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TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals, estimated revenue
TAT revises down Phuket Sandbox arrivals, estimated revenue
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has revealed revised down estimates on the number of expected tourist arrivals from July through September under the Phuket Sandbox model.
Belgium knock out Portugal, Czechs end Dutch dreams
Belgium knock out Portugal, Czechs end Dutch dreams
FOOTBALL: Thorgan Hazard scored the only goal of the game as Belgium knocked the holders Portugal out of Euro 2020 yesterday (June 28) after the Czech Republic ended the dreams of a 10-man Netherlands side.
Thai government to offer B50bn in savings bonds to fund COVID-19 relief measures
Thai government to offer B50bn in savings bonds to fund COVID-19 relief measures
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to issue ‘Ying Aom Ying Dai’ (“The more you save, the more you earn”) government savings bonds to the value of B50 billion next month, aiming to use the funds to finance state projects to ease the impacts of the pandemic.
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called an urgent meeting of the government’s economic team today (June 28) to map out relief measures for those affected by the latest measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as Bangkok confirms the first case of the Beta variant, originally detected in South Africa.
Family Fun Here We Come
Family Fun Here We Come
With so many family friendly activities in Phuket, we can’t list them all, so here is a small selection to inspire you:
Moscow COVID deaths spike as Asia-Pacific countries lock down
Moscow COVID deaths spike as Asia-Pacific countries lock down
WORLD: Moscow today (June 27) recorded the worst daily coronavirus death toll so far for a Russian city, as countries across the Asia-Pacific region extended or reimposed restrictions to tackle fresh waves of infections.
Verstappen unbeatable in Styria
Verstappen unbeatable in Styria
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen clinically dispatched Lewis Hamilton to claim a dominant victory at the Styrian Grand Prix today (June 27) and steal a march in the championship standings.
Thai Health Authorities warn against antibody test kits
Thai Health Authorities warn against antibody test kits
THAILAND: The national Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) is advising people against buying antibody testing kits to test themselves after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, because the result could be inaccurate and lead to misunderstandings.
Italy see off battling Austria to join Denmark in Euro 2020 quarters
Italy see off battling Austria to join Denmark in Euro 2020 quarters
FOOTBALL: Italy overcame stubborn Austria 2-1 in extra-time at Wembley yesterday (June 27) to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as Denmark breezed through by hammering Wales 4-0.
New restrictions in Bangkok to contain COVID spread
New restrictions in Bangkok to contain COVID spread
THAILAND: New restrictions were announced today (June 27) centred around Bangkok in a bid to tackle the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Verstappen puts Red Bull on home pole in Styria
Verstappen puts Red Bull on home pole in Styria
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will aim for a third win in four races after claiming a comfortable pole at Austria’s Red Bull Ring for the Styrian Grand Prix yesterday (June 26).
Phuket suffers seventh COVID death in ongoing outbreak
Phuket suffers seventh COVID death in ongoing outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its seventh death attributed to COVID-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has announced.
Khun Gunn aiming to shoot high in Tokyo
Khun Gunn aiming to shoot high in Tokyo
GOLF: Thailand’s emerging golf star Gunn Charoenkul says his appearance in this summer’s Olympics will, surprisingly, mark the first time he has represented his country and that he plans to “aim high” and finish on the podium with a medal.
Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1
Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1
PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a comprehensive provincial order including all the key requirements and conditions for international tourists entering the province from July 1.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket vaccination confusion, Pfizer approved, Patong Tunnel schedule |:| June 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket vaccination confusion, Pfizer approved, Patong Tunnel schedule |:| June 25
PHUKET XTRA - June 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Fire at Central Festival restaurant |:| Thai FDA approves Pfizer |:| Phuket Airport readiness inspection 1 |:| COVID vaccination push riddled confusion, claims Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PTA clarifies position on issue of separate rooms for unmarried couples under Sandbox model
PTA clarifies position on issue of separate rooms for unmarried couples under Sandbox model
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association posted a statement today (June 25) to clarify its position on previous posts online claiming that couples who were not married would have to occupy separate rooms while staying in Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox model, to start next Thursday (July 1).
Patong Tunnel, at 3.98km long, to cost B14.4bn, work slated to start in 2023
Patong Tunnel, at 3.98km long, to cost B14.4bn, work slated to start in 2023
PHUKET: Construction of the long-awaited Patong Tunnel project, spanning 3.98km from Kathu to Patong at a cost of B14.47 billion, is now expected to begin in 2023 and open for service in 2027, Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) Deputy Governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi has revealed.
THIS IS THE MOMENT: A Song for Thailand
THIS IS THE MOMENT: A Song for Thailand
On the eve of Phuket Island opening to international tourists, British Producer/Songwriter Will Robinson is releasing a music video called “This is the moment” to help encourage tourists to come back to Thailand.
Phuket vaccination push riddled with confusion and claims
Phuket vaccination push riddled with confusion and claims
PHUKET: The push to vaccinate as many people as possible before the July 1 deadline next Thursday took another hit yesterday (June 24) as foreigners were turned away from vaccination centres after presenting themselves for their second injection as instructed by Phuket health officials.
Rallygoers likely to face legal action
Rallygoers likely to face legal action
THAILAND: Police are gathering evidence to take legal action against protest leaders and participants who turned up at city rallies yesterday (June 24) in violation of the emergency decree, says the deputy Royal Thai police spokesman.