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Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 227 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 5), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 20,712.
Series ends all square in final tour of 2021 at the ACG
Series ends all square in final tour of 2021 at the ACG
CRICKET: The ACG played host to the final matches of 2021 last week as Phuket’s Cricket Group (PCG) side took on the Pakistan Academy from Hat Yai in a 30-over double-header.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket officials work to secure more hotel ’quarantine’ rooms, Bangla deep clean || January 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket officials work to secure more hotel ’quarantine’ rooms, Bangla deep clean || January 5
PHUKET XTRA - January 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thaksin plans to return to Thailand this year |:| Bangla Rd. to close for deep cleanse |:| Phuket scrambles for ’hospitels’ to keep tourists out of hospitals |:| Fewer injuries, accidents as Phuket closes 7 Days campaign |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Queen Deer’ breaks leg in fall on dirt track to beach
‘Queen Deer’ breaks leg in fall on dirt track to beach
PHUKET: A large male sambar deer left with a broken leg after falling down a steep slope to Nui Beach, has yet to be rescued, wildlife officials have confirmed.
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
HONG KONG: Hong Kong announced strict new anti-coronavirus controls today (Jan 5), banning flights from eight nations, shuttering bars and gyms and cancelling evening restaurant dining after the Omicron variant was detected within the city.
Missing, infected Indian tourists found
Missing, infected Indian tourists found
BANGKOK: Two Indian tourists who left Chon Buri before their repeat tests showed they were infected with COVID-19 have been found and are being treated at a field hospital in Bangkok.
Tourists return to Maya Bay
Tourists return to Maya Bay
PHUKET: Maya Bay has reopened to tourists, with the number of visitors limited to just 375 at a time and visits limited to one hour only.
Phuket closes Seven Days campaign with one death, 27 injured
Phuket closes Seven Days campaign with one death, 27 injured
PHUKET: Phuket concluded the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year last night with one death and 27 people admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in 28 accidents.
Phuket scrambles for ‘hospitels’ to keep tourists out of hospitals
Phuket scrambles for ‘hospitels’ to keep tourists out of hospitals
PHUKET: Phuket health officials are scrambling to identify some 780 rooms at hotels across the island to serve as ‘home isolation’ rooms for tourists infected with COVID-19 but suffering only mild symptoms of infection, instead of having the infected tourists admitted to hospitals.
Government backs bill to police NGO income
Government backs bill to police NGO income
BANGKOK: The cabinet has tentatively agreed to a bill requiring non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to declare their financial sources or risk prosecution.
Djokovic heading to Australian Open with COVID-19 exemption
Djokovic heading to Australian Open with COVID-19 exemption
TENNIS: World number one Novak Djokovic said yesterday (Jan 4) that he was heading to the Australian Open to defend his title after being granted a COVID-19 medical exemption to play.
Government pushes to delay nightclub reopening
Government pushes to delay nightclub reopening
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is pushing to delay the reopening of night entertainment venues after numerous businesses were found to have failed to implement the appropriate disease control measures which resulted in major outbreaks in many provinces.
Phuket marks 156 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 156 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 156 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 4), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 20,429.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Omicron uptick forces school closures, Push to extend Test & Go suspension || January 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Omicron uptick forces school closures, Push to extend Test & Go suspension || January 4
PHUKET XTRA - January 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket schools close, move to online learning |:| Omicron cases up as official look to push Test & Go restart to late January |:| Police refusing entry to unvaccinated, untested arrivals |:| Southern military base attacked |:| Thailand Covid Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangla to close for deep cleanse
Bangla to close for deep cleanse
PHUKET: Venues on Bangla Rd are being asked to close for 24 hours while the renowned nightlife street undergoes intensive cleaning, and sanitising, to help stave off more COVID infections in the area.
National Seven Days of Danger stats lower than last year
National Seven Days of Danger stats lower than last year
BANGKOK: As of yesterday (Jan 3), traffic accidents and road fatalities during the Seven Days of Danger holiday period were both 18.9% lower than in the same period a year ago.
Phuket marks four more injured in New Year road accidents
Phuket marks four more injured in New Year road accidents
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported just four accidents across the island yesterday (Jan 3), the sixth day of the Seven Days of Danger road safety campaign for the New Year.
Restaurants report 100% earnings increase from last year
Restaurants report 100% earnings increase from last year
BANGKOK: The Thai Restaurant Association has reported a 100% increase in restaurant revenue over the New Year holiday period compared to the same period last year.
China says US and Russia must reduce stockpiles after nuclear statement
China says US and Russia must reduce stockpiles after nuclear statement
BEIJING: China said today (Jan 4) it will continue to “modernise” its nuclear arsenal and called on the United States and Russia to reduce their own stockpiles a day after global powers pledged to prevent such weapons from spreading.
Police refusing up to 500 road arrivals a day for being unvaccinated, untested
Police refusing up to 500 road arrivals a day for being unvaccinated, untested
PHUKET: People driving onto the island must be able to prove they are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving, or else be refused entry to Phuket, police have warned.