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Heart-broken Russian man remains in ICU after slashing own throat
Heart-broken Russian man remains in ICU after slashing own throat
PHUKET: Police have identified the Russian man who slashed his own neck with a fruit knife on the Karon beach road on Sunday night (Feb 7). The man remains in intensive care at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, Karon Police Chief Col Peerapong Chai-aroon has confirmed.
Previous Phuket mayors register to contest municipal elections
Previous Phuket mayors register to contest municipal elections
PHUKET: The previous serving mayors of Phuket Town, Patong, Chalong and Rawai have all registered to contest the upcoming municipal election in their respective areas on Mar 28.
New rallies in Yangon despite military warnings
New rallies in Yangon despite military warnings
WORLD: Protesters started rallying across Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon today (Feb 9), defying warnings from the military threatening “action” against large gatherings.
Frustrated Kenin struggles in Aussie Open defence
Frustrated Kenin struggles in Aussie Open defence
TENNIS: An angry Sofia Kenin made a scratchy start today (Feb 9) to her Australian Open title defence with an unconvincing victory over wildcard Maddison Inglis.
China ‘ready to export’ Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told
China ‘ready to export’ Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told
THAILAND: China has informed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that it is preparing to export its COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said yesterday (Feb 8).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Supermum’ turtle spotted! Free vaccine for all in Thailand? || February 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Supermum’ turtle spotted! Free vaccine for all in Thailand? || February 8
PHUKET XTRA - February 8 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Everyone in Thailand to get free vaccine |:| ’Supermum’ turtle is back, while green turtle dies |:| Ex-cop murderer found after 10 years |:| Thailand COVID surpass 23,000 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket tourism industry leaders pitch for targeted campaigns to boost domestic tourism
Phuket tourism industry leaders pitch for targeted campaigns to boost domestic tourism
PHUKET: Leading Phuket tourism figures and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) today announced a series of campaigns hoped to ramp up the number of domestic tourists coming to the island as a way to support ailing businesses until international tourists return.
Phuket Red Cross calls for blood donations
Phuket Red Cross calls for blood donations
PHUKET: All people are invited to come to donate their blood at the Phuket Red Cross Regional Blood Center (PRBC) in Phuket Town and at mobile stations for blood donations in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi between Feb 8-12 to make merit for Chinese New Year, which is this Friday (Feb 12).
Foreign man, believed Russian, in ICU after slashing own neck with knife
Foreign man, believed Russian, in ICU after slashing own neck with knife
PHUKET: A foriegn man believed to be a Russian national is in intensive care after slashing his own neck with a fruit knife on the Karon beach road last night (Feb 7), report the Karon Police.
‘Supermum’ leatherback turtle lays eggs at Thai Muang
‘Supermum’ leatherback turtle lays eggs at Thai Muang
PHUKET: Marine wildlife officers believe that a large leatherback turtle that laid a nest on Thai Muang Beach in Phang Nga last night is that same turtle that has laid four other nests in the area, including on Phuket’s Kata Beach on Jan 1.
Brady’s magnificent seven as Bucs beat Chiefs in Super Bowl
Brady’s magnificent seven as Bucs beat Chiefs in Super Bowl
NFL: Tom Brady sealed his place in the pantheon of America’s greatest sporting icons yesterday (Feb 7), winning a record seventh Super Bowl as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the error-strewn Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca jab launch over study
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca jab launch over study
WORLD: South Africa said yesterday (Feb 7) it would suspend the start of its COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca jab - which forms a major plank of Thailand’s vaccination strategy and is to be produced by Siam BioScience in Bangkok - after a study showed the drug failed to prevent mild and moderate cases of the virus variant that has appeared in Africa’s hardest-hit nation.
PM defends vaccine rollout in podcast
PM defends vaccine rollout in podcast
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Feb 7) Thailand has contingency plans to secure COVID-19 vaccines from other producers if the British/Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca cannot deliver the doses it promised in time.
Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool, Kane stars for Spurs
Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool, Kane stars for Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester City left Liverpool’s title defence in tatters as Ilkay Gundogan’s double and two costly mistakes from Alisson Becker inspired the Premier League leaders’ dazzling 4-1 win, while Harry Kane starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion yesterday (Feb 7).
Chinese New Year ‘could lead to spread of bug’
Chinese New Year ‘could lead to spread of bug’
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has expressed concerns about the possible risk of COVID-19 transmission when families reunite to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year this week.
Health chiefs reject serum passport idea
Health chiefs reject serum passport idea
THAILAND: Health authorities have dismissed the possibility of applying the World Health Organization (WHO) vaccine passport regulation for international travelling as there is still no proof any vaccines are totally effective in preventing Sars-CoV-2 transmission.
Hanks hits the mark in ‘News of the World’
Hanks hits the mark in ‘News of the World’
With Thai cinemas currently screening a lot of re-releases chances are the more serious film lover may have already seen most of the films gracing the big screen. Thankfully though streaming services are continuing their steady release of new material – and this time it is the brilliant new Tom Hanks film ’News Of The World’ that has just surfaced.
Thousands rally again in Myanmar against military coup
Thousands rally again in Myanmar against military coup
YANGON: Thousands of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar poured back onto the streets Sunday (Feb 7), as an internet blackout failed to stifle growing outrage at the military’s ouster of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Scotland end 38-year Twickenham jinx to stun England
Scotland end 38-year Twickenham jinx to stun England
RUGBY: Scotland threw the Six Nations wide open from the start as they ended their 38-year wait for a win at Twickenham with an impressive 11-6 success over reigning champions England yesterday (Feb 6).
Man Utd blow lead twice against Everton, Villa outgun Arsenal
Man Utd blow lead twice against Everton, Villa outgun Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Manchester United missed out on a share of top spot in the Premier League after twice throwing away leads in a 3-3 draw with Everton, while Arsenal’s top-four chances are fading fast following a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa yesterday (Feb 6).