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GRIP IT - a new initiative doing good
GRIP IT - a new initiative doing good
GRIP IT is an initiative that was started by a group of friends living in Phuket. As a team they represent countries from Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia.
Newcastle stunned by Cambridge ‘dream’ in FA Cup
Newcastle stunned by Cambridge ‘dream’ in FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Newcastle’s miserable season on the field sunk to a new low yesterday (Jan 8) as they were dumped out of the FA Cup 1-0 by third-tier Cambridge, while non-league sides Kidderminster and Boreham Wood also booked their places in the fourth round.
China donates 500k COVID-19 jabs
China donates 500k COVID-19 jabs
BANGKOK: The Chinese government has donated more than 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, which arrived in Thailand yesterday (Jan 8).
Phuket Opinion: What are they doing?
Phuket Opinion: What are they doing?
PHUKET: The mess created by officials in handling the inevitable skyrocketing of COVID infections this week as Omicron began in earnest its sweep across the island had observers, and those caught up in the mess, all asking the one, same question: “What are they doing?”
Omicron cases likely undetected
Omicron cases likely undetected
BANGKOK: More than 30% of COVID-19 infections in Thailand are believed to be of the Omicron variant, says virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Phuket marks 416 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 416 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 416 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 8), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 22,299.
Young children to receive Pfizer jabs
Young children to receive Pfizer jabs
BANGKOK: The government has prepared doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five and 11, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on today (Jan 8).
Hunt for shrimp vendor killer continues
Hunt for shrimp vendor killer continues
PHUKET: Police have launched a manhunt for the shrimp vendor who shot two people dead and left three injured after he opened fire at a fresh market in Phuket Town yesterday (Jan 7).
‘Big Cleaning Day’ for Phuket
‘Big Cleaning Day’ for Phuket
PHUKET: Yesterday (Jan 7) was the “Big Cleaning Day” as cultural attractions across the island received a major clean in an attempt to install confidence in tourists following the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Follow the rules, Governor reminds foreign envoys
Follow the rules, Governor reminds foreign envoys
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Jan 7) met with the Consul Generals and Honoury Consuls of eight countries to remind them that their respective citizens must adhere to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols in effect on the island.
Resort vows to sue guest for B3mn over bad review
Resort vows to sue guest for B3mn over bad review
BANGKOK: A resort in Khao Yai has allegedly threatened one of its customers with a B3 million defamation case for posting a bad review online.
Phuket sets up helpline for those impacted by COVID fallout
Phuket sets up helpline for those impacted by COVID fallout
PHUKET: Authorities confirmed yesterday (Jan 7) that a 24-hour helpline has been set up to help people who have been impacted and are struggling due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Don’t Look Up’, a sublime sideways view of our modern world
‘Don’t Look Up’, a sublime sideways view of our modern world
The last couple of years have been a crazy time. While many have just tried to live their lives despite the pandemic restrictions placed on them, we have also seen some truly crazy moments when it has come to world politics, people doubting scientists and of course developing their own conspiracy theories.
World passes 300 million COVID cases as Omicron breaks records
World passes 300 million COVID cases as Omicron breaks records
WORLD: The total number of COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million yesterday (Jan 7), with the Omicron variant’s rapid spread setting new infection records in dozens of countries over the last week.
Coronavirus resurgence impacts Thai League 1 ties
Coronavirus resurgence impacts Thai League 1 ties
FOOTBALL: The opening weekend of the second half of the Thai League 1 season has been hit by a coronavirus resurgence.
Ministry jab plan for this year gets nod
Ministry jab plan for this year gets nod
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the Public Health Ministry’s vaccination plan for this year which includes the inoculation of 9.3 million people this month.
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 385 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 7), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 21,664.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Test & Go suspended indefinitely, 4 Sandbox provinces, More Bangla cases || January 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Test & Go suspended indefinitely, 4 Sandbox provinces, More Bangla cases || January 7
Test & Go suspended indefinitely |:| 4 total Sandbox provinces |:| Scores test positive in Bangla |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two slain as man opens fire at Phuket Town fresh market
Two slain as man opens fire at Phuket Town fresh market
PHUKET: Two people were killed and three others were injured from gunshot wounds as a man opened fire at a fresh market in Phuket Town earlier today (Jan 7).
Skal Phuket Dinner at Pizza on Fire Laguna
Skal Phuket Dinner at Pizza on Fire Laguna
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