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Phuket calls for ‘endemic’ designation
Phuket calls for ‘endemic’ designation
BANGKOK: Phuket is offering itself as the first province to declare the spread of COVID-19 as an endemic despite a growing number of infections among tourists, according to an official.
No hospital can reject patients, says government
No hospital can reject patients, says government
BANGKOK: Private hospitals have been warned against denying medical treatment to COVID-19 patients, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha adding that changes to the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) scheme won’t take effect until March 1.
Phuket marks 628 new COVID cases, three new deaths
Phuket marks 628 new COVID cases, three new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 628 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 20), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 26,814.
Drop in tax revenues necessitates emergency loans, says PDMO
Drop in tax revenues necessitates emergency loans, says PDMO
BANGKOK: The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has reaffirmed that the government is capable of paying back recent emergency loans taken out by the government to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Last-ditch push to head off Russian attack on Ukraine
Last-ditch push to head off Russian attack on Ukraine
WORLD: Last-ditch diplomatic efforts were underway today (Feb 20) to prevent what Western powers warn could be the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine and a catastrophic European war.
The 2022 Siray Music and Food Festival opens
The 2022 Siray Music and Food Festival opens
PHUKET: The 2022 Siray Music and Food Festival was officially opened to much fanfare yesterday (Feb 19) by Deputy Governor of Phuket Amnuay Phinsuwan.
Sustainably Yours: Building a Sustainable Phuket
Sustainably Yours: Building a Sustainable Phuket
As we enter the third year of COVID-19, cities around the world are starting to reinvent themselves, looking for ways to reduce their waste, lower their carbon footprints and become more sustainable. We should take some of these lessons and apply them to Phuket, because the current system of mass tourism, on an island with limited resources, is not a sustainable business model. 
Pick-up wipes out on Bypass Rd, driver killed
Pick-up wipes out on Bypass Rd, driver killed
PHUKET: The driver of a pickup truck that lost control and crashed into an electric pole on the bypass road early this morning (Feb 20) has been confirmed dead.
Kane scores twice as Spurs beat Man City to blow title race open
Kane scores twice as Spurs beat Man City to blow title race open
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s failed pursuit of Harry Kane came back to haunt them as the England captain scored twice to secure Tottenham a stunning 3-2 win at the Etihad which blew the Premier League title race back open.
Sixty-six baby turtles hatch in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park
Sixty-six baby turtles hatch in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park
PHUKET: Officials from Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga Province confirmed yesterday (Feb 19) that 66 green sea turtles have successfully hatched and been released into the sea.
Thailand plans roadshows, direct flights to Saudi Arabia
Thailand plans roadshows, direct flights to Saudi Arabia
BANGKOK: The Thai government will launch roadshow events in Saudi Arabia next month and estimates that about 200,000 tourists from the Middle Eastern kingdom will visit Thailand in 2022.
NHSO backs B51bn loan to cover coronavirus costs
NHSO backs B51bn loan to cover coronavirus costs
BANGKOK: The National Health Security Office (NHSO) Board has agreed to a proposal to secure a B51-billion loan by executive decree. The loan will fund reimbursement claims for COVID-related services for 10 months.
Phuket marks 549 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 549 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 549 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 19), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 26,094.
Phuket’s big man holds ONE Heavyweight title high
Phuket’s big man holds ONE Heavyweight title high
MMA: Anatoly Malykhin needed just over six minutes to knock out Kiril Grishenko (5-1) in Singapore last Friday (Feb 11) to hold up the ONE Interim Heavyweight title.
Phuket Opinion: Has the countdown to reopening already started?
Phuket Opinion: Has the countdown to reopening already started?
PHUKET: If the speed of the quick-fire announcements over the past few days of the government “considering” easing the requirements for tourists to enter the country is any indication, anyone dependent on tourism for income might have good reason to be optimistic about the near future. The only thing our national leaders have to figure out is how fast they can roll back the entry measures without looking stupid for keeping them in effect so long already.
Man Utd and Liverpool to face off in Bangkok
Man Utd and Liverpool to face off in Bangkok
FOOTBALL: English Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool will meet in an exhibition match in Bangkok in July, organisers said yesterday (Feb 18).
Patong police issue electric scooter warning
Patong police issue electric scooter warning
PHUKET: Patong police have issued a warning after a series of online complaints led to four tourists being charged for riding unregistered electric scooters in the area.
Third oil leak confirmed at Rayong pipeline
Third oil leak confirmed at Rayong pipeline
RAYONG: Authorities have been informed by Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC) that another leak in its underwater oil pipeline has been found and sealed during its investigation regarding the previous oil spills.
Phad Krapow – Up, Up and Away ‘Space’ Launch
Phad Krapow – Up, Up and Away ‘Space’ Launch
Exclusive footage from Thailand’s highest-ever launch, into the stratosphere, brought to you by Retired, Working For You…
Cyclist enraged after discarded tacks cause B10,000 damage
Cyclist enraged after discarded tacks cause B10,000 damage
PHUKET: A cyclist has been left enraged after a number of sharp metal tacks left discarded on a bicycle lane in Saphan Hin Park caused over B10,000 of damage to his and colleagues’ bikes.