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Somyot sorry for Thailand’s failed World Cup campaign
Somyot sorry for Thailand’s failed World Cup campaign
FOOTBALL: Somyot Poompunmuang, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president, apologised to Thai fans yesterday (June 16) after the national side ended their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in embarrassing fashion with a 1-0 loss to Malaysia on Tuesday night.
Oil spill hits Phuket beaches
Oil spill hits Phuket beaches
PHUKET: An oil spill washing up onto Phuket beaches as tar balls has now reached from Mai Khao Beach at the northern end of the island all the way to Nai Harn Beach at the southern end of Phuket’s west coast.
Officials change definition of population of Phuket, claim island 74% vaccinated
Officials change definition of population of Phuket, claim island 74% vaccinated
PHUKET: Phuket officials are claiming that about 74% of people on the island have received at least one vaccination injection in the mass vaccination campaign across the island.
With no income, Patong motorbike repair duo turn to stealing motorbikes
With no income, Patong motorbike repair duo turn to stealing motorbikes
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men, one who used to have a motorbike repair shop in Patong, for stealing motorbikes and breaking them down for spares and selling leftover parts.
Italy cruise into knockouts, Wales on brink
Italy cruise into knockouts, Wales on brink
FOOTBALL: Italy became the first team to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020 as midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored twice in a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome yesterday (June 16), while Wales moved to the brink of joining them by beating Turkey.
Vaccination registration for non-working foreigners in Phuket opens
Vaccination registration for non-working foreigners in Phuket opens
PHUKET: Foreigners in Phuket who have not been issued a work permit can now register to receive a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination, local authorities have announced.
’We’ll do better from now on,’ says Anutin as CRA confirms vaccine compensation
’We’ll do better from now on,’ says Anutin as CRA confirms vaccine compensation
THAILAND: About 1.6 million more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine are being delivered this week as the Public Health Ministry promises a more effective distribution in future.
Rest of country to reopen ‘in 120 days’
Rest of country to reopen ‘in 120 days’
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says his government plans to reopen the country within the next 120 days, despite the risk of a further rise in COVID-19 infections.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: COVID coverage required for retirement visa holders? B100k for paralysed noodle vendor |:| June 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: COVID coverage required for retirement visa holders? B100k for paralysed noodle vendor |:| June 16
PHUKET XTRA - June 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need COVID coverage |:| B100k donations to paralysed noodle vendor |:| Phuket airport rehearsal for July 1 |:| Some Phuket COVID deaths revealed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket COVID deaths include German national, woman with ALS
Phuket COVID deaths include German national, woman with ALS
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), today confirmed that the two most recent COVID deaths recorded in Phuket were that of a German national and a Thai woman suffering ALS.
Electricity outage to affect Heroines Monument area
Electricity outage to affect Heroines Monument area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Srisoonthorn tomorrow (June 17) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Court accepts THAI’s recovery plan
Court accepts THAI’s recovery plan
THAILAND: The Central Bankruptcy Court (CBC) has accepted Thai Airways International’s (THAI) debt rehabilitation plan containing three amendments made by creditors.
Phuket IVA to hold employment assistance fair
Phuket IVA to hold employment assistance fair
PHUKET: The International Veterans Association (IVA) Phuket will hold an ‘employment assistance fair’ to help local people, and local businesses, find skilled staff as the island prepares to reopen to receiving vaccinated international tourists from July 1.
Phuket airport holds tourist arrival rehearsal
Phuket airport holds tourist arrival rehearsal
PHUKET: Staff and officials at Phuket International Airport held a rehearsal yesterday (June 15) as the island prepares for the arrival of international tourists from July 1.
Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need virus cover
Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need virus cover
THAILAND: All foreigners living in Thailand as non-immigrants will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (B3 million) against COVID-19.
France beat Germany as Ronaldo makes history in Portugal victory at Euro 2020
France beat Germany as Ronaldo makes history in Portugal victory at Euro 2020
FOOTBALL: World champions France beat Germany in a blockbuster Euro 2020 clash yesterday (June 15), after Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time top European Championship goal-scorer as holders Portugal started their campaign with a 3-0 win over Hungary in Budapest.
Men arrested for stealing electrical cables from hotel
Men arrested for stealing electrical cables from hotel
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested two men while the pair were in the process of stealing electrical cables from a building under construction at a resort in Ao Yon that is currently partly open to guests.
Plastic, infectious waste surges due to pandemic
Plastic, infectious waste surges due to pandemic
THAILAND: The jump in food delivery orders during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the volume of plastic and infectious waste to spike, according to an environmental situation report presented to the cabinet yesterday (June 15).
National police chief donates B100k to support shot noodle vendor
National police chief donates B100k to support shot noodle vendor
PHUKET: National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk has donated B100,000 to the wife of a noodle vendor shot by a drunken off-duty police officer on Bangla Rd and vowed to ensure justice in the case, Phuke police said yesterday.
PM apologies for vaccine delays
PM apologies for vaccine delays
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (June 15) apologised for delays in COVID-19 vaccinations, saying the government was doing its best to overcome the problems.