis mounts
Man Utd shatter City’s winning run, Liverpool crisis mounts
FOOTBALL: Manchester United shattered Manchester City’s record winning streak with an impressive 2-0 victory against the Premier League leaders, while Liverpool hit a new low as relegation-threatened Fulham won at Anfield yesterday (Mar 7).
Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive
Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive
WORLD: Shirley Shi has received three offers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 - through her hometown, her Beijing residential area and her office area - but the human resources manager is in no rush.
Police hunt for protest van attackers
Police hunt for protest van attackers
THAILAND: Police are working to identify those who hijacked police vehicles and helped two detained anti-government protesters escape during the protests in Bangkok on Saturday evening (Mar 6).
Activist charged B6m for removing plants at Democracy Monument
Activist charged B6m for removing plants at Democracy Monument
THAILAND: What is the price for removing decorative plants at Democracy Monument? Student activist Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul found out yesterday (Mar 7) in a police charge.
Time to get cooking
Time to get cooking
Kids from five international schools across Phuket will be competing for a chance to spend a day in the kitchen learning from an Iron Chef this month. This extraordinary opportunity for young gourmets is the top prize at a culinary competition being hosted in Kathu, on the campus of QSI International School of Phuket (QSIP), on Saturday, March 13.
How do you like my island, Mr Bond?
How do you like my island, Mr Bond?
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New plan proposed for hotel quarantine
New plan proposed for hotel quarantine
THAILAND: A proposal to allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after the first three days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period will be submitted to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Phuket Opinion: Hearing the message loud and clear
Phuket Opinion: Hearing the message loud and clear
PHUKET: The order issued on Friday for the Maldives nightclub in Phuket Town to remain closed for five years set a new benchmark for Phuket entertainment venue operators to be wary of, and revealed how heavy the punishment can be at the whim of officials targetting your venue.
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning
PHUKET: Traffic passing through the Darasamut Underpass will be affected on Tuesday (Mar 9) while the Phuket Highways Office carries out cleaning to remove sand and trash from inside the tunnel.