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Phuket tourism industry told to ‘ready for beach holiday tourists’
Phuket tourism industry told to ‘ready for beach holiday tourists’
PHUKET: Operators in Phuket’s tourism industry have been urged to prepare to receive the first international tourists in months in August as the Ministry of Tourism & Sports pursues its strategy of restarting the country’s economy, Phuket Chamber of Commerce President Thanusak Phungdet told The Phuket News today (July 1).
Patong motorbike thieves arrested
Patong motorbike thieves arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men wanted for stealing six motorbikes in Patong and other areas of Phuket.
Water supply outage to affect large areas of Thalang, Koh Kaew
Water supply outage to affect large areas of Thalang, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in large areas of Thalang District as well as Koh Kaew on Friday (July 3).
More than 80 gamblers arrested in raids
More than 80 gamblers arrested in raids
PHUKET: More than 80 gamblers were arrested in two separate gambling raids, one in Phuket Town and the other in Srisoonthorn, yesterday (June 30).
New Zealand eases restrictions for America’s Cup return
New Zealand eases restrictions for America’s Cup return
SAILING: America’s Cup teams are returning to the water after more than two months away due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing a global shutdown.
Phuket schools reopen to ‘new normal’
Phuket schools reopen to ‘new normal’
PHUKET: Some 40,000 students in Phuket this morning (July 1) made their way to their first day of school since all educational institutions in the country were placed under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Game-changer’ Fernandes fires Man Utd masterclass
‘Game-changer’ Fernandes fires Man Utd masterclass
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Bruno Fernandes has brought a winning mentality to Manchester United after his brace inspired an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton yesterday (June 30).
July 27 gets nod as Songrkan substitute holiday
July 27 gets nod as Songrkan substitute holiday
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved July 27 as a substitute Songkran holiday, creating another four-day holiday this month.
EU opens borders to ‘safe’ countries including Thailand
EU opens borders to ‘safe’ countries including Thailand
BELGIUM: The European Union agreed Tuesday (June 30) to reopen its borders to 15 countries excluding the virus-stricken US, as the pandemic accelerated globally with more than 505,000 deaths worldwide.
Hungry Klopp plans to build on Liverpool title win
Hungry Klopp plans to build on Liverpool title win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his newly crowned English champions are hungry for more silverware after ending a 30-year wait to win the league title.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners set to return to Thailand as Bangla readies for soft opening! || June 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners set to return to Thailand as Bangla readies for soft opening! || June 30
PHUKET XTRA - June 30 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Bangla readies for soft opening |:| Thailand to promote beach tourism as country reopens |:| Bangla presidents head to Bangkok |:| 2 more coronavirus cases in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
China passes sweeping Hong Kong security law
China passes sweeping Hong Kong security law
WORLD: China passed a sweeping national security law for Hong Kong today (June 30), a historic move that critics and many western governments fear will smother the finance hub’s freedoms and hollow out its autonomy.
Cabinet extends emergency decree till July 31
Cabinet extends emergency decree till July 31
THAILAND: The cabinet today (June 30) formally approved the extension of the emergency decree nationwide for another month, until July 31, as proposed by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said.
World Rugby Sevens Series cancelled over coronavirus
World Rugby Sevens Series cancelled over coronavirus
RUGBY: The remainder of this year’s World Rugby Sevens Series has been cancelled over the coronavirus, the sport’s governing body said today (June 30), with the flagship Hong Kong tournament among five events called off.
Hospital quarantine facilities being readied for medical tourists
Hospital quarantine facilities being readied for medical tourists
THAILAND: New in-hospital quarantine facilities are being prepared to allow uninterrupted treatment for medical tourists, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Bangla readies for soft reopening
Bangla readies for soft reopening
PHUKET: The reopening of bars along Patong’s famed Bangla Rd tomorrow (July 1) will be a slow start, Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) President Weerawit Kreuasombat has said, with only some 20% of venues in the area taking the plunge to see if opening now is feasible, or opening out of pure necessity.
Beach tourists eyed for August
Beach tourists eyed for August
BANGKOK: Phuket and Phi Phi Island are two of five locations targeted to host beach holidays as early as next month as the government is working with designated destinations to accommodate tourists under the travel bubble scheme, says the Tourism and Sport Ministry.
Spy claims hit America’s Cup in New Zealand
Spy claims hit America’s Cup in New Zealand
SAILING: Team New Zealand said it has fired a number of employees for leaking confidential information as spying claims rocked preparations for next year’s America’s Cup yachting regatta today (June 30).
Phuket Raceweek 2020 cancelled
Phuket Raceweek 2020 cancelled
SAILING: It was confirmed yesterday (June 29) that the Phuket Raceweek 2020, due to take place between July 16-19, has been cancelled.
Bangkok Air resumes Phuket flights
Bangkok Air resumes Phuket flights
BANGKOK, Bangkok Airways resumes two additional domestic flights from July 1, to Phuket from Bangkok and Samui.