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No Delta variant in Phuket, says island health chief
No Delta variant in Phuket, says island health chief
PHUKET: Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has denounced claims being shared across social media that the Delta variant of the COVID virus has been found in Phuket as fake news.
Phuket officers ordered to police the bridges for COVID travellers
Phuket officers ordered to police the bridges for COVID travellers
PHUKET: Police, soldiers, navy personnel and an assortment of other law-enforcement officers in Phuket have been given clear orders to ensure that any persons crossing the bridges onto or off Phuket comply with the COVID-19 protection measures.
Mercedes finally meets its match in unstoppable Verstppen
Mercedes finally meets its match in unstoppable Verstppen
FORMULA ONE: A comfortable victory from pole, an extended championship lead and no signs of slowing down: Max Verstappen is Formula 1’s new championship favourite.
Xi hails ‘irreversible’ rise of China at CCP centenary celebrations
Xi hails ‘irreversible’ rise of China at CCP centenary celebrations
WORLD: President Xi Jinping hailed China’s “irreversible” course from humiliated colony to great power at the centenary celebrations for the Chinese Communist Party today (July 1), in a speech reaching deep into history to remind patriots at home and rivals abroad of his nation’s - and his own - ascendancy.
Regulatory chaos spoils Phuket’s reopening
Regulatory chaos spoils Phuket’s reopening
BANGKOK: The Phuket sandbox experienced regulatory chaos in the days leading up to its reopening on Thursday after an endorsement of the plan was published in the Royal Gazette published on Tuesday night.
Prayut praises homegrown vaccine developments
Prayut praises homegrown vaccine developments
THAILAND: With the development of four vaccine candidates in progress, the Prime Minister has praised the Thai scientists behind these projects which will play a crucial role in Thailand’s epidemic response, as well as reducing the country’s reliance on vaccine imports.
Expert wants Sinovac jab drive to cover children
Expert wants Sinovac jab drive to cover children
THAILAND: China’s Sinovac vaccine should be sanctioned for use in children aged three and older by the year’s end to boost efforts to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, virologist Yong Poovorawan says.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-cop pleas not guilty over Bangla Rd shooting |:| June 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-cop pleas not guilty over Bangla Rd shooting |:| June 30
PHUKET XTRA - June 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Ex-cop pleas not guilty over Bangla Rd shooting |:| Thailand COVID Update |:| Drug dealing couple arrested |:| Patong top choice for Phuket Sandbox bookings Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket airport ‘capacity not a problem’ says AoT Chief
Phuket airport ‘capacity not a problem’ says AoT Chief
PHUKET: Capacity at the six major airport operated by Airports of Thailand (AoT) will not be a problem after the Phuket Sandbox scheme opens tomorrow (July 1), AoT President Nitinai Sirismatthakarn said today.
COVID alert for high-risk contacts on Bangkok-Phuket flight
COVID alert for high-risk contacts on Bangkok-Phuket flight
PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued an alert for any passengers on a flight from Bangkok to Phuket on June 25 to present themselves for a COVID test at their nearest government hospital.
DSI chief investigates Phuket forest encroachment
DSI chief investigates Phuket forest encroachment
PHUKET: Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Director-General Pol Lt Col Korawat Panprapakorn was in Phuket in person yesterday (June 29) to inspect the site of national forest encroachment in the hills above the Bang Wad reservoir that local officials have been confirmed as involved in allowing.
Drunken police officer denies Bangla shooting charges
Drunken police officer denies Bangla shooting charges
PHUKET: Pornthep Channarong, the corporal with the Phuket Provincial Police who was drunk off-duty when he shot 25-year-old noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab in the stomach on Bangla Rd in Patong in February, has entered a plea of not guilty and will fight the charges against him in court.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts launches in Thailand
Explorar Hotels & Resorts launches in Thailand
PHUKET: Leading international boutique hotel group, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the launch of its new and highly anticipated hotel brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, headquartered from Phuket, Thailand, with its first resort - Explorar Pawapi Koh Mook, opening on October 1, 2021.
Hospitals set price for Moderna
Hospitals set price for Moderna
THAILAND: The Moderna vaccine will cost B3,400 for two doses when private hospitals in Thailand begin receiving supplies from the American pharmaceutical giant, it was announced yesterday (June 29).
Phuket records five new COVID infections, seventh death confirmed 72-year-old man
Phuket records five new COVID infections, seventh death confirmed 72-year-old man
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), has confirmed that Phuket recorded five new COVID infections on the island yesterday (June 29), and confirmed that Phuket’s seventh COVID death in the current outbreak was that of a 72-year-old man.
Patong top choice for Phuket Sandbox bookings
Patong top choice for Phuket Sandbox bookings
PHUKET: Patong is the top choice of locations for bookings made under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, which starts tomorrow (July 1), Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
Tourists welcome but COVID rules must be respected, say local businesses
Tourists welcome but COVID rules must be respected, say local businesses
PHUKET: Local businesses in Phuket are looking forward to welcoming foreign tourists once again as the island opens its borders under the Phuket Sandbox initiative tomorrow (July 1) although some have reiterated the importance for robust COVID-19 safety measures to be in place and adhered to.
Phuket Sandbox rules tweaked
Phuket Sandbox rules tweaked
PHUKET: The rules for vaccinated foreign tourists to enter Thailand from tomorrow (July 1) under the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ scheme have been published in the Royal Gazette, with some changes and clarifications to several important rules for tourists wanting to come to Thailand.
Blue Tree Phuket reopens
Blue Tree Phuket reopens
PHUKET: Blue Tree Phuket is delighted to announce it will be opening its Lagoon, Tree House Restaurant and Beach Lounge from this coming Saturday (July 3), while also re-introducing the bi-monthly Wansao Market from Saturday onwards.
England through to Euro 2020 quarters as Ukraine await
England through to Euro 2020 quarters as Ukraine await
FOOTBALL: England beat Germany 2-0 yesterday (June 29) to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals and end decades of hurt against their bitter rivals, setting up a showdown with Ukraine for a place in the last four.