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Phuket drug blitz nets five suspects
Phuket drug blitz nets five suspects
PHUKET: Police have arrested five suspects for possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) under ‘crime mobilization’ operation that began on Thursday (May 27).
FDA approves use of Sinopharm vaccine
FDA approves use of Sinopharm vaccine
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Sinopharm coronvirus vaccine for emergency use in Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TAT: Phuket will reopen! Thailand COVID cases approach 150K
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TAT: Phuket will reopen! Thailand COVID cases approach 150K
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket At least 30% of the island has 1st Sinovac injection |:| TAT: Phuket will reopen |:| Thailand COVID update |:| Ancient artefacts return Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket to ease COVID restrictions from June 1
Phuket to ease COVID restrictions from June 1
PHUKET: Phuket officials will relax a wide range of business closures on the island ordered to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and relax measures to allow people to enter the province under a new order yet to be issued, but announced to come into effect on June 1.
New COVID strain in UK dubbed ‘Thai variant’
New COVID strain in UK dubbed ‘Thai variant’
WORLD: Health authorities in England have reported cases of a new COVID-19 variant that was first detected in Thailand among people who had arrived from Egypt.
Local agencies eye vaccine tourism
Local agencies eye vaccine tourism
THAILAND: Tour operators are aiming to offer potential tourists from neighbouring countries vaccine tourism packages in Thailand once vaccines procured by private hospitals become available.
British Navy looks to hold Phuket visit
British Navy looks to hold Phuket visit
PHUKET: A delegation from the British Embassy in Bangkok arrived in Phuket yesterday (May 27) to discuss with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and other leading provincial figures having British Navy personnel visit Phuket in late July to early August.
Verstappen does his talking on the track
Verstappen does his talking on the track
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen currently leads the drivers championship for the first time in his F1 career to finally make good on Red Bull Racing’s (RBR) early-season pace.
China rails at Biden intelligence probe into virus origins
China rails at Biden intelligence probe into virus origins
WORLD: China hit out at the “dark history” of the US intelligence community yesterday (May 27), after President Joe Biden ordered a probe into the COVID-19 origins which threatens to set the course for relations between world’s top economies.
Kratom removed from illegal drugs list
Kratom removed from illegal drugs list
THAILAND: The Kratom plant has been removed from a list of narcotics listed under the amended Narcotics Act.
Phuket Sandbox starts on July 1: TAT
Phuket Sandbox starts on July 1: TAT
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given the green light and Phuket will reopen to fully vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has confirmed.
CRA steps in to ‘fill shots void’
CRA steps in to ‘fill shots void’
THAILAND: The Chulabhorn Royal Academy’s (CRA) plan to import “alternative COVID-19 vaccines” from Sinopharm, a Chinese state-owned company, yesterday (May 27) triggered criticism over the government’s vaccine procurement plan.
Run Phuket For One Phuket
Run Phuket For One Phuket
  ***NEW DATE*** Mark Gillett a British adventure runner from KIS Phuket, is running 70km across Phuket for One Phuket raising money for Scholars of Sustenance. Following the West Coast from the Southernmost tip at Promthep Cape, to Sarasin Bridge in the North, Mark’s route will take him over hills and sandy beaches in 9 hours of running. You can support Mark’s solo effort by donating to One Phuket through Scholars of Sustenance or through One Phuket’s Weeboon account for International donors. Follow the adventure: www.instagram.com/markgonarun
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Falling Phuket COVID cases || May 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Falling Phuket COVID cases || May 27
PHUKET XTRA - May 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phang Nga man dies 1 day after vaccination |:| 2 more Phuket cases |:| Personal cars as taxis? |:| Thong Lor club execs deny charges Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Governor calls for COVID cooperation from foreigners
Phuket Governor calls for COVID cooperation from foreigners
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a formal request, written in English, calling for consuls and honorary consuls on the island to help urge all foreigners in Phuket to abide by COVID-19 prevention measures.
Thailand lose warm-up match against Oman
Thailand lose warm-up match against Oman
FOOTBALL: Thailand lost 1-0 to Oman in a warm-up match in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday night (May 25).
Child prosecuted for insulting monarchy
Child prosecuted for insulting monarchy
THAILAND: Human Rights Watch today (May 27) called for Thai authorities to immediately and unconditionally drop insulting the monarchy and other politically motivated charges against children who peacefully express their opinions.
Taxis likely to switch to Grab
Taxis likely to switch to Grab
THAILAND: Fewer conventional taxis are expected to remain in service if the Transport Ministry has its way with its draft ministerial regulation allowing the use of private cars for ride-hailing taxi services via apps.
Phuket daily cases remain single digit, total climbs to 642
Phuket daily cases remain single digit, total climbs to 642
PHUKET: The number of daily new COVID-19 infections recorded in Phuket remains in the single digits, with the total number of cases confirmed by officials since Apr 3 climbing to 642 as of last night (May 26).
Villarreal edge Man Utd in epic shootout to win Europa League
Villarreal edge Man Utd in epic shootout to win Europa League
FOOTBALL: Villarreal defeated Manchester United 11-10 on penalties yesterday (May 26) to win their first major trophy after a 1-1 draw in the Europa League final as goalkeeper David de Gea missed the decisive spot-kick in a remarkable shootout.