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TAT Governor Yuthasak in Phuket, admits issues, confirms July 1 reopening
TAT Governor Yuthasak in Phuket, admits issues, confirms July 1 reopening
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn was in Phuket yesterday (June 2) to check the readiness of the province to launch the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ model for receiving vaccinated forign tourists without quarantine from July 1.
Ricciardo in need of inspiration
Ricciardo in need of inspiration
FORMULA ONE: Daniel Ricciardo arrived as McLaren’s 2021 star signing, but the race-winning Australian is at a loss to explain his thrashing at the hands of his junior teammate.
All foreigners to get jab next week in national rollout
All foreigners to get jab next week in national rollout
THAILAND: The central government in Bangkok has assured that all foreign nationals living in the kingdom who have registered for vaccination will start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from next Monday (June 7).
Patong thieves blame unemployment for turn to crime
Patong thieves blame unemployment for turn to crime
PHUKET: Two men arrested in Patong for stealing a coffee machine and two television sets from a restaurant have blamed unemployment for their turn to crime, saying that without work they had turned to stealing items in order to have enough money to pay for basic living expenses.
Thailand and US discuss COVID-19 vaccine cooperation
Thailand and US discuss COVID-19 vaccine cooperation
THAILAND: Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, held talks with United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy R. Sherman yesterday (June 2) on COVID-19 vaccine cooperation.
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: All government offices except those carrying out essential services, such as the ongoing mass-vaccination rollout, are closed today as the nation marks the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Queen Suthida, who celebrates her 43rd birthday today (June 3).
AstraZeneca beginning local vaccine deliveries
AstraZeneca beginning local vaccine deliveries
THAILAND: AstraZeneca and Siam Bioscience yesterday (June 2) announced they were ready to start supplying the government with COVID-19 vaccine produced in Thailand.
A Look at Thailand’s Trade Agreement with Mongolia
A Look at Thailand’s Trade Agreement with Mongolia
Recent reports have confirmed the intention of the authorities in Thailand to increase the amount of trade carried out with Mongolia. This is part of a long-term plan for bilateral trade between the countries to reach as high as US$100 million (3.1 billion baht) in the next couple of years. Full Details of the Meeting This information was released following a meeting between Thailand’s Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and Tumur Amarsanaa, who is the Mongolian ambassador to Thailand. Both sides are keen to find new ways to boost trade between them and increase economic relations. This was the first time that a Thai commerce minister had got involved in discussions like this with a Mongolian ambassador since the opening of the Mongolian embassy in Bangkok back in 2000. It forms part of a five-year cooperation plan that began in 2019 and runs up to 2023. The overall idea is to increase the level of cooperation, investment, and bilateral trade between the two countries.  What Products Could Be Traded More? Among the products expected to be exported to Mongolia are rice and rubber, with Thailand the world’s biggest exporter of the latter in 2019. The amount of quality, safe food produced in Thailand means that Mongolia could become an important market. It is also hoped that medical tourism in Thailand becomes more popular among Mongolians thanks to this agreement. Some of the other products that Thailand could send to Mongolia include paper and automotive products. From Mongolia, Thailand could import the likes of animals, textiles, and metal ores. The annual average trade value between Thailand and Mongolia over the past five years is $49.8 million. At the moment, Mongolia sits in sixth place in terms of Thailand’s more important trading partners in East Asia. On a global basis, it is way down in 126th place, though. Looking back over the last five years, the average figure for annual trade between the countries is just under $50 million, and in 2020 it was less than $37 million.  How This Could Affect the National Currencies and Commodity Prices? Ideally, this new plan for economic cooperation will help both countries to prosper. One of the effects that trade deals like this can have is on the national currency. The right balance of imports and exports helps any country to maintain a strong currency, while too many imports can lead to it being devalued. Changes like this can be interesting to traders who carry out CFD trading on different commodities or currencies. This type of investment means speculating on future prices without actually buying the asset. In this way, traders use leverage to potentially earn profits even on relatively small price changes.  When natural resources such as food and minerals become more in demand due to new or growing markets, this can lead to their price increasing accordingly. The Mongolian market perhaps isn’t big enough to make a significant impact on the baht or on Thailand’s main exports, but it is certainly worth keeping an eye on new markets like opening up.  All of this means that the new trade approach between Thailand and Mongolia could be of benefit to a wide range of people, from business owners to consumers and traders.
Emirates, Etihad confirm Phuket flights from July 1
Emirates, Etihad confirm Phuket flights from July 1
PHUKET: Etihad Airways has confirmed it will begin flights from Abu Dhabi to Phuket from July 1, while Emirates Airlines has announced it will resume four weekly services from Dubai to Phuket from July 2.
Phuket suffers third COVID death in latest outbreak
Phuket suffers third COVID death in latest outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its third death attributed to COVID-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public health Office (PPHO) has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise || June 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise || June 2
PHUKET XTRA - June 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket officials ignore AstraZeneca promise |:| Man found dead in Patong |:| Bar, club owners plea to reopen |:| Uncle of murdered girl surrenders |:| Gov’t goes after 8 online accounts Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Accor Live Limitless partners with One Phuket
Accor Live Limitless partners with One Phuket
PHUKET: In Thailand’s southern island of Phuket, the devastating effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt by the community due to low levels of domestic tourism and the closure of international borders. In response to the situation, a group of residents have joined together to launch ‘One Phuket’, a community driven initiative which seeks to support those in dire need of assistance and propose solutions for various issues.
Court orders ISPs to shut down 8 internet political commentators
Court orders ISPs to shut down 8 internet political commentators
BANGKOK: Internet service providers have been served with court orders to close or remove from their computers the accounts of eight individuals deemed to have posted fake news on websites and social networks, Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn said on Wednesday (June 2).
Survival bags to be given to more than 35,000 households in Phuket
Survival bags to be given to more than 35,000 households in Phuket
PHUKET: Deliveries of essential household supplies in what officials call ‘survival bags’ are to be provided to more than 35,000 households across the island to help people who sufferin from the ongoing economic crisis. 
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kathu
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu on Friday (June 4) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise
Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise
PHUKET: Phuket officials have again repeated that registration is open for foreigners to receive a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination while remaining silent on previous promises that foreigners would be vaccinated in June and that the vaccine to be used will be AstraZeneca only.
Phuket marks COVID-19 death of woman, 86
Phuket marks COVID-19 death of woman, 86
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its second death in the current outbreak of COVID-19. The COVID fatality was an 86-year-old woman who passed away yesterday (June 1), Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon explained during a live broadcast this morning (June 2).
Urgent aid needed for starving captive elephants
Urgent aid needed for starving captive elephants
THAILAND: Renowned animal welfare advocate Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE has joined hands with Save Elephant Foundation Founder, Lek Chailert, to launch an urgent global campaign, “Foodbank: Battle for Survival” which aims to bring immediate relief to starving elephants in Thailand.
Qatar Airways confirms Phuket flights to resume July 1
Qatar Airways confirms Phuket flights to resume July 1
PHUKET: Qatar Airways has confirmed that the airline will operate four flights a week from Doha to Phuket starting July 1.
Thai equestrians make history by qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
Thai equestrians make history by qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
EQUESTRIAN: Congratulations are in order for the Thai national team and the Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF).