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Hearing opens as Man City appeal two-year European ban
Hearing opens as Man City appeal two-year European ban
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European competition opened before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday (June 8) by videoconference, a court official told AFP.
Phuket beaches open
Phuket beaches open
PHUKET: Hundreds, if not thousands, of people returned to the beaches along Phuket’s west coast today (June 9) as the renowned natural attractions became open to visitors again under a provincial order issued over the weekend.
No self-quarantine for domestic arrivals to Phuket: confirmed
No self-quarantine for domestic arrivals to Phuket: confirmed
PHUKET: People arriving in Phuket from other places in Thailand do not have to observe a 14-day self-quarantine after arriving on the island, Dr Thanit Sermkaew, chief of the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO), has confirmed.
Windies’ arrival in England a boost for cricket
Windies’ arrival in England a boost for cricket
CRICKET: International cricket will start to get back on its feet following the coronavirus shutdown when the West Indies arrive today (June 9) for a Test series in England.
Government eyes easing of overseas entry ban
Government eyes easing of overseas entry ban
THAILAND: The government is considering easing entry restrictions for foreign visitors possibly in the third or final quarter of this year, with priority given to those arriving from coronavirus-free areas, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
WORLD: New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions yesterday (June 8) after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all clear, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealing she danced around her living room when told about the milestone.
TAT unveils three-part strategy for ‘new normal’ tourism recovery 
TAT unveils three-part strategy for ‘new normal’ tourism recovery 
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the outline to its strategy, admittedly still in the draft stages, to support the Royal Thai government’s easing business activities and restrictions.
Russian arrested in Patong for tour-ticket fraud
Russian arrested in Patong for tour-ticket fraud
PHUKET: A Russian man has been arrested in Patong for selling fake tour vouchers to Russian nationals to the tune of more than B100,000, Patong Police have reported.
Online alcohol pics row blows up again after hundreds fined
Online alcohol pics row blows up again after hundreds fined
THAILAND: The debate over Thailand’s alcohol control law has been rekindled in earnest after hundreds of online users and operators were fined in recent months.
Government denies phone tracking
Government denies phone tracking
THAILAND: The Ministry of Defence has denied requesting mobile phone location data from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand.
Phuket’s Wal Brown bestowed Order of Australia Medal
Phuket’s Wal Brown bestowed Order of Australia Medal
PHUKET: Long-term Phuket expat Wal brown has been bestowed the order of Australia national award for his service to the community.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beaches to reopen Tuesday! Employing ex-convicts? 7 new Thailand cases! || June 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beaches to reopen Tuesday! Employing ex-convicts? 7 new Thailand cases! || June 8
PHUKET XTRA - June 8 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket beaches to reopen tomorrow! |:| 7 new COVID cases in Thailand, zero new in Phuket |:| More heavy rains for Phuket |:| Justice Ministry looks to employ ex-convicts |:| B2.9 billion for local Phuket economy? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Immigration hunting B280mn scam gang, Phuket victim loses B1.4mn
Immigration hunting B280mn scam gang, Phuket victim loses B1.4mn
PHUKET: Immigration officers are hunting for a Thai woman and three Nigerians wanted for scamming people in at least four provinces, including Phuket, in a confidence racket that so far has amounted to B280 million being moved through an account used for receiving payments from their victims.
Phuket marks 14 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
Phuket marks 14 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 8) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 14th consecutive day without any new infections have been reported on the island.
B2.9bn to restart grassroots businesses
B2.9bn to restart grassroots businesses
PHUKET: A total of B2.9 billion is to be spent on revitalizing the local economy through 103 projects to help businesses restart in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Phuket Governor has announced.
Poll shows opinions polarised over Prayut’s first year as PM
Poll shows opinions polarised over Prayut’s first year as PM
THAILAND: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has the approval of a slim majority of the public for his performance in his first year in office as prime minister of an elected government, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Global virus deaths top 400,000 as Latin America infections rise
Global virus deaths top 400,000 as Latin America infections rise
WORLD: The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic passed 400,000 yesterday (June 7), with fatalities accelerating in Latin America even as Europe emerges from its virus lockdown with infections there increasingly under control.
UFC superstar Conor McGregor announces retirement
UFC superstar Conor McGregor announces retirement
MMA: Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport yesterday (June 7).
CCSA security chief warns violators of harsh measures
CCSA security chief warns violators of harsh measures
THAILAND: Violators of social distancing measures and other rules deployed to fight the coronavirus outbreak will face immediate legal action, the security chief of the COVID-19 fighting agency warned yesterday (June 7) after fans mobbed a cinema.
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