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‘Rung’ released on bail after 59 days
‘Rung’ released on bail after 59 days
THAILAND: The Criminal Court has approved bail for the temporary release of Rassadon co-leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul on condition that she must not get involved in activities deemed to dishonour the monarchy.
Patty, Atthaya go low on sizzling day
Patty, Atthaya go low on sizzling day
GOLF: Young home stars Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya Thitikul shot sizzling eight-under-par 64s in sweltering conditions to share the first-round lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday (May 6).
Cases must drop for sandbox scheme
Cases must drop for sandbox scheme
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 cases in Phuket must reach zero before it reopens to foreign tourists on July 1 as scheduled under the sandbox scheme, says Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the tourism and sports minister.
Manchester United and Villarreal in Europa League final
Manchester United and Villarreal in Europa League final
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Villarreal will face off in the Europa League final after completing respective last-four wins over Roma and Arsenal yesterday (May 6).
Stimulus scheme ‘not a free lunch’
Stimulus scheme ‘not a free lunch’
THAILAND: People must spend between B46,000 and B70,000 each before they can get e-vouchers worth B7,000 under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called “Ying Chai Ying Dai” offered by the government.
Foreigners to get ‘equal access’
Foreigners to get ‘equal access’
THAILAND: Three million foreigners living in Thailand have as much right to COVID-19 vaccinations as Thais because the goal is to achieve herd immunity, the government declared yesterday (May 6).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Island expat vaccinations announced! Convicted drug trafficker now a Thai Minister || May 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Island expat vaccinations announced! Convicted drug trafficker now a Thai Minister || May 6
PHUKET XTRA - May 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket expats to get vaccines |:| Court says convicted drug trafficker can continue as minister |:| Phuket get |:| Phuket gets B1 billion for unemployment |:| Thailand Covid update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Kathu tomorrow (May 7) while maintenance work is carried out on the water supply pipe near the 7-Eleven outlet in Thung Thong.
STEF keeps up the work to help elephants as COVID impact continues
STEF keeps up the work to help elephants as COVID impact continues
There has been a significant decline in the elephant population of Southern Thailand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Phang Nga Province, which normally has more domesticated elephants than any other Southern Thailand province, the elephant population has dropped by a third of its normal number, reports the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation (STEF).
Phuket gets B1bn for job-creation projects, help COVID unemployed
Phuket gets B1bn for job-creation projects, help COVID unemployed
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has received just over B1 billion to dedicate to job-creation projects and to support those left out of work, and out of income, by the ongoing economic crisis.
How many chances will Red Bull get?
How many chances will Red Bull get?
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton leads Max Verstappen 2-1 for victories this season, but Red Bull Racing has cause to believe it should be the team leading the title chase.
Phuket to open vaccine registration for expats
Phuket to open vaccine registration for expats
PHUKET: Foreigners working in Phuket will be able to register to receive the state COVID vaccination through the ‘Phuket Must Win’ web portal from next Tuesday (May 11), Pracha Asawathira PhD, an academic with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, has confirmed.
COVID alert for Patong restaurant
COVID alert for Patong restaurant
PHUKET: All people who visited the ‘Aroi Ho’ restaurant in Baan Mon, Patong, between April 18-27 are asked to self-quarantine at home and monitor themselves for signs of infection of COVID-19.
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League final
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 last night (May 5) to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
WORLD: Facebook’s independent oversight board yesterday (May 5) upheld a ban on former US president Donald Trump while ordering further review of the case, in a decision with a potentially far-reaching impact on the regulation of online speech.
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
THAILAND: The Chiang Mai sandbox model will go ahead as planned on Oct 1 and target tourists from Asia as operators expect to receive a windfall from the Phuket sandbox.
Government unveils B225bn relief plan
Government unveils B225bn relief plan
THAILAND: The government will hand out B7,000 each for four million people with high purchasing power and launch a new phase of “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme as part of a new relief package worth B225 billion.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners to pay for Covid vaccines? Covid shuts Phi Phi National Park || May 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners to pay for Covid vaccines? Covid shuts Phi Phi National Park || May 5
PHUKET XTRA - May 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Free Covid tests no longer free after May 15 |:| Thais priority in Covid vaccine |:| 13-day closure of Phi Phi National Park |:| Thailand Covid update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
‘Phuket Must Win’ COVID vaccination registration tailor-made for Phuket
‘Phuket Must Win’ COVID vaccination registration tailor-made for Phuket
PHUKET: An academic with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has stepped forward to explain why people in Phuket must register to receive a state-supplied COVID vaccination through the ‘Phuket Must Win’ web portal only, instead of the MorProm registration channel in use throughout the rest of the country.
Phuket health officials concerned over ICU bed shortage
Phuket health officials concerned over ICU bed shortage
PHUKET: A leading disease expert at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital in Phuket, has expressed concern that the rate of COVID infections across Phuket may result in a shortage of beds in intensive-care units on the island.