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Phuket pubs, bars to stay closed for July 1 Sandbox reopening
Phuket pubs, bars to stay closed for July 1 Sandbox reopening
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has confirmed that pubs, bars and other entertainment venues across Phuket will be closed for the July 1 reopening of the island to receiving vaccinated international tourists.
TAT Sandbox release clarifies key conditions, mystifies others
TAT Sandbox release clarifies key conditions, mystifies others
PHUKET: An updated release by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has clarified several key aspects about the conditions of entry for vaccinated tourists under the ‘Phuket Tourism Sandbox’ scheme from July 1, but openly identified details yet to be confirmed for many critical aspects affecting tourists’ stays on the island.
Phuket officials repeat domestic entry requirements for Phuket, in English
Phuket officials repeat domestic entry requirements for Phuket, in English
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has issued a notice explaining the current entry requirements for domestic arrivals wanting to enter Phuket, this time in English.
Five drug suspects arrested, firearms seized
Five drug suspects arrested, firearms seized
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested five more people in a series of raids that seized in total more than 72.6 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice), 5,326 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah), firearms and 60 rounds of ammunition.
Electricity outages to affect Kamala, Koh Kaew
Electricity outages to affect Kamala, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala on Friday (June 11) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables. 
Djokovic ready to face ‘biggest rival’ Nadal for 58th time
Djokovic ready to face ‘biggest rival’ Nadal for 58th time
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic said facing Rafael Nadal for the 58th time tomorrow (June 11), with a place in the French Open final on the line, will be “a great battle” against his “biggest ever rival”.
Local airlines in no rush to serve Phuket
Local airlines in no rush to serve Phuket
BANGKOK: Local airlines are still reluctant to join the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ model as shaky travel regulations and unstable tourism demand remain an obstacle.
Government defends B500bn executive loans decree
Government defends B500bn executive loans decree
THAILAND: Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday (June 9) defended the executive decree to borrow B500 billion to combat the public health crisis, insisting the loan would not exceed the public debt ceiling.
Probe starts as woman dies after AstraZeneca shot
Probe starts as woman dies after AstraZeneca shot
THAILAND: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed a probe into the death of a 46-year-old woman, the first since the nationwide vaccine rollout kicked off on Monday (June 7) with AstraZeneca used as the main vaccine.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dodging a crash! Foreigner infected while in Phuket quarantine || June 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dodging a crash! Foreigner infected while in Phuket quarantine || June 9
PHUKET XTRA - March 18 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket |1 new COVID death in Thailand :| Charter rejected in 3rd reading |:| Patong wastewater a factor in rise of red sea urchins |:| Warning over Phuket wildfires Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Governor asks ministries for help
Phuket Governor asks ministries for help
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has asked the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (M-DES) for help in creating a tracking app for tourists arriving under the ‘Phuket Tourism Sandbox’ model to come into effect on July 1.
Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year
Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year
SEA GAMES: Vietnam plans to postpone this year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), state media said today (June 9), as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak.
Amber light for private, local organisations to procure vaccines
Amber light for private, local organisations to procure vaccines
THAILAND: The government is to allow private organisations and local administrative organisations to procure COVID-19 vaccines - but only through government channels.
Foreigner infected while in Phuket quarantine
Foreigner infected while in Phuket quarantine
PHUKET: A foreigner has tested positive for COVID-19 while still staying at a local quarantine facility, it was revealed during a live broadcast by key Phuket officials, including Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew, this morning (June 9).
Perez arrives in title fight just in time to save Verstappen
Perez arrives in title fight just in time to save Verstappen
FORMULA ONE: For years Red Bull Racing has dreamed of having a teammate befitting Max Verstappen’s prodigious pace, and Sergio Perez proved he’s their man in Baku last Sunday (June 6).
NACC hits Prayut’s brother over assets
NACC hits Prayut’s brother over assets
THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday (June 8) said it will ask Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s younger brother, to acknowledge charges of concealing assets belonging to himself and his wife.
Pedestrian escapes being mowed down by high-speed wipeout
Pedestrian escapes being mowed down by high-speed wipeout
PHUKET: A pedestrian walking across a central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn yesterday evening (June 8) narrowly escaped being mowed down by a car and pickup truck that had mounted the traffic island and slammed into a palm tree.
PM says sorry for hold-ups in jabs rollout
PM says sorry for hold-ups in jabs rollout
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted yesterday (June 8) there had been some delays in the government’s mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign that launched on Monday but promised this would improve as more supplies were received.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Elder Phuketians get 1st AstraZeneca vaccine shot, Moderna to cost B3,800 || June 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Elder Phuketians get 1st AstraZeneca vaccine shot, Moderna to cost B3,800 || June 8
PHUKET XTRA - June 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Elderly, people with medical conditions get AstraZeneca in Phuket |:| Moderna price set at B3,800 |:| Uncle suspected of murder posts bail |:| Weather warning |:| Phuket COVID update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Two Moderna shots set at B3,800
Two Moderna shots set at B3,800
THAILAND: Private hospitals will charge B3,800 inclusive for two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine made by US-based Moderna.