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Man, 79, dies after motorbike hit head-on by 18-wheeled truck 
Man, 79, dies after motorbike hit head-on by 18-wheeled truck 
PHUKET: A 79-year-old man died after the motorbike he was riding was struck head-on by an 18-wheeled truck and trailer on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn yesterday (June 22).
Phuket’s sixth COVID death was 78-year-old woman
Phuket’s sixth COVID death was 78-year-old woman
PHUKET: Phuket’s sixth COVID death in the current outbreak, who passed away last Sunday, was 78-year-old* woman who was under treatment for almost two months, Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon explained during a live broadcast this morning (June 23).
England clinch top spot in Euro 2020 group, Croatia through
England clinch top spot in Euro 2020 group, Croatia through
FOOTBALL: England clinched first place in Euro 2020 Group D with a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic, while Luka Modric’s rocket propelled Croatia into the last 16 as their 3-1 victory over Scotland eliminated their COVID-hit opponents yesterday (June 22).
CCSA outlines ‘contingency plan’ criteria for shutting down Phuket Sandbox
CCSA outlines ‘contingency plan’ criteria for shutting down Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has outlined its key criteria for its Phuket Sandbox ‘contingency plan’, in case COVID infections start spiralling upward following the reopening of the province to foreign visitors next Thursday (July 1).
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (June 22) approved the Phuket Sandbox tourism scheme that sees the island reopen on July 1, followed by a trio of destinations in the Gulf of Thailand ‒ Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao ‒ on July 15, allowing in fully vaccinated tourists from some countries.
Deep south arrivals face 14-day mandatory quarantine
Deep south arrivals face 14-day mandatory quarantine
PHUKET: Arrivals from the four southern border provinces must face mandatory quarantine for 14 days after arriving Phuket regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or can prove they have tested negative for COVID-19 within seven days of travelling to Phuket.
Phuket pub, bar entertainment workers plea to return to work
Phuket pub, bar entertainment workers plea to return to work
PHUKET: More than 40 nightlife and entertainment venue workers gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (June 22) to file a request to the Phuket Governor asking for help in coping with the continued forced closure of entertainment venues, leaving them with no means of making a living for months.
Second Astra jab brought forward again
Second Astra jab brought forward again
THAILAND: The second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be brought forward to combat the rapid local transmission of the Delta (Indian) variant of COVID-19, says the Public Health Ministry.
ACG the winner as Cows tip Penguins in resurgence match
ACG the winner as Cows tip Penguins in resurgence match
CRICKET: After a long COVID-induced break due to government regulations, Phuket Cricket managed to resurface and restart again with a T20 battle between local rivals the Patong Penguins and the Thalang Cows last Sunday (June 20).
Nai Yang Beach cleanup collects 240kg of oil spill tar ball debris
Nai Yang Beach cleanup collects 240kg of oil spill tar ball debris
PHUKET: A cleanup at Nai Yang Beach on Sunday collected more than 240kg of tar balls and oil-smothered debris, Sirinath National Park Chief Pramote Kaewnam has confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket restaurants can now serve alcohol, elephant comes for dinner |:| June 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket restaurants can now serve alcohol, elephant comes for dinner |:| June 22
PHUKET XTRA - June 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Elephants visits Thai home |:| Thailand to put cannabis strains on heritage list |:| Tar balls ’unlikely’ from Sri Lanka |:| Restrictions lifted in Phuket |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Red Bull breach Mercedes French GP fortress
Red Bull breach Mercedes French GP fortress
FORMULA ONE: Last Sunday (June 20) against the odds, Red Bull Racing breached Mercedes’ French Grand Prix fortress, breaking the title fight wide open in the process.
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 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket restaurants allowed to sell alcohol as restrictions eased
Phuket restaurants allowed to sell alcohol as restrictions eased
PHUKET: Restaurants across Phuket may now sell alcohol and allow alcohol to be consumed on the premises until 11pm at night, Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed.
Denmark thump Russia to make last 16 in stunning fashion
Denmark thump Russia to make last 16 in stunning fashion
FOOTBALL: Denmark made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 yesterday (June 21) after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which, alongside Belgium’s victory against Finland, meant they finished second in Group B.
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for ’amber’ nations
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for ’amber’ nations
BANGKOK: Thai tourism is hoping that a review by the UK government regarding travel regulations this week will unlock access to another big market for the Phuket sandbox scheme and help draw 93,200 British tourists this year to the island as pent-up demand is expected to be robust.
COVID eases but US won’t join EU in opening borders
COVID eases but US won’t join EU in opening borders
WORLD: As the COVID pandemic recedes dramatically in the West, Europe is opening its doors to Americans – but the reverse is not holding true, with the United States not budging on restrictions imposed 15 months ago.
Third COVID shot may be required
Third COVID shot may be required
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is speeding up a study looking into the need for a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for people who are fully vaccinated as certain coronavirus variants are more infectious than others.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: One more approval needed for Phuket reopening on July 1! Oil balls on Phuket beaches |:| June 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: One more approval needed for Phuket reopening on July 1! Oil balls on Phuket beaches |:| June 21
PHUKET XTRA - June 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil spill tar balls wash ashore Patong, Nai Yang |:| Fishing blacktip reef sharks ’not illegal’ |:| COVID update |:| TAT officials expect over 600k tourists in first 3 months Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Hari’s idea: A call for all expats
Hari’s idea: A call for all expats
PHUKET: A long-term Phuket expat has launched a simple initiative that may lay the groundwork for an expat association which can serve as an advisory or at least consultative body for local government officials looking to avoid blowback on implementing poor policies ‒ and even help officials effect positive change for the island.