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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beach businesses get 7-day eviction notice after years in court |:| June 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beach businesses get 7-day eviction notice after years in court |:| June 24
PHUKET XTRA - June 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Layan Beach businesses given 7-days eviction notice |:| Alleged hospital gunman surrenders |:| Phuket airport gearing up for July 1 |:| Thailand COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Former Philippines president ‘Noynoy’ Aquino dies aged 61
Former Philippines president ‘Noynoy’ Aquino dies aged 61
WORLD: Former Philippine president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, the reserved scion of one of Asia’s most famous political families, died today (June 24). He was 61.
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 (June 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Japan MotoGP cancelled, Thailand race rescheduled
Japan MotoGP cancelled, Thailand race rescheduled
MOTO GP: It was confirmed by MotoGP yesterday (June 23) that the race scheduled for Japan has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and that the US race will now take its place on Oct 3.
Raids net five drug suspects, firearms in Rassada, Koh Kaew
Raids net five drug suspects, firearms in Rassada, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Police have arrested five men in separate raids in Rassada and Koh Kaew that netted more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills, crystal meth (ya ice), firearms and ammunition ‒ and one man was arrested for possession of kratom trees.
Vagabond’s sevens series gets the green light
Vagabond’s sevens series gets the green light
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds RFC is thrilled to announce the beginning of a sevens club competition to be played out over a three week timeframe, with the first match of the tri-series kicking off at 4pm on Saturday (June 26) at the ACG in Thalang.
Phuket tipped to receive 6% more visitors
Phuket tipped to receive 6% more visitors
BANGKOK: Phuket International Airport is ready to welcome international tourists under the island’s ’sandbox’ scheme due to start next month and cope with a 6% increase in air traffic, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd said on Wednesday (June 23).
Phuket airport readies for July 1
Phuket airport readies for July 1
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held a full rehearsal of receiving vaccinated foreign tourists yesterday, ahead of the island reopening to international tourists next Thursday (July 1).
Record-equalling Ronaldo saves Portugal as Germany avoid shock exit
Record-equalling Ronaldo saves Portugal as Germany avoid shock exit
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo equalled the all-time international scoring record with his 109th goal for Portugal as the reigning champions scraped into the last 16 of Euro 2020 yesterday (June 23) along with Germany and Spain.
Sinopharm vaccine gets the green light
Sinopharm vaccine gets the green light
THAILAND: One million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Sinopharm, which was ordered by Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) as an alternative to currently available options, have passed a quality control test to ensure the lot, which was shipped from China, is safe for use.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket reopening now official! |:| June 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket reopening now official! |:| June 23
PHUKET XTRA - June 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket reopening now officials, rules for arrivals |:| Bar owners, entertainers plea to let them work again |:| Nai Yang Beach cleanup collects 240kg of oil-covered debris |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Layan beach encroachers given seven days eviction notice
Layan beach encroachers given seven days eviction notice
PHUKET: The occupiers of plots of state land along the Layan-Leypang beachfront together estimated to have a total value of about B10 billion have until next Monday (June 28) to remove their buildings or else face them being demolished.
Electricity outage to affect Patong
Electricity outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (June 24) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Man, 79, dies after motorbike hit head-on by 18-wheeled truck 
Man, 79, dies after motorbike hit head-on by 18-wheeled truck 
PHUKET: A 79-year-old man died after the motorbike he was riding was struck head-on by an 18-wheeled truck and trailer on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn yesterday (June 22).
Phuket’s sixth COVID death was 78-year-old woman
Phuket’s sixth COVID death was 78-year-old woman
PHUKET: Phuket’s sixth COVID death in the current outbreak, who passed away last Sunday, was 78-year-old* woman who was under treatment for almost two months, Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon explained during a live broadcast this morning (June 23).
England clinch top spot in Euro 2020 group, Croatia through
England clinch top spot in Euro 2020 group, Croatia through
FOOTBALL: England clinched first place in Euro 2020 Group D with a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic, while Luka Modric’s rocket propelled Croatia into the last 16 as their 3-1 victory over Scotland eliminated their COVID-hit opponents yesterday (June 22).
CCSA outlines ‘contingency plan’ criteria for shutting down Phuket Sandbox
CCSA outlines ‘contingency plan’ criteria for shutting down Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has outlined its key criteria for its Phuket Sandbox ‘contingency plan’, in case COVID infections start spiralling upward following the reopening of the province to foreign visitors next Thursday (July 1).
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (June 22) approved the Phuket Sandbox tourism scheme that sees the island reopen on July 1, followed by a trio of destinations in the Gulf of Thailand ‒ Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao ‒ on July 15, allowing in fully vaccinated tourists from some countries.
Deep south arrivals face 14-day mandatory quarantine
Deep south arrivals face 14-day mandatory quarantine
PHUKET: Arrivals from the four southern border provinces must face mandatory quarantine for 14 days after arriving Phuket regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or can prove they have tested negative for COVID-19 within seven days of travelling to Phuket.
Phuket pub, bar entertainment workers plea to return to work
Phuket pub, bar entertainment workers plea to return to work
PHUKET: More than 40 nightlife and entertainment venue workers gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (June 22) to file a request to the Phuket Governor asking for help in coping with the continued forced closure of entertainment venues, leaving them with no means of making a living for months.