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Phuket airport holds tourist arrival rehearsal
Phuket airport holds tourist arrival rehearsal
PHUKET: Staff and officials at Phuket International Airport held a rehearsal yesterday (June 15) as the island prepares for the arrival of international tourists from July 1.
Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need virus cover
Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need virus cover
THAILAND: All foreigners living in Thailand as non-immigrants will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (B3 million) against COVID-19.
France beat Germany as Ronaldo makes history in Portugal victory at Euro 2020
France beat Germany as Ronaldo makes history in Portugal victory at Euro 2020
FOOTBALL: World champions France beat Germany in a blockbuster Euro 2020 clash yesterday (June 15), after Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time top European Championship goal-scorer as holders Portugal started their campaign with a 3-0 win over Hungary in Budapest.
Men arrested for stealing electrical cables from hotel
Men arrested for stealing electrical cables from hotel
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested two men while the pair were in the process of stealing electrical cables from a building under construction at a resort in Ao Yon that is currently partly open to guests.
Plastic, infectious waste surges due to pandemic
Plastic, infectious waste surges due to pandemic
THAILAND: The jump in food delivery orders during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the volume of plastic and infectious waste to spike, according to an environmental situation report presented to the cabinet yesterday (June 15).
National police chief donates B100k to support shot noodle vendor
National police chief donates B100k to support shot noodle vendor
PHUKET: National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk has donated B100,000 to the wife of a noodle vendor shot by a drunken off-duty police officer on Bangla Rd and vowed to ensure justice in the case, Phuke police said yesterday.
PM apologies for vaccine delays
PM apologies for vaccine delays
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (June 15) apologised for delays in COVID-19 vaccinations, saying the government was doing its best to overcome the problems.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand surpasses 200,000 COVID cases! Boss Red Bull case inaction |:| June 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand surpasses 200,000 COVID cases! Boss Red Bull case inaction |:| June 15
PHUKET XTRA - June 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Thailand surpasses 200,000 cases |:| Investigation into Boss Red Bull case inaction |:| Fisherman found after 9 days adrift |:| Thai crypto industry urges rethink on token ban Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Indonesian badminton champion Markis Kido dies at 36
Indonesian badminton champion Markis Kido dies at 36
BADMINTON: Indonesian doubles badminton champion Markis Kido has died at the age of 36 after he collapsed during a casual match, the country’s badminton association said.
Chulalongkorn University launches human trials of COVID-19 vaccine
Chulalongkorn University launches human trials of COVID-19 vaccine
THAILAND: Chulalongkorn University has confirmed it started human trials of its COVID-19 vaccine, ChulaCov19, yesterday (June 14), with 72 volunteers receiving shots under the supervision of doctors, nurses and researchers. The tests on humans come after successful trials in monkeys and rats.
‘At least 10’ may face probe over ‘Boss’ acquittal role
‘At least 10’ may face probe over ‘Boss’ acquittal role
THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is considering whether to launch an inquiry against at least 10 people for their alleged role in delaying justice in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
Indonesian fisherman rescued by Phuket fishing boat after nine days adrift
Indonesian fisherman rescued by Phuket fishing boat after nine days adrift
PHUKET: An Indonesian fisherman was rescued by a local fishing boat and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town on Sunday (June 13) after he was adrift at sea in a small boat for nine days after his boat engine failed.
Phuket drug mule arrested with 2kg of ‘ice’, more than 5,000 meth pills
Phuket drug mule arrested with 2kg of ‘ice’, more than 5,000 meth pills
PHUKET: Border Patrol Police have arrested a man who was found in possession of nearly two kilogrammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 5,500 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) after making a drop-off in front of the Premium Outlet store on the bypass road.
Spain held by Sweden in Euro 2020 opener as Schick stunner downs Scots
Spain held by Sweden in Euro 2020 opener as Schick stunner downs Scots
FOOTBALL: Spain opened their Euro 2020 campaign with a goalless draw against Sweden in Seville yesterday (June 14) after their preparations were badly affected by COVID-19, while Patrik Schick scored one of the championship’s great goals in the Czech Republic’s 2-0 win over Scotland.
Chinese scientist at centre of virus controversy denies lab leak theory
Chinese scientist at centre of virus controversy denies lab leak theory
WORLD: The Chinese scientist at the centre of theories that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a leak from her specialised lab in the city of Wuhan has denied her institution was to blame for the health disaster.
Prayut refuses to lay vaccine blame
Prayut refuses to lay vaccine blame
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to lay the blame for recent vaccination cancellations for individuals or state agencies when speaking to reporters at parliament yesterday (June 14), saying reports had been muddled by too many sources.
PM insists he will complete term
PM insists he will complete term
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (June 14) ended speculation about an early general election in bizarre fashion.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver, nurses escape injuries! Vaccine shortage in Thailand? |:| June 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver, nurses escape injuries! Vaccine shortage in Thailand? |:| June 14
PHUKET XTRA - June 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket businesses get certified SHA+ |:| Vaccine shortage for Thailand? |:| Thailand COVID Update |:| Ambulance driver, nurses escape injuries Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket marks four new COVID cases, as number of patients in care falls
Phuket marks four new COVID cases, as number of patients in care falls
PHUKET: Phuket has recorded four new cases of COVID infection on the island while the number of COVID patients still under medical care has fallen dramatically.
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 15) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.