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Drug dealing couple arrested after Phuket distributor confesses
Drug dealing couple arrested after Phuket distributor confesses
PHUKET: A couple were arrested in Nakhon Sri Thammarat yesterday (June 28) on drug related offences after their Phuket-based distribution contact had given them up to police.
Phuket marks 14 COVID infections in past week, vaccinations hit 80%
Phuket marks 14 COVID infections in past week, vaccinations hit 80%
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily report for yesterday (June 28) marked three new COVID infections on the island, bringing the total number of people infected in Phuket since Apr 3 to 723.
‘A Quiet Place’ returns with a bang
‘A Quiet Place’ returns with a bang
Cinemas are back open and the movies are back with a BANG! There has been no ‘slow-opening’ when it comes to blockbusters being released with one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year opening this week… after a delay of exactly a year (thanks COVID!).
France stunned by Switzerland, Spain advance on dramatic day at Euro 2020
France stunned by Switzerland, Spain advance on dramatic day at Euro 2020
FOOTBALL: Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial penalty yesterday (June 28) as world champions France were sent packing from Euro 2020 in a shoot-out against Switzerland, who go through to a quarter-final tie against Spain after an unforgettable day of drama which featured a total of 14 goals in two games.
Double dose Sinovac ‘up to 91% effective’ against Alpha strain
Double dose Sinovac ‘up to 91% effective’ against Alpha strain
THAILAND: Double doses of the Sinovac vaccine are 71%-91% effective in warding off infection by the Alpha (UK) COVID-19 strain, according to results announced by the Public Health Ministry yesterday (June 28).
PM unfazed by criticism as B7.5bn of aid confirmed
PM unfazed by criticism as B7.5bn of aid confirmed
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he is unfazed by critics of the government’s handling of the worsening COVID-19 situation after some called on him to step down.
Welcome back home
Welcome back home
As the countdown to the Sandbox nears the July 1 deadline, resort island pays tribute to its real-life tourism attraction.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals |:| June 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals |:| June 28
PHUKET XTRA - June 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Police bust B200mn online gambling sites in Chalong |:| Patong Tunnel to start in 2023, for 2027 opening |:| TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Beach cleanup finds syringe, oil-smothered ropes
Beach cleanup finds syringe, oil-smothered ropes
PHUKET: A beach cleanup at Mai Khao last Friday (June 25) uncovered a syringe hidden in the sand and tangle of ropes smothered in oil.
Police bust B200mn online gambling ring in Chalong
Police bust B200mn online gambling ring in Chalong
PHUKET: Officers from the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) arrested two men at a house off Chao Fa West Rd in Moo 5, Chalong, on Saturday (June 26) for operating nine gambling websites that together had a turnover of more than B200 million.
Navy, Marine Police to help ensure Sandbox tourists do not leave Phuket by boat within first 14 days
Navy, Marine Police to help ensure Sandbox tourists do not leave Phuket by boat within first 14 days
PHUKET: Patrols by the Royal Thai Navy base in Phuket as well as Marine Police will help provide assistance to make sure that the tourists arriving through the Phuket Sandbox scheme do not leave Phuket by boat before completing the mandatory 14-day stay on the island. 
Curtain up for record-chasing Djokovic at Wimbledon
Curtain up for record-chasing Djokovic at Wimbledon
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam today (June 28) as the grass court showpiece returns following its cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Insurance Association warns against COVID cons
National Insurance Association warns against COVID cons
THAILAND: The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) is warning people against deliberately getting themselves infected with COVID-19 so they can claim insurance.
TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals, estimated revenue
TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals, estimated revenue
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has revealed revised down estimates on the number of expected tourist arrivals from July through September under the Phuket Sandbox model.
Belgium knock out Portugal, Czechs end Dutch dreams
Belgium knock out Portugal, Czechs end Dutch dreams
FOOTBALL: Thorgan Hazard scored the only goal of the game as Belgium knocked the holders Portugal out of Euro 2020 yesterday (June 28) after the Czech Republic ended the dreams of a 10-man Netherlands side.
Thai government to offer B50bn in savings bonds to fund COVID-19 relief measures
Thai government to offer B50bn in savings bonds to fund COVID-19 relief measures
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to issue ‘Ying Aom Ying Dai’ (“The more you save, the more you earn”) government savings bonds to the value of B50 billion next month, aiming to use the funds to finance state projects to ease the impacts of the pandemic.
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called an urgent meeting of the government’s economic team today (June 28) to map out relief measures for those affected by the latest measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as Bangkok confirms the first case of the Beta variant, originally detected in South Africa.
Family Fun Here We Come
Family Fun Here We Come
With so many family friendly activities in Phuket, we can’t list them all, so here is a small selection to inspire you:
Moscow COVID deaths spike as Asia-Pacific countries lock down
Moscow COVID deaths spike as Asia-Pacific countries lock down
WORLD: Moscow today (June 27) recorded the worst daily coronavirus death toll so far for a Russian city, as countries across the Asia-Pacific region extended or reimposed restrictions to tackle fresh waves of infections.
Verstappen unbeatable in Styria
Verstappen unbeatable in Styria
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen clinically dispatched Lewis Hamilton to claim a dominant victory at the Styrian Grand Prix today (June 27) and steal a march in the championship standings.