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Deputy PM, ministers inspect airport readiness for Phuket Sandbox
Deputy PM, ministers inspect airport readiness for Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow and other top-ranking officials, including Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn, visited Phuket yesterday to inspect the readiness of the island to reopen to receiving vaccinated foreign tourists next Thursday (July 1) under the Phuket Sandbox model.
Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity
Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed former Thailand international Anurak Srikerd as the interim head coach of the Thai national men’s teams.
Pfizer vaccine approved by Thai FDA
Pfizer vaccine approved by Thai FDA
THAILAND: The COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech was approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand yesterday (June 24), senior health official Paisan Dankhum has confirmed.
B3mn COVID insurance for O-A visa applicants may broaden options for retirees
B3mn COVID insurance for O-A visa applicants may broaden options for retirees
PHUKET: Reports of a requirement for foreigners staying in Thailand on ‘Non-Immigrant O-A’ visas now needing to have B3 million COVID health insurance caused much confusion last week, but several of the ‘guidelines’ approved in principle by Cabinet may broaden the options for health insurance for retirees wanting to stay in the country
Health system won’t collapse, says Anutin
Health system won’t collapse, says Anutin
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (June 24) gave an assurance the country’s public health system will not collapse despite the number of hospital beds and health personnel being at critically low levels amid soaring new COVID-19 cases.
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Fire breaks out at Central Festival restaurant
Fire breaks out at Central Festival restaurant
PHUKET: No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out at a Korean restaurant in the Central shopping mall in Kathu earlier this afternoon (June 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beach businesses get 7-day eviction notice after years in court |:| June 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket beach businesses get 7-day eviction notice after years in court |:| June 24
PHUKET XTRA - June 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Layan Beach businesses given 7-days eviction notice |:| Alleged hospital gunman surrenders |:| Phuket airport gearing up for July 1 |:| Thailand COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Former Philippines president ‘Noynoy’ Aquino dies aged 61
Former Philippines president ‘Noynoy’ Aquino dies aged 61
WORLD: Former Philippine president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, the reserved scion of one of Asia’s most famous political families, died today (June 24). He was 61.
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 (June 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Japan MotoGP cancelled, Thailand race rescheduled
Japan MotoGP cancelled, Thailand race rescheduled
MOTO GP: It was confirmed by MotoGP yesterday (June 23) that the race scheduled for Japan has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and that the US race will now take its place on Oct 3.
Raids net five drug suspects, firearms in Rassada, Koh Kaew
Raids net five drug suspects, firearms in Rassada, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Police have arrested five men in separate raids in Rassada and Koh Kaew that netted more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills, crystal meth (ya ice), firearms and ammunition ‒ and one man was arrested for possession of kratom trees.
Vagabond’s sevens series gets the green light
Vagabond’s sevens series gets the green light
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds RFC is thrilled to announce the beginning of a sevens club competition to be played out over a three week timeframe, with the first match of the tri-series kicking off at 4pm on Saturday (June 26) at the ACG in Thalang.
Phuket tipped to receive 6% more visitors
Phuket tipped to receive 6% more visitors
BANGKOK: Phuket International Airport is ready to welcome international tourists under the island’s ’sandbox’ scheme due to start next month and cope with a 6% increase in air traffic, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd said on Wednesday (June 23).
Phuket airport readies for July 1
Phuket airport readies for July 1
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held a full rehearsal of receiving vaccinated foreign tourists yesterday, ahead of the island reopening to international tourists next Thursday (July 1).
Record-equalling Ronaldo saves Portugal as Germany avoid shock exit
Record-equalling Ronaldo saves Portugal as Germany avoid shock exit
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo equalled the all-time international scoring record with his 109th goal for Portugal as the reigning champions scraped into the last 16 of Euro 2020 yesterday (June 23) along with Germany and Spain.
Sinopharm vaccine gets the green light
Sinopharm vaccine gets the green light
THAILAND: One million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Sinopharm, which was ordered by Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) as an alternative to currently available options, have passed a quality control test to ensure the lot, which was shipped from China, is safe for use.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket reopening now official! |:| June 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket reopening now official! |:| June 23
PHUKET XTRA - June 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket reopening now officials, rules for arrivals |:| Bar owners, entertainers plea to let them work again |:| Nai Yang Beach cleanup collects 240kg of oil-covered debris |:| COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Layan beach encroachers given seven days eviction notice
Layan beach encroachers given seven days eviction notice
PHUKET: The occupiers of plots of state land along the Layan-Leypang beachfront together estimated to have a total value of about B10 billion have until next Monday (June 28) to remove their buildings or else face them being demolished.
Electricity outage to affect Patong
Electricity outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (June 24) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.