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Thai Health Authorities warn against antibody test kits
Thai Health Authorities warn against antibody test kits
THAILAND: The national Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) is advising people against buying antibody testing kits to test themselves after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, because the result could be inaccurate and lead to misunderstandings.
Italy see off battling Austria to join Denmark in Euro 2020 quarters
Italy see off battling Austria to join Denmark in Euro 2020 quarters
FOOTBALL: Italy overcame stubborn Austria 2-1 in extra-time at Wembley yesterday (June 27) to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as Denmark breezed through by hammering Wales 4-0.
New restrictions in Bangkok to contain COVID spread
New restrictions in Bangkok to contain COVID spread
THAILAND: New restrictions were announced today (June 27) centred around Bangkok in a bid to tackle the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Verstappen puts Red Bull on home pole in Styria
Verstappen puts Red Bull on home pole in Styria
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will aim for a third win in four races after claiming a comfortable pole at Austria’s Red Bull Ring for the Styrian Grand Prix yesterday (June 26).
Phuket suffers seventh COVID death in ongoing outbreak
Phuket suffers seventh COVID death in ongoing outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its seventh death attributed to COVID-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has announced.
Khun Gunn aiming to shoot high in Tokyo
Khun Gunn aiming to shoot high in Tokyo
GOLF: Thailand’s emerging golf star Gunn Charoenkul says his appearance in this summer’s Olympics will, surprisingly, mark the first time he has represented his country and that he plans to “aim high” and finish on the podium with a medal.
Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1
Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1
PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a comprehensive provincial order including all the key requirements and conditions for international tourists entering the province from July 1.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket vaccination confusion, Pfizer approved, Patong Tunnel schedule |:| June 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket vaccination confusion, Pfizer approved, Patong Tunnel schedule |:| June 25
PHUKET XTRA - June 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Fire at Central Festival restaurant |:| Thai FDA approves Pfizer |:| Phuket Airport readiness inspection 1 |:| COVID vaccination push riddled confusion, claims Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PTA clarifies position on issue of separate rooms for unmarried couples under Sandbox model
PTA clarifies position on issue of separate rooms for unmarried couples under Sandbox model
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association posted a statement today (June 25) to clarify its position on previous posts online claiming that couples who were not married would have to occupy separate rooms while staying in Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox model, to start next Thursday (July 1).
Patong Tunnel, at 3.98km long, to cost B14.4bn, work slated to start in 2023
Patong Tunnel, at 3.98km long, to cost B14.4bn, work slated to start in 2023
PHUKET: Construction of the long-awaited Patong Tunnel project, spanning 3.98km from Kathu to Patong at a cost of B14.47 billion, is now expected to begin in 2023 and open for service in 2027, Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) Deputy Governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi has revealed.
THIS IS THE MOMENT: A Song for Thailand
THIS IS THE MOMENT: A Song for Thailand
On the eve of Phuket Island opening to international tourists, British Producer/Songwriter Will Robinson is releasing a music video called “This is the moment” to help encourage tourists to come back to Thailand.
Phuket vaccination push riddled with confusion and claims
Phuket vaccination push riddled with confusion and claims
PHUKET: The push to vaccinate as many people as possible before the July 1 deadline next Thursday took another hit yesterday (June 24) as foreigners were turned away from vaccination centres after presenting themselves for their second injection as instructed by Phuket health officials.
Rallygoers likely to face legal action
Rallygoers likely to face legal action
THAILAND: Police are gathering evidence to take legal action against protest leaders and participants who turned up at city rallies yesterday (June 24) in violation of the emergency decree, says the deputy Royal Thai police spokesman.
Deputy PM, ministers inspect airport readiness for Phuket Sandbox
Deputy PM, ministers inspect airport readiness for Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow and other top-ranking officials, including Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn, visited Phuket yesterday to inspect the readiness of the island to reopen to receiving vaccinated foreign tourists next Thursday (July 1) under the Phuket Sandbox model.
Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity
Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed former Thailand international Anurak Srikerd as the interim head coach of the Thai national men’s teams.
Pfizer vaccine approved by Thai FDA
Pfizer vaccine approved by Thai FDA
THAILAND: The COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech was approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand yesterday (June 24), senior health official Paisan Dankhum has confirmed.
B3mn COVID insurance for O-A visa applicants may broaden options for retirees
B3mn COVID insurance for O-A visa applicants may broaden options for retirees
PHUKET: Reports of a requirement for foreigners staying in Thailand on ‘Non-Immigrant O-A’ visas now needing to have B3 million COVID health insurance caused much confusion last week, but several of the ‘guidelines’ approved in principle by Cabinet may broaden the options for health insurance for retirees wanting to stay in the country
Health system won’t collapse, says Anutin
Health system won’t collapse, says Anutin
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (June 24) gave an assurance the country’s public health system will not collapse despite the number of hospital beds and health personnel being at critically low levels amid soaring new COVID-19 cases.
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Property for rent YAMU
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Fire breaks out at Central Festival restaurant
Fire breaks out at Central Festival restaurant
PHUKET: No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out at a Korean restaurant in the Central shopping mall in Kathu earlier this afternoon (June 24).