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Kim sets pace on Laguna opening day
Kim sets pace on Laguna opening day
GOLF: Kim Bi-O took the first-round clubhouse lead in the US$1 million (B33mn) Laguna Phuket Championship yesterday (Dec 2) after shooting an exceptional eight-under-par 62, which at one point looked like going sub-60.
APEC ISOM meeting in Phuket spotlights ‘BCG Economy’
APEC ISOM meeting in Phuket spotlights ‘BCG Economy’
PHUKET: The three days of meetings for the APEC ISOM (Informal Senior Officials Meeting) in Phuket began yesterday (Dec 1), with the key delegates highlighting the need to develop a “BCG Economy”.
PM: No national lockdown, but bars probably won’t reopen
PM: No national lockdown, but bars probably won’t reopen
BANGKOK: The government will not impose a national lockdown despite overseas concerns about the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but the closure of entertainment venues will likely be extended, the prime minister said today (Dec 2).
In hunt for Omicron, Phuket health officials yet to locate 40 African tourists
In hunt for Omicron, Phuket health officials yet to locate 40 African tourists
PHUKET: Phuket health officials have yet to locate 40 tourists who have arrived in Phuket since Nov 15 in their campaign to track down any new arrivals who may have brought the Omicron variant of COVID-19 to the island.
Golden Fly Series set to buzz in Patong!
Golden Fly Series set to buzz in Patong!
ATHLETICS: This weekend will see a cast of 22 world-class male and female athletes demonstrating their pole vault and long jump skills as they take part in the inaugural Golden Fly Series at Patong Beach.
Kamala homeowner told to pay B50,000 to remove water-vending machine blocking the driveway
Kamala homeowner told to pay B50,000 to remove water-vending machine blocking the driveway
PHUKET: Confusion over exactly who owns a plot of land has left an absent homeowner now in Germany with a bill of B50,000 to have a water-vending machine removed from in front of her house, despite the machine being installed in a drainage ditch which is supposed to be on public property administered by the local municipality and the machine now partly blocking her driveway.
Phuket to host Sports Tourism Expo
Phuket to host Sports Tourism Expo
VARIOUS SPORTS: It was announced at a press conference yesterday (Nov 30) that Phuket is to host a multi-sports expo in an effort to stimulate tourism and the local economy as the island continues its drive to be positioned as a sports-centric city.
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
TENNIS: WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said yesterday (Dec 1) the women’s tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Thailand set to donate vaccines to Africa, government says
Thailand set to donate vaccines to Africa, government says
BANGKOK: Thailand has shown an interest in joining the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (Avat) to donate COVID-19 vaccines to the continent.
Thai Vietjet resumes Taiwan-Phuket flights
Thai Vietjet resumes Taiwan-Phuket flights
PHUKET: Vietjet Airlines have resumed their Taipei-Bangkok-Phuket flights with the inaugural flight of the resumed service landing at Phuket International Airport late Tuesday night (Nov 30).
Government hunts for visitors from Africa
Government hunts for visitors from Africa
BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Public Health are tracking about 783 African travellers who have entered Thailand since Nov 15.
Phuket marks 96 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 96 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 96 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,903.
Championship in the balance in F1 fight for the ages
Championship in the balance in F1 fight for the ages
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing is scrambling to keep Max Verstappen’s title campaign alive against Lewis Hamilton, who’s found form just in the nick of time.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Quality tests of face masks reveal the truth, Angry employee starts massive fire? || December 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Quality tests of face masks reveal the truth, Angry employee starts massive fire? || December 1
PHUKET XTRA - December 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Grab delivery driver killed in Phuket crash |:| Face masks fail quality tests |:| Supervisor of oil depot charged with B40mn fire |:| Walk-in Pfizer jabs in Phuket |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Suthep indicted over construction contracts
Suthep indicted over construction contracts
BANGKOK: Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is being tried in the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders for alleged irregularities in projects to construct police stations and living accommodation while he was deputy prime minister more than a decade ago.
Phuket readies to remember, honour the late King Bhumibol
Phuket readies to remember, honour the late King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing the formal activities to honour and remember the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej this coming Sunday (Dec 5), which was King Bhumibol’s birthday and is now honoured as Thailand National Day.
Residents of Phuket tsunami village call to end prosecution against them
Residents of Phuket tsunami village call to end prosecution against them
PHUKET: Residents of the Sathon Pho community in Rassada held a demonstration through the heart of Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 30), calling for the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) to cease legal action against them to have them evicted from state land.
New points system starts today, Phuket transport office reminds drivers
New points system starts today, Phuket transport office reminds drivers
PHUKET: A senior figure at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has issued a reminder to drivers that the nationwide points system for moving violations comes into effect today (Dec 1).
China ‘hunting’ Taiwanese abroad through deportation: rights group
China ‘hunting’ Taiwanese abroad through deportation: rights group
WORLD: Beijing has pressured foreign governments to deport hundreds of Taiwan nationals to China, a new report found, in what human rights activists describe as a “hunt for Taiwanese”.
Chan eyes merit crown at Laguna Phuket Championship
Chan eyes merit crown at Laguna Phuket Championship
GOLF: Taiwan’s Chan Shih-chang is targeting the Asian Tour Order of Merit title ‒ and is hoping to become the first player from his country to achieve the feat in 27 years ‒ following his victory in the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship at Blue Canyon Country Club last week.