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China allows couples to have three children: state media
China allows couples to have three children: state media
WORLD: China has relaxed its family planning policy to allow couples to have three children after a census showed its population is rapidly ageing, state media reported today (May 31), further unwinding four decades of controls in the world’s most populous nation which have strangled the birthrate.
Rich PAOs scramble to buy vaccines amid slow rollout by government
Rich PAOs scramble to buy vaccines amid slow rollout by government
THAILAND: Some rich provincial administration organisations (PAO) are seeking an alternative COVID-19 vaccine from the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) amid continuing uncertainty over the government’s ability to distribute vaccines as planned.
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Quartararo wins Italian MotoGP shaken by Dupasquier’s death
Quartararo wins Italian MotoGP shaken by Dupasquier’s death
MOTO GP: Fabio Quartararo dominated the Italian MotoGP last Sunday (May 30) at a Mugello circuit shaken by the death hours earlier of Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier.
Mains water supply outage to affect all Pa Khlok
Mains water supply outage to affect all Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that a mains water supply shutoff on Thepkrasattri Rd near the end of the airport runway in Mai Khao will affect all areas in Pa Khlok tomorrow (June 1).
Suphanat bags a brace in draw
Suphanat bags a brace in draw
FOOTBALL: Teenage Suphanat Mueanta scored two goals in the War Elephants’ 2-2 draw with Tajikistan in a warm-up game on Saturday night (May 29) to stake a claim for selection as the first-choice striker for Thailand’s three remaining second round Asian qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Women warned of birth control pill vaccine risk
Women warned of birth control pill vaccine risk
THAILAND: Birth control pills run a risk of causing blood clots and women may consider stopping taking the pills before receiving jabs against COVID-19, says Siraya Kitiyodom, an obstetrician-gynaecologist at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital.
Government accused of concealing vaccine data
Government accused of concealing vaccine data
THAILAND: The Rural Doctors Society has accused the government of concealing information about the real situation facing supplies of the AstraZeneca vaccine promised for this week.
Ukrainian ambassador dies on Koh Lipe, cause unclear
Ukrainian ambassador dies on Koh Lipe, cause unclear
SATUN: Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand Andrii Beshta, 45, died on Koh Lipe island on Sunday morning (May 30), according to the provincial public relations office.
Rules for entering Phuket by road, boat extended
Rules for entering Phuket by road, boat extended
PHUKET: All domestic arrivals entering Phuket by road or boat, except children under 5 years old, must be fully vaccinated or tested negative for COVID-19 within seven days of arriving on the island in order to be permitted to enter Phuket without serving any mandatory quarantine, a new order issued by the Phuket Governor has confirmed.
Remembering Seve’s special moment at the Memorial
Remembering Seve’s special moment at the Memorial
GOLF: It is impossible to be cold at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Not in early June when stifling humidity engulfs the Midwest.
COVID deaths top 1,000, cases pass 150,000
COVID deaths top 1,000, cases pass 150,000
BANGKOK: Health authorities reported 24 new COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday (May 30) and another 4,528 cases, passing two grim milestones with the accumulated death toll now at 1,012 and the number of cases since the start of the pandemic at 154,307.
Expat Life: One Phuket, a worthy cause
Expat Life: One Phuket, a worthy cause
Sawasdee Krab… Since COVID-19 raised its ugly head in January of 2020 over 164 million cases have been recorded globally and more than 3.41 million lives have been lost. The World Health Organization estimates that the percentage of people who have contracted COVID-19 around the world is around 10%, though that number is a conservative figure as many countries like to save face and do not disclose the actual true figures.
Phuket COVID measures relaxed, but ban on house guests, alcohol in restaurants and closure of pubs, bars all remain in effect
Phuket COVID measures relaxed, but ban on house guests, alcohol in restaurants and closure of pubs, bars all remain in effect
PHUKET: All pubs, bars and other similar entertainment venues in Phuket are to remain closed and the ban on restaurants serving alcohol or allowing alcohol to be consumed on the premises is to remain in effect despite a new provincial order relaxing some of the COVID-preventoin measures in force being issued last night.
Thai company to import world’s first pet vaccine
Thai company to import world’s first pet vaccine
THAILAND: Thailand plans to import 10,000 doses of the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals.
International tourist children arriving in Phuket after July 1 do not need to be vaccinated
International tourist children arriving in Phuket after July 1 do not need to be vaccinated
PHUKET: Children arriving in Phuket with their family as international tourists after July 1 do not need to be vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a notice posted by the ‘Official COVID-19 Information Center Phuket’, yesterday (May 29).
Govt takes legal action over Sinopharm supply claim
Govt takes legal action over Sinopharm supply claim
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is pursuing legal action against architect Duangrit Bunnag and Accap Assets Co, a real estate company, for allegedly fabricating documents about the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine and spreading fake news about it. It says the claims discredit the government.
Chelsea shatter dream of Guardiola’s Man City to win Champions League final
Chelsea shatter dream of Guardiola’s Man City to win Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time as a Kai Havertz goal secured a tense 1-0 victory over Manchester City in Saturday’s final in Porto, shattering Pep Guardiola’s dream of lifting the trophy for the third time.
Phuket Opinion: Pushed to the end of the line
Phuket Opinion: Pushed to the end of the line
PHUKET: If one thing is clear in Phuket today is how the island’s expat community is feeling extremely marginalized in the ongoing saga of when, where and how a foreigner in Phuket can be vaccinated for COVID-19, and likely rightly so.
Phuket Governor calls for unity, July 1 a ‘mission for all’
Phuket Governor calls for unity, July 1 a ‘mission for all’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called on all sectors of the community to prepare for what he calls “a mission to revive Phuket, to be healthy and bright, ready to welcome the July 1 opening of Phuket under the Phuket Tourism Sandbox plan.