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Napa-1 satellite finally readies for launch
Napa-1 satellite finally readies for launch
THAILAND: Napa-1, Thailand’s first military satellite, is reportedly set to be launched on Friday (June 19) following months of delay due to technical problems and COVID-19.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 16
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 16
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Tuesday, June 16.
Two injured as pickup driver swerves to miss dog, hits tree
Two injured as pickup driver swerves to miss dog, hits tree
PHUKET: A man and his female partner suffered injuries after their pickup truck hit a tree on the Thepkrasattri Rd traffic island in Thalang early this morning (Jun 16) after the driver attempted to avoid hitting a dog that had walked out onto the road.
Why maintaining wellbeing should be prioritised for teachers in Thailand during COVID-19
Why maintaining wellbeing should be prioritised for teachers in Thailand during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented global impact, particularly on teachers, school leaders and administrators and other key education staff, who have been under an enormous amount of pressure following an immediate transition to a remote only teaching and learning model. 
F1 wants two races in Shanghai, says city sports boss
F1 wants two races in Shanghai, says city sports boss
FORMULA ONE: F1 chiefs want to stage two races in Shanghai this season after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed because of the coronavirus, the city’s sports boss said yesterday (June 15), adding there was no final decision.
OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery – are we doing enough?
OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery – are we doing enough?
BANGKOK: The wheels of Thailand’s tourism industry are slowly turning. Travel and tourism is starting to move again. Weekends in Hua Hin hotels for instance are close to capacity (with some resorts experiencing 90% occupancy and some even higher). Being close to Bangkok; the weather, air quality and the fact that you can drive from the metropolis definitely help.
ONE Championship could return to ring next month
ONE Championship could return to ring next month
MMA: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts promotion, ONE Championship, could resume putting on fights as early as next month, its CEO told AFP yesterday (June 15), as he warned of rocky operating conditions ahead after the coronavirus.
Europe reopens borders but China battles new virus outbreak
Europe reopens borders but China battles new virus outbreak
WORLD: A raft of EU nations reopened their borders to fellow Europeans yesterday (June 15) after months of coronavirus curbs, but China locked down parts of Beijing to battle a new outbreak that has stoked fears of a second wave of infections.
THAI tries to soothe anxious customers
THAI tries to soothe anxious customers
THAILAND: Thai Airways International (THAI) yesterday (June 15) moved to allay concerns among its customers after they began receiving a notice from the Central Bankruptcy Court, which is scheduled to hear the debt-ridden national carrier’s rehabilitation plan in August.
Business first, tourists later, say air chiefs
Business first, tourists later, say air chiefs
THAILAND: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will begin talks on the resumption of international services with airline representatives today (June 16), according to director-general Chula Sukmanop.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: The plan to bring foreigners back to Thailand! Curfew lifted! Phuket Airport reopens? || June 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: The plan to bring foreigners back to Thailand! Curfew lifted! Phuket Airport reopens? || June 15
PHUKET XTRA - June 15 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thailand curfew ends! |:| Foreigners allowed to re-enter soon, but no so fast! |:| Zero new cases in Thailand |:| Patong man arrested for murder after 12 years Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Foreigners in Phuket now allowed to travel on interprovincial buses
Foreigners in Phuket now allowed to travel on interprovincial buses
PHUKET: Foreigners are now allowed to travel on interprovincial buses, the chief of Phuket Bus Terminal 2 has confirmed. The rule change was announced on Saturday and came into effect today (June 15).
Phuket police take a break on last night of curfew
Phuket police take a break on last night of curfew
PHUKET: Phuket police took the night off from catching curfew breakers last night (June 14), the last night of the nationwide curfew after it was announced last week that it will no longer be enforced from 00:01am, June 15.
Phuket Hotels Association, Hotel Resilient to launch COVID-READY Certification in Phuket
Phuket Hotels Association, Hotel Resilient to launch COVID-READY Certification in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association has joined forces with Hotel Resilient to launch the COVID-READY Certification scheme, a new initiative to provide guidance, resources and tools to support the safe reopening of hotels and to help restore confidence in the island’s hotel industry following COVID-19.
WBC fund comes to Thai fighters’ rescue
WBC fund comes to Thai fighters’ rescue
BOXING: The World Boxing Council team in Thailand has offered a helping hand to those in need during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with professional boxers receiving assistance from the WBC COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 15
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 15
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Monday, June 15.
Phuket hotels, restaurants may now sell alcohol
Phuket hotels, restaurants may now sell alcohol
PHUKET: Places that are legally registered as hotels in Phuket are now allowed to sell alcohol, according to the provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (June 14).
Coronavirus ate local poll budget, claims Wissanu
Coronavirus ate local poll budget, claims Wissanu
THAILAND: Local elections may suffer a further delay with budget earmarked to finance them now shifted to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
AFF confirms schedule for major events
AFF confirms schedule for major events
FOOTBALL: The Asean Football Federation (AFF) has confirmed that this year’s AFF Suzuki Cup will be held from Nov 23 to Dec 31.
Foreigners to be allowed in, ’Travel bubbles’ tipped for approval
Foreigners to be allowed in, ’Travel bubbles’ tipped for approval
BANGKOK: One thousand foreign visitors are expected to be allowed entry to Thailand per day and the standard 14-day COVID-19 quarantine rule will be waived, according to an implementation plan for “travel bubbles” to be submitted for the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s approval on Wednesday (June 17).