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Phuket suffers sixth COVID death in ongoing outbreak
Phuket suffers sixth COVID death in ongoing outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its sixth death attributed to COVID-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has announced. The death, marked yesterday (June 20), is the fourth COVID death on the island in the past three weeks.
Wales through to knockout phase despite Italy defeat
Wales through to knockout phase despite Italy defeat
FOOTBALL: Wales celebrated reaching the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome yesterday (June 20) as Switzerland were left to wait before finding out if they will join them.
Sinopharm vaccines arrive in country
Sinopharm vaccines arrive in country
THAILAND: The first batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the country yesterday (June 20), the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) have confirmed.
Government defends decision not to back UN Myanmar motion
Government defends decision not to back UN Myanmar motion
THAILAND: Thailand abstained on a vote to adopt the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the situation in Myanmar as the resolution did not take into account several essential factors, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat.
Tourism authorities expect 600,000 tourists from Phuket Sandbox
Tourism authorities expect 600,000 tourists from Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are expecting the Phuket Tourism Sandbox reopening planned for July 1 to attract more than 600,000 foreign and local tourists to Phuket and generate a cash flow of about B15 billion in the next three months.
Man electrocuted while repairing home jacuzzi
Man electrocuted while repairing home jacuzzi
PHUKET: Police are investigating what had led to a man being electrocuted while repairing a home jacuzzi in Cherng Talay yesterday (June 19).
Oil spill tar balls wash ashore at Patong, Nai Yang
Oil spill tar balls wash ashore at Patong, Nai Yang
PHUKET: Oil in the waters off the west coast of Phuket have continued to wash ashore, today plaguing Patong Beach and Nai Yang Beach* at the northern end of the island.
Into the Fire: On a beach in Phuket, an act of kindness leads British volunteer to life’s calling
Into the Fire: On a beach in Phuket, an act of kindness leads British volunteer to life’s calling
It’s 2017 and tourism is near an all-time high in Phuket. The paint on a B5 billion airport expansion is barely dry, and the terminals are teeming with international passengers. Local businesses are booming, and Phuket’s west coast beaches are packed with visitors.
Huge changes for internet and Big Tech under US antitrust proposal
Huge changes for internet and Big Tech under US antitrust proposal
WORLD: The antitrust overhaul package unveiled in Congress targeting Big Tech, if enacted, could have far-reaching effects on how people use the internet and on America’s biggest and most successful companies.
Verstappen on pole, Hamilton second in France
Verstappen on pole, Hamilton second in France
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the French Grand Prix yesterday (June 19) while Lewis Hamilton struggled with his car.
Germany thump Portugal at Euro 2020 as France and Spain held
Germany thump Portugal at Euro 2020 as France and Spain held
FOOTBALL: Germany breathed life into their Euro 2020 campaign with a stunning 4-2 win over holders Portugal in Munich on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo moving closer to the all-time international goals record, after world champions France were forced to settle for a draw with Hungary.
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
One day when I was watching TV with my mum, the news about the widespread protests in Thailand came up. It was about the clash between the anti-government protesters and the pro-monarchy supporters. So my mum and I tried to have a discussion about this issue, but we ended up having a clash of our own. My mum loves the monarchy and the government, while I hate the current situation and the violence. We were both opinionated and stubborn, so we ended up arguing with each other. This incident inspired me to write this article.
Phuket Opinion: Fingers crossed for July 1
Phuket Opinion: Fingers crossed for July 1
PHUKET: According to some very divided public opinion, with the July 1 reopening Thailand is about to do something very brave, or something very stupid. Everyone has an opinion on what will happen, the only problem is that no-one knows what will actually happen.
Phuket marks two new COVID cases, total reaches 701
Phuket marks two new COVID cases, total reaches 701
PHUKET: After two days of recording five new infections each day for the past two days, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily report for today (June 19) marked just two infections for today, bringing the total number of people infected on the island since Apr 3 to 701.
Chulalongkorn Hospital launches new transgender health clinic
Chulalongkorn Hospital launches new transgender health clinic
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has opened a new Gender Health Clinic (GHC), one of the first to focus specifically on catering to the needs of the transgender community.
Phuket fisheries chief defends blacktip shark fishing, ‘not illegal’
Phuket fisheries chief defends blacktip shark fishing, ‘not illegal’
PHUKET: Watcharin Rattanachoo, Chief of the Phuket Fisheries Office, has repeated his explanation that the fishing of blacktip reef sharks in areas not protected by law is not illegal.
Laos national caught in latest Phuket drug arrests
Laos national caught in latest Phuket drug arrests
PHUKET: Thalang Police have named a Laos national among three men arrested for drugs in Pa Khlok this week.
Navy renders assistance to fishermen adrift off Dokmai island
Navy renders assistance to fishermen adrift off Dokmai island
PHUKET: A navy patrol boat was dispatched last night to render assistance to six fishermen on a boat adrift east of Koh Dokmai, east of Phuket, after the boat had run out of fuel.
Megan Fox goes ‘Rogue’
Megan Fox goes ‘Rogue’
A few years ago if actress Megan Fox had a film coming out the world knew about it. The talented actress was the face of huge franchises including ‘Transformers’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’. She was so popular in fact that when she left the ‘Transformers’ franchise there were fans out there saying they would boycott the Michael Bay juggernaut due to the fact they thought she had been unceremoniously and unfairly dumped.
Thousands to get Sinopharm vaccine
Thousands to get Sinopharm vaccine
BANGKOK: More than 5,000 organisations will be allocated the Chinese vaccine Sinopharm in the first phase of registrations.