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Thousands evacuate flood-hit deep South
Thousands evacuate flood-hit deep South
THAILAND: Authorities are evacuating flood-residents in Yala, as higher than average precipitation across the three southernmost border provinces since Monday (Jan 4) have inundated over 18,000 households in the region.
Government u-turns on Mor Chana
Government u-turns on Mor Chana
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Jan 7) urged people to download onto their smartphone a COVID-19 contact-tracing app called “Mor Chana”. However, there would be no punishments for those who do not download it, so long as they inform officials of their travel plans when crossing provincial borders.
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
CRICKET: Phuket’s 2021 cricket calendar was kick-started last Sunday (Jan 3) with an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI in a 35-over match at the ACG.
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Phuket under face mask order, B20k fine
Phuket under face mask order, B20k fine
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a provincial order making it illegal to not wear a face mask in a public area. The penalty for breach of the order is a fine of up to B20,000 or may even include a jail term, the order warned.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Quarantine for all domestic arrivals to Phuket! Deputy PM: Gambling dens DO exist? || January 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Quarantine for all domestic arrivals to Phuket! Deputy PM: Gambling dens DO exist? || January 7
PHUKET XTRA - January 7 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Quarantine for domestic arrivals to Phuket |:| Phuket officials defend school closures, keeping businesses open |:| Deputy Premier says gambling dens DO exist |:| COVID-19 cases rise by 305 in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Teenager arrested for stealing Patong temple donation boxes
Teenager arrested for stealing Patong temple donation boxes
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 17-year-old for stealing donation boxes from Wat Suwan Khereewong (Wat Patong) in the early hours of yesterday and Christmas Day.
Chinese investment into Thailand poised to rise over next few years
Chinese investment into Thailand poised to rise over next few years
THAILAND: China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand is expected to increase significantly over the next few years as Chinese investors are planning to expand their local footprint, says a survey by Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Badminton stars prepare for big Bangkok battles
Badminton stars prepare for big Bangkok battles
BADMINTON: Players began practising yesterday (Jan 6) ahead of the Asian leg after all participants tested negative for COVID-19, organisers said.
Gambling dens do exist, says Deputy PM Prawit
Gambling dens do exist, says Deputy PM Prawit
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon today (Jan 7) backtracked on his earlier remarks that he believed there were no illegal gambling dens in Bangkok.
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Phuket officials defend school closures, closing businesses would be too damaging
Phuket officials defend school closures, closing businesses would be too damaging
PHUKET: Phuket’s leading officials have defended the decision to order all schools in Phuket to close but not enforce any closures of any other businesses, saying there was sufficient risk among children returning from trips to high-risk areas with their families to endanger all students but that shutting down businesses would have a too damaging impact on the island’s economy.
Man City to face Spurs in League Cup Final
Man City to face Spurs in League Cup Final
FOOTBALL: Manchester City defeated cross-city rivals Manchester United 2-0 to reach a fourth consecutive League Cup final yesterday, a victory manager Pep Guardiola dedictaed to the family of Colin Bell, a day after the City great died aged 74.
PM bolsters pledge to give free jabs
PM bolsters pledge to give free jabs
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reiterated half of the country’s population will get free COVID-19 jabs this year.
Mob storms US Capitol as Trump accused of ‘coup’
Mob storms US Capitol as Trump accused of ‘coup’
WORLD: Donald Trump’s supporters stormed a session of Congress held yesterday (Jan 6) to certify Joe Biden’s election win, triggering unprecedented chaos and violence at the heart of American democracy and accusations the president was attempting a coup.
‘Red zone’ arrivals face quarantine in Phuket
‘Red zone’ arrivals face quarantine in Phuket
PHUKET: All people arriving from any of the 28 provinces currently declared ‘red zones’ will be asked to undergo swab tests for COVID-19 and will face a 14-day quarantine after arriving on the island, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
Phuket would suffer harshly under another lockdown, says expert
Phuket would suffer harshly under another lockdown, says expert
PHUKET: Another full lockdown would result in a huge impact on Phuket’s economy, a leading economic researcher at the Prince of Songkla University Phuket campus has warned.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket schools closed! Thailand buys 35mn more Covid vaccine shots? || January 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket schools closed! Thailand buys 35mn more Covid vaccine shots? || January 6
PHUKET XTRA - January 6 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket schools ordered to close |:| Phuket flights take a hit amid Covid concerns |:| Thailand buys 35mn more vaccine shots |:| Four Koreans arrested in Phuket, one for child porn |:| 365 new Covid cases in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket flights take a hit amid COVID scare
Phuket flights take a hit amid COVID scare
PHUKET: Several airlines have reduced the number of flights to and from Phuket as a result to falling demand amid concerns over the current COVID-19 outbreak, Phuket International Airport General Manager Thanee Chuangchoo has confirmed.
 
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