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Governor to present ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan to Cabinet
Governor to present ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan to Cabinet
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced that he will present two main projects under the ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan at the mobile Cabinet meeting to be held in Krabi next week.
CCSA advisor concerned about Bangkok case numbers
CCSA advisor concerned about Bangkok case numbers
BANGKOK: With the number of daily COVID-19 infections currently averaging about 6,000-7,000, with new cases in Bangkok hovering around 700-800 per day, an advisor to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is urging the public to remain committed to public health measures in light of the stubborn infection numbers.
MRTA moves forward with Phuket light rail
MRTA moves forward with Phuket light rail
PHUKET: The Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) kept the ‘Phuket Mass Transit System’ project moving forward with a public meeting held in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 12) to gain feedback from local residents about the project.
Blitz on smoky cars to curb PM2.5 smog
Blitz on smoky cars to curb PM2.5 smog
BANGKOK: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) aims to reduce PM2.5 air pollution by 25% by imposing the maximum punishment under the traffic law on any driver whose vehicle produces black smoke caused by poor maintenance.
Wet weather to continue
Wet weather to continue
PHUKET: Wet weather is set to continue across Phuket throughout today and tomorrow, with the local Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) office this morning (Nov 13) issuing an advisory for people in the area to be still wary of heavy rains and possible flash floods.
US journalist detained in Myanmar jailed for 11 years
US journalist detained in Myanmar jailed for 11 years
YANGON: A Myanmar junta court yesterday (Nov 12) sentenced an American journalist to 11 years in prison on charges of unlawful association, incitement against the military and breaching visa rules, his employer and lawyer said.
Motorbike rider jumps off Phuket bridge
Motorbike rider jumps off Phuket bridge
PHUKET: Police and rescue workers are scouring the waters between Phuket and the mainland at the northern end of the island after a young man was seen parking his motorbike halfway across the Thao Thepkrasattri Bridge onto Phuket and jumping over the side to the water below.
Hamilton penalty risk after topping qualifying
Hamilton penalty risk after topping qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 12) but is at risk of being disqualified from the results over an alleged technical infringement.
All aboard the Premier League’s managerial merry-go-round
All aboard the Premier League’s managerial merry-go-round
FOOTBALL: This weekend’s international break provides the perfect opportunity to draw breath and take stock of what has been a hectic few weeks in the Premier League.
Prosecutors to indict ‘Joe Ferrari’
Prosecutors to indict ‘Joe Ferrari’
BANGKOK: Public prosecutors have decided to indict seven policemen accused of suffocating a drug suspect to death with a plastic bag on all charges recommended by investigators, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) chief said on Friday (Nov 12).
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two new deaths
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 61 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 12) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,201.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand travel rules could see changes, PayPal Thailand, Bars to stay closed |:| November 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand travel rules could see changes, PayPal Thailand, Bars to stay closed |:| November 12
PHUKET XTRA - November 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Testing for international arrivals could be eased |:| New rules for PayPal in Thailand to affect digital nomads, freelancers |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Bars to remain closed another 2 months Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Reopening delayed for nightclubs, bars
Reopening delayed for nightclubs, bars
BANGKOK: Night entertainment venues nationwide remain shut until at least mid-January, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Phuket airport asks to relocate testing on arrival ahead of expected tourism surge
Phuket airport asks to relocate testing on arrival ahead of expected tourism surge
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has formally requested that RT-PCR tests of tourists arriving from abroad no longer be conducted at the airport. The request comes ahead of an expected surge in the number of tourists this month, and in the months following.
Phuket City Municipality issues Loy Krathong rules
Phuket City Municipality issues Loy Krathong rules
PHUKET: All krathong to be sold in Phuket Town must be made from natural materials only and no fireworks of any kind are to be sold for the upcoming Loy Krathong festival to be observed nationwide next Friday (Nov 19).
More Russian flights return to Phuket
More Russian flights return to Phuket
PHUKET: More Russian flights resumed services to Phuket yesterday (Nov 11) with the arrival of the first S7 Airlines flight since the tourism lockdown began last year.
Prayut mulls easing COVID travel rules
Prayut mulls easing COVID travel rules
BANGKOK: The government is considering replacing the RT-PCR test with other screening methods for vaccinated tourists under the Test & Go scheme, and easing high-risk close contact (HRC) rules which force airplane passengers who had sat near COVID-19 patients to undergo mandatory quarantine.
Double delight for Phuket against the visiting British Club of Bangkok
Double delight for Phuket against the visiting British Club of Bangkok
CRICKET: The Village Cricket Club won a nail biter in a last-over thriller against the British Club of Bangkok last Sunday (Nov 7) to complete a clean sweep for Phuket teams in a weekend doubleheader at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG), Thalang.
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 53 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 11) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,139.
China ruling party leaders pass historic Xi resolution
China ruling party leaders pass historic Xi resolution
BEIJING: Top Communist Party leaders wrapped up a key meeting in Beijing by passing an important resolution on the country’s past, state media said yesterday (Nov 11), which is expected to cement President Xi Jinping’s grip on power.