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Phuket prepares for more road accidents
Phuket prepares for more road accidents
PHUKET: With more tourists expected to arrive on the island following the reopening of the country to international tourists on Monday, Phuket disaster officials are now drawing up plans to hold a public-awareness campaign to help stem the expected rising number of road accidents.
China pours cash into river studies
China pours cash into river studies
BANGKOK: The Chinese government has set aside a budget of US$2.39 million (about B80mn) for the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) to support seven Thai university projects related to the Mekong River, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said yesterday (Nov 5).
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 62 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 5) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,542.
Breakthrough title for teen Chanettee
Breakthrough title for teen Chanettee
GOLF: Teenager Chanettee Wannasaen kept her cool under highly humid conditions to claim her maiden title at the second SAT-TWT Open Road to World Ranking event at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Pattaya yesterday (Nov 5).
Man arrested over B184mn glove export scam
Man arrested over B184mn glove export scam
BANGKOK: A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, for suspected involvement in a rubber glove export fraud, which cost the buyer about B184 million.
Darasamut Underpass to close for light maintenance
Darasamut Underpass to close for light maintenance
PHUKET: Traffic passing through the Darasamut Underpass will be affected tomorrow (Nov 6) while workers from the Phuket Highways Office carries out maintenance on the lighting system throughout the tunnel.
Nightmare scenarios continue in wake of Thailand Pass launch
Nightmare scenarios continue in wake of Thailand Pass launch
PHUKET: While officials are boasting the high number of successful registrations through the Thailand Pass website in order to enter the country, many people are still finding themselves confounded by the lack of information being made available to successfully register for their Thailand Pass permit.
Man Utd lean on Ronaldo to prove Man City’s missed opportunity
Man Utd lean on Ronaldo to prove Man City’s missed opportunity
FOOTBALL: Manchester United are relying on Cristiano Ronaldo to show Manchester City what they missed out on when they meet at Old Trafford tomorrow (Nov 6) with both sides in need of the points.
Four extra holidays confirmed for next year
Four extra holidays confirmed for next year
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Nov 4) approved four extra national holidays in July, October and December next year to extend existing holidays.
CO2 rebound as climate summit sees emissions pledges
CO2 rebound as climate summit sees emissions pledges
GLASGOW: Global CO2 emissions are set to rebound to pre-pandemic levels next year, according to an assessment published yesterday (Nov 4) as countries signed up to fossil-fuel cutting pledges criticised as too vague by campaigners.
Police urge caution as car slams into street lamp
Police urge caution as car slams into street lamp
PHUKET: Police are urging drivers to exercise caution after another single-vehicle accident occurred on Thepkrasattri Rd at the Tha Reua U-turn, south of the Heroines Monument, early yesterday morning (Nov 4), when a car slammed into a street-lamp pole on the central reservation.
More than 65,000 sign up for Thailand Pass
More than 65,000 sign up for Thailand Pass
BANGKOK: More than 65,000 people have submitted their application for the Thailand Pass in just four days since the country’s reopening, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed yesterday (Nov 4).
Phuket records first ‘Test & Go’ tourist testing positive for COVID-19
Phuket records first ‘Test & Go’ tourist testing positive for COVID-19
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 54 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 4) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,480.
Cabinet approves B2.3bn for local vaccine
Cabinet approves B2.3bn for local vaccine
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved a budget of B2.3 billion to support the development of the homegrown messenger RNA (mRNA)-based ChulaCov19 vaccine against COVID-19, said deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand reopening sees 6 cases, 4 extra holidays in 2022, SCB enters cryptoverse |:| November 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand reopening sees 6 cases, 4 extra holidays in 2022, SCB enters cryptoverse |:| November 4
PHUKET XTRA - November 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Six infections found during Thailand reopening |:| Covid vaccination linked to 3 deaths |:| 4 extra holidays next year |:| SCB becomes majority owner of Thai crypto exchange Bitkub Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
US journalist detained in Myanmar hit with third charge: lawyer
US journalist detained in Myanmar hit with third charge: lawyer
MYANMAR: An American journalist detained for months by Myanmar’s junta has been denied bail and hit with a third criminal charge, his lawyer told AFP today (Nov 4).
Phuket hits top in Airbnb holiday stay searches
Phuket hits top in Airbnb holiday stay searches
PHUKET: Phuket has become the top choice among searches for accommodations in Thailand on the Airbnb platform since the country’s reopening to visitors from 63 countries and territories without quarantine launched on Monday (Nov 1). Since Monday, searches for accommodations in Thailand on the Airbnb platform have doubled, said Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, reported state news agency NBT. Phuket is the top destination, followed by Bangkok, Samui, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, Mr Bajaj confirmed Provinces near Bangkok have also seen more searches. Surprisingly, Phetchaburi, a lesser-known province, has seen the number of searches rise by 80%. Mr Bajaj added that most of the tourists from Europe, North America, and colder countries are preparing to escape the cold season.  “This makes Thailand one of their top destinations. Thailand will be seeing more tourists from the US, Russia, Germany, Britain, Korea, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland,” he said. “As Thailand officially reopened and lifted the quarantine on arrival, we have seen the rising demand to visit Thailand reflected by Airbnb bookings,” Mr Bajaj added. “There is also a large number of tourists who booked for a long stay which is not beyond expectation because Thailand is also one of the top destinations for workation,” he noted.
Outrigger announces management of new Phuket property
Outrigger announces management of new Phuket property
PHUKET: Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced management appointments for the newly branded Outrigger Surin Beach Resort, which is scheduled to open Dec 15.
Phuket’s diplomatic corps briefed on island’s tourism readiness
Phuket’s diplomatic corps briefed on island’s tourism readiness
PHUKET: Spearheading Phuket’s economic and tourism recovery efforts, the Phuket Tourist Association made a show of readiness at a diplomatic briefing held recently to bring Phuket’s diplomatic corps up to speed on the country’s reopening since Nov 1.
Phuket aims to host SEA Games, World Specialized Expo
Phuket aims to host SEA Games, World Specialized Expo
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew will propose to the mobile Cabinet meeting in Krabi later this month that Phuket bid to host the 25th SEA Games in 2025 and the World Specialized Expo 2028 in 2028.