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Phuket marks two new COVID cases, total reaches 701
Phuket marks two new COVID cases, total reaches 701
PHUKET: After two days of recording five new infections each day for the past two days, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily report for today (June 19) marked just two infections for today, bringing the total number of people infected on the island since Apr 3 to 701.
Chulalongkorn Hospital launches new transgender health clinic
Chulalongkorn Hospital launches new transgender health clinic
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has opened a new Gender Health Clinic (GHC), one of the first to focus specifically on catering to the needs of the transgender community.
Phuket fisheries chief defends blacktip shark fishing, ‘not illegal’
Phuket fisheries chief defends blacktip shark fishing, ‘not illegal’
PHUKET: Watcharin Rattanachoo, Chief of the Phuket Fisheries Office, has repeated his explanation that the fishing of blacktip reef sharks in areas not protected by law is not illegal.
Laos national caught in latest Phuket drug arrests
Laos national caught in latest Phuket drug arrests
PHUKET: Thalang Police have named a Laos national among three men arrested for drugs in Pa Khlok this week.
Navy renders assistance to fishermen adrift off Dokmai island
Navy renders assistance to fishermen adrift off Dokmai island
PHUKET: A navy patrol boat was dispatched last night to render assistance to six fishermen on a boat adrift east of Koh Dokmai, east of Phuket, after the boat had run out of fuel.
Megan Fox goes ‘Rogue’
Megan Fox goes ‘Rogue’
A few years ago if actress Megan Fox had a film coming out the world knew about it. The talented actress was the face of huge franchises including ‘Transformers’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’. She was so popular in fact that when she left the ‘Transformers’ franchise there were fans out there saying they would boycott the Michael Bay juggernaut due to the fact they thought she had been unceremoniously and unfairly dumped.
Thousands to get Sinopharm vaccine
Thousands to get Sinopharm vaccine
BANGKOK: More than 5,000 organisations will be allocated the Chinese vaccine Sinopharm in the first phase of registrations.
Soi Dog Foundation calls for CDC to revise ban on import of dogs into the USA
Soi Dog Foundation calls for CDC to revise ban on import of dogs into the USA
Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) is asking the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to rethink their blanket ban on the importation of rescued pet dogs from over 120 countries worldwide, including Thailand. The ban follows mounting concerns by the CDC about the transmission of rabies from unvaccinated dogs entering the country.
England held by Scotland at Euro 2020 as Croatia face battle to qualify
England held by Scotland at Euro 2020 as Croatia face battle to qualify
FOOTBALL: Lacklustre England were denied an early ticket into the Euro 2020 last 16 on Friday as Scotland held their historic rivals to a goalless draw while World Cup finalists Croatia face an uphill task to progress.
Phuket Sandbox: Are we ready?
Phuket Sandbox: Are we ready?
Leading local tourism figures are confident that Phuket’s tourism industry is ready to welcome what few tourists will start arriving after the Phuket Tourism Sandbox model launches on July 1, allowing vaccinated foreign tourists onto Phuket without observing any mandatory quarantine other than having to remain on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil-covered sperm whale rescued |:| June 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil-covered sperm whale rescued |:| June 18
PHUKET XTRA - June 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Oil-covered sperm whale rescued |:| Easing of COVID measures yet to be confirmed |:| Outrage over blacktip reef sharks sold at fish market Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Outrage over blacktip reef sharks sold at Phuket fish market
Outrage over blacktip reef sharks sold at Phuket fish market
PHUKET: The Phuket Fisheries Chief has confirmed that blacktip reef sharks are not protected species following outrage online sparked from photos of a haul of dead sharks in baskets at Koh Siray, in Rassada, today (June 18).
Easing of COVID measures in Phuket yet to be confirmed: Governor
Easing of COVID measures in Phuket yet to be confirmed: Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed that Phuket from Monday will be designated as a “yellow zone” province, as announced by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (June 18).
CCSA issues new colour-coded COVID province ranking
CCSA issues new colour-coded COVID province ranking
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (June 18) defined a new national zoning structure as part of its COVID-19 control measures.
F1 clings to record-breaking calendar despite COVID chaos
F1 clings to record-breaking calendar despite COVID chaos
FOMRULA ONE: The cancellation of the Singapore Grand Prix for the second successive season bodes badly for Formula 1’s record-breaking season.
New Phuket Provincial Hall touted to open in Sept
New Phuket Provincial Hall touted to open in Sept
PHUKET: Phuket officials expect the years-in-coming new Phuket Provincial Hall under construction on the south side of Phuket Town to finally be finished and open for services on Sept 1.
Phuket Town market reopens after COVID shutdown
Phuket Town market reopens after COVID shutdown
PHUKET: The Talad Kaset fresh market on Ong Sim Phai Rd in Phuket Town re-opened today (June 18) after staff of Phuket City Municipality and vendors conducted a big cleaning to boost local people’s confidence yesterday. 
Belgium, Netherlands into Euro 2020 last 16
Belgium, Netherlands into Euro 2020 last 16
FOOTBALL: Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner as Belgium beat Denmark 2-1 to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020 last night (June 17) in Copenhagen, where fans and players showed their support for Christian Eriksen, while the Netherlands also booked a last-16 spot.
Sperm whale covered with oil rescued at Bang Tao Beach
Sperm whale covered with oil rescued at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: A sperm whale measuring 4.5 metres long with its nose covered with oil and scratches along its tail and body was rescued from Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (June 17).
Govt confirms Phuket 62% vaccinated
Govt confirms Phuket 62% vaccinated
PHUKET: The national government has announced that Phuket province is now ready to go ahead with the Phuket Sandbox reopening to limited quarantine-free tourism for fully vaccinated international visitors, and confirmed that the province’s vaccine rollout is gaining speed with some 62% of the local population now having received at least one dose.