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Thaivisa rebrands, expands beyond Thailand
Thaivisa rebrands, expands beyond Thailand
Thaivisa.com will rebrand to ASEANNOW.com as they expand into nine other ASEAN countries and duplicate their successful Thailand model, the popular forum announced in a press release today (July 2).
Vietjet issues statement over COVID passenger on Phuket flight
Vietjet issues statement over COVID passenger on Phuket flight
PHUKET: Vietjet Airlines has issued a statement regarding health authorities issuing a COVID alert over a passenger on a flight from Bangkok to Phuket late last month.
Phuket records 23 new COVID infections in past week
Phuket records 23 new COVID infections in past week
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has confirmed that Phuket recorded 11 new COVID infections on the island over the past two days (June 30-July 1), bringing the total number of infections over the past seven days to 23.
Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy coming to BISP
Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy coming to BISP
TENNIS: He may not be visiting personally but the influence of tennis legend Rafael Nadal will be felt in Phuket later this year and early next as British International School, Phuket (BISP) is delighted to confirm that it will be hosting two Rafa Nadal Academy Tennis camps.
First tourists arrive in Phuket under Sandbox scheme
First tourists arrive in Phuket under Sandbox scheme
PHUKET: Twenty-three tourists arrived at Phuket airport on Thursday morning (July 1) as the island reopened to vaccinated foreign tourists under the quarantine-free scheme.
Doctors arrive in capital amid surge in cases
Doctors arrive in capital amid surge in cases
THAILAND: While the government is upbeat about its Phuket reopening scheme, health personnel in Greater Bangkok are struggling to deal with a surge of new COVID-19 infections and deaths.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket travel reopens as first tourists arrive |:| July 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket travel reopens as first tourists arrive |:| July 1
PHUKET XTRA - July 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket DSI Chief investigates Phuket forest |:| Thais top list of online shoppers |:| First Phuket Sandbox tourists arrive |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Prayut: ‘Phuket should be proud’
Prayut: ‘Phuket should be proud’
PHUKET: Phuket people “should be proud of their mission for the country”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said this afternoon (July 1) at a meeting held for him to be brought up to speed on the COVID prevention measures in effect to ensure the Phuket Sandbox model is a success.
Benitez appointed Everton boss despite fan protests
Benitez appointed Everton boss despite fan protests
FOOTBALL: Everton confirmed the appointment of Rafael Benitez as their new manager yesterday (June 30) despite fan protests against the Premier League club’s move for the former Liverpool boss.
Andrew Wood to run for Skål Asia President
Andrew Wood to run for Skål Asia President
THAILAND: Skål Asia Vice President Andrew Wood yesterday (June 30) announced he is to run for election for President in the 2021-2023 Skål Asia elections which takes place virtually on the August 25, 2021.
First Phuket Sandbox tourists arrive
First Phuket Sandbox tourists arrive
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme were 25 tourists arriving on Etihad Airways Flight EY430 from Abu Dhabi, which touched down at Phuket International Airport today (July 1).
Patty and Ariya off to Tokyo Games
Patty and Ariya off to Tokyo Games
GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and Ariya Jutanugarn have officially earned tickets to the Tokyo Olympics.
Prayut arrives in Phuket
Prayut arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha arrived in Phuket this morning to begin his inspection of the island’s preparedness for receiving vaccinated foriegn tourists under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, which begins today (July 1).
No Delta variant in Phuket, says island health chief
No Delta variant in Phuket, says island health chief
PHUKET: Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has denounced claims being shared across social media that the Delta variant of the COVID virus has been found in Phuket as fake news.
Phuket officers ordered to police the bridges for COVID travellers
Phuket officers ordered to police the bridges for COVID travellers
PHUKET: Police, soldiers, navy personnel and an assortment of other law-enforcement officers in Phuket have been given clear orders to ensure that any persons crossing the bridges onto or off Phuket comply with the COVID-19 protection measures.
Mercedes finally meets its match in unstoppable Verstppen
Mercedes finally meets its match in unstoppable Verstppen
FORMULA ONE: A comfortable victory from pole, an extended championship lead and no signs of slowing down: Max Verstappen is Formula 1’s new championship favourite.
Xi hails ‘irreversible’ rise of China at CCP centenary celebrations
Xi hails ‘irreversible’ rise of China at CCP centenary celebrations
WORLD: President Xi Jinping hailed China’s “irreversible” course from humiliated colony to great power at the centenary celebrations for the Chinese Communist Party today (July 1), in a speech reaching deep into history to remind patriots at home and rivals abroad of his nation’s - and his own - ascendancy.
Regulatory chaos spoils Phuket’s reopening
Regulatory chaos spoils Phuket’s reopening
BANGKOK: The Phuket sandbox experienced regulatory chaos in the days leading up to its reopening on Thursday after an endorsement of the plan was published in the Royal Gazette published on Tuesday night.
Prayut praises homegrown vaccine developments
Prayut praises homegrown vaccine developments
THAILAND: With the development of four vaccine candidates in progress, the Prime Minister has praised the Thai scientists behind these projects which will play a crucial role in Thailand’s epidemic response, as well as reducing the country’s reliance on vaccine imports.
Expert wants Sinovac jab drive to cover children
Expert wants Sinovac jab drive to cover children
THAILAND: China’s Sinovac vaccine should be sanctioned for use in children aged three and older by the year’s end to boost efforts to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, virologist Yong Poovorawan says.