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Phuket Opinion: An Omicron Christmas
Phuket Opinion: An Omicron Christmas
PHUKET: Phuket’s hopes of kicking off its tourism recovery for a high season took a serious hit this week as the Test & Go scheme was suspended, yet hopes are high that the move will be short lived as Omicron becomes increasingly understood as far less deadly than its predecessors.
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 27 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 25), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,305.
3 doses of AZ urged to combat Omicron
3 doses of AZ urged to combat Omicron
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is urging those who have received two doses of AstraZeneca to get a booster shot to protect themselves against the highly infectious new variant of COVID-19.
Resurrecting the Matrix
Resurrecting the Matrix
There is very little doubt that the original ‘Matrix’ movie released way back in 1999 changed cinema forever. For years directors like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg had been at the forefront of changing the visual look of the films that we went to see in cinemas. Suddenly this action film came from some unknown Australians that visually looked like something that had never been seen before. The film itself took the action style of Hong Kong martial arts films and mixed it with mind-bending special effects that quickly won over a legion of fans.
Phuket arrivals must now complete health form before leaving plane
Phuket arrivals must now complete health form before leaving plane
PHUKET: All international passengers arriving in Phuket must now complete a public health form before being allowed to disembark from the plane.
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
PHUKET: After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise-coloured waters of the Andaman Sea - a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists spurred the marine animal’s return.
Phuket Governor offers blessings for New Year
Phuket Governor offers blessings for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday delivered his message for the New Year, wishing one and all happiness, prosperity and the coming year free from suffering and disease.
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 37 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,258.
Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao under investigation
Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao under investigation
PHUKET: A local man has come under criticism for posting online a video showing himself and a friend riding on the back of a turtle that had come ashore at Bang Tao Beach.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis listing sought, Tracking apps blamed, Phuket NYE alcohol plans || December 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis listing sought, Tracking apps blamed, Phuket NYE alcohol plans || December 24
PHUKET XTRA - December 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Indoor venues can now serve alcohol until 1am on NYE 2022 in Phuket |:| Listing sought for cannabis |:| Tracking apps blamed for tourist breakout |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
34mn tiger shrimp younglings released in Phuket waters
34mn tiger shrimp younglings released in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Some 4 million giant tiger prawn younglings were released into Phuket coastal waters this week as a part of a campaign to replenish the popular seafood stock and help rebalance the local marine ecosystem.
Indoor venues may now serve alcohol until 1am for New Year celebrations
Indoor venues may now serve alcohol until 1am for New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet has now confirmed that indoor venues hosting New Year celebrations on Dec 31 may serve alcohol until 1am.
WHO Thailand urges pregnant women to get COVID-19 jabs
WHO Thailand urges pregnant women to get COVID-19 jabs
BANGKOK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Thailand’s office is inviting pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as expectant mothers face a higher risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 infection than regular people.
US bans Xinjiang imports, forcing firms to navigate sticky diplomacy
US bans Xinjiang imports, forcing firms to navigate sticky diplomacy
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a law yesterday (Dec 23) virtually banning all imports from the Chinese region of Xinjiang in response to concerns over forced labour, as US companies find themselves caught in the diplomatic fray.
Breakout blamed on apps
Breakout blamed on apps
BANGKOK: The failure to synchronise a tourist tracking system is the main reason some tourists have avoided the health screening process, as happened with the Israeli tourist who left his hotel in Bangkok earlier this week.
Thanusak: 2022 will be better
Thanusak: 2022 will be better
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce President Thanusak Phungdet has delivered his Christmas message, saying 2022 will be better for Phuket, as the island will be ready to receive tourists.
US regulator authorises Merck’s COVID pill
US regulator authorises Merck’s COVID pill
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday (Dec 23) authorised Merck’s COVID pill for high risk adults, a day after giving the green light to a similar pill by Pfizer.
Bangkok’s New Year countdown to stay
Bangkok’s New Year countdown to stay
BANGKOK: The private sector will still be allowed to host New Year countdown festivities under strict precautions while City Hall has decided to cancel all events it had planned to mark the New Year in Bangkok amid fears of a surge in Omicron cases.
War Elephants in Suzuki Cup driving seat
War Elephants in Suzuki Cup driving seat
FOOTBALL: It’s advantage Thailand after they won their Suzuki Cup first-leg semi-final encounter against Vietnam at the Singapore National Stadium last night (Dec 23).
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 23), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,217.