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Halt Sinovac shots, says respiratory disease expert
Halt Sinovac shots, says respiratory disease expert
BANGKOK: A respiratory disease expert yesterday (July 22) called on the government to stop buying China’s Sinovac vaccine doses until a new generation of the shot, able to protect against all coronavirus strains, is developed.
Phuket Sandbox reduced to seven days for travel to approved locations
Phuket Sandbox reduced to seven days for travel to approved locations
BANGKOK: Foreign visitors participating in the Phuket sandbox scheme will be allowed to visit other approved tourist locations after seven days starting from Aug 1.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket lifeguard warnings, New order for non-overnight arrivals |:| July 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket lifeguard warnings, New order for non-overnight arrivals |:| July 22
PHUKET XTRA - July 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Universities told to cut fees by 50% |:| 7 Airlines ask for B5 bn loan |:| Phuket lifeguard warnings |:| New order for non-overnight arrivals |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PPAO eyes B98mn budget to buy Moderna vaccine for Phuket
PPAO eyes B98mn budget to buy Moderna vaccine for Phuket
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) today called for a budget of about B98 million from the central government in order to buy more than 89,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine from the Red Cross.
New order allow specific Phuket arrivals to present one document
New order allow specific Phuket arrivals to present one document
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a new provincial order allowing specific groups of people to enter Phuket by presenting to officers at Phuket Check Point only a certificate confirming they are fully vaccinated, or by presenting test results issued in the past seven days confirming they have tested negative for COVID-19.
Hotel operators hopeful for recovery to start in H2 2021
Hotel operators hopeful for recovery to start in H2 2021
PHUKET: Due to the high reliance on Chinese visitors, the Phuket ‘Sandbox’ re-opening program starting in July might result in a less-than-forecasted number of foreign arrivals, reports Carlos Martinez, Director of Valuation and Advisory, Knight Frank Thailand.
Phuket Sandbox arrival who fled to Chonburi now in ALQ
Phuket Sandbox arrival who fled to Chonburi now in ALQ
PHUKET: The 18-year-old Thai woman who fled to Chonburi before completing the required 14-day stay on the island under the Phuket Sandbox scheme is now in an alternative local quarantine (ALQ) in Chonburi, Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has confirmed.
Electricity outage to affect Kathu
Electricity outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu tomorrow (July 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
‘Vaccine Jai’ campaign aims to reduce COVID-19 related suicides
‘Vaccine Jai’ campaign aims to reduce COVID-19 related suicides
BANGKOK: The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has launched the “Vaccine Jai” campaign in an attempt to reduce COVID-19 related suicides.
Phuket lifeguards warn of rips as foreigners rescued
Phuket lifeguards warn of rips as foreigners rescued
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging all beachgoers to swim only between the red-yellow flags following a spate of foreigners needing rescue, with an Irishman rescued from rocks on Monday and a Polish man rescued just yesterday (July 21).
Sealed tours urgent to save Phuket’s dive industry
Sealed tours urgent to save Phuket’s dive industry
PHUKET: Phuket-based dive tour company Seafarer Divers has launched a campaign in the hope of local dive tour businesses being allowed to conduct sealed dive tours to popular national marine parks and dive sites in the area to support local dive operators and safely support Phuket’s tourism industry while the current COVID outbreak is expected to spread.
Brisbane awarded 2032 Olympics
Brisbane awarded 2032 Olympics
OLYMPICS: Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympics yesterday (July 21), triggering wild celebrations and fireworks as it became the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney.
Health system in crisis, critics tell government
Health system in crisis, critics tell government
BANGKOK: Critics accused the government of allowing public health services to collapse after three people were found dead on Bangkok streets, one infected with COVID-19 and left lying on the road for many hours before an ambulance finally arrived.
‘Sorry’ for slow vaccine supply
‘Sorry’ for slow vaccine supply
BANGKOK: The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has apologised for slow COVID-19 vaccine procurement and says it is prepared to hold talks to join the Covax global vaccine sharing scheme.
Cows prevail over understrength Penguins
Cows prevail over understrength Penguins
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows and the Patong Penguins renewed their rivalry at the ACG last Sunday (July 18) as they undertook a T20 seven-a-side match.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nearly 9,000 Sandbox tourists, Layan legal loophole, Muay Thai closer to Olympics |:| July 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nearly 9,000 Sandbox tourists, Layan legal loophole, Muay Thai closer to Olympics |:| July 21
PHUKET XTRA - July 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Muay Thai closer to the Olympics |:| Legal loophole stalls Layan Beach clearing |:| COVID Update |:| 400 domestic arrivals denied |:| Booster shots for 7,000 medical workers in Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thieves caught cutting power cables for Phuket underpass
Thieves caught cutting power cables for Phuket underpass
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested for attempting to steal electrical cables from a power control room that controls the power system in the Sam Kong Underpass.
Almost 400 denied Phuket land entry under new rules
Almost 400 denied Phuket land entry under new rules
PHUKET: Almost 400 people attempting to enter Phuket by road yesterday (July 20) were refused entry for failing to satisfy the revised entry requirements that were announced on Sunday.
As Phuket COVID vaccination campaign stalls, medical workers to get third ‘booster jab’
As Phuket COVID vaccination campaign stalls, medical workers to get third ‘booster jab’
PHUKET: About 7,000 medical workers on the island will start receiving their third vaccination injection as a ‘booster jab’ by the end of this week, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed.
Phuket Sandbox tourists reminded to have COVID insurance
Phuket Sandbox tourists reminded to have COVID insurance
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has issued a reminder to any visitors under the Phuket Sandbox scheme to have the correct insurance policy in place which covers them in the event of a COVID-19 infection while on the island.