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Preliminary autopsy results suggest wealthy couple drowned
Preliminary autopsy results suggest wealthy couple drowned
THAILAND: The preliminary results of an autopsy conducted on the bodies of a wealthy Thai-Indian couple who were found dead in a swimming pool at a resort on Koh Tao suggested the pair had drowned.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist requirements? Man survives police chase through entire island || June 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist requirements? Man survives police chase through entire island || June 7
PHUKET XTRA - June 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Likely requirements for foreign tourists to Phuket from July 1 |:| Phuket couple on Koh Tao |:| COVID update |:| Man survives police chase through entire island |:| Officials still silent on expat vax registrations Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Trial in MH17 crash to start hearing evidence
Trial in MH17 crash to start hearing evidence
WORLD: Dutch judges will start hearing evidence today (June 7) against three Russian suspects and a Ukrainian in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over war-torn Ukraine in July 2014.
War Elephants, UAE face off in high-stakes battle
War Elephants, UAE face off in high-stakes battle
FOOTBALL: The War Elephants face a make-or-break battle in Dubai with the hosts United Arab Emirates in Group G of the Asian qualifiers for the Fifa 2022 World Cup this evening (June 7) with both teams in with a chance to dislodge Vietnam from the top spot in the pool.
94% of Thai travellers think sustainable travel is ‘vital’, reveals Booking.com research
94% of Thai travellers think sustainable travel is ‘vital’, reveals Booking.com research
BANGKOK: New research released by from Booking.com today (June 7), containing insights gathered from more than 29,000 travellers across 30 countries, suggests that the pandemic has been the tipping point for travelers to finally commit to their own sustainable journey, with 87% of Thai travelers believing people have to act now to save the planet for future generations.
Minister calls for further cooperation on World Oceans Day
Minister calls for further cooperation on World Oceans Day
THAILAND: The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of Thailand, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, is using tomorrow’s (June 8) World Ocean Day to highlight an inititaive encouraging Thais to safeguard and conserve local oceans in order to sustain livelihoods.
Phuket officials silent on expat vaccination registrations
Phuket officials silent on expat vaccination registrations
PHUKET: More than two weeks after the Thai Ministry fo Foreign Affairs announced to the world in English that foreigners, and specifically expats and retirees staying the country, will from today (June 7) be able to register to receive a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination, Phuket officials have remained silent on whether or not expats living on the island may in fact register from today.
Grand reopening hopes fade
Grand reopening hopes fade
BANGKOK: Businesses have responded cautiously to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists next month, as operators are not confident they will be able to draw tourists back to the resort island due to the tough requirements it imposes on incoming tourists.
Major electricity outage to affect Patong
Major 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 on Wednesday (June 9) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Dead dolphin found at Freedom Beach
Dead dolphin found at Freedom Beach
PHUKET: Marine experts at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) have been called in to try to determine what caused a dolphin to be found dead ashore at Freedom Beach yesterday (June 6).
Phuket marks new infected case from abroad
Phuket marks new infected case from abroad
PHUKET: Phuket officials marked one new COVID-19 infection yesterday (June 6), that of a foreigner who arrived in Phuket by boat.
Perez wins after Verstappen and Hamilton fail to score
Perez wins after Verstappen and Hamilton fail to score
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Perez won a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix yesterday (June 6) after one of Max Verstappen’s tyres blew up from the lead of the race with five laps to go.
Government allocates B2.8bn for COVID-19 vaccine Research and Development
Government allocates B2.8bn for COVID-19 vaccine Research and Development
THAILAND: The government has allocated B2.8 billion to support COVID-19 vaccine research and development and the building of infrastructure, to support vaccine production, in order to develop Thailand into a regional hub of vaccine production.
Jab delays ‘won’t affect big day’
Jab delays ‘won’t affect big day’
THAILAND: The government’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccination rollout starts today (June 7) beginning with the first two groups of those who registered: the elderly, and those with seven underlying diseases.
THAI Airways to start European flights to Phuket in July
THAI Airways to start European flights to Phuket in July
PHUKET: THAI Airways International will start direct flights from five European cities to Phuket in July in line with a plan to reopen the island for tourists.
Cirque du SWAP - One Year Anniversary!
Cirque du SWAP - One Year Anniversary!
Cirque Du SWAP @ The Grind Cafe, Sat 3rd July 11AM-4PM. An incredible Circus Show! Trapeze, fire show, aerial dancer, artisan market, live music and more! Let’s support each other through the spirit of Sustainability, Charity and Community. Entrance 200B is a Donation to SOS Thailand, kids4free. /This event is being pre-organised and could be postponed due to restrictions-follow @phuketswapshop/
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Affordable food packages for the needy on sale in Phuket
Affordable food packages for the needy on sale in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO or OrBorJor) has put on sale 15,000 affordable food packages for people suffering from the ongoing economic crisis.
Teens arrested in Sakhu drug bust, over 25k meth pills seized
Teens arrested in Sakhu drug bust, over 25k meth pills seized
PHUKET: Five suspects, including four teenagers, were arrested in Sakhu drug raid last Friday (June 4). During the raid police seized over 25,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 250g of kratom leaves.
Thaworn captures fourth senior tour title in Japan
Thaworn captures fourth senior tour title in Japan
GOLF: Thai veteran Thaworn Wiratchant beat compatriot Prayad Marksaeng to win the Cup Senior Golf Tournament for his fourth title on the Japan Senior Golf Tour in Tochiki yesterday (June 5).