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Samut Prakan blaze impacts over 80,000
Samut Prakan blaze impacts over 80,000
THAILAND: At least 80,000 people have been affected by a massive fire that ravaged the Ming Dih Chemical Co factory complex in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan on Monday (July 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister in quarantine, Volunteers & Soi Dog ask for Phuket dog shelter to reopen |:| July 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister in quarantine, Volunteers & Soi Dog ask for Phuket dog shelter to reopen |:| July 6
PHUKET XTRA - July 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Prime Minister in quarantine after Phuket trip |:| Sinovac concerns in ’memo’ leak |:| Volunteers ask for stray dog shelter to reopen |:| Thailand COVID Update |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
No free passes across the bridge to or from Phuket: Governor
No free passes across the bridge to or from Phuket: Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged people in other provinces to follow the rules for domestic arrivals to be allowed to enter Phuket by land. They must be vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 within seven days before travelling ‒ or else face being denied entry to the province, Governor Narong said.
Phang Nga COVID tests for residents only
Phang Nga COVID tests for residents only
PHUKET: The Phang Nga provincial government have issued a new order stating local medical clinics can only conduct COVID-19 tests on residents or people working in the province.
Samui Plus program for inoculated tourists should begin on July 15
Samui Plus program for inoculated tourists should begin on July 15
THAILAND: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that the Samui Plus program, for inoculated tourists, should open for Certificate of Entry (CoE) applications this week, as Surat Thani is slated to open three islands on July 15.
Patong festival welcomes Sandbox tourists with a bang
Patong festival welcomes Sandbox tourists with a bang
PHUKET: The month-long “Colourful Phuket” festival in Patong and Phuket Town to welcome tourists to Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox scheme started with a bang on Saturday night (July 3), breathing life back into the Patong beachfront.
Seven Thai shuttlers secure Games spots
Seven Thai shuttlers secure Games spots
BADMINTON: Seven Thai shuttlers will compete in four events at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, according to the entry lists published by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) yesterday (July 5).
Soi Dog Foundation urges governor to reopen Phuket Stray Dog Shelter amid welfare concerns
Soi Dog Foundation urges governor to reopen Phuket Stray Dog Shelter amid welfare concerns
Soi Dog Foundation has come out in support of volunteers at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang who filed an official complaint to Governor Narong Woonciew last week concerning their ongoing ban from helping at the shelter.
England to lift virus restrictions as Israel raises vaccine fears
England to lift virus restrictions as Israel raises vaccine fears
WORLD: Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday (July 5) revealed plans to lift most of England’s coronavirus restrictions, including face masks and social distancing from July 19, urging personal responsibility rather than government edict.
‘Memo’ leaks prompt Sinovac concerns
‘Memo’ leaks prompt Sinovac concerns
THAILAND: The medical society is calling on the government to give mRNA vaccines as a booster shot to frontline medical workers, after a leaked official document appeared to oppose third shots for health personnel due to fears it might stoke fears that the Sinovac vaccine does not provide effective protection.
No ‘3 day limit’ on COVID test documents for domestic visitors to Phuket
No ‘3 day limit’ on COVID test documents for domestic visitors to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong has confirmed to The Phuket News that there is no three-day limit on COVID tests being accepted in order for domestic travellers to be able to enter Phuket by flight.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: First 1,000 Phuket arrivals, SEC goes after Binance, huge chemical explosion |:| July 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: First 1,000 Phuket arrivals, SEC goes after Binance, huge chemical explosion |:| July 5
PHUKET XTRA - July 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket 4 Kathu municipals school closed |:| COVID alert for Starbucks, flights |:| COVID Update |:| Chemical explosion in Samut Prakan |:| Thailand SEC has Binance in crosshairs |:| First 1,000 Phuket arrivals Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PM Prayut isolates after Phuket Sandbox delegate confirmed COVID positive
PM Prayut isolates after Phuket Sandbox delegate confirmed COVID positive
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is working in isolation after a visiting delegate who joined the festivities to mark the opening of the Phuket Sandbox scheme last Thursday confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to his home province of Surin.
Samut Prakan factory inferno kills 1, at least 60 injured
Samut Prakan factory inferno kills 1, at least 60 injured
BANGKOK: One rescuer was killed and more than 60 people injured in an overnight explosion and inferno at a chemical factory that continued to send black smoke into the sky over Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan late into Monday afternoon (July 5).
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 6) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket health chief moves to dampen Starbucks COVID fears
Phuket health chief moves to dampen Starbucks COVID fears
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has gone public to confirm that only one person confirmed as infected with COVID-19 has been traced to have visited a Starbucks café, but he also confirmed that 24 people were being treated as “high-risk” contacts and were now under observation at a LQ (local quarantine) venue.
Kathu municipal schools closed over COVID concerns
Kathu municipal schools closed over COVID concerns
PHUKET: Four municipality schools in Kathu have been closed over concerns of one parent and a student at one of the schools being confirmed as infected with COVID-19.
Phuket airport taxi fares raising concerns already
Phuket airport taxi fares raising concerns already
PHUKET: Tourists finally returning to Phuket has been underway just days since the Phuket Sandbox reopening last Thursday (July 1) and already airport taxi prices are causing concern, with Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) Chief Banyat Kantha responding with a public statement about how much taxis from the airport should cost.
Deputy Health Minister reopens Phuket Town’s Lard Yai walking street
Deputy Health Minister reopens Phuket Town’s Lard Yai walking street
PHUKET: Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha was in Phuket yesterday (July 4) to officially reopen the once-popular Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street market in Phuket Town.
Business baffled by gaffes
Business baffled by gaffes
THAILAND: As both new daily infections and deaths caused by COVID-19 continue to set records, concerns regarding the administration’s ability to govern the country have almost reached a critical point.