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Ministry of Finance to reopen welfare card registration
Ministry of Finance to reopen welfare card registration
BANGKOK: Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha has assigned the Ministry of Finance to look into starting a new round of registrations for welfare cards as around two million eligible people recently surveyed don’t have the card.
Ricciardo wins after Hamilton and Verstappen crash in mad Monza
Ricciardo wins after Hamilton and Verstappen crash in mad Monza
FORMULA ONE: Daniel Ricciardo won his first Formula 1 victory in more than three years and McLaren’s first in nine after feuding championship rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen took each other out in a heavy crash yesterday (Sept 12) at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Phuket domestic entry requirements extended, with no changes
Phuket domestic entry requirements extended, with no changes
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has issued another order extending the conditions for domestic arrivals to enter Phuket, including Sandbox tourists and local residents returning from a trip off the island, with no new sections added and no changes to the current provisions that are already in effect.
Unleashed: Getting through the ‘teenage years’
Unleashed: Getting through the ‘teenage years’
Most of us are aware that puppies, whilst seriously cute, can be lots of hard work. I often hear clients exclaiming that they are ‘looking forward to their puppy growing up!’ However, it can often be a case of be careful what you wish for. The next stage in dog development, the adolescent stage can be equally as challenging and if you have adolescent kids, you’ll know this already…
‘Rose of North’ set to bloom
‘Rose of North’ set to bloom
BANGKOK: From Phuket to Koh Samui, the country is nervously navigating its way through a reopening of the tourism industry. Chiang Mai could be next to roll out its carpet to welcome back visitors near and far.
Phuket COVID restrictions extended, with no changes
Phuket COVID restrictions extended, with no changes
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has issued yet another order extending the COVID-prevention measures in effect across the island.
Ronaldo at the double on Man Utd return
Ronaldo at the double on Man Utd return
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream return as a Manchester United player by scoring twice as the Red Devils beat Newcastle 4-1 in front of a rocking Old Trafford yesterday (Sept 11).
Cena comes of age
Cena comes of age
It has felt for a long time that John Cena has been living in the shadow of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Perhaps Hollywood has felt that there is only room for one wrestler-turned-superstar actor, who knows, but for some reason while Johnson has become the poster boy for franchises like ‘The Fast and the Furious’ and ‘Jumanji’, Cena has been more maligned despite the fact that he put in well-received performances in action films such as ‘Bumblebee’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’ as well as comedies including ‘Trainwreck’ and ‘Daddy’s Home’.
Sinovac-AZ main formula now, says official
Sinovac-AZ main formula now, says official
BANGKOK: Forget about getting two AstraZeneca shots. The main COVID-19 vaccine regimen for Thailand from now on is Sinovac-AstraZeneca, says a senior health official.
British teen Raducanu wins US Open
British teen Raducanu wins US Open
TENNIS: Britain’s 18-year-old Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to capture a Grand Slam title by defeating Canada’s 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez yesterday (Sept 11) in the US Open women’s final.
Phuket Opinion: A dare to be honest
Phuket Opinion: A dare to be honest
PHUKET: Patience is growing thin with the lack of credibility of any government reports about the current state of the COVID situation in Phuket, the vaccines being deployed and of any genuine concern for the people of Phuket during the ever-extended economic crisis.
Bottas sprints fastest but Verstappen takes pole
Bottas sprints fastest but Verstappen takes pole
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will start today’s (Sept 12) Italian Grand Prix from pole position after Saturday sprint winner Valtteri Bottas was handed a grid penalty for an engine change.
Phuket marks 230 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 230 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 238 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 11) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,859.
SuperCheap ordered closed over COVID infections
SuperCheap ordered closed over COVID infections
PHUKET: The main SuperCheap shopping complex in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, has been ordered closed for seven days as a measure to prevent COVID-19 infections from spreading after at least 23 staff there were confirmed infected.
Bottas best in Monza qualifying
Bottas best in Monza qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas will start the Italian Grand Prix sprint race from the head of the grid after beating Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to the quickest time of qualifying yesterday (Sept 10).
Phuket to host pro golf tournament bonanza
Phuket to host pro golf tournament bonanza
GOLF: Phuket is to host eight major pro golf tournament events, including installments of the Thailand PGA Tour and the Singha All Thailand Championship 2021, with prize money totalling more than B12 million.
Wood elected President of Skål Asia
Wood elected President of Skål Asia
BANGKOK: With the successful completion of Skål International Asia’s 50th Asian Area Annual General Assembly Andrew J Wood was elected President 2021-2023 at the virtual meeting.
CCSA maintains curfew in red provinces until Sept 30
CCSA maintains curfew in red provinces until Sept 30
BANGKOK: The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has maintained an order against traveling beyond one’s home between 9pm and 4am in the 29 ‘red’ provinces until Sept 30.
Deputy PM promises Phuket everything it needs to fight outbreak
Deputy PM promises Phuket everything it needs to fight outbreak
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow in Phuket yesterday promised Phuket officials would receive everything they need to combat the spate of COVID-19 infections across the island “to bring peace of mind to local residents and build confidence among tourists”.
Prosecutor office accepts Joe Ferrari’s case dossier
Prosecutor office accepts Joe Ferrari’s case dossier
BANGKOK: The case report on the alleged killing of a suspected drug dealer while in custody at Muang Nakhon Sawan Police Station last month has been submitted to prosecutors and is expected to be filed in court next week.