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Govt talks up new, ‘more efficient’ Thailand Pass
Govt talks up new, ‘more efficient’ Thailand Pass
BANGKOK: The Foreign Affairs Ministry is rolling out a campaign to promote the use of the new Thailand Pass system which will replace certificates of entry (COE) for visitors to Thailand when the country reopens on Nov 1.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in Austin
Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in Austin
FORMULA ONE: Title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will share the front of the grid after the Dutchman beat the Briton to pole in front of a packed house at the United States Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 23).
Push for Russia, India to be added to quarantine-free list
Push for Russia, India to be added to quarantine-free list
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in major travel areas are urging the government to include more countries in the quarantine-free list, particularly Russia and India, to drive demand in the upcoming high season.
Phuket marks 124 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 124 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 134 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 23) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,685.
Silver linings tempered by cautious optimism
Silver linings tempered by cautious optimism
PHUKET: Silver linings about the immediate future of Phuket’s tourism and property industries have been tempered with some cautious optimism by tourism and property industry experts, who believe the return of tourism will be more gradual than exponential even with the reopening of the country to vaccinated tourists without quarantine on Nov 1.
We can’t go back to our old ways, Phuket marine industry cautioned
We can’t go back to our old ways, Phuket marine industry cautioned
PHUKET: Phuket’s marine industry has been cautioned against returning to pre-COVID business strategies following hard lessons learned in surviving during the pandemic.
Hit ‘F9’ to escape
Hit ‘F9’ to escape
To Fast & Furious fans the films are not a franchise – they are a religion. Most will recall the day that they saw the first film and for many of them they wouldn’t have even known who Paul Walker (Snow Dogs) or Vin Diesel (XXX) was, but by the time they left the cinema way back in 2001 they were wishing they were them. 
Govt ramps up reopening plan
Govt ramps up reopening plan
BANGKOK: Night entertainment venues will remain closed in 17 provinces during the initial stage of the country’s reopening to vaccinated foreign visitors from 46 countries next month.
Quartararo eyes MotoGP title as Rossi waves goodbye to Misano
Quartararo eyes MotoGP title as Rossi waves goodbye to Misano
MOTOGP: Fabio Quartararo is within touching distance of his first MotoGP world title at tomorrow’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix which will host Valentino Rossi’s final farewell to his adoring Italian fans.
Phuket marks 118 new COVID cases, six more deaths
Phuket marks 118 new COVID cases, six more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 118 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 22) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,561.
Thailand Pass starts Nov 1, refunds on COE bookings allowed
Thailand Pass starts Nov 1, refunds on COE bookings allowed
PHUKET: The ‘Thailand Pass’ system that will replace the Certificates of Entry (COE) required to enter Thailand will open for registration from Nov 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Details of Thailand reopening revealed, BJJ World Record attempt in Phuket |:| October 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Details of Thailand reopening revealed, BJJ World Record attempt in Phuket |:| October 22
PHUKET XTRA - October 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thailand to welcome arrivals from 46 countries, reopening conditions announced |:| Puhket Covid Update |:| Boosters for Sinopharm recipients |:| Phuketian attempts BJJ World Record Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rassada launches job creation project
Rassada launches job creation project
PHUKET: Rassada Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) has unveiled an infrastructure development project aimed at revitalising the area to support tourism and increase incomes for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curfew to end in 17 tourist provinces
Curfew to end in 17 tourist provinces
BANGKOK: The prime minister has ordered an end to the curfew in 17 provinces, including Bangkok, from Oct 31 to support the reopening of the country to fully vaccinated foreign tourists on Nov 1.
Phuket local food served in domestic tourism push
Phuket local food served in domestic tourism push
PHUKET: Local officials have launched a campaign to highlight local delicacies available at five villages in Phuket to help lure more tourists to the island and to distribute income from inbound tourists to much-needed areas.
Revived Man Utd face Liverpool, Chelsea battle injury woes
Revived Man Utd face Liverpool, Chelsea battle injury woes
FOOTBALL: Manchester United, revived by their European escape act, face a stern test against bitter rivals Liverpool in a crucial clash in the Premier League title race this weekend.
Prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin kills woman on set
Prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin kills woman on set
WORLD: US actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on a film set in New Mexico, US law enforcement officers said yesterday (Oct 21).
Jetstar to resume Sydney - Phuket flights in January
Jetstar to resume Sydney - Phuket flights in January
PHUKET: Low-cost airline Jetstar, the wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas, will resume its Sydney to Phuket flights on Jan 12, more than two months earlier than scheduled, the airline has announced.
Three schemes set to welcome visitors
Three schemes set to welcome visitors
BANGKOK: Thailand’s reopening will introduce three entry schemes for international tourists, while the list of countries eligible for quarantine-free entry without area restrictions is expected to be released on Friday (Oct 22).
Pornpawee, mixed doubles pair soldier on
Pornpawee, mixed doubles pair soldier on
BADMINTON: Pornpawee Chochuwong and mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF Denmark Open yesterday (Oct 21).