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Hamilton seals 99th pole in Imola thriller
Hamilton seals 99th pole in Imola thriller
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton snatched his 99th F1 pole position from Sergio Perez in a nailbiting qualifying hour at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 17).
Myanmar junta leader to attend Asean summit
Myanmar junta leader to attend Asean summit
WORLD: Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s junta leader, will attend an Asean summit in Jakarta where representatives of the bloc are expected to discuss Myanmar’s situation, according to Thailand’s Foreign Ministry.
A total of 277 road deaths over Songkran
A total of 277 road deaths over Songkran
THAILAND: A total of 277 people were killed and 2,357 injured in almost 2,400 road accidents over this year’s Songkran holiday period, with drink-driving involved in over a third of crashes reported this year, traffic officials said yesterday (Apr 17).
Siam Bioscience confident of delivering vaccine jabs on time
Siam Bioscience confident of delivering vaccine jabs on time
THAILAND: Siam Bioscience Co, the local biotechnology firm contracted to manufacture the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand, said it is confident that it will be able to deliver the vaccines on time once they have passed the required checks.
Phuket Opinion: The July 1 dilemma
Phuket Opinion: The July 1 dilemma
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has a true dilemma on his hands: push back the deadline for reopening Phuket to vaccinated international tourists to arrive on the island from July 1, or let it stand despite the current climate of fear over the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Two COVID deaths, 1,547 new cases
Two COVID deaths, 1,547 new cases
THAILAND: Two more deaths and 1,547 new COVID-19 cases were reported nationally today (Apr 17), bringing the totals to 99 fatalities and 40,585 cases.
Banks in high-risk areas to be closed temporarily
Banks in high-risk areas to be closed temporarily
THAILAND: The Thai Bankers Association has released the guidelines to maintain continuous banking services as well as reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
US, Japan show united front on China
US, Japan show united front on China
WORLD: The United States and Japan vowed yesterday (Apr 16) to stand firm together against an assertive China and to step up cooperation on climate change and next-generation technology as President Joe Biden made his first summit a show of alliance unity.
Dust in the Wind
Dust in the Wind
The Lean On Me Live Fest at Blue Tree Phuket last month raised an outstanding total of more than B260,000 for those hardest hit by the ongoing COVID economic crisis, left out of work and unable to buy even basic food items. Here is a report from the organisers now that the dust has settled, but efforts continue to help people in Phuket still suffering financial distress.
Nobody: High action fun, but not for the squeamish
Nobody: High action fun, but not for the squeamish
Gone are the days when a film can get away with senseless violence without there being some kind of ‘art’ to it. That’s not because of cancel culture, morals or the like, but instead simply because of what audiences expect from films these days. Yes, gone are the days when an audience would happily sit and watch an action hero blowing away bad guys for 90 minutes – story was optional.
Biden backs Japan PM on holding ‘safe and secure’ Olympic Games
Biden backs Japan PM on holding ‘safe and secure’ Olympic Games
OLYMPICS: US President Joe Biden yesterday (Apr 16) gave his backing to Japan’s efforts to hold a “safe and secure” Olympic Games this year after talk of cancelation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phuket concludes Seven Days road-safety campaign for Songkran with one dead, 21 injured
Phuket concludes Seven Days road-safety campaign for Songkran with one dead, 21 injured
PHUKET: Phuket last night concluded its Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran Thai New Year holidays with 21 officially recognised accidents that resulted in one death and 20 people requiring hospital treatment.
DLT suspending most office services due to COVID-19
DLT suspending most office services due to COVID-19
THAILAND: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has announced it is suspending driver training and drivers license testing across the country effective yesterday (Apr 16) in an effort to stifle the spread of COVID-19, but will continue extending licenses that don’t require testing and will allow expired licenses to be used until June 30th.
Phuket sandbox timeline to be reset
Phuket sandbox timeline to be reset
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry needs to reset the timeline for the Phuket sandbox because the province may not have enough vaccine doses following the new nationwide spread of the virus.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid update: No lockdown, no curfew, no alcohol at restaurants || April 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid update: No lockdown, no curfew, no alcohol at restaurants || April 16
PHUKET XTRA - April 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket cases reaches 166 in latest outbreak, Thailand total cases over 39,000 |:| No lockdown, no curfew, no alcohol in restaurants |:| Luxury yacht vs pedestrian bridge |:| Phang Nga quarantine requirement? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
COVID passenger warning for Phuket flights
COVID passenger warning for Phuket flights
PHUKET: Passengers on 14 flights between Phuket and Bangkok between Apr 4-10 have been urged to present themselves to a government hospital for a COVID test and observe any quarantine order by officials.
No curfew, but full alcohol ban for restaurants
No curfew, but full alcohol ban for restaurants
PHUKET: There will be no nationwide curfew to help contain the current outbreak of COVID-19, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed today (Apr 16), but a new national order “re-categorising” the red-zone “Maximum Controlled Area” provinces - which now include Phuket ‒ will come into effect at midnight tomorrow night.
Phuket mass vaccinations to resume
Phuket mass vaccinations to resume
PHUKET: Phuket’s mass-vaccination campaign will resume next week with those who received their first injection earlier this month to receive their second jab from Thursday next week (Apr 22).
Chelsea seek to derail Man City quadruple bid as fans return
Chelsea seek to derail Man City quadruple bid as fans return
FOOTBALL: Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea potentially have two chances to torpedo Manchester City’s bid for an unprecedented quadruple - but can end the chase as early as tomorrow (Apr 17), when the two sides clash in an FA Cup semi-final.
Last Tambon Standing: Cherng Talay yet to record COVID-19 infection in current Phuket outbreak
Last Tambon Standing: Cherng Talay yet to record COVID-19 infection in current Phuket outbreak
PHUKET: Cherng Talay remains the only subdistrict on the island that has yet to record a confirmed infection of COVID-19 during the current outbreak, according to the latest map of infection locations released by the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) today.