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Thailand bans travel from 8 African countries
Thailand bans travel from 8 African countries
BANGKOK: Thailand will ban entry of people travelling from eight African countries it designated as high-risk for the new omicron coronavirus variant, a senior health official said today (Nov 27).
Fisherman drowns in Thalang canal
Fisherman drowns in Thalang canal
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a man reported missing who had earlier been fishing in a canal in Thalang yesterday (Nov 26) has been discovered drowned.
Phuket Music Scene: Homecoming at Hard Rock
Phuket Music Scene: Homecoming at Hard Rock
If you have never heard of the Hard Rock Café, then you must be an alien visitor from another planet who needs to get out more, for there are nearly 200 of its establishments now around the world. Hard Rock Phuket opened on November 29, 2009, 12 years ago now, but the first Hard Rock started up in London in 1971. I can still remember my excitement when I first went there in 1979 just after I left university. So I was delighted to be invited to Hard Rock’s official reopening ceremony in Patong on November 1, arguably the jewel in the crown of Phuket’s live music scene.
Andaman food festival opens in Patong
Andaman food festival opens in Patong
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Piphat Ratchakitprakarn was in Phuket last night (Nov 26) to inaugurate the “The Great Escape of the Andaman Sea” food festival, a three day event that showcases some of the finest locally avaiable cuisine.
COVID ‘variant of concern’ renamed Omicron
COVID ‘variant of concern’ renamed Omicron
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (N26) declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, first detected in southern Africa, to be a variant of concern and renamed it Omicron.
Let there be carnage
Let there be carnage
Comic book fans everywhere are nervously waiting for the release of ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’. The first film in the franchise wasn’t necessarily a terrible film but it certainly wasn’t as good as what it should have been either. And while its predecessor didn’t exactly set the world on fire, this Venom film’s trailer seemed to offer a ray of hope for those fans who knew there was a decent Venom story waiting to be told.
Woman blames AstraZeneca ‘booster jab’ for her hair falling out
Woman blames AstraZeneca ‘booster jab’ for her hair falling out
PHUKET: A second Phuket person has blamed COVID vaccination for severe hair loss, this time a 41-year-old saleswoman at a motorcycle dealership in Phuket Town.
Sadom shines on day two at Blue Canyon
Sadom shines on day two at Blue Canyon
GOLF: Thailand’s in-form young star Sadom Kaewkanjana equalled Australian Greg Norman’s course record on the Canyon Course at Blue Canyon Country Club yesterday (Nov 26) with an imperious eight-under-par 64, and although it could not be counted as an official record because preferred lies were played he still stormed to the top of the leaderboard at the US$1million (B33mn) Blue Canyon Phuket Championship.
New COVID strain sparks travel alert
New COVID strain sparks travel alert
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned Thais to avoid travelling to countries where a new COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa has been found.
Phuket marks 149 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 149 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 149 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 26) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,353.
Rolling on with the Kamala Bowls Club singles championship
Rolling on with the Kamala Bowls Club singles championship
BOWLS: After a series of inter-club friendlies and the return of many previously exiled bowlers and former champions, the prestigious “Majors” season got underway at Kamala Lawn Bowls Club last Monday (Nov 15) with the annual Club singles Championship.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand travel change-ups? Miss Universe photographer arrested || November 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand travel change-ups? Miss Universe photographer arrested || November 26
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket Covid update |:| Deep South now epicentre of Covid |:| Checkpoint busy after requirements eased |:| No more Sinovac in Thailand |:| B30mn for dangerous curve in Wichit Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
CCSA ends curfew, eases more curbs to bolster tourism
CCSA ends curfew, eases more curbs to bolster tourism
BANGKOK: Curfews in effect in other parts of Thailand will no longer be in effect starting next month after lifting the nighttime ban being enforced in the last remaining six provinces as part of the measures to revitalise the economy and tourism sector.
Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
WORLD: Governments across Europe rushed today (Nov 26) to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, as South Africa announced it had detected a new COVID-19 strain that scientists fear could torpedo efforts to beat the pandemic.
Marine Dept eyes large cruise ship terminals on Andaman coast
Marine Dept eyes large cruise ship terminals on Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Marine Department will hire a consultant to research the viability of building ship terminals for large cruise liners along the Andaman coast.
Aperitivo
Aperitivo
On Friday, 26th November, 5.30 pm at Reflections 4 Amazing beverages from Garda Lake and Slovenia 3 Venetian beverages prepared by mixologist Philipe Augustin Accompanied by a selection of ‘spunciotti’ (small bites passed around) THB 650 net per person. Participants receive a 10% discount from the a la carte menu at Rock Salt and Cosmo for dinner after the event. Special flights of wine at half price are offered as well. Reservation is preferred. Please contact us under 076 380 200, fbreservation@thenaiharn.com or our social media channels. ALCOHOL MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
Christmas Gala dinner at Cosmo
Christmas Gala dinner at Cosmo
Enjoy the magic of Christmas whilst taking in the stunning view across Nai Harn Bay, over a sumptuous Buffet Dinner complete with all the trimmings at 7:30pm. South African singer - songwriter Eric Canham will entertain you with festive songs throughout the evening while Santa Claus and his helpers will greet children with gifts. THB 3,333 net per person. Children under 2 years eat free; from 2 up to 11 years at 50% off.
DSI Phuket conference ramps up anti-human trafficking efforts
DSI Phuket conference ramps up anti-human trafficking efforts
PHUKET: Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Director-General Traiyarit Temhiwong yesterday (Nov 25) led a major conference in Phuket aimed at ramping up efforts to combat human trafficking into the country.
Phuket judges put domestic violence back on the agenda
Phuket judges put domestic violence back on the agenda
PHUKET: Cases of domestic violence against women and children are rising at the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, one the court’s Chief Justice’s confirmed yesterday at an event held to raise awraeness of the dire issue.
Phuket marks 128 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 128 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 128 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 25) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,202.