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Australia retain Ashes after crushing humiliated England
Australia retain Ashes after crushing humiliated England
CRICKET: A relentless Australia spearheaded by debutant Scott Boland skittled England for an embarrassing 68 today (Dec 28) to win the third Test by an innings and 14 runs and retain the Ashes with two matches still to play.
Phuket marks 31 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 31 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 31 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 27), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,444.
Side effects cost government B1bn
Side effects cost government B1bn
BANGKOK: Almost B1 billion in compensation has been paid out to Thais who suffered adverse side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine over the past eight months, says the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai health officials outline best/worst-case COVID scenarios, Turtle joy ride || December 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai health officials outline best/worst-case COVID scenarios, Turtle joy ride || December 27
PHUKET XTRA - December 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Health form for Phuket arrivals |:| Thailand officials outline worst-case scenario |:| Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao Beach |:| Phuket readies for 7 Days of Danger |:| Phuket remembers tsunami victims Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Health officials outline likely scenarios as Omicron spreads
Health officials outline likely scenarios as Omicron spreads
BANGKOK: New COVID-19 infections could surge to 10,000 or even 30,000 cases a day early next year, driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant, a senior Public Health Ministry official said on Monday (Dec 27).
More threatening behaviour at Nui Beach
More threatening behaviour at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Local residents have reached out to the media asking for help in highlighting rude and dangerous behaviour by fishermen dropping anchor off Nui beach, on Phuket’s west coast.
Power outages to affect areas in Pa Khlok, Thepkrasattri
Power outages to affect areas in Pa Khlok, Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thepkrasattri and Pa Khlok tomorrow (Dec 28) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Matteo Bocelli to join Phuket New Year Countdown
Matteo Bocelli to join Phuket New Year Countdown
PHUKET: Matteo Bocelli will join his world-renowned opera singer father Andrea Bocelli on stage for the Amazing Thailand @Phuket Countdown event for New Year’s Eve.
War Elephants charge to Suzuki Cup final
War Elephants charge to Suzuki Cup final
FOOTBALL: A 0-0 draw with Vietnam yesterday (Dec 26) at the Singapore Ntaional Stadium was enough to see Thailand advance to the final of the Suzuki Cup.
Six of the best for Man City as Chelsea get back on track
Six of the best for Man City as Chelsea get back on track
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Chelsea got back on track with a 3-1 victory at Aston Villa yesterday (Dec 26).
Thailand vows to assist Myanmar refugees
Thailand vows to assist Myanmar refugees
BANGKOK: The Thai government has promised to look after all Myanmar refugees who flee to Mae Sot district of Tak province amid ongoing fighting between Myanmar’s armed forces and ethnic Karen rebels.
Man killed as pickup wipes out
Man killed as pickup wipes out
PHUKET: A 36-year-old man died after the pickup truck he was driving slid on a wet road and slammed into a power pole in Srisoonthorn early this morning (Dec 27).
Phuket marks 38 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 38 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 38 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 26), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,385.
Phuket remembers tsunami victims with ‘Soul of the Sea’ memorial service
Phuket remembers tsunami victims with ‘Soul of the Sea’ memorial service
PHUKET: Hundreds gathered at Patong Beach earlier tonight to join the tsunami memorial service, remembering the lives lost in the disaster 17 years ago today (Dec 26).
Early drama in COVID-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Early drama in COVID-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Australian super maxi LawConnect snatched an early lead in the annual Sydney to Hobart race Sunday as a COVID-depleted fleet of 88 yachts embarked on one of the world’s toughest ocean events.
Phuket Christmas Day burglar arrested
Phuket Christmas Day burglar arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for theft of items valued at 66,000 from a home in Phanason Village in Baan Borrae, Wichit, on Christmas Day.
Man held for B500m crypto scam
Man held for B500m crypto scam
BANGKOK: A 50-year-old man accused of duping Thais and foreigners into investing in cryptocurrency and later fleeing with over B500 million was arrested in Bangkok on Saturday morning (Dec 25).
Kalasin pub cluster expands
Kalasin pub cluster expands
BANGKOK: The Omicron cluster in Kalasin appears to be expanding after local authorities diagnosed 64 more cases on Saturday (Dec 25).
Phuket readies for Seven Days of Danger
Phuket readies for Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Phuket police and disaster officials are gearing up for the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year, which begins on Wednesday (Dec 29).
Living Waters: Building brighter futures
Living Waters: Building brighter futures
Living Waters Phuket has been providing financial grants and completing projects investing in sustainable community solutions across Phuket and the surrounding islands.