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ABBA set to unveil ‘sensational’ musical comeback
ABBA set to unveil ‘sensational’ musical comeback
LONDON: They famously vowed never to reform, to the disappointment of their legions of fans. But nearly four decades after disbanding, Swedish superstars ABBA were today (Sept 2) expected to announce a “sensational comeback” collaboration.
Medal haul for Thais at Paralympics
Medal haul for Thais at Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: Wheelchair racers Pongsakorn Paeyo and Athiwat Paeng-Nuea completed a golden double for Thailand at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo yesterday (Sept 1).
Phuket marks 204 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 204 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 204 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,535.
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
BANGKOK: The tourism minister has defended the country’s reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.
Thamanat denies plan to oust Prayut
Thamanat denies plan to oust Prayut
BANGKOK: Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), denies he orchestrated a clandestine move to oust Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Russell reaps rewards despite Spa washout
Russell reaps rewards despite Spa washout
FORMULA ONE: The Belgian Grand Prix last Sunday (Aug 29) will be remembered as the shortest race in Formula One history, declared after only two laps in torrential rain, but for George Russell it was the first podium finish of what is sure to be many more.
Electricity outages to affect Cherng Talay, Koh Kaew
Electricity outages to affect Cherng Talay, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Local branches of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) have announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay as well as Koh Kaew, including Koh Maphrao, tomorrow (Sept 2) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket reopens for domestic tourists with conditions, Thailand Covid status card in the works? |:| September 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket reopens for domestic tourists with conditions, Thailand Covid status card in the works? |:| September 1
PHUKET XTRA - September 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket to open for domestic tourists on holiday, with conditions |:| no graft in vaccine purchases, says gov’t |:| Thailand Covid status card in the works |:| Covid-19 Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Fully jabbed Thais needed in Phuket
Fully jabbed Thais needed in Phuket
BANGKOK: A proposal has been drawn up to lure fully vaccinated Thai tourists to Phuket to help accelerate the recovery in local tourism, according to provincial authorities.
Woman in Mai Khao busted with 2.5kg of crystal meth
Woman in Mai Khao busted with 2.5kg of crystal meth
PHUKET: A woman was arrested with more than 2.5 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) in a house in Moo 1, Mai Khao yesterday (Aug 31).
Returning Paralympic athletes arrive in Phuket
Returning Paralympic athletes arrive in Phuket
PARALYMPICS: The first group of paralympians representing Thailand at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games landed in Phuket earlier this morning (Sept 1) and will remain here in quarantine for the next 14 days.
Hopes high worst of Phuket COVID outbreak is over
Hopes high worst of Phuket COVID outbreak is over
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew expects to see a clear change for Phuket’s infection situation within one week, with lower numbers of new infected cases reported daily.
Phuket to open to domestic tourists, with conditions
Phuket to open to domestic tourists, with conditions
PHUKET: Domestic tourists will be allowed to enter Phuket on holiday from next Wednesday (Sept 8) providing they satisfy certain criteria, including showing proof of hotel or accommodation reservation paid in advance and they must be tested for COVID-19 on Day 5 of their stay if they are staying more than seven days.
Phuket marks 257 new COVID cases, deaths reach 20
Phuket marks 257 new COVID cases, deaths reach 20
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 257 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 31)  bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,331.
Two medals in one race for Thailand
Two medals in one race for Thailand
PARALYMPICS: Thai wheelchair racers Prawat Wahoram and Putharet Khongrak finished second and third respectively in the men’s 1,500m T54 competition at the Tokyo Paralympics yesterday (Aug 31).
No graft in jab purchase, says government
No graft in jab purchase, says government
BANGKOK: The government has defended itself against accusations of corruption in its procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, saying the allegation that it pocketed change from previous Sinovac purchases was totally untrue and that its spending was above board and transparent.
Government considers COVID status cards
Government considers COVID status cards
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is mulling over the possibility of issuing coloured cards to signify the status of people who have been vaccinated and those recovered from COVID-19 as people re-engage in social activities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Record daily Covid cases in Phuket, Partying monks expelled, Thai Paralympians win |:| August 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Record daily Covid cases in Phuket, Partying monks expelled, Thai Paralympians win |:| August 31
PHUKET XTRA - August 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Another daily record cases in Phuket |:| No-confidence debate begins |:| Thailand wins silver, bronze in Tokyo Paralympics |:| Field hospital escapees return |:| Partying monks expelled Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Governor admits patients did flee quarantine centre
Governor admits patients did flee quarantine centre
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, clarified this morning (Aug 31) that two patients infected with COVID-19 had in fact fled from a quarantine centre situated in Karon, which conflicted with a statement he gave yesterday claiming there had been no escapees.
Partying monks expelled, given suspended jail terms
Partying monks expelled, given suspended jail terms
CHIANG MAI: Seven monks found partying at a temple on Sunday night (Aug 29), four of them abbots, have been expelled from the monkhood and then fined and given suspended jail sentences for breaching COVID-19 containment controls.