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Special groups of foreigners can now enter
Special groups of foreigners can now enter
THAILAND: Business operators can proceed to bring in their foreign visitors under the so-called Phase 6 of the easing of lockdown measures when they are ready, said the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CSSA).
Knight Frank report translates Phuket tourism COVID hit into numbers
Knight Frank report translates Phuket tourism COVID hit into numbers
PHUKET: With the number of tourists to Thailand expected to hit a record low in 2020, and the occupancy rate of hotels is expected to drop drastically and the overall average occupancy rate for luxury and upscale hotels in Phuket is expected to decrease sharply below 50%, and the ADR to drop by 5-10% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in 2020, reports Knight Frank.
Chinese state TV maintains NBA blackout as games resume
Chinese state TV maintains NBA blackout as games resume
BASKETBALL: China’s state broadcaster CCTV maintained its blackout of NBA games as the American basketball league resumed yesterday (July 31), extending a freedom-of-speech stand-off that stretches back more than nine months.
Dentists reject police cocaine story in ‘Boss’ case
Dentists reject police cocaine story in ‘Boss’ case
THAILAND: Dentists do not use cocaine as an anaesthetic on patients, the president of the Dental Council said yesterday (July 31), pouring cold water on the excuse police used for not filing a drug charge against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya.
Soi Dog Foundation mobile clinics return
Soi Dog Foundation mobile clinics return
Soi Dog Foundation’s mobile clinic teams, which provide a sterilisation and vaccination service free of charge for dogs and cats, are returning to work in Phuket in August. The teams will set up shop in Mai Khao and Koh Kaew throughout the month before moving onto other areas of the island.
Tourism Minister joins Phuket domestic tourism push
Tourism Minister joins Phuket domestic tourism push
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan this week presided over the opening of the Phuket Tourism Fair in Bangkok, which the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports is part of an “aggressive proactive tourism strategy” under the concept of ‘Phuket Model … Survival of Thailand Tourism’ to serve as a model for regional tourism in other areas.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy weather in Phuket? Boss Red Bull, drugs, and a dead witness! || July 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy weather in Phuket? Boss Red Bull, drugs, and a dead witness! || July 31
PHUKET XTRA - July 31 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com More Covid cases among Thai returnees |:| Boss Red Bull, cocaine, and a dead witness |:| Heavy weather warning for Phuket |:| New Phuket Yacht marina plan gets first public hearing Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
No charges over attempt to steal state land at Bang Tao Beach
No charges over attempt to steal state land at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: No charges will be pressed against the owner of the 300-metre-long fence that was erected along Bang Tao Beach earlier this week despite the fence being built on state land, MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) has confirmed.
Lampard aims to cap Chelsea comeback with FA Cup glory
Lampard aims to cap Chelsea comeback with FA Cup glory
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has set his sights on capping an impressive first season as Chelsea manager by leading the Blues to FA Cup glory against Arsenal tomorrow (Aug 1).
FA Cup final gives Arteta chance to prove Arsenal are going places
FA Cup final gives Arteta chance to prove Arsenal are going places
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta insists even winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea tomorrow (Aug 1) will not salvage Arsenal’s season, but a trophy just eight months into his first managerial role will strengthen the impression the Gunners now have the right man in charge to right the ship.
Coronavirus claims Suzuki Cup
Coronavirus claims Suzuki Cup
FOOTBALL: The Asean Football Federation yesterday (July 30) announced that the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup will not be held this year because of COVID-19, ending the suspense shrouding the future of the regional championship scheduled for November-December.
New Phuket yacht marina plan gets first public hearing
New Phuket yacht marina plan gets first public hearing
PHUKET: The first public hearing on a project to build a sport yacht marina which is being positioned as one of the new economic drivers of the province was held on Thursday (July 30).
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Four Points by Sheraton opens 600-room resort in Patong
Four Points by Sheraton opens 600-room resort in Patong
PHUKET: While Phuket’s tourism industry struggles to get back on its feet, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has opened at the northern end of Patong.
Key witness in ‘Boss’ case dies
Key witness in ‘Boss’ case dies
THAILAND: One of the two witnesses whose testimony reportedly convinced prosecutors to drop all charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya died following a motorcycle crash in Chiang Mai province in the early hours of yesterday (July 30).
‘Baby Shark’ out to get his brother’s belt
‘Baby Shark’ out to get his brother’s belt
MMA: Petchdam “The Baby Shark” Petchyindee Academy is aiming to win the ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai world title from holder Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon tonight (July 31).
Pa Khlok bust nets 7,000 meth pills, ice, illegal handgun
Pa Khlok bust nets 7,000 meth pills, ice, illegal handgun
PHUKET: Thalang Police yesterday arrested a man in Pa Khlok found with more than 7,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), more than 145 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and a handgun fitted with a magazine and loaded with 9mm bullets.
F1 driver Perez tests positive for coronavirus, out of British Grand Prix
F1 driver Perez tests positive for coronavirus, out of British Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: F1 driver Sergio Perez has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s British Grand Prix, his Racing Point team said yesterday (July 30).
Heavy weather warning for Phuket
Heavy weather warning for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD has issued a heavy weather warning for Phuket and other areas along the Andaman coast, with storm surges waves reaching up to three metres high.