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Verstappen wins in Austria to pull clear of Hamilton in title race
Verstappen wins in Austria to pull clear of Hamilton in title race
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen reeled off his third win in a row from pole in the Austrian Grand Prix yesterday (July 4) to consolidate his world championship lead over Lewis Hamilton who finished fourth.
COVID negative test for land arrivals clarified
COVID negative test for land arrivals clarified
PHUKET: In a correction to what was reported erroneously yesterday (July 3), anyone entering Phuket via land must be able to produce either proof of vaccination or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken seven days previously.
First family to arrive under Sandbox scheme ‘privileged’ to be in Phuket
First family to arrive under Sandbox scheme ‘privileged’ to be in Phuket
PHUKET: The first family to arrive in Phuket under the Sandbox scheme said they felt “very privileged and lucky to be here,” in an interview conducted by the Phuket Info Center yesterday (July 3).
Verstappen on pole, Hamilton in fourth
Verstappen on pole, Hamilton in fourth
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will start on pole at the Austrian Grand Prix today (July 4) for the third race in a row after pipping surprise front row starter Lando Norris in qualifying yesterday.
COVID alert issued for domestic flight passengers and cafe customers
COVID alert issued for domestic flight passengers and cafe customers
PHUKET: Officials have issued an alert for any passengers on domestic Thai Smile flight WE201 from Bangkok to Phuket last Thursday (July 1) to present themselves for a COVID test at their nearest government hospital.
Abundance of Sinopharm jabs available, says CRA
Abundance of Sinopharm jabs available, says CRA
THAILAND: The Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) has given assurances there will be enough Sinopharm vaccine to go around if no one exceeds their allocation or jumps the queue.
England and Denmark set up semi-final clash at Euro 2020
England and Denmark set up semi-final clash at Euro 2020
FOOTBALL: England crushed Ukraine 4-0 in Rome yesterday (July 3) to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark who continued their remarkable run by beating the Czech Republic in the last eight earlier in the day.
How to keep your car well maintained
How to keep your car well maintained
Cars age, like we all do. Keeping them well maintained is the key to low maintenance costs, good performance and low fuel consumption. The most crucial step to keep your engine in good shape is changing the engine oil regularly. In Thailand, the intervals are different than in Europe or the US because of climate and fuel quality. You should change the engine oil every 10,000km or once a year when using high-quality engine oil.
Expat Life: Taking the knee
Expat Life: Taking the knee
Sawasdee Krab. When I see the state that the world is in today, I am so glad that I made the decision to retire to live in Thailand when I did.
Sustainably Yours: Solving Phuket’s trash problem
Sustainably Yours: Solving Phuket’s trash problem
Looking at the state of waste on the island, here are 10 reasons we need industrial composting.
Phuket Opinion: Phuket, land of the brave
Phuket Opinion: Phuket, land of the brave
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha’s visit to Phuket on Thursday might have irked more than a few people, but few could argue against what he said during his tour of the island. Beyond all the gush, a couple of pertinent sentences hit the mark.
Government lambastes US for TIP downgrade
Government lambastes US for TIP downgrade
THAILAND: The government has expressed disappointment and criticised the United States’ decision to downgrade Thailand in its annual worldwide human trafficking report.
No delays in Phuket Sandbox entry permit processing, says Foreign Ministry
No delays in Phuket Sandbox entry permit processing, says Foreign Ministry
THAILAND: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says processing of all Certificate of Entry (COE) requests in the Phuket Tourism Sandbox campaign is being done in a timely manner, however a permit cannot be issued for applications that fail to comply fully with the regulations.
Government defends Phuket beach, booze photos
Government defends Phuket beach, booze photos
THAILAND: The government has clarified two controversial photos, including one featuring cabinet ministers relaxing on a Phuket beach without face masks following their arrival on the tourist island last Thursday (July 1) to mark the launch of the Phuket Sandbox tourism programme.
Tired of being ignored, volunteers at Phuket Dog Shelter lodge complaint with Governor
Tired of being ignored, volunteers at Phuket Dog Shelter lodge complaint with Governor
PHUKET: Volunteers at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter have filed an official complain to Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew after claiming their requests for help from the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office (PPLO) have been constantly ignored.
First flights from Europe touch down in Phuket
First flights from Europe touch down in Phuket
PHUKET: The first direct flight from Europe since the launch of the Phuket Sandbox initiative touched down on the island earlier today (July 3).
All first day Sandbox arrivals test COVID negative as rules change for land entry
All first day Sandbox arrivals test COVID negative as rules change for land entry
PHUKET: All arrivals that flew into Phuket on the first day of the Sandbox initiative last Thursday (July 1) tested negative for COVID-19, Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
Angelina Jolie back in action
Angelina Jolie back in action
Over recent years filmmaker Taylor Sheridan has had a huge impact on Hollywood. His screenplay for the hard-hitting Sicario heralded in a new age of dramatic intensity within a market that many said had gone soft. Then came his work on the under-rated Hell or High Water and the brilliant Wind River. Sheridan was no longer a lightweight, he had awards in his back pocket and actors like Jeremy Renner were lining up to work with him. To show that he was no flash in the pan then came one of the most eagerly-anticipated television shows of 2020, Yellowstone, of which Sheridan was the main creator.
Sevens heaven at the ACG
Sevens heaven at the ACG
RUGBY: After week upon week of mind-numbing lock down, Phuket sevens rugby fans were finally given something to cheer about last Saturday (June 26) as “the game they play in heaven” returned to the ACG in style.
Italy to face Spain in Euro 2020 semi-finals
Italy to face Spain in Euro 2020 semi-finals
FOOTBALL: Italy beat Belgium 2-1 in a pulsating Euro 2020 quarter-final in Munich yesterday (July 2) to set up a last-four clash with Spain, who needed penalties to get the better of 10-man Switzerland.