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Phuket pushes on with targetted ‘booster’ jabs
Phuket pushes on with targetted ‘booster’ jabs
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is offering walk-in first-, second- and third-dose ‘booster’ vaccination injections throughout January, but vaccination sessions are limited to 50 people a day.
Thailand to launch ‘new chapter’ of tourism
Thailand to launch ‘new chapter’ of tourism
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry promotion plan for 2022 will be themed “Amazing Thailand New Chapter”, introducing new selling points from January and collecting a B300 entry fee from foreign tourists from April, government spokesman Thanakorn Boonkongwanchana said today (Jan 12).
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section of Srisoonthorn Rd tomorrow (Jan 13) as work is carried out on upgrading low-voltage cables.
FA Cup sparkles on 150th anniversary
FA Cup sparkles on 150th anniversary
FOOTBALL: The FA Cup is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and last weekend proved the most revered cup competition in club football has lost none of its magic with a number of pulsating games and a few upsets.
Vaccination not required for visa extensions, confirms Phuket Immigration
Vaccination not required for visa extensions, confirms Phuket Immigration
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town has confirmed that proof of vaccination is not required in order to be approved for an extension to stay, often just called “visa extensions”.
Phuket’s critical situation spurs call for increased support
Phuket’s critical situation spurs call for increased support
PHUKET: The deteriorating tourism situation plus the rising number of Omicron cases across Phuket has sparked a demand for immediate and increased community support, reports local foundation Living Waters Phuket.
BoT jittery over rising living costs
BoT jittery over rising living costs
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is concerned with higher prices for living costs, but not in terms of overall price stability, says the central bank governor.
Phuket launches tourist COVID hotline
Phuket launches tourist COVID hotline
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a “Phuket Tourist COVID Call Centre” to assist tourists who test positive for COVID-19.
Body of man found decomposing in pickup at Saphan Hin parking lot
Body of man found decomposing in pickup at Saphan Hin parking lot
PHUKET: The body of a man believed to be 71 years old was found decomposing in the driver’s seat of a pickup truck parked at Saphan Hin yesterday (Jan 11). Police believe the man had died sometime about last Thursday, and that his body remained unnoticed in the pickup at the car park over the weekend.
Half of Europe on track to catch Omicron, world economy at risk
Half of Europe on track to catch Omicron, world economy at risk
WORLD: More than half of people in Europe will likely catch Omicron by March, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday (Jan 11), as the World Bank warned the contagious variant could hamper global economic recovery.
Government to plug Muay Thai
Government to plug Muay Thai
MUAY THAI: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha plans to promote Thailand’s soft power through Thai boxing (Muay Thai).
Phuket marks 470 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 470 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 470 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 11), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 24,388.
4,000 a day applying to visit Phuket
4,000 a day applying to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket remains a popular travel destination among international arrivals as over 4,000 applicants are submitting forms to enter the resort island via the Thailand Pass system each day, the Phuket Tourism Association (PTA) said on Tuesday (Jan 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Booze shutdown in Phuket made legit, African swine fever detected in Thai slaughterhouse || January 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Booze shutdown in Phuket made legit, African swine fever detected in Thai slaughterhouse || January 11
PHUKET XTRA - January 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Now legit: 9pm alcohol shutdown in Phuket |:| Thailand ranked as best place in Asia to retire |:| Body of 33-year-old found in Kathu canal |:| COVID update |:| African swine fever detected in Thai slaughterhouse Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Revered monk on 1,500km barefoot trek
Revered monk on 1,500km barefoot trek
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A revered 72-year-old monk is nearing the end of his 1,500-kilometre barefoot pilgrimage from Phuket to his home province of Nakhon Phanom.
Four separate raids net drugs, guns and arrests
Four separate raids net drugs, guns and arrests
PHUKET: Police have reported four separate raids that took place between Jan 7-9 in Phuket that resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, firearms and saw arrests made.
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Body of heartbroken man, 33, found in Bang Yai Canal
Body of heartbroken man, 33, found in Bang Yai Canal
PHUKET: Police recovered the body of a 33-year-old man from Sakon Nakhon found in the Bang Yai Canal in Kathu yesterday (Jan 10). The man is believed to have taken his own life after becoming depressed after losing his girlfriend.
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for February 2022
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for February 2022
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for February 2022 will be held at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar, at the Phuket Boat Lagoon on Friday the 4th of February from 5pm. A huge thank you to the Thailand Yacht Show, https://thailandyachtshow.com/ who are kindly sponsoring the next Grow Boating to be held next Friday the 4th of February at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar in Phuket Boat Lagoon. The Thailand Yacht Show are our biggest supporter and next week will be the 5th time that they have sponsored Grow Boating. Go to their website to register now for The Thailand Yacht Show @ Ocean Marina, Pattaya in March 2022. There will be a delicious free burger for all attendees and as always all of your favourite beverages will be available. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Phuket 9pm booze shutdown made legit
Phuket 9pm booze shutdown made legit
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has formalised the ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol on licensed premises after 9pm with an island-wide order signed into effect late yesterday (Jan 10).