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Thailand to receive AstraZeneca vaccine donation from Japan
Thailand to receive AstraZeneca vaccine donation from Japan
THAILAND: It was confirmed today (June 21) by Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul that Japan’s government will donate a supply of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand.
Phuket tar balls ‘unlikely’ from Sri Lanka
Phuket tar balls ‘unlikely’ from Sri Lanka
PHUKET: The oil spill that has washed ashore Phuket beaches over the past week as tar balls is unlikely to have originated from the cargo vessel ‘X-Press Pearl’, which burned and sank off Sri Lanka last month, a leading Phuket marine life expert has explained.
More buses from Bangkok
More buses from Bangkok
PHUKET: Buses to Phuket from Mor Chit in Bangkok have resumed in the hope of spurring more visitors to the island, with the state-operated bus transport company BorKorSor (the initials of its name in Thai) offering 10% discounts on fares.
Rahm wins US Open to take first major crown, top ranking
Rahm wins US Open to take first major crown, top ranking
GOLF: Jon Rahm made tension-packed long birdie putts on the last two holes yesterday (June 20) to win the 121st US Open and capture his first major title, defeating South African Louis Oosthuizen by one stroke.
Ministry defends decision to grant ThaiBev jab support
Ministry defends decision to grant ThaiBev jab support
THAILAND: Chatchai Promlert, permanent secretary for the Interior Ministry, is insisting that his approval to provide free COVID-19 vaccine doses to over 70,000 Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) employees and their families is lawful.
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Verstappen beats Hamilton in thriller on the Riviera
Verstappen beats Hamilton in thriller on the Riviera
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen pulled off a masterful strategy to pass Lewis Hamilton for victory with two laps to go in a nail-biting French Grand Prix yesterday (June 20).
Phuket suffers sixth COVID death in ongoing outbreak
Phuket suffers sixth COVID death in ongoing outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its sixth death attributed to COVID-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has announced. The death, marked yesterday (June 20), is the fourth COVID death on the island in the past three weeks.
Wales through to knockout phase despite Italy defeat
Wales through to knockout phase despite Italy defeat
FOOTBALL: Wales celebrated reaching the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome yesterday (June 20) as Switzerland were left to wait before finding out if they will join them.
Sinopharm vaccines arrive in country
Sinopharm vaccines arrive in country
THAILAND: The first batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the country yesterday (June 20), the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) have confirmed.
Government defends decision not to back UN Myanmar motion
Government defends decision not to back UN Myanmar motion
THAILAND: Thailand abstained on a vote to adopt the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the situation in Myanmar as the resolution did not take into account several essential factors, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat.
Tourism authorities expect 600,000 tourists from Phuket Sandbox
Tourism authorities expect 600,000 tourists from Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are expecting the Phuket Tourism Sandbox reopening planned for July 1 to attract more than 600,000 foreign and local tourists to Phuket and generate a cash flow of about B15 billion in the next three months.
Man electrocuted while repairing home jacuzzi
Man electrocuted while repairing home jacuzzi
PHUKET: Police are investigating what had led to a man being electrocuted while repairing a home jacuzzi in Cherng Talay yesterday (June 19).
Oil spill tar balls wash ashore at Patong, Nai Yang
Oil spill tar balls wash ashore at Patong, Nai Yang
PHUKET: Oil in the waters off the west coast of Phuket have continued to wash ashore, today plaguing Patong Beach and Nai Yang Beach* at the northern end of the island.
Into the Fire: On a beach in Phuket, an act of kindness leads British volunteer to life’s calling
Into the Fire: On a beach in Phuket, an act of kindness leads British volunteer to life’s calling
It’s 2017 and tourism is near an all-time high in Phuket. The paint on a B5 billion airport expansion is barely dry, and the terminals are teeming with international passengers. Local businesses are booming, and Phuket’s west coast beaches are packed with visitors.
Huge changes for internet and Big Tech under US antitrust proposal
Huge changes for internet and Big Tech under US antitrust proposal
WORLD: The antitrust overhaul package unveiled in Congress targeting Big Tech, if enacted, could have far-reaching effects on how people use the internet and on America’s biggest and most successful companies.
Verstappen on pole, Hamilton second in France
Verstappen on pole, Hamilton second in France
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the French Grand Prix yesterday (June 19) while Lewis Hamilton struggled with his car.
Germany thump Portugal at Euro 2020 as France and Spain held
Germany thump Portugal at Euro 2020 as France and Spain held
FOOTBALL: Germany breathed life into their Euro 2020 campaign with a stunning 4-2 win over holders Portugal in Munich on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo moving closer to the all-time international goals record, after world champions France were forced to settle for a draw with Hungary.
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
One day when I was watching TV with my mum, the news about the widespread protests in Thailand came up. It was about the clash between the anti-government protesters and the pro-monarchy supporters. So my mum and I tried to have a discussion about this issue, but we ended up having a clash of our own. My mum loves the monarchy and the government, while I hate the current situation and the violence. We were both opinionated and stubborn, so we ended up arguing with each other. This incident inspired me to write this article.
Phuket Opinion: Fingers crossed for July 1
Phuket Opinion: Fingers crossed for July 1
PHUKET: According to some very divided public opinion, with the July 1 reopening Thailand is about to do something very brave, or something very stupid. Everyone has an opinion on what will happen, the only problem is that no-one knows what will actually happen.