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COVID relegates Red Cross Fair to online only
COVID relegates Red Cross Fair to online only
PHUKET:  The annual Red Cross Fair began nationwide last night, launched as an online event only for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 concerns.
War Elephants reach AFF Cup semis
War Elephants reach AFF Cup semis
FOOTBALL: Teerasil Dangda scored twice as Thailand defeated the Philippines 2-1 to qualify for the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup in Singapore last night (Dec 14).
Virologist urges 2nd booster delay
Virologist urges 2nd booster delay
BANGKOK: People should hold off on getting a fourth vaccine shot for COVID-19 pending research and development into a new generation of vaccines, according to renowned virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 48 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket cops to give away helmets before issuing fines in road safety campaign || December 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket cops to give away helmets before issuing fines in road safety campaign || December 14
PHUKET XTRA - December 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Alcohol consumption for New Year’s Countdown |:| Quarantine extended for ’Sandbox’ visitors |:| Body of missing fisherman found |:| 8 Omicron cases in Thailand |:| Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai military intervenes over woman tourist in Phuket confronted over parking
Thai military intervenes over woman tourist in Phuket confronted over parking
PHUKET: ISCO Region 4, the military oversight organisation for all of Southern Thailand, has intervened over a Thai woman tourist arriving at a restaurant in Phuket to enjoy a meal with friends being confronted and intimidated by a drunk parking attendant.
Electricity outages to affect parts of Kamala and Wichit
Electricity outages to affect parts of Kamala and Wichit
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala and Wichit on Thursday (Dec 16) as work is carried out on developing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign, with fines
Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign, with fines
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new “100% helmet” campaign, and will start enforcing increasing fines for motorbike riders and passengers repeatedly caught not wearing helmets, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has announced.
**Postponed** The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2022
**Postponed** The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2022
  **POSTPONED** The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2022 will be held at the Isola Restaurant, at the Royal Phuket Marina on Friday the 7th of January from 5pm. There will be a light buffet sponsored by the Isola Restaurant and as always all of your favourite beverages will be available. Drinks sponsorship is available for the event. Sponsorship costs 10,000 baht and includes a generous media package from our media partner The Phuket News. Message us for more information. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket/ Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
A Musical Journey: from Classical to Present
A Musical Journey: from Classical to Present
Join us on the 18th December 2021, 6:30pm, as Phuket School of Music presents A Musical Journey: from Classical to Present, featuring Dr Marie-Charline Foccroulle, piano. Performing the music by Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, Brahms, Saint Saëns and more, she’ll be joined by Anna Konoplova, violin and Carla Chiappa, vocal, in an evening of classical music at Phuket School of Music Recital Studio. RSVP: (Seat reservation required) email admin@phuket-music.com Line: phuket-music WhatsApp: 0931019051 - limited seating capacity - Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required on the event site - age limit: 6 yrs and above only Artist photo credit: Dorina Milas www.phuket-music.com
Phuket Hotels Association welcomes new leadership team
Phuket Hotels Association welcomes new leadership team
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has embarked on an exciting new era with the appointment of a new senior leadership team.
Indonesia struck by 7.3-magnitude quake, tsunami ‘possible’
Indonesia struck by 7.3-magnitude quake, tsunami ‘possible’
INDONESIA: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia this morning (Dec 14), the US Geological Survey said, as monitors warned of the possibility of hazardous tsunami waves.
Thailand confirms eight Omicron cases, three more pending
Thailand confirms eight Omicron cases, three more pending
BANGKOK: Thai health authorities have confirmed eight cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant among international visitors, with the results yet to be confirmed for three more patients. The country has yet to identify any infections of the new variant of concern among local communities.
Thais out to seal semis berth
Thais out to seal semis berth
FOOTBALL: Thailand take on the Philippines in the AFF Suzuki Cup this evening (Dec 14) in a crucial match for both teams for different reasons.
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 50 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 13), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 was reported to 18,765.
Longer quarantine for ‘sandbox’ visitors
Longer quarantine for ‘sandbox’ visitors
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration will extend quarantine for visitors arriving from overseas through sandbox and quarantine schemes from five to seven days, from this Thursday (Dec 16).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more red zones, Phuket the island of sport, Ready for meteor shower || December 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more red zones, Phuket the island of sport, Ready for meteor shower || December 13
PHUKET XTRA - December 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Swiss man killed by Phuket van |:| Thai gov’t updates control zones |:| Phuket Fight Club 9 Years |:| PCA Thailand bodybuilding |:| Alan Cooke passes away |:| Meteor shower in Thailand |:| New driver slams into car shop Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Construction of new Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center begins
Construction of new Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center begins
PHUKET: The blessing ceremony to begin construction of a B56 million Islamic Ethics Training Center at the northern end of Phuket was held yesterday (Dec 12), completing a rite that allows construction to begin at the site, next to Thalang Technical College on the main road leading to the airport.
No more maximum COVID control zones
No more maximum COVID control zones
BANGKOK: All maximum COVID-19 control zones will be lifted and the number of tourism pilot zones increased from Thursday (Dec 16) this week.
Over 1,000 people take on the Thanyapura Trail Run
Over 1,000 people take on the Thanyapura Trail Run
TRAIL RUNNING: Yesterday (Dec 12) saw over 1,000 people take part in the “OR Thanyapura Trail Run 2021”, an event organised by public and private sector bodies to welcome the high-season and encourage sports tourism on the island.