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Mass vaccination of working expats underway
Mass vaccination of working expats underway
PHUKET: The mass vaccination of more than 28,000 migrant workers and expats issued work permits continues today as Phuket heads towards the reopening of the island to receiving vaccinated international tourists without quarantine from July 1.
Phuket marks one new COVID case, total reaches 671
Phuket marks one new COVID case, total reaches 671
PHUKET: While Phuket officials continue their mass-vaccination campaign and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the July 1 reopening to receiving vaccinated foreign tourists, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has reported just one new case of infection for yesterday (June 3).
Hong Kongers mourn Tiananmen dead under security law’s shadow
Hong Kongers mourn Tiananmen dead under security law’s shadow
WORLD: Thousands of police will enforce a ban on protests in Hong Kong today (June 4) for the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary, a traditional day of pro-democracy people power that China has made clear it will no longer tolerate.
Myanmar worker found dead in pond
Myanmar worker found dead in pond
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old Myanmar worker whose body was found in a pond amid a durian plantation in the north of Phuket yesterday (June 4).
Thailand draw with Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers
Thailand draw with Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: Thailand and already-eliminated Indonesia ended in a 2-2 draw in the remaining World Cup qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, yesterday (June 3).
Jab website opens for expats in Chiang Mai
Jab website opens for expats in Chiang Mai
THAILAND: A website for COVID-19 vaccination registration in Chiang Mai opened for foreigners yesterday (June 3), while vaccinations for migrant workers has kicked off in Phuket.
PM puts focus on tourism
PM puts focus on tourism
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will today (June 4) chair a meeting of the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) and discuss a detailed plan to drive the reopening of the country’s tourism industry.
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Car rent @ fair covid prices
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7? Fresh market closed in COVID-tracing || June 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7? Fresh market closed in COVID-tracing || June 3
PHUKET XTRA - June 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7 |:| Fresh market closed |:| B5.3mn in drugs seized |:| Phuket COVID update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Town fresh market closed in COVID tracing
Phuket Town fresh market closed in COVID tracing
PHUKET: One of the main fresh markets in Phuket Town has been ordered closed by local officials until next Wednesday (June 9) as they trace COVID infections linked to the death of an 86-year-old woman on Tuesday.
10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games
10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games
OLYMPICS: Around 10,000 of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony.
B5.3mn in drugs seized in Phuket bust
B5.3mn in drugs seized in Phuket bust
PHUKET: Two men were arrested with 14,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) and just over 3kg of crystal meth (ya ice), valued at about B5.3 million, in Phuket Town yesterday (June 2).
Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7, assures Chalermpong
Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7, assures Chalermpong
PHUKET: Vaccinations of people over 60 years old with the AstraZeneca vaccine will begin in Phuket next Monday (June 7), Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has assured.
TAT Governor Yuthasak in Phuket, admits issues, confirms July 1 reopening
TAT Governor Yuthasak in Phuket, admits issues, confirms July 1 reopening
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn was in Phuket yesterday (June 2) to check the readiness of the province to launch the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ model for receiving vaccinated forign tourists without quarantine from July 1.
Ricciardo in need of inspiration
Ricciardo in need of inspiration
FORMULA ONE: Daniel Ricciardo arrived as McLaren’s 2021 star signing, but the race-winning Australian is at a loss to explain his thrashing at the hands of his junior teammate.
All foreigners to get jab next week in national rollout
All foreigners to get jab next week in national rollout
THAILAND: The central government in Bangkok has assured that all foreign nationals living in the kingdom who have registered for vaccination will start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from next Monday (June 7).
Patong thieves blame unemployment for turn to crime
Patong thieves blame unemployment for turn to crime
PHUKET: Two men arrested in Patong for stealing a coffee machine and two television sets from a restaurant have blamed unemployment for their turn to crime, saying that without work they had turned to stealing items in order to have enough money to pay for basic living expenses.
Thailand and US discuss COVID-19 vaccine cooperation
Thailand and US discuss COVID-19 vaccine cooperation
THAILAND: Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, held talks with United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy R. Sherman yesterday (June 2) on COVID-19 vaccine cooperation.
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: All government offices except those carrying out essential services, such as the ongoing mass-vaccination rollout, are closed today as the nation marks the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Queen Suthida, who celebrates her 43rd birthday today (June 3).
AstraZeneca beginning local vaccine deliveries
AstraZeneca beginning local vaccine deliveries
THAILAND: AstraZeneca and Siam Bioscience yesterday (June 2) announced they were ready to start supplying the government with COVID-19 vaccine produced in Thailand.