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Second Astra jab brought forward again
Second Astra jab brought forward again
THAILAND: The second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be brought forward to combat the rapid local transmission of the Delta (Indian) variant of COVID-19, says the Public Health Ministry.
ACG the winner as Cows tip Penguins in resurgence match
ACG the winner as Cows tip Penguins in resurgence match
CRICKET: After a long COVID-induced break due to government regulations, Phuket Cricket managed to resurface and restart again with a T20 battle between local rivals the Patong Penguins and the Thalang Cows last Sunday (June 20).
Nai Yang Beach cleanup collects 240kg of oil spill tar ball debris
Nai Yang Beach cleanup collects 240kg of oil spill tar ball debris
PHUKET: A cleanup at Nai Yang Beach on Sunday collected more than 240kg of tar balls and oil-smothered debris, Sirinath National Park Chief Pramote Kaewnam has confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket restaurants can now serve alcohol, elephant comes for dinner |:| June 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket restaurants can now serve alcohol, elephant comes for dinner |:| June 22
PHUKET XTRA - June 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Elephants visits Thai home |:| Thailand to put cannabis strains on heritage list |:| Tar balls ’unlikely’ from Sri Lanka |:| Restrictions lifted in Phuket |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Red Bull breach Mercedes French GP fortress
Red Bull breach Mercedes French GP fortress
FORMULA ONE: Last Sunday (June 20) against the odds, Red Bull Racing breached Mercedes’ French Grand Prix fortress, breaking the title fight wide open in the process.
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 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket restaurants allowed to sell alcohol as restrictions eased
Phuket restaurants allowed to sell alcohol as restrictions eased
PHUKET: Restaurants across Phuket may now sell alcohol and allow alcohol to be consumed on the premises until 11pm at night, Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed.
Denmark thump Russia to make last 16 in stunning fashion
Denmark thump Russia to make last 16 in stunning fashion
FOOTBALL: Denmark made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 yesterday (June 21) after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which, alongside Belgium’s victory against Finland, meant they finished second in Group B.
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for ’amber’ nations
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for ’amber’ nations
BANGKOK: Thai tourism is hoping that a review by the UK government regarding travel regulations this week will unlock access to another big market for the Phuket sandbox scheme and help draw 93,200 British tourists this year to the island as pent-up demand is expected to be robust.
COVID eases but US won’t join EU in opening borders
COVID eases but US won’t join EU in opening borders
WORLD: As the COVID pandemic recedes dramatically in the West, Europe is opening its doors to Americans – but the reverse is not holding true, with the United States not budging on restrictions imposed 15 months ago.
Third COVID shot may be required
Third COVID shot may be required
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is speeding up a study looking into the need for a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for people who are fully vaccinated as certain coronavirus variants are more infectious than others.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: One more approval needed for Phuket reopening on July 1! Oil balls on Phuket beaches |:| June 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: One more approval needed for Phuket reopening on July 1! Oil balls on Phuket beaches |:| June 21
PHUKET XTRA - June 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil spill tar balls wash ashore Patong, Nai Yang |:| Fishing blacktip reef sharks ’not illegal’ |:| COVID update |:| TAT officials expect over 600k tourists in first 3 months Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Hari’s idea: A call for all expats
Hari’s idea: A call for all expats
PHUKET: A long-term Phuket expat has launched a simple initiative that may lay the groundwork for an expat association which can serve as an advisory or at least consultative body for local government officials looking to avoid blowback on implementing poor policies ‒ and even help officials effect positive change for the island.
Thailand to receive AstraZeneca vaccine donation from Japan
Thailand to receive AstraZeneca vaccine donation from Japan
THAILAND: It was confirmed today (June 21) by Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul that Japan’s government will donate a supply of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand.
Phuket tar balls ‘unlikely’ from Sri Lanka
Phuket tar balls ‘unlikely’ from Sri Lanka
PHUKET: The oil spill that has washed ashore Phuket beaches over the past week as tar balls is unlikely to have originated from the cargo vessel ‘X-Press Pearl’, which burned and sank off Sri Lanka last month, a leading Phuket marine life expert has explained.
More buses from Bangkok
More buses from Bangkok
PHUKET: Buses to Phuket from Mor Chit in Bangkok have resumed in the hope of spurring more visitors to the island, with the state-operated bus transport company BorKorSor (the initials of its name in Thai) offering 10% discounts on fares.
Rahm wins US Open to take first major crown, top ranking
Rahm wins US Open to take first major crown, top ranking
GOLF: Jon Rahm made tension-packed long birdie putts on the last two holes yesterday (June 20) to win the 121st US Open and capture his first major title, defeating South African Louis Oosthuizen by one stroke.
Ministry defends decision to grant ThaiBev jab support
Ministry defends decision to grant ThaiBev jab support
THAILAND: Chatchai Promlert, permanent secretary for the Interior Ministry, is insisting that his approval to provide free COVID-19 vaccine doses to over 70,000 Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) employees and their families is lawful.
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Verstappen beats Hamilton in thriller on the Riviera
Verstappen beats Hamilton in thriller on the Riviera
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen pulled off a masterful strategy to pass Lewis Hamilton for victory with two laps to go in a nail-biting French Grand Prix yesterday (June 20).