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Fans return to crank up the hype as the Premier League is back
Fans return to crank up the hype as the Premier League is back
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns to action tomorrow evening (Aug 13) as newly-promoted Brentford entertain London rivals Arsenal in the season curtain-raiser (kick-off 2am Saturday, Aug 14, Phuket time).
Outbreak greatest threat to Sandbox, says TAT Phuket chief
Outbreak greatest threat to Sandbox, says TAT Phuket chief
PHUKET: The rate of COVID-19 infections across the island is the greatest threat to the Phuket Sandbox scheme, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ready to launch a campaign specifically targeting US arrivals to stabilise the number of arrivals under the project, TAT Phuket Director Nanthasiri Ronnasiri has announced.
Patty, Ariya lead Thai bid at Scottish Open
Patty, Ariya lead Thai bid at Scottish Open
GOLF: Eleven Thai golfers will compete in the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open at Dumbarnie Links, which begins today (Aug 12) in Leven, Scotland.
Phuket marks 104 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 104 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked a record 104 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 11), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,713.
COVID nasal spray vaccine trials to begin
COVID nasal spray vaccine trials to begin
BANGKOK: Thailand’s National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotec) expects two COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine candidates to enter their first phase of human trials later this year.
Army ‘on call’ to back police
Army ‘on call’ to back police
BANGKOK: The military could be called in to help quell violence at rallies if the situation gets out of hand, while police will stick to using tear gas and rubber bullets if needed, the Metropolitan Police Bureau said.
Government offices closed for Mother’s Day
Government offices closed for Mother’s Day
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a one-day holiday as the nation celebrates Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s Birthday’s birthday today (Aug 12), which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Old Phuket Prison now a ’Covid Care Centre’, Slice of Phuket Town under lockdown |:| August 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Old Phuket Prison now a ’Covid Care Centre’, Slice of Phuket Town under lockdown |:| August 11
PHUKET XTRA - August 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket Town fresh market area under lockdown |:| Old Phuket Prison now a ’Covid Care Centre’ |:| ’Too early to tell’ says governor over Covid restrictions |:| Several protesters arrested following clash with police Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Over 8,000 people charged with krathom offences will be cleared
Over 8,000 people charged with krathom offences will be cleared
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has revealed that more than 8,000 people charged and/or convicted will be cleared when krathom (Mitragyna speciosa) is removed from the illegal narcotics list on Aug 24.
Canadian jailed for 11 years in China for spying
Canadian jailed for 11 years in China for spying
DANDONG, CHINA: A Chinese court today (Aug 11) jailed Canadian businessman Michael Spavor for 11 years for spying, a sentence swiftly condemned by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “unacceptable and unjust.”
‘Too early to tell’: Phuket Governor makes no promises on easing COVID restrictions
‘Too early to tell’: Phuket Governor makes no promises on easing COVID restrictions
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has declined to confirm or deny whether or not the current COVID restrictions across the island and for entering Phuket will be eased come next Monday (Aug 16), when the current order enforcing the restrictions is set to expire.
Cows level series at ACG
Cows level series at ACG
CRICKET: Overshadowed by local health and safety restrictions currently in place, last Sunday’s (Aug 8) second game of the five match series between Thalang Cows and Patong Penguins was a somewhat muted affair, with the Cows securing a relatively comfortable win, but importantly returning the series to level pegging.
Old Phuket prison opens as ‘Covid Care Center’
Old Phuket prison opens as ‘Covid Care Center’
PHUKET: The old Phuket Prison on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town opened today (Aug 11) as the “Covid Care Center” (CCC) for Muang District, one of four locations on the island where people who test positive for COVID-19 by only an antigen test are now required to stay for an as-yet undefined period of time despite not suffering any symptoms of infection.
CAAT allows special Sandbox charter flights to Bangkok
CAAT allows special Sandbox charter flights to Bangkok
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has granted special permission for airlines to operate special charter flights from Phuket to Bangkok.
Phuket Town fresh market area under lockdown
Phuket Town fresh market area under lockdown
PHUKET: The area around the Phuket Town Fresh Market 1 on Ranong Rd in Phuket Town has been placed under lockdown for one week following a spate of infections at the market
Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact
Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact
FOOTBALL: There was once the romantic notion that whenever Lionel Messi finally left Barcelona he would return to Argentina and play for Newell’s Old Boys, the club he supported as a boy.
PM revokes order to gag free speech
PM revokes order to gag free speech
BANGKOK: A ban on activities vaguely termed as “the dissemination of information that may frighten people”, imposed under the emergency decree, has been revoked, following a court injunction against it.
CDC scuppers Q3 tourism hopes
CDC scuppers Q3 tourism hopes
BANGKOK: The latest travel warning from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) against travel to Thailand has exacerbated the tourism outlook for the third quarter, with all hopes now resting on the high season.
Civil Court throws out petition against rubber bullets
Civil Court throws out petition against rubber bullets
BANGKOK: The Civil Court has thrown out a petition jointly filed by a reporter and a photographer seeking to stop police from firing rubber bullets at protesters.
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 37 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 10), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,609.