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Phuket marks 612 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 612 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 612 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 5), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 36,455.
Chalong underpass to close for maintenance
Chalong underpass to close for maintenance
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Chalong Underpass will be closed during the day from Mar 7-27.
Phuket Immigration gives Russians extensions to stay
Phuket Immigration gives Russians extensions to stay
PHUKET: The Russian Consulate in Phuket has announced that Russian nationals seeking to stay in Phuket for the immediate future will be granted a one-month extension to stay by Phuket Immigration.
Pattaya venues call for 1am closing time
Pattaya venues call for 1am closing time
CHONBURI: Operators of night entertainment venues in Pattaya that have reclassified themselves as restaurants in a bid to remain in operation during the pandemic have urged the government to extend periods of dine-in service with alcoholic beverages beyond 11pm.
Busy days for Phuket airport in March
Busy days for Phuket airport in March
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport (HKT) has released full flight schedule for March 2022. Yet the closer of Russian airspace and war-related sanctions can lead to huge disruption of international flights.
PayPal use extended until end of year
PayPal use extended until end of year
PHUKET: PayPal account holders in Thailand have been given an extension to continue using their accounts to make money transfers until the end of the year, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Sirithida Phanomwan Na Ayudhya has announced.
Cycling race to be held in Rawai
Cycling race to be held in Rawai
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos held a press conference to announce a new bicycle race to be held in Phuket on Mar 20.
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
BUSINESS: Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.
Phuket readies for another Roi Rim Lay Seafood Festival, this time at Kata Beach
Phuket readies for another Roi Rim Lay Seafood Festival, this time at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Karon officials have announced a new Roi Rim Lay Seafood Festival which will take place at Kata Beach on March 19-20. The event will be the second iteration of Rom Rim Ray in Karon sub-district.
Batman: Back in black
Batman: Back in black
Gotham’s caped crusader Batman has taken on many different personas on screens over the years. From the campy Adam West years in the ’60s through to the more serious adaptations brought to the screen by directors Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan. Of course actors George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Ben Affleck have had less successful attempts at wearing the famed black mask, but now star Robert Pattinson (‘Twilight’) has teamed up with director Matt Reeves (‘War for the Planet of the Apes’) to bring the darkest adaption of the famed comic book hero to the screen.
Phuket marks 658 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 658 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 658 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 4), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 35,788.
‘Pancake’ flattens Cows in ACG scorcher
‘Pancake’ flattens Cows in ACG scorcher
CRICKET: Craig ‘Pancake’ Morgan was the toast of the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Feb 27) as his inspired batting performance helped the Patong Penguins defeat the Thalang Cows in Game 2 of the 6-match series.
Big push for Heroines Festival
Big push for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials held an official press conference for the Heroes Festival yesterday (Mar 3), which marked that the festival this year will be on Mar 5-20.
Two million elderly not vaxxed as Songkran looms
Two million elderly not vaxxed as Songkran looms
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control has urged more than two million elderly people to get COVID-19 shots before the Songkran festival as infections may soar during the festive period when families reunite across the nation.
UN Security Council to meet Monday on Ukraine humanitarian crisis
UN Security Council to meet Monday on Ukraine humanitarian crisis
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday (Mar 7) on the humanitarian crisis triggered in Ukraine by the Russian invasion, diplomats said yesterday.
Australia cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52
Australia cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52
CRICKET: Australia cricket great Shane Warne, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52, according to a statement issued by his management company.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Diver revived after 1-hour of CPR & airlifted to Phuket || March 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Diver revived after 1-hour of CPR & airlifted to Phuket || March 4
PHUKET XTRA - March 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket TAT looks to short-haul markets |:| Concerns over Phuket falling behind as tuna hub |:| ’Zero-dollar’ Chinese tour firms acquitted of defrauding tourists |:| Tourist diver at Koh Lipe revived, airlifted to Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sanctions affecting Russian tourists in Phuket
Sanctions affecting Russian tourists in Phuket
PHUKET: Some Russian tourists in Phuket have been unable to pay for hotels or other tourist services due to sanctions against Russian-based banks which have left the tourists unable to use their credit cards.
‘Zero-dollar’ Chinese tour firms acquitted of defrauding tourists
‘Zero-dollar’ Chinese tour firms acquitted of defrauding tourists
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has acquitted seven people and six companies of charges relating to “zero-dollar” tours organised allegedly to defraud Chinese visitors.
Concerns over Phuket falling behind as tuna hub
Concerns over Phuket falling behind as tuna hub
PHUKET: Concerted efforts are needed to expand Phuket’s capabilities to increase its yield in the tuna industry with a task force headed by the Phuket Fisheries Office to be set up to train local fishermen in tuna-fishing methods that comply with strict fishing laws.