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CRA keen to work with China on variant busters
CRA keen to work with China on variant busters
BANGKOK: The Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) has expressed an intent to cooperate with Chinese state-owned company Sinopharm in developing second and third generation vaccines against COVID-19.
Olympics taekwondo gold medalist heads to Phuket
Olympics taekwondo gold medalist heads to Phuket
PHUKET: The family of taekwondo heroine Panipak Wongpattanakit will greet the Olympic gold medalist in Phuket today (July 26) when she returns home from Tokyo with the rest of the team.
[VIDEO] Phuket, Thailand: You Should Go There #5!
[VIDEO] Phuket, Thailand: You Should Go There #5!
Follow Jon Nutt as he tours Phuket, Thailand for the best deals & steals. From dinner plates to real-estate. There is always something going on in the Pearl. This episode takes us to Royal Phuket Marina and Rawai! Phuket Thailand, You Should Go There....
New COVID cases drop but still in double-digits
New COVID cases drop but still in double-digits
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) reported 11 new confirmed COVID infections on the island for yesterday (July 24) including one from the Phuket Sandbox.
‘Car Mob’ protests call for PM resignation and better COVID vaccines
‘Car Mob’ protests call for PM resignation and better COVID vaccines
PHUKET: A “Car Mob” demonstration calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s resignation from office, budget cuts and better quality mNRA COVID-19 vaccines took place at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 24).
Patience is a Virtue
Patience is a Virtue
With so much going on right now on our beautiful island of Phuket, it can be hard to keep up with where is open and available for a day out at sea. Fear not, 5 Star Marine will give you the latest island and national park scheduled openings, with lots of inspiration to satisfy the island tripping lovers out there.
AstraZeneca pledges six million doses a month, ‘harvests’ willing
AstraZeneca pledges six million doses a month, ‘harvests’ willing
BANGKOK: AstraZeneca is confident that it can supply five to six million doses a month of its COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand as planned despite a complicated production process.
Panipak wins Thailand’s first gold medal
Panipak wins Thailand’s first gold medal
OLYMPICS: Taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit became an Olympic champion in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp kick in the women’s 49kg final at the Tokyo Games yesterday (July 24).
More domestic Phuket flights resume
More domestic Phuket flights resume
PHUKET: More domestic flights to and from Phuket returned yesterday (July 24) as Bangkok Airways confirmed it was resuming its Phuket-Samui route while Nok Air reopened its Phuket-U-Tapao route.
Phuket Opinion: A storm is brewing
Phuket Opinion: A storm is brewing
PHUKET: The relief and financial support measures for employees and businesses suffering from lockdown measures in the ‘dark red’ COVID high risk areas have already been announced in a move that snubs the rest of the country.
New Thai League 1 season postponed to September
New Thai League 1 season postponed to September
FOOTBALL: The new Thai League 1 season has been postponed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will now kick off on Sept 3, organisers said yesterday (July 23).
Philippines suspends Thailand travel
Philippines suspends Thailand travel
BANGKOK: The Philippines will suspend travel from Thailand and Malaysia, as well as tighten restrictions in the Manila area, in a bid to prevent the spread of the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus.
Body of man who fell at Sarasin Bridge after entry denial found
Body of man who fell at Sarasin Bridge after entry denial found
PHUKET: The body of a man who slipped and fell into the water under the Sarasin bridge after he was denied entry to the island was found in Mai Khao this morning (July 24).
‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ is a blast
‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ is a blast
Take one of the young stars of the Marvel universe and mix her alongside one of the stars of Game of Thrones and you get a pretty lethal combination. Then take the filmmaking skills from an up-and-coming director who is obviously inspired by films like Baby Driver and the work of Quentin Tarantino and stir it all together and the result is the energetic and very violent ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’.
Phuket medical staff embark on third vaccine booster drive
Phuket medical staff embark on third vaccine booster drive
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday (July 23) embarked on its campaign to administer booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine to its frontline staff.
Phuket police officers come to the rescue of dog hit by car
Phuket police officers come to the rescue of dog hit by car
A pair of Phuket police officers have been praised online after rescuing a dog that had been hit by a car and left at the entrance to the Darasamuth Underpass earlier this month. 
Phuket marks 18 new COVID cases for second successive day
Phuket marks 18 new COVID cases for second successive day
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has reported 18 new confirmed COVID infections on the island for yesterday (July 23).
Phuket Sandbox driving employment opportunities in private boat charter industry
Phuket Sandbox driving employment opportunities in private boat charter industry
PHUKET: The Phuket Sandbox project is proving to be successful for local private boat charter business 5 Star Marine. 
Airport echoes with sobs and farewells in Hong Kong exodus
Airport echoes with sobs and farewells in Hong Kong exodus
HONG KONG: Twice a day Hong Kong’s virtually deserted airport fills with the sound of tearful goodbyes as residents fearful for their future under China’s increasingly authoritarian rule start a new life overseas, mostly in Britain.
The Amazing Thailand Expat Golf Tournament
The Amazing Thailand Expat Golf Tournament
Golfasian and The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extremely excited to invite Thai and ex-pat golfers in Phuket to Blue Canyon Country Club Lakes Course. Event Format - Team Stableford (Best 3 Stableford Scores Per Hole) and Individual Stableford Mens Flight A, B, C and Ladies. Tee Time - Revised see artwork. Cost - Phuket residents 2,250 Baht, Pegs members 2,100 Baht, Blue Canyon members 1,500Baht. Inclusions - 18 holes Green Fee, Caddie fee, Cart, Prize presentation dinner, prizes. To register - www.golfgenius.com/ggid/tatphuketaug