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Sinovac jabs safe for over 60s, says China study
Sinovac jabs safe for over 60s, says China study
THAILAND: Senior citizens have no need to worry about getting inoculated with Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine, as a study carried out in China has confirmed its suitability for use in adults over the age 60, said Sophon Mekhton, assistant to the Public Health Minister and chairman of the COVID-19 vaccine management sub-committee, yesterday (May 10).
Thailand inks pre-Brexit export quota deal with EU
Thailand inks pre-Brexit export quota deal with EU
THAILAND: Thailand and the European Union (EU) have signed a new tariff rate quota deal, under which a predetermined number of the kingdom’s goods can be exported to the bloc at pre-Brexit tax rates.
South Asian ban widens
South Asian ban widens
THAILAND: Thailand has widened an entry ban to cover non-Thai travellers from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal to guard against the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 variant first detected in India.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Domestic arrivals to Phuket face 14-day quarantine? || May 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Domestic arrivals to Phuket face 14-day quarantine? || May 10
PHUKET XTRA - May 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Domestic arrivals to Phuket face quarantine? |:| Moderna under B3,000? |:| Man arrested for stabbing woman at temple |:| Phuket ICU beds near critical shortage |:| Chalong Hospital to reopen Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket mass vaccinations continue as Third Wave island tally reaches 530
Phuket mass vaccinations continue as Third Wave island tally reaches 530
PHUKET: Mass vaccinations continued in Phuket yesterday as the total number of infections on the island since Apr 3 climbed to 530.
Britain set to ease COVID-19 lockdown
Britain set to ease COVID-19 lockdown
WORLD: Britain today (May 10) was set to announce a further easing of its coronavirus lockdown, joining several European nations in gradually reopening their economies, but India remained in the grip of a devastating outbreak.
Indian variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Thailand
Indian variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Thailand
THAILAND: The Indian variant of COVID-19 has arrived in Thailand.
Homeless man arrested for stabbing woman at temple
Homeless man arrested for stabbing woman at temple
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 48-year-old man wanted for robbing and stabbing a woman in Wat Charoen Samanakit (Wat Lang San) in Phuket Town last Thursday (May 6).
Man City title party on hold as Baggies drop
Man City title party on hold as Baggies drop
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s Premier League title celebrations were put on hold again as Manchester United fought back to win 3-1 at Aston Villa yesterday (May 9) as West Bromwich Albion were relegated after losing to Arsenal by the same score.
Chalong Hospital ready to reopen
Chalong Hospital ready to reopen
PHUKET: Chalong Hospital will reopen to receiving patients tomorrow (May 11) after it was closed for cleaning and its staff quarantined and tested for COVID-19 following a 74-year-old woman outpatient testing positive for the virus after she visited the hospital.
Rugby helping local disadvantaged children tackle life skills
Rugby helping local disadvantaged children tackle life skills
RUGBY: There is so much more to Rugby than crunching tackles, silky skills and elusive footwork. More than dirty boots, smelly kit, bumps and bruises. It is a game for everyone regardless of size, shape, age or gender. An inclusive sport that welcomes players of all skill levels and backgrounds.
Phuket ICU beds near critical shortage
Phuket ICU beds near critical shortage
PHUKET: The number of beds available for COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units (ICU) at Phuket government hospitals is nearing ‘critical’, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has revealed.
New police look in the works
New police look in the works
THAILAND: The Royal Thai Police is seeking to update its conventional khaki uniform, in the hopes of making its officers more agile in their pursuit of criminals.
New Zealand man found asleep, drunk under tree
New Zealand man found asleep, drunk under tree
PHUKET: A New Zealand man was taken into care after he was found lying under a tree beside a small street in Srisoonthorn last night (May 9).
Hamilton pinches Spanish victory from Verstappen with daring dash
Hamilton pinches Spanish victory from Verstappen with daring dash
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton pulled off a daring dash to pinch victory from Max Verstappen and extend his championship lead at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday (May 9).
Restaurants ask premier to ease COVID measures
Restaurants ask premier to ease COVID measures
THAILAND: Restaurant operators have asked Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to ease COVID-19 restrictions, including lifting the ban on dine-in services.
CCSA blames spike on patient silence
CCSA blames spike on patient silence
THAILAND: A total of 512 health workers in 57 provinces have been infected by COVID-19, with the main cause being transmission from patients who failed to inform hospitals about their condition.
Emotional Ariya storms home to win Honda LPGA Thailand
Emotional Ariya storms home to win Honda LPGA Thailand
GOLF: Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn staged one of her biggest fightbacks by firing a final round nine-under-par 63 to become the first Thai to win the Honda LPGA Thailand today (May 9).
Thai-produced AstraZeneca vaccine passes quality testing
Thai-produced AstraZeneca vaccine passes quality testing
BANGKOK: Samples from test batches of the Covid-19 vaccine made by Siam Bioscience have passed quality testing at AstraZeneca’s designated laboratories in Europe and the United States, the company announced on Sunday (May 9), Bangkok Post reports.
New daily infections in Phuket hit 12
New daily infections in Phuket hit 12
PHUKET: Phuket recorded 12 new infections yesterday (May 8), staying above the official target to keep new daily infections under double digits.