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CCSA’s daily case count briefing set to wind down
CCSA’s daily case count briefing set to wind down
BANGKOK: Critics have voiced concerns over reports that the Ministry of Public Health will cease providing daily bulletins containing the number of new COVID-19 infections over the preceding 24-hour period, saying members of the public have the right to be kept abreast of the situation without having to seek the information themselves online.
Centre set up to help Thais in Ukraine
Centre set up to help Thais in Ukraine
BANGKOK: Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday (Feb 24), the Thai embassy in Warsaw has set up a centre to help and accommodate Thai people evacuated from dangerous areas, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
Phuket marks 698 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 698 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 698 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 30,658.
NATO deploys response units to bolster defenses
NATO deploys response units to bolster defenses
BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Friday (Feb 25) the alliance was deploying its rapid response forces to bolster defences on its eastern flank in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shift to ‘endemic’ forecast within 4 months
Shift to ‘endemic’ forecast within 4 months
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is setting its sights on declaring the spread of the coronavirus disease as endemic within the next four months, said its top official.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Endemic’ shift by June? Phuket in-school exams allowed || February 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Endemic’ shift by June? Phuket in-school exams allowed || February 25
PHUKET XTRA - February 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Actress missing in river |:| Shift to ’endemic’ in 4 months |:| Phuket Stray Dog Shelter running short of food |:| Schools to hold end-of-year exams Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘justified’, says Myanmar junta
Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘justified’, says Myanmar junta
MYANMAR: The Russian invasion of Ukraine is “justified” and demonstrates Moscow’s position as a world power, Myanmar’s junta said today (Feb 25), backing its major ally and arms supplier.
Latest Phuket COVID order allows schools to hold end-of-year exams
Latest Phuket COVID order allows schools to hold end-of-year exams
PHUKET: The latest provincial order regulating the operation of venues in Phuket issued today (Feb 25), titled “Relaxation of closing measures for places and activities that are at risk of spreading disease”, included no provisions to relax any COVID-prevention measures that were not already in effect.
TAT pushes Phuket, Udon Thani travel boost
TAT pushes Phuket, Udon Thani travel boost
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is taking credit for creating a tourism campaign linking Phuket with Udon Thani and nearby provinces in Isan.
Conte and Bielsa’s futures on the line, Eriksen set for Brentford bow
Conte and Bielsa’s futures on the line, Eriksen set for Brentford bow
FOOTBALL: Tottenham end a rollercoaster week with a visit to Leeds tomorrow (Feb 26) that could seal the fate of either manager with Spurs boss Antonio Conte hinting he could quit after just four months in the job.
Central Pattana to spend B120bn on sustainable future
Central Pattana to spend B120bn on sustainable future
PHUKET: Central Pattana has announced it will invest B120 billion in the next five years to build a sustainable ecosystem and to reach a ‘net zero’ goal by 2050 under its ‘Imagining Better Futures for All’ initiative.
CCSA updates home-grown COVID-19 vaccine developments
CCSA updates home-grown COVID-19 vaccine developments
BANGKOK: The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has updated the public on the progress of COVID-19 vaccine developments in Thailand.
Attacks across Ukraine as dozens die in Russian invasion
Attacks across Ukraine as dozens die in Russian invasion
KYIV: Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine yesterday (Feb 24) as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv and the West responded with punishing sanctions.
Phuket Stray Dog Shelter running short of food
Phuket Stray Dog Shelter running short of food
PHUKET: Phuket Stray Dog Shelter is running out of food and supplies needed to care for more than 1,000 dogs kept at the facility.
Record number of new national COVID cases
Record number of new national COVID cases
BANGKOK: The country registered 41 more COVID-19 fatalities and a record high of 24,932 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced this morning (Feb 25).
Phuket marks 684 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 684 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 684 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 29,877.
Phuket tennis trio shine at youth tournament
Phuket tennis trio shine at youth tournament
TENNIS: Three young aspiring tennis stars from Phuket have received praise for their respective performances in the 60th Royal Cup at the National Youth Tennis Tournament.
TAT: Tourist arrivals hit by Russia-Ukraine crisis
TAT: Tourist arrivals hit by Russia-Ukraine crisis
BANGKOK: The Russia-Ukraine crisis will have an adverse impact on foreign tourist arrivals, Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, said on Thursday (Feb 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-torture bill approved by Thai legislators, Over 1,000 daily cases in Phuket || February 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Anti-torture bill approved by Thai legislators, Over 1,000 daily cases in Phuket || February 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Anti-torture bill approved by Thai legislators |:| Weather warning for Phuket, entire Thai South |:| Police seize illegal timber used to build Phuket resort |:| Nearly all new COVID cases are ’Green patients’ Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket named in weather warning for the South
Phuket named in weather warning for the South
PHUKET: Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi have been named as areas of possible heavy to very heavy rain for the next few days in a weather warning for all of Southern Thailand issued by the Thai Meteorological Department.