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Soi Dog Foundation calls for CDC to revise ban on import of dogs into the USA
Soi Dog Foundation calls for CDC to revise ban on import of dogs into the USA
Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) is asking the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to rethink their blanket ban on the importation of rescued pet dogs from over 120 countries worldwide, including Thailand. The ban follows mounting concerns by the CDC about the transmission of rabies from unvaccinated dogs entering the country.
England held by Scotland at Euro 2020 as Croatia face battle to qualify
England held by Scotland at Euro 2020 as Croatia face battle to qualify
FOOTBALL: Lacklustre England were denied an early ticket into the Euro 2020 last 16 on Friday as Scotland held their historic rivals to a goalless draw while World Cup finalists Croatia face an uphill task to progress.
Phuket Sandbox: Are we ready?
Phuket Sandbox: Are we ready?
Leading local tourism figures are confident that Phuket’s tourism industry is ready to welcome what few tourists will start arriving after the Phuket Tourism Sandbox model launches on July 1, allowing vaccinated foreign tourists onto Phuket without observing any mandatory quarantine other than having to remain on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil-covered sperm whale rescued |:| June 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil-covered sperm whale rescued |:| June 18
PHUKET XTRA - June 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil-covered sperm whale rescued |:| Easing of COVID measures yet to be confirmed |:| Outrage over blacktip reef sharks sold at fish market Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Outrage over blacktip reef sharks sold at Phuket fish market
Outrage over blacktip reef sharks sold at Phuket fish market
PHUKET: The Phuket Fisheries Chief has confirmed that blacktip reef sharks are not protected species following outrage online sparked from photos of a haul of dead sharks in baskets at Koh Siray, in Rassada, today (June 18).
Easing of COVID measures in Phuket yet to be confirmed: Governor
Easing of COVID measures in Phuket yet to be confirmed: Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed that Phuket from Monday will be designated as a “yellow zone” province, as announced by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (June 18).
CCSA issues new colour-coded COVID province ranking
CCSA issues new colour-coded COVID province ranking
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (June 18) defined a new national zoning structure as part of its COVID-19 control measures.
F1 clings to record-breaking calendar despite COVID chaos
F1 clings to record-breaking calendar despite COVID chaos
FOMRULA ONE: The cancellation of the Singapore Grand Prix for the second successive season bodes badly for Formula 1’s record-breaking season.
New Phuket Provincial Hall touted to open in Sept
New Phuket Provincial Hall touted to open in Sept
PHUKET: Phuket officials expect the years-in-coming new Phuket Provincial Hall under construction on the south side of Phuket Town to finally be finished and open for services on Sept 1.
Phuket Town market reopens after COVID shutdown
Phuket Town market reopens after COVID shutdown
PHUKET: The Talad Kaset fresh market on Ong Sim Phai Rd in Phuket Town re-opened today (June 18) after staff of Phuket City Municipality and vendors conducted a big cleaning to boost local people’s confidence yesterday. 
Belgium, Netherlands into Euro 2020 last 16
Belgium, Netherlands into Euro 2020 last 16
FOOTBALL: Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner as Belgium beat Denmark 2-1 to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020 last night (June 17) in Copenhagen, where fans and players showed their support for Christian Eriksen, while the Netherlands also booked a last-16 spot.
Sperm whale covered with oil rescued at Bang Tao Beach
Sperm whale covered with oil rescued at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: A sperm whale measuring 4.5 metres long with its nose covered with oil and scratches along its tail and body was rescued from Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (June 17).
Govt confirms Phuket 62% vaccinated
Govt confirms Phuket 62% vaccinated
PHUKET: The national government has announced that Phuket province is now ready to go ahead with the Phuket Sandbox reopening to limited quarantine-free tourism for fully vaccinated international visitors, and confirmed that the province’s vaccine rollout is gaining speed with some 62% of the local population now having received at least one dose.
Taking on Tour de Phuket to help those in need
Taking on Tour de Phuket to help those in need
CYCLING: He calls it the “craziest, hardest challenge of my life,” an assertion no doubt many would agree with.
Indonesian healthcare workers infected despite having Sinovac jab
Indonesian healthcare workers infected despite having Sinovac jab
WORLD: Further concerns over the effectiveness of the Sinovac vaccine have emerged following confirmation that over 350 doctors and healthcare workers in Indonesia have caught COVID-19 and been hospitalised, despite having been previously inoculated by the vaccine.
DLT services resume nationwide
DLT services resume nationwide
THAILAND: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) will resume driving tests and issuing and renewing licences next week, following an improvement in the COVID-19 situation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand to reopen in 120 days, says Prime Minister |:| June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand to reopen in 120 days, says Prime Minister |:| June 17
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil spill hits Phuket beach |:| 120 days until Thailand reopens |:| Foreigners with no work permit can register for vaccine |:| COVID update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PM Prayut to visit Phuket for ‘Sandbox’ readiness
PM Prayut to visit Phuket for ‘Sandbox’ readiness
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to fly to Phuket for an inspection of the island’s readiness to reopen to receiving vaccinated forign tourists from July 1.
Hospitalisation rate for COVID-19 vaccine recipients released
Hospitalisation rate for COVID-19 vaccine recipients released
THAILAND: The hospitalisation rate for people injected with the Sinovac and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines is 20-24 per 100,000 administered doses, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Pandemic sparks surge in Hong Kong ‘devil’s breath’ cash druggings
Pandemic sparks surge in Hong Kong ‘devil’s breath’ cash druggings
WORLD: A spiked drink, a puff of dust, missing memories, and an empty bank account.