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Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 25 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,147.
Muay Thai action at Laguna to toast National Sports Day
Muay Thai action at Laguna to toast National Sports Day
MUAY THAI: Last Sunday (Dec 19) saw Laguna Phuket host the Muay Siam Fight event as part of this year’s National Sports Day celebrations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mandatory quarantine reinstated for Thailand but Phuket Sandbox to continue || December 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mandatory quarantine reinstated for Thailand but Phuket Sandbox to continue || December 21
PHUKET XTRA - December 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns |:| Phuket to push for 4th COVID vaccine |:| Phuket alcohol New Year all-nighter cancelled |:| Kids 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns
Mandatory quarantine reinstated amid Omicron concerns
BANGKOK: The Government announced today (Dec 21) that mandatory quarantine measures for ovreseas visitors will be reinstated due to concerns over the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket New Year’s Eve all-nighter cancelled
Phuket New Year’s Eve all-nighter cancelled
PHUKET: The order by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol at venues across the island all through the night of Dec 31 has been cancelled.
Phuket to be first in Thailand to roll out fourth-jab COVID vaccinations
Phuket to be first in Thailand to roll out fourth-jab COVID vaccinations
PHUKET: Phuket residents will be the first in the country to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccination injection as health officials roll out their extended campaign in the new year.
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asian Games glory
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asian Games glory
BADMINTON: Newly-crowned mixed doubles world champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are now eyeing success at the Asian Games next year.
Prayut is public’s favourite politician, says Super Poll
Prayut is public’s favourite politician, says Super Poll
BANGKOK: The Super Poll research center has revealed that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is the Thai public’s favourite politician, while the Co-pay subsidised purchases scheme is cited as the government’s most popular achievement.
More than 1.5 tonnes of floating trash cleared from Phuket canal
More than 1.5 tonnes of floating trash cleared from Phuket canal
PHUKET: A new boat fitted with a scoop for collecting floating trash and other debris has cleared more than 1.5 tonnes of waste floating in the canal near the Phuket fishing port on the east side of Phuket Town.
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG: World powers yesterday (Dec 20) condemned Hong Kong’s tightly vetted legislature vote, saying rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand had eroded democracy in the Chinese territory.
Italian tenor Bocelli signed for Phuket party
Italian tenor Bocelli signed for Phuket party
BANGKOK: Phuket Countdown 2022 has confirmed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at Saphan Hin public park, with the event organiser requiring the audience to show a negative COVID-19 test result and proof of complete vaccination before attending.
Children aged 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot
Children aged 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday gave the green light to allow children aged 5 to 11 to receive Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine so as to build body immunity against COVID-19.
POSTPONED - Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners
POSTPONED - Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners
    **POSTPONED**   AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), is delighted to invite you to join us for “Australia Day Phuket Sundowners” at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, on Friday 28 January 2022, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. A celebration of all things Australian, join us for your favourite Australian food & beverages, and welcome in the New Year as the first business networking event in Phuket of 2022. Please note that the attendees will be asked for their COVID-19 vaccination or ATK / RT-PCR certification to show on entry to the event. Price: 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. 900 THB for non-members.
‘Test & Go’ country list to change
‘Test & Go’ country list to change
BANGKOK: The government is expected to revise its list of “Test & Go” countries following the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as details yesterday (Dec 20) emerged of the country’s earliest recorded local case of the strain.
Phuket marks 46 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 46 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 46 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 20), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,111.
Schools take the weight in King’s Cup
Schools take the weight in King’s Cup
WEIGHTLIFTING: Aspiring youth weightlifters descended on Phuket last weekend as the island hosted the national King’s Cup.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Omicron cases mount in Thailand as 1st local case found, Maya Bay Beach reopening confirmed || December 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Omicron cases mount in Thailand as 1st local case found, Maya Bay Beach reopening confirmed || December 20
PHUKET XTRA - December 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Health officials propose suspension of Test & Go scheme amid Omicron cases |:| First local Omicron case found in Thailand |:| Andrea Bocelli to sing at Phuket New Year Countdown |:| Maya Bay Beach reopening confirmed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
First local transmission of Omicron confirmed
First local transmission of Omicron confirmed
BANGKOK: A 49-year-old-Thai woman is the first case of local infection with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, caught from her infected husband, a pilot who arrived from Nigeria, a senior health official said today (Dec 20).
Battling England succumb as Australia clinch second Ashes Test
Battling England succumb as Australia clinch second Ashes Test
CRICKET: Australia ground down a battling England to win the second Test in Adelaide today (Dec 20) and go 2-0 up in the Ashes series, leaving the visitors’ dreams of winning back the hallowed urn in tatters.
Test & Go entry may be suspended on Omicron concerns
Test & Go entry may be suspended on Omicron concerns
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will recommend the suspension of the ‘Test & Go’ entry programme for fully vaccinated air travellers because of the escalating Omicron variant situation worldwide.