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‘Mother dolphin’ taken into care, ‘son dolphin’ now missing
‘Mother dolphin’ taken into care, ‘son dolphin’ now missing
PHUKET: Marine life experts took one of the dolphins found stranded on mud in Pha Khlok yesterday into care today (Jan 22), while the search continued for the smaller male dolphin believed to be the dolphin’s offspring.
Phuket air quality still good, assures health official
Phuket air quality still good, assures health official
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health (PPHO) Office has maintained that the air quality across the island is “healthy”, despite a light haze covering the island and a government agency under the Pollution Control Department reporting a red ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ warning with PM2.5 reading of 149 at Chalong Circle this morning (Jan 22)
Deadliest catch: Recycling Thailand’s ‘ghost’ fishing nets
Deadliest catch: Recycling Thailand’s ‘ghost’ fishing nets
THAILAND: Underwater divers in plastic-choked waters off the coast snip through discarded fishng nets tangled around a reef - a new initiative helping protect marine life and by recycling also aid the fight against coronavirus.
Joint efforts see help provided for Phuket people in financial distress
Joint efforts see help provided for Phuket people in financial distress
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday stepped up to announce more help being provided to help those suffering financial difficulties from the COVID-19 crisis.
Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten home run ended by Burnley
Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten home run ended by Burnley
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten run in the Premier League at Anfield came to a stunning end as Ashley Barnes’s late penalty earned struggling Burnley a 1-0 win yesterday (Jan 21).
Phuket police hunt Japanese restaurant burglar
Phuket police hunt Japanese restaurant burglar
PHUKET: Police are searching for a man who broke into a Japanese restaurant in Phuket Town Wednesday night (Jan 20) and robbed the venue of B7,500 cash.
Phuket protected forest encroachment to be handed to DSI
Phuket protected forest encroachment to be handed to DSI
PHUKET: The investigation into the encroachment of more than 100 rai of protected forest in Phuket’s Nakkerd Hills will be handed to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate further as a special case.
Vote for Old Kent Road on Phuket Monopoly
Vote for Old Kent Road on Phuket Monopoly
PHUKET: The Phuket edition of Monopoly was announced just a few weeks ago, and now the makers of the game are asking people to vote for what they think should replace Old Kent Road.
Ratchanok, Pornpawee advance to quarter-finals
Ratchanok, Pornpawee advance to quarter-finals
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the women’s singles quarter-finals of the US$1 million (B30mn) Toyota Thailand Open at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, yesterday (Jan 21).
Vaccination packages mulled
Vaccination packages mulled
THAILAND: Tour operators have floated the idea of luring inbound travellers with vaccination tour packages after the first batch of inoculations are distributed to high-risk groups in February.
Life will be different with Biden, government told
Life will be different with Biden, government told
THAILAND: Academics are warning the government to prepare for a new relationship with the US as the Biden administration likely focuses its trading partners more on human rights, the promotion of democracy and environmental issues.
Covid-19 Disinfection service
Covid-19 Disinfection service
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AstraZeneca vaccine approved, 50,000 doses due in February
AstraZeneca vaccine approved, 50,000 doses due in February
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and 50,000 doses of it will arrive in Thailand in February.
Phuket marine life experts keep dolphins in danger under watch
Phuket marine life experts keep dolphins in danger under watch
PHUKET: Marine life experts are monitoring a striped dolphin mother and her male offspring after the two dolphins were rescued from being stranded in mud among mangroves at Cape Yamu Bay in Pa Khlok, on Phuket’s east coast.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Empty airports: Easier for foreign residents to return to Thailand! || January 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Empty airports: Easier for foreign residents to return to Thailand! || January 21
PHUKET XTRA - January 21 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Easy for foreign residents to come back |:| Cannabis business registration to start Jan. 29 |:| No-show groom charged with rape by father of 15-year-old bride |:| Thailand COVID cases rise by 142 |:| Phuket officials in hot water? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket van driver pleas for police action over attempted murder
Phuket van driver pleas for police action over attempted murder
PHUKET: A Phuket van driver is calling for police to make some progress in catching the two men who opened fire on him and two friends last year, with one of the bullets scraping his scalp, after the two suspects have been seen walking around in public.
Police confirm Phuket bypass road speed limit is 50km/h
Police confirm Phuket bypass road speed limit is 50km/h
PHUKET: Phuket Town Traffic Police have confirmed that the speed limit on the bypass road is just 50km/h.
What impact did the US ‘Capitol Hill’ incident have on world democracy?
What impact did the US ‘Capitol Hill’ incident have on world democracy?
On January 6, while the U.S. Congress was going through the last part of this presidential election, Trump supporters suddenly broke into the U.S. Capitol, all work was suspended, and four intruders and a guard died in the riot. This three-hour occupation of Congress became “a disgrace to the United States.”
Nigerian man arrested in Patong for drugs
Nigerian man arrested in Patong for drugs
PHUKET: Police arrested a Nigerian man in Patong on Tuesday (Jan 19) after officers found him carrying crystal meth (ya ice). Police later found cocaine and ecstasy at the man’s rented accommodation in Kamala.
Pogba fires Man Utd back to Premier League summit
Pogba fires Man Utd back to Premier League summit
FOOTBALL: Paul Pogba produced a moment of magic as Manchester United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and reclaim the Premier League lead yesterday (Jan 20), ending Manchester City’s short stay at the top.