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Phuket Sandbox arrival who fled to Chonburi now in ALQ
Phuket Sandbox arrival who fled to Chonburi now in ALQ
PHUKET: The 18-year-old Thai woman who fled to Chonburi before completing the required 14-day stay on the island under the Phuket Sandbox scheme is now in an alternative local quarantine (ALQ) in Chonburi, Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has confirmed.
Electricity outage to affect Kathu
Electricity outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu tomorrow (July 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
‘Vaccine Jai’ campaign aims to reduce COVID-19 related suicides
‘Vaccine Jai’ campaign aims to reduce COVID-19 related suicides
BANGKOK: The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has launched the “Vaccine Jai” campaign in an attempt to reduce COVID-19 related suicides.
Phuket lifeguards warn of rips as foreigners rescued
Phuket lifeguards warn of rips as foreigners rescued
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging all beachgoers to swim only between the red-yellow flags following a spate of foreigners needing rescue, with an Irishman rescued from rocks on Monday and a Polish man rescued just yesterday (July 21).
Sealed tours urgent to save Phuket’s dive industry
Sealed tours urgent to save Phuket’s dive industry
PHUKET: Phuket-based dive tour company Seafarer Divers has launched a campaign in the hope of local dive tour businesses being allowed to conduct sealed dive tours to popular national marine parks and dive sites in the area to support local dive operators and safely support Phuket’s tourism industry while the current COVID outbreak is expected to spread.
Brisbane awarded 2032 Olympics
Brisbane awarded 2032 Olympics
OLYMPICS: Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympics yesterday (July 21), triggering wild celebrations and fireworks as it became the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney.
Health system in crisis, critics tell government
Health system in crisis, critics tell government
BANGKOK: Critics accused the government of allowing public health services to collapse after three people were found dead on Bangkok streets, one infected with COVID-19 and left lying on the road for many hours before an ambulance finally arrived.
‘Sorry’ for slow vaccine supply
‘Sorry’ for slow vaccine supply
BANGKOK: The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has apologised for slow COVID-19 vaccine procurement and says it is prepared to hold talks to join the Covax global vaccine sharing scheme.
Cows prevail over understrength Penguins
Cows prevail over understrength Penguins
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows and the Patong Penguins renewed their rivalry at the ACG last Sunday (July 18) as they undertook a T20 seven-a-side match.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nearly 9,000 Sandbox tourists, Layan legal loophole, Muay Thai closer to Olympics |:| July 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nearly 9,000 Sandbox tourists, Layan legal loophole, Muay Thai closer to Olympics |:| July 21
PHUKET XTRA - July 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Muay Thai closer to the Olympics |:| Legal loophole stalls Layan Beach clearing |:| COVID Update |:| 400 domestic arrivals denied |:| Booster shots for 7,000 medical workers in Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thieves caught cutting power cables for Phuket underpass
Thieves caught cutting power cables for Phuket underpass
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested for attempting to steal electrical cables from a power control room that controls the power system in the Sam Kong Underpass.
Almost 400 denied Phuket land entry under new rules
Almost 400 denied Phuket land entry under new rules
PHUKET: Almost 400 people attempting to enter Phuket by road yesterday (July 20) were refused entry for failing to satisfy the revised entry requirements that were announced on Sunday.
As Phuket COVID vaccination campaign stalls, medical workers to get third ‘booster jab’
As Phuket COVID vaccination campaign stalls, medical workers to get third ‘booster jab’
PHUKET: About 7,000 medical workers on the island will start receiving their third vaccination injection as a ‘booster jab’ by the end of this week, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed.
Phuket Sandbox tourists reminded to have COVID insurance
Phuket Sandbox tourists reminded to have COVID insurance
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has issued a reminder to any visitors under the Phuket Sandbox scheme to have the correct insurance policy in place which covers them in the event of a COVID-19 infection while on the island.
British man Phuket’s latest Sandbox infected case
British man Phuket’s latest Sandbox infected case
PHUKET: A British national who arrived on the island under the Phuket Sandbox tourism scheme has been confirmed as the latest Sandbox tourist to test positive since arriving on the island.
Muay Thai moves closer to become Games sport
Muay Thai moves closer to become Games sport
MUAY THAI: The national sport of Muay Thai and its global governing body have been fully recognised by the International Olympic Committee, IOC member Patama Leeswadtrakul said yesterday (July 20).
Sandbox visitor facing prosecution for failing to complete 14-day stay
Sandbox visitor facing prosecution for failing to complete 14-day stay
PHUKET: A Thai national who arrived under the Phuket Sandbox scheme but left the island early is to be prosecuted, Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon confirmed today (July 21).
16th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards forges ahead through buyer’s market, expands categories
16th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards forges ahead through buyer’s market, expands categories
BANGKOK: Thailand’s leading market commentators discussed the state of the economy and the real estate industry in a media roundtable ahead of the 16th edition of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, supported by gold sponsors Mitsubishi Electric and JLL Thailand, and bronze sponsor Bathic. 
Legal loophole stalls clearing of illegal land occupiers at Layan Beach
Legal loophole stalls clearing of illegal land occupiers at Layan Beach
PHUKET: A legal loophole has forced MaAnn Samran, Chief of Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), to wait until Friday (July 23) before he can have machinery move in and demolish illegal structures still standing on illegally occupied beachfront land at Layan Beach worth billions of baht.
All interprovincial buses services suspended
All interprovincial buses services suspended
PHUKET: All interprovincial buses to and from Phuket have been suspended as the chief of national bus service operator Transport Co Ltd (BorKorSor) has ordered a “temporary suspension” of all bus services throughout the country for two weeks.