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South African COVID variant ‘hits’ Thailand
South African COVID variant ‘hits’ Thailand
THAILAND: The South African COVID-19 variant believed to be resistant to vaccines was detected in a Thai returnee from Tanzania late last month, according to director-general of the Department of Disease Control, Opas Karnkawinpong.
Life without glasses possible after you’re 50?
Life without glasses possible after you’re 50?
Yes, this state-of-the-art breakthrough technology makes it possible.
WHO experts want ‘more data’ from China on possible early COVID cases
WHO experts want ‘more data’ from China on possible early COVID cases
WORLD: World Health Organisation (WHO) experts voiced frustration yesterday (Feb 13) at lacking access to raw data while in China probing the pandemic’s origins, saying more was needed to detect possible early COVID cases.
Knight Frank Report: State of Villa Market in Phuket 2020, Outlook for 2021
Knight Frank Report: State of Villa Market in Phuket 2020, Outlook for 2021
PHUKET: Following the release of a candid report on the state of the condo property market in Phuket earlier this week, Nattha Kahapana, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket, has released another straightforward report, this time on the state of the Phuket villa market for 2020, and the outlook for 2021.
Man City extend lead, Liverpool stunned by Leicester
Man City extend lead, Liverpool stunned by Leicester
FOOTBALL: Manchester City powered seven points clear at the top of the Premier League yesterday (Feb 13) as Ilkay Gundogan’s double inspired a 3-0 win that piled pressure on Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, while Liverpool’s problems mounted after a dismal 3-1 defeat at Leicester.
Phuket Opinion: Feed the hungry
Phuket Opinion: Feed the hungry
PHUKET: The launch this week of the exemplary ‘One Phuket’ initiative to coordinate efforts to provide food and other essential supplies to people in need across the island needs to be known, and needs to be supported.
Police and protesters face off in Bangkok – again
Police and protesters face off in Bangkok – again
BANGKOK: A confrontation between police and pro-democracy protesters turned ugly late Saturday (Feb 13) with a number of injuries and arrests, following a peaceful protest earlier in the day at Democracy Monument in Bangkok.
Unlikely fun gunning ‘Shadow in the Cloud’
Unlikely fun gunning ‘Shadow in the Cloud’
One of the surprise winners during this period of zero blockbuster output from Hollywood has been smaller films from around the world suddenly doing very well at the box office. This has been a huge win for Asian, Australian and European cinema as a whole and now New Zealand has decided that it wants its piece of the pie with the release of ‘Shadow In the Cloud’ in Phuket.
England’s ‘mad chemist’ Jones opts for familiar formula against Italy
England’s ‘mad chemist’ Jones opts for familiar formula against Italy
RUGBY: Eddie Jones may be something of a self-confessed “mad chemist” but he has avoided any wacky experiments as England look to revive their Six Nations title defence against Italy at Twickenham today (Feb 13).
Man City eye Spurs revenge as Liverpool face Leicester test
Man City eye Spurs revenge as Liverpool face Leicester test
FOOTBALL: Rampant Manchester City will relish a shot at revenge against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham later today (Feb 13 UK time) while fading Liverpool face a tricky trip to Leicester hoping to benefit from a rare week off.
Unleashed: No, this is mine!
Unleashed: No, this is mine!
Food is a primary resource – this is true of all animals. However, having a dog that guards their food can be problematic. I’m not one to advocate reaching into your dogs bowl, and whipping their food away to prove “you’re the master” – and if anything, depending on the dog, this could make things much worse – but I do advocate doing lots of work with your dog with food being a central tenet.
Mains water supply outage to affect Chalong, Rawai
Mains water supply outage to affect Chalong, Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Chalang and Rawai, near Chalong Circle, this coming Wednesday (Feb 17).
Domestic air travel more than doubles in a month
Domestic air travel more than doubles in a month
NATIONWIDE: The number of passengers on domestic flights has risen to about 10,000 from only 4,000 in January when the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak peaked, the Department of Airports (DoA) said on Friday.
Phuket Vagabonds announce youth development day
Phuket Vagabonds announce youth development day
RUGBY: Following the success of their first open clinic in November 2020, the Phuket Vagabonds Rugby Club are excited to invite eager young rugby players to another open day of rugby development.
Phuket tourism economy expert warns plunging incomes may soon fall under poverty line
Phuket tourism economy expert warns plunging incomes may soon fall under poverty line
PHUKET: A leading Phuket tourism economy expert has warned that plunging incomes from tourism in the coming months could easily see Phuket’s tourism income per capita pushed below the provincial poverty line.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Concerns over Thailand’s record low birth rate || February 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Concerns over Thailand’s record low birth rate || February 12
PHUKET XTRA - February 12 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Fake model photographer was child porn producer |:| Record low birth rate |:| Phuket marks quiet start to Chinese New Year |:| Thailand COVID cases rise by 175 |:| Stolen art to return to Thaialnd |:| Corrupt politician? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Pay for news: Why the world is watching Australia’s new big-tech rules
Pay for news: Why the world is watching Australia’s new big-tech rules
SYDNEY: Australia has moved a step closer to introducing legislation that would force tech giants to pay for sharing news content, a move that could change how people worldwide experience the internet.
Phuket Town police chase wipeout lands officer in hospital, Myanmar man with kratom charge
Phuket Town police chase wipeout lands officer in hospital, Myanmar man with kratom charge
PHUKET: A 30-year-old Myanmar construction worker has been charged with possession of kratom after he refused to stop for a police patrol, leading to a chase in Phuket Town this morning (Feb 12) that saw both himself and the police officers in pursuit wipe out.
Tokyo 2020 boss resigns over sexism row, but successor unclear
Tokyo 2020 boss resigns over sexism row, but successor unclear
OLYMPICS: Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori bowed to mounting pressure and resigned today (Feb 12) over sexist remarks, but his replacement was not immediately clear after opposition emerged to his favoured successor.
No more snakes to be released in Phuket
No more snakes to be released in Phuket
PHUKET: Amid fears that large king cobras caught in or near houses over the past month will be released back into the wild in Phuket, Pongchart Chouehorm, Director of the Khao Phra Thaew Natural and Wildlife Education Centre in Thalang has announced that all snakes caught in homes in Phuket are to be taken off-island.