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People enjoy Nai Harn Beach last Sunday (May 30). Photo: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos PRIME MINISTER GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR JULY 1 REOPENING TO RECEIVING FOREIGN TOURISTS

The Phuket News Prayuth Chan-o-cha approved the plan tions within (July-September) of this year and [email protected] submitted by the Tourism Authority “In this connection, TAT would beyond. of Thailand (TAT) to open Phuket like to reaffirm the above plan is on “We also value any advice and PAGE 15 rime Minister Prayut Chan-o- Province to international visitors who schedule, and that Phuket will open recommendations you may have SPORT cha has given the green light have been fully vaccinated against to international visitors under the about the plan… [the] TAT would Pfor Phuket to welcome fully the COVID-19 virus and who have proposed conditions. TAT is com- like to thank you for your continued Kai’s the limit vaccinated foreign tourists without tested negative upon arriving in the mitted to work with our tourism support of Amazing Thailand. We being required to observe any pe- province. partners to ensure the smooth and are confident our partnership will for Blues after riod of quarantine in order to enter “The approved plan stipulates successful opening of Phuket,” he contribute to a brighter tomorrow for Europe triumph the province, Tourism Authority of that there would be no quarantine added. Phuket and Thai tourism in general,” Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak for international visitors who must “We are looking forward to Mr Yuthasak concluded. Supasorn has confirmed. remain in Phuket for at least 7 nights collaborating with you to publicise In an announcement titled “Phuket before travelling elsewhere. The that Phuket is ready to receive in- KIDS WELCOME Sandbox starts on July 1, 2021”, Mr plan will come into effect on July ternational visitors to your network As local agencies move to prepare Yuthasak last week said, “On March 1, 2021. It is aimed at accelerating and clients, as well as undertaking for July 1, the ‘Official COVID-19 26, 2021, the Center for Economic the revival of the country’s tourism marketing and joint promotion Information Center Phuket’, operated Situation Administration (CESA) industry and paving the way for the activities to generate tourist traffic by the Phuket office of the Ministry chaired by Prime Minister General reopening of other tourist destina- to the province in the third quarter of Interior, last Saturday (May 29)... CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Phuket study used to defend News Sinovac > p4 Phuket COVID measures relaxed The Phuket News kindergartens, and scuba div- such as funerals, ordinations by road or boat. The order [email protected] ing and snorkelling activities. and weddings are allowed, but came into effect on Tuesday However, it remains forbid- must have permission from (June 1) and will remain in ll pubs, bars and other den to organise activities in officials and must be held in effect until further notice. similar entertainment which groups of more than 30 accordance with COVID- As such, all domestic ar- Avenues in Phuket are people are gathered together prevention measures. rivals entering Phuket by to remain closed and the ban unless authorised by officials Dining together or drink- road or boat must be fully on restaurants serving alcohol or is an activity performed by ing alcohol at home or any vaccinated or tested negative or allowing alcohol to be con- an official or is an activity in other place of residence must for COVID-19 within seven sumed on the premises is to an area designated as a place involve family members and days before arriving on the remain in effect despite a new of quarantine. must not have an outside party, island or else face 14 days’ provincial order relaxing some It is forbidden to join Bars are to remain closed until further the order maintains. mandatory quarantine at home of the COVID-preventoin groups in public areas, beach- notice. Photo: The Phuket News / file “It is forbidden to organise or a hotel on the island if they measures in force being issued es, parks, playgrounds, canal any activities that have a risk want to enter Phuket. last Saturday night (May 29). roads and roads around res- billiard and pool table venues may open for business at 4am. of infection,” it notes in the Previously the tests prov- The new provincial order ervoirs. as well as computer games Also to remain closed are section dedicated to social ing the arrival had tested (No 2921/2564), signed and Service establishments, shops and online game cafes. movie theaters, theaters and activities. negative for COVID-19 had to dated by Phuket Governor pubs, karaoke bars, entertain- Department stores, shop- water parks. “In the event that the of- be conducted within 72 hours Narong Woonciew last Friday ment venues and establish- ping centers, community malls The filming of any televi- fender is a foreigner it may before arriving on the island. (May 28), came into effect on ments that resemble service or other similar establishments sion programs, movies and be considered to cancel [the Test results from RT-PCR tests Tuesday (June 1) and is to establishments anywhere in must close at 9pm, and must videos must not involve more foreigner’s permission to] liv- or rapid antigen tests will be remain in effect until another the Phuket area are to remain limit the number of visitors than 50 people and must not ing in the Kingdom in strict accepted. order is issued. “temporarily” closed until at the venues. Promotional have viewers participating. accordance with the Immi- The new order also made Under the order, a slew of further notice. activities, game machines and Social events in the form gration Act,” the order notes. clear that children under 5 businesses have been allowed Venues for cockfighting, amusement arcades at such of parties, banquets, festivals, years old were exempt from to reopen, including spas, fish fighting, bird races, chick- venues are to remain closed. birthdays, housewarmings, RULES FOR having to be vaccinated. A beauty salons, tattoo parlours, en races, boxing fields and Convenience stores and receptions, and congratula- ENTERING PHUKET notice posted by the TAT, how- walking street markets, gyms gambling venues (sic) are to supermarkets must close at tory celebrations for various Governor Narong last Friday. ever, maintained that children and fitness centres, pet care remain closed. Also prohibited 11pm. Stores or locations that occasions remain banned. issued a new order easing the under 5 must still have tested centres, private nurseries and from opening are snooker, normally operate 24 hours Traditional ceremonies provicions for entering Phuket negative for the virus.

TAT to start promoting travel to Phuket, no need for kids to have jabs Continued from page 1 “Children (Below 12) Do not Noi [island] and Phang Nga Bay,” Situation Administration (CCSA). ...posted a notice announcing that need the Test if they travel with their the notice said. The notice was marked as “Latest children arriving in Phuket with their parents/family,” the notice marked. If a tourist stays shorter than update on 15 May 2021, Edited on family as international tourists after The notice also confirmed that seven days they may fly out of 19 May 2021”. July 1 do not need to be vaccinated the RT-PCR test result proving Thailand only from Phuket, but if Phuket Governor Narong Wo- for COVID-19. the passenger is not infected with they stay longer than seven days, onciew last Friday (May 28) called The notice was posted with the COVID-19 must be issued within they may opt to fly from , on all sectors of the community to text, “Phuket Sandbox guidelines 72 hours before the flight time. This the notice added. prepare for what he calls “a mission for fully vaccinated foreign tourists was mandatory. Every facility booked and used to revive Phuket” beginning July 1 are as follows”. All tourists must show their by the tourists, including hotels, “Every unit, prepare yourself to “Adults (Aged 18 and over) Trav- itinerary or “visiting plan” and also restaurants, tour/sport recreation carry out a clear mission and allocate elling from medium/low risk coun- install the “Thailand Plus” application facilities and transportation. must be the budget required to jointly revive tries, need to be fully vaccinated at and share their location during the accredited by the Tourism Authority Phuket to be healthy and bright as a least 14 days (and not over one year) whole duration of their stay. of Thailand SHA (Safety and Health tourist city that is clean and beauti- before departure date,” the notice After being permitted to enter Administration) scheme, the notice ful, with both natural attractions continued. Phuket, tourists will be free to roam After the Day 5 test, tourists will confirmed. and a good cultural identity. It is the “Children (Aged 12-17) Need the island for five days before having be allowed off-island. “Day 6 and 7 Of note, the notice shared by destination and dream of both Thai to have Rapid Antigen Test at the to undertake another RT-PCR test could go on a day trip outside Phuket the Phuket Info Centre was initially and foreign tourists ‒ they want to airport,” the notice added. on Day 5. such as Phi Phi [Island] and Yao issued by the Center for COVID-19 travel,” Governor Narong said.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 PHUKET NEWS 3 Man dies after Sinovac jab Probe launched into fatal heart attack 24 hours after injection

Eakkapop Thongtub Central Vaccine Committee to he came home, he still had [email protected] continue their investigation,” a mild fever and was feeling he added. exhausted,” she added. 43-year-old man from The Phang Nga health of- “In the middle of the night, Phang Nga has died ficials confirmed that so far he said he felt that he was A after suffering chest the primary cause of death very hot. He asked why he pains and a heart attack a day of Mr Winai had been at- was so hot, and he told me to after receiving his first Sino- tributed to “acute myocardial read the post-vaccine advice vac COVID-19 vaccination infarction” (commonly called about what it was, and then injection at Phuket airport. a heart attack) and that “fatal he said that his chest was sore Phang Nga health officials medical conditions” had been on the inside. said they were continuing identified. “He was frightened and their investigation into the Mr Winai’s wife, Ms Po- hurried to call his relatives death of the man, Winai Phang Nga health officials maintain they are investigating ranee Ngamsap, 32, told re- to take him to Phang Nga Hemin, a resident of Phang the man’s death seriously. Photo: PR Phang Nga porters that her husband was Hospital, but when he arrived Nga Town, on the night of a healthy person and liked to at the hospital, doctors said May 24. press conference none of the the Phuket Provincial Pub- regarding health effects from play sports, but also said that that he had no pulse and that Mr Winai had received three health officials referred lic Health Office (PPHO) to people receiving COVID he had high cholesterol. they had worked for almost his first Sinovac injection to Mr Winai by name. investigate the details of the vaccination injections. Mr Winai worked deliver- an hour to save his life,” she at Phuket airport just a day However, the family had vaccine that was injected, “We will proceed with ing dried seafood between added. earlier, on May 23. already requested the man’s they added. determination to identify Phang Nga and several south- “We are confident that the Speaking at a press con- body be returned so that he Dr Peerawit noted that the cause of death as soon ern provinces. cause of death is definitely ference held at Phang Nga could be buried in accordance another man had been admit- as possible by questioning “Before the injection he due to the COVID-19 vac- Hospital on May 25, Phang with Muslim funeral rites, the ted to Phang Nga Hospital witnesses as well as [consider- was anxious and his blood cination,” Ms Poranee said. Nga Provincial Public Health trio added. after receiving a COVID ing] the results of laboratory pressure had risen. He had “The doctors asked if his Office Deputy Chief Dr Wiset Samples taken from Mr vaccination injection. The examinations,” he said. to wait about an hour after body could be taken for a Munam, Phang Nga Hospital Winai’s body are to be ex- man, 52 years old, already “In addition, we will in- the injection [before being thorough autopsy. However, Director Dr Thiprat Tonsakul- amined through laboratory suffered from high blood vestigate the vaccines admin- allowed to leave] and he re- the family did not wish this prasert and hospital doctor Dr tests and experts from the pressure and was receiving istered to the deceased and turned home to Phang Nga because the body has to be Peerawit Pinpitak explained Epidemiology Division, De- treatment at Vachira Phuket those with side effects, and on Monday morning [May taken for Islamic rituals,” that they had requested Mr partment of Disease Control, Hospital, he said. further detailed studies will 24],” Ms Poranee said. she added. Winai’s family to allow an had already arrived to assist Dr Wiset maintained that be conducted with the relevant “He had a mild fever, At the time of going to autopsy be performed by the investigation, they said. Phang Nga officials were not departments at the district and he took some medicine press, Phuket officials had medical experts in Surat Phang Nga health officials being silent about the death level, and the ministry will and even drove to deliver yet to publicly recognise Mr Thani. Of note, throughout the are also coordinating with of Mr Winai or other issues send this information to the products to Phuket. When Winai’s death.

British Navy looks to hold Phuket visit A DELEGATION FROM the British Embassy in Bangkok arrived in Phuket on May 27 to discuss with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and other leading provincial figures having British Navy personnel visit Phuket in late July to early August. The delegation was led by Col Tony Stern, Defence Attaché at British Embassy Bangkok. The plan is to have some 420 British Royal Navy personnel visit as part of an outreach program to help foster relations between the UK and Thailand, said Defence Attaché at the British Embassy Bangkok Col a report by the Phuket of- Tony Stern discussed the visit with Phuket Governor fice of the Public Relations Narong Woonciew on May 27. Photo: PR Phuket Department (PR Phuket). The aim of the visit was screened for infection and If the visit is approved, to confirm what Phuket of- have their health monitored the visiting servicemen will ficials require in order for by the ship’s medical team, be in Phuket for three to the personnel to visit and he added. five days. what guidelines the visiting During the visit, the Brit- Governor Narong said Navy personnel are to follow. ish Royal Navy personnel he would be delighted by Col Stern noted that the will conduct community the visit. visiting personnel will be relations activities, includ- “The arrival of the Brit- fully vaccinated and will ing educational activities ish Navy is good because comply with the provincial for students, as well as hold Phuket and Thailand have regulations to prevent the activities to foster relations a policy of welcoming for- spread of COVID-19. between British Navy and eigners to promote tourism The visiting Navy per- the Royal Thai Navy, said and the economy,” he said. sonnel will be continually the report. The Phuket News thephuketnews @thephuketnews 4 PHUKET NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021

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CHRIS HUSTED Executive Editor 084 307 7408 [email protected] Health ministry defends Sinovac Phuket study results used to defend rate of protecton BEN TIREBUCK News / Sport Editor 061 806 8132 [email protected] The Phuket News [email protected]

ublic health permanent secretary Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit has

CHUTHARAT ‘UM’ stepped forward to defend the PLERIN P Thai Editor Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, saying 088 766 1615 [email protected] that a study by the Public Health Ministry on patients in Phuket found that the vaccine was 83.3% effective at reducing infections and the severity of the disease. KIATTIKUL ‘JOM’ CHUMANEE Dr Kiattiphum said the study was Translator 082 729 0270 [email protected] conducted on 386 patients in Phuket with COVID-19, noted a report by the Bangkok Post. The study found that six patients who had already received two doses

JASON BEAVAN of the Sinovac vaccine did not develop General Manager A man receives a Sinovac vaccination 086 479 7471 a lung infection, he said. [email protected] Only four of 31 people who became at Jungceylon, in Patong. Photo: PPHO infected after receiving their first vaccination injection did have a lung presumed to be the Sinovac vaccine, PR Phuket and the Phuket Pro- personal hygiene even if they have infection, he added, said the report. while 45% had received their first vincial Public Health Office (PPHO) received two doses of the vaccine.

SIRIPORN (NOK) A separate study was also con- injection. have not released any updates to On containing COVID-19 in SEANGMAS Sales Support ducted on 1,366 high-risk people who However, at last report by the the number of people in Phuket to various clusters in upcountry areas, 086 479 7470 [email protected] had been quarantined for 14 days. Phuket office of the Public relations have received vaccination injections public health authorities moved The study found that the Sinovac Department (PR Phuket), as of May since that report, posted on May 22. quickly to detect infections and set vaccine was 73.1% effective at reduc- 21, 162,225 people in Phuket had Meanwhile, Dr Kiattiphum said up field hospitals to handle them. NIRAVIT ‘MOS’ VORAVANITCHA THANAPONG ‘OAK’ KHAO-AMPHAIPHAN ing the risk of infection among first- received at least one COVID vac- that as of May 17, there were no new Dr Kiattiphum said 70% of people Graphic designers dose recipients, Dr Kiattiphum said. cination injection. infections in Phuket among people will be vaccinated by October, the The study found the Sinovac vac- The PR Phuket report noted that who had received two doses of the report concluded. The Phuket News cine reduced the risk of infection by the number of vaccination injections Sinovac vaccine, said the Bangkok The government’s committee on @thephuketnews 83.3% in patients, he added. at that time amounted to 34% of the Post report. national tourism policy earlier this According to the report, Dr Kiat- target 466,587 to be administered Dr Kiattiphum warned that month confirmed a plan to reopen tiphum said that some 22% of people for the island to achieve its goal people should still wear masks, Phuket to foreign visitors. That is in Phuket had received two injections of vaccinating 70% of the island’s practise social distancing, and wash due to begin on July 1, the report of “COVID-19 vaccine”, at this stage population. their hands frequently and maintain added. Drug blitz nets five suspects POLICE HAVE ARRESTED FIVE SUS- pects for possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) in the first two days of a ‘crime mobilization’ operation that began on May 27. According to a report of the arrests, police led by Lt Col Chaiwat Chuawang of the Phuket Provincial Police arrested Nattaphong ‘Boy’ Charoenpong, 36, at a house on Narisorn Rd, Phuket Town, where he was found with 40.62 grammes of ya ice packed into 62 small plastic bags. Officers arrested Lerdech Na Nakha, 34, Photo: Phuket Provincial Police at one house in Rassada but then took him to his own house, also in Rassada, where a at a home in Chaofa Garden Home 3 Village search found 136 ya bah pills and 15.37g of in Koh Kaew after she was found with 4.13g ya ice packed into separate bags. of ya ice. Also arrested at a house nearby in Ras- Also arrested in front of the home at Chaofa sada was Winai Saramat, 34, originally from Garden Home 3 Village in Koh Kaew was Wang Wiset District in Trang Province, after Supanee Na Phatthalung, 35, a resident he was found with 2.02g of ya ice packed into of Moo 1 Wichit, after she was found with four separate bags. 4.45g of ya ice. Nattaphong, Lerdech and Winai were all Busayamas and Supanee were both taken taken to Phuket City Police Station and charged to Phuket City Police Station and charged with possession of a Category 1 narcotic with with possession of a Category 1 narcotic with intent to sell. intent to sell, said the report. Officers arrested Busayamas Kerdsap, 35, Eakkapop Thongtub

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 PHUKET NEWS 5 Police search for rich Andaman coast to make UNESCO bid PREPARATIONS ARE Deep South arrivals underway to nominate Andaman Marine Pro- The Phuket News [email protected] tected Areas as a World Heritage Site at a World huket Provincial Police Com- Heritage Committee ses- mander Maj Gen Pornsak Nu- sion in July, in the hopes Photo: NNT Pannoo has issued a statement to of helping stimulate the counter reports of ‘influential people’ economy post-COVID-19 tive list, which will later from the three southern border prov- while promoting a sense of be presented to the World inces arriving in Phuket by road during pride among Thai people. Heritage Center. the middle of the night ‒ contravening The Thai government is The government antici- the current COVID-19 restrictions on preparing to add Andaman pates this nomination will entering the province. Marine Protected Areas to help promote a sense of Currently only goods delivery drivers, Phuket Provincial Police its tentative list for UN- pride in local heritage sites, medical personnel and persons granted Commander Maj Gen Pornsak ESCO World Heritage at the while promoting the sites special permission are allowed to enter Nuannoo. Photo: PR Phuket upcoming 44th session of the as learning and tourism at- Phuket through the checkpoint at Tha World Heritage Committee tractions, which help attract Chatchai, the only road onto the island, why people would think that. Health officials at the checkpoint on July 16-31, reports state more tourists and should between 11pm and 5am. No other travel- He said that officers had checked the keep records of all people allowed into news agency NNT. stimulate the economy once lers are allowed through the checkpoint CCTV footage of all vehicles that had Phuket, he noted. “There are still no The decision was the COVID-19 situation during those hours. recently entered the province during suspected names of travelers from the reached in a virtual meeting abates, said the report. Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannoo in his the restricted hours. three southernmost provinces,” he said. of the national committee This effort to achieve statement recognised a news report of “Out of concern for the confidence of All vehicles entering Phuket are on the World Heritage Con- world heritage nomina- chartered vans carrying in total no less the people of Phuket, we have checked recorded by CCTV at the checkpoint, vention, chaired by Deputy tion is also considered to than 20 people entering Phuket through the CCTV footage [at the checkpoint],” he also noted. “Phuket people are very Prime Minister Gen Prawit comply with the National the checkpoint during the restricted he said, adding that all vehicles entering much aware of this,” he said. Wongsuwan, and attended Reform Strategy on Natural hours. The news report specifically said the province are recorded on CCTV. “We were able to retrieve the infor- by the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environ- that the vans were carrying Muslim pas- Officers found one van belonging to mation of the van entering Phuket by Resources and the Environ- ment. sengers and that they were coming to a foundation entering Phuket during the ordering the staff to perform a thorough ment Varawut Silpa-archa, Thailand has been Phuket to arrive at a residential project restricted hours between the dates May inspection, and we will hasten the pro- and the Minister of Culture elected to membership of that they had bought, he added. 18-20, Maj Gen Pornsak said. cess for the truth to appear as soon as Ittipol Khunpluem. UNESCO’s World Heritage “Phuket people are probably wor- After checking the footage recorded possible… However, thank you for all The nomination process Committee in the Asia- ried that the vans secretly brought a during the restricted hours on May 21-24, the clues. By screening people, even involves the inclusion of the Pacific Group, valid for the rich Muslim from the southern border officers only found one interprovincial though [such people] can escape our Andaman Marine Protected 2019-2023 term. provinces into Phuket,” Maj Gen Pornsak passenger van entering the province, sight, they cannot keep out of sight of Areas on Thailand’s tenta- NNT said in his statement, without clarifying he added. technology,” Maj Gen Pornask said.

Turtle eggs safely recovered as storm waves batter nest MARINE WILDLIFE experts from the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) were called in to safely recover eggs from a green sea turtle nest in Rawai on May 26 after the protective barrier installed around it suffered damage from strong waves pounding the shore. Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos explained that he was notified of the situation endangering the nest, and called officers at the PMBC. Strong waves batter- ing the west coast were surging high up the beach. The eggs were safely recovered from the turtle nest at The constant pounding had Laem Pai Beach, near Cape Promthep, Photo: Rawai damaged the wooden fence Municipality that was installed around the nest to protect it from Beach in Moo 6, Baan Laem In total, 108 eggs were predators, he explained. Promthep, was found by a found in the nest. However, Of note, during last local resident on Apr 18. only 83 eggs were deemed week other beaches along Marine biologists from healthy and were taken to Phuket’s west coast, includ- the PMBC, which is oper- the PMBC at Cape Panwa, ing Bang Tao further north, ated by the Department of on Phuket’s east coast, to be suffered similar damage Marine and Coastal Re- cared for until they hatch, from heavy surf caused by sources (DMCR), arrived which was expected to oc- the fallout of Cyclone Yaas at the beach and excavated cur in the following 10-15 hundreds of kilometres the nest with the assistance days [about June 5-10], Mr away in the Bay of Bengal. of Rawai Municipality of- Aroon said. The nest, at Laem Pai ficials and other volunteers. The Phuket News

@thephuketnews 6 BUSINESS NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 THAI tests Europe demand Offers direct flights to Phuket from Paris, Frankfurt, London, Copenhagen

Narumon Kasemsuk have limited entry points, allow- ing them to better control the flow hai Airways has started sell- of tourists and administer health ing direct flights from four screening measures more efficiently, Tcities in Europe to Phuket said Mr Siripakorn. as the province counts down to its planned quarantine-free reopening FIGHTING BANKRUPTCY in July, with hundreds of tour agents Thai Airways International Plc invited to take experimental trips said that the Central Bankruptcy during the third quarter to test the Court will decide on its restruc- scheme. turing proposal on June 15, after a However, with the Cabinet on hearing last Friday (May 28) was May 26 extending a nationwide postponed to allow for the assess- state of emergency until July 31, ment of complaints filed by creditors all services to the island have to against the plan. be conducted as semi-commercial “Creditors filed two complaints flights, requiring passengers to obtain Thai Airways is offering direct flights from Paris, Frankfurt, against the restructuring plan, which a certificate of entry prior to arrival London and Copenhagen to Phuket. Photo: Somchai Poomlard the court accepted,” the airline said as part of COVID-19 containment in a statement. measures. to travel if it means isolation for stopping over at Suvarnabhumi stakeholders, such as farmers and “The Central Bankruptcy Court Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Tour- many days when they return, said airport for departure. local communities. will suspend the review to allow ism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Mr Siripakorn. The airline also plans two routes “Our travel surveys in several planners and creditors to clarify deputy governor for Europe, Africa, Most of them will likely resume from Asian cities ‒ Seoul and Tai- countries found tourists still want to the issues.” the Middle East and the Americas travel once the situation in Thailand pei ‒ to Phuket from July, while the come to Thailand, but seek unique, Earlier this month, THAI credi- , said tourism demand during the improves, he said. schedule from Tokyo still requires quality experiences,” he said. tors approved a restructuring plan initial stage of the Phuket sandbox is The TAT is working with Thai confirmation. “Phuket must strictly follow before it was sent to the bankruptcy expected to be soft because of tight Airways in preparation for the July Mr Siripakorn said the agency the plan to improve its standards court for review. travel restrictions in both Thailand reopening, with the flag carrier plans to work with Thai Airways and this year.” The plan seeks to restructure and some tourist origin countries. launching ticket sales to test the other international airlines to bring For the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ model, B245 billion of debt through pay- For instance, a travel advisory in market, with one returning flight hundreds of overseas tour agents the TAT plans to scale down its ment extensions, interest waivers, the UK rates Thailand on the amber for each route per week. to Phuket, but as a small group at marketing to a city level instead of and debt-to-equity conversions. list, mandating travellers returning Thai Airways offers direct flights different times. designated areas around the country, The airline was in difficulty well from Thailand to quarantine at home from Paris, Frankfurt, London and In addition to feedback on the as several parts of Thailand still before the coronavirus pandemic for 10 days, he said at the time. Copenhagen to Phuket via a trian- entry process and travel experiences report high daily infections. grounded flights across the globe, Even though vaccinated tourists gular pattern. during the pandemic, Phuket wants The agency admitted the desti- booking losses nearly every year will be exempt from quarantine Inbound flights from Europe will to hear from these guests about new nation has a geographic advantage. after 2012. in Phuket, they may be reluctant fly direct to Phuket airport before tourism products that include local Islands such as Phuket and Samui Bangkok Post Officials reach out to businesses hammered by COVID PHUKET OFFICIALS ARE Department (PR Phuket) on “It is known that many “Phuket Province [the pro- calling for all businesses on May 29, just over one month entrepreneurs are in need for vincial government], therefore the island suffering heavily ahead of the planned July 1 funds to support the prepa- has worked with the private from the COVID economic reopening of the island to ration for opening and con- sector to collect data on the crisis ‒ and previously denied receiving fully vaccinated tinuing the business, and need for such rehabilitation support loans ‒ to register international tourists. the government has released loans. Including barriers to their details so the provincial “Due to the Phuket Provin- Restoration Loans via the accessing credit in order to government can draw up plans cial Government plan to open Bank of Thailand to help present to policy makers to to restart the island’s economy the province on July 1, 2021 small entrepreneurs affected urgently resolve access to under a B250 billion budget under the Phuket Sandbox by COVID-19. recovery loans. for “Restoration Loans”. model, which involves govern- “From joint public and “We therefore ask for coop- The call for business op- ment and the private sector, private meetings we have been eration from all entrepreneurs erators to provide details of we realise the importance of made aware of the problem of to please provide detailed their dire predicament was preparing all sectors for the accessing the said measures information for the team to posted online by the Phuket opening of Phuket,” said the by Phuket entrepreneurs,” the be able to collect information office of the Public Relations announcement. announcement added. and present to the relevant people,” the announcement concluded. Businesses operators in need can provide their infor- Phuket officials are asking business operators to provide mation via a Google Form details of their dire predicament so the information can now available online. be passed upwards to ’policy makers’. Image: Screenshot The form, in Thai language but easily understandable via accepted for being denied Another reason accepted is Google Translate, asks busi- loans to survive the COVID that the bank refused without ness operators to confirm what crisis are no bank statements giving reasons. type of business they operate, to show income for the years The survey also asks how such as tourism, transport etc, 2020-2021; the debt burden is much finance the business and the form ownership, such too high, making it impossible needs, and what the funds as a company, partnership or to apply for additional loans; are to be spent on, such as sole proprietorship. no security; no license to op- to repair buildings, places, Business operators are erate according to the bank’s vehicles, for employment or also asked whether they have conditions; and business shut- even to pay taxes, duties, fees applied for financial support down due to COVID-19 im- or permits. before, and why they were pact and/or shutdown under To view the online form, denied. government orders due to visit: https://forms.gle/ Among the reasons being COVID-19. qaQTFYXq7CqbXJBv5

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 THAILAND NEWS 7 FDA approves Sinopharm jab Slow government vaccine rollout forces PAOs to look elsewhere

Bangkok Post will be procured with the academy’s use money from their own budgets budget, it could not be offered free to acquire vaccines, instead of he Food and Drug Admin- of charge. The price of the vaccine waiting for the government rollout istration (FDA) last Friday will not exceed B1,000 per shot, to arrive. T(May 28) approved the reg- including insurance, he said. Nakhon Ratchasima PAO chair- istration application for Chinese “As I have clarified, this is another woman Yolada Wangsupakitkosol state-owned Sinopharm’s COV- choice. I do not think that members confirmed on Monday that the ID-19 vaccine for emergency use of the public can come to receive it organisation was ready to use its in Thailand. or it may get mixed up with the state own funds to buy the vaccine from It is the fifth coronavirus vac- vaccines,” said Dr Nithi. the CRA, and dispense it for free. cine approved so far in Thailand, “This supply is being reserved Pongsak Jakaew, chairman of the FDA secretary-general Paisarn to help alleviate current shortages Surat Thani PAO, said on Sunday Dankum told a news conference. among high-need groups and en- (May 30) the organisation planned The application was submitted by able the Public Health Ministry to set up a fund of B100 million Biogenetech Co. to give some schools and private to purchase Sinopharm from the The FDA earlier approved the The Chulabhorn Royal Academy has confirmed that one million doses sector businesses another avenue same academy, and he expected vaccines made by AstraZeneca of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in June. Photo: AFP to secure protection for their pupils no obstacles in raising the money. Thailand on Jan 20 this year, Sinovac and employees.” He said free jabs would be Biotech imported by GPO on Feb PLUG THE GAP speed up the process for their staff A number of organisations have available for the needy. Wealthier 22, Johnson & Johnson on March The approval follows the announce- can contact the academy, Dr Nithi already made inquiries about buying people in the province would be 25, and Moderna on May 13. ment by the Chulabhorn Royal told a press conference. The Sinop- doses of the vaccine, including the charged half price or full price for The Sinopharm vaccine is an Academy (CRA) last Thursday (May harm vaccine will be offered as an Federation of Thai Industries and the vaccine, if it was allowed to inactivated one, manufactured 27) that one million doses of the alternative to the two formulas from PTT Plc, according to Dr Nithi. buy Sinopharm from the academy. by Beijing Institute of Biological Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine will Sinovac and AstraZeneca that are The only stumbling block is the Product Co, and requires two doses arrive in June and be offered as a currently being relied on. GOING SOLO order by the Local Administra- with the recommended interval paid alternative for particular groups The announcement received a On Monday (May 31), it was con- tion Department issued on Feb 8 being 28 days. who don’t want to wait. warm welcome from many, particu- firmed that provincial administration that bans all local administration The approval shows that the “We want to help plug in the gaps larly as the Sinovac shot has still not organisations (PAO) Nakhon Ratch- organisations from purchasing FDA is not preventing the private for business, schools, so they can been granted emergency approval asima and Surat Thani are seeking vaccines on their own “in the first sector applying for registration of move forward,” Nithi Mahanonda, by the WHO. an alternative COVID-19 vaccine stage” of the pandemic. COVID-19 vaccines, Dr Paisarn said. secretary-general of the Princess However, most people assumed from the CRA amid continuing Only the government was al- He added that Sinopharm has Chulabhorn-chaired CRA told a that the imports would be offered uncertainty over the government’s lowed to buy and administer vac- already been approved by the World news briefing. free of charge as an adjunct to the ability to distribute vaccines as cines, the order said and the final Health Organization (WHO) for The private sector or any agen- state vaccination programme. planned. call would rest with the Centre for emergency use listing. cies which are at risk and want to Dr Nithi added that as the vaccine Both confirmed they intend to COVID-19 Situation Administration.

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FACING THE TEST OF the new crown pneumonia epidemic, China’s “Belt and Road” international coopera- tion has shown strong resil- ience and vigorous vitality. Both Thailand and China are full of confidence and expectation in the further expansion of the “Belt and Road” cooperation in terms of joint fight against the cally shared anti-epidemic ferentiated “America First” epidemic and cultural and experience such as diagnosis and double standards in the economic exchanges. During and treatment and prevention international community, the outbreak of China’s new and control programs with and its frequent political crown pneumonia epidemic, Thailand, and coordinated repression and economic Thailand, as a friendly neigh- relevant Chinese companies blockade have severely af- bor of China, immediately to export medical supplies fected and disrupted the provided strong support to Thailand to maximize the international order, causing and sincere help to China in needs of Thailand. its reputation and status fighting the epidemic. Seeing In today’s world, treating to be hit unprecedentedly. the true feelings in adversity each other with sincerity and The world’s expectations allowed the Chinese people sharing benefits is the funda- for the current leadership to give back to Thailand mental strategy. Unilateral- role of the United States and with more positive actions ism has become a stumbling its confidence in its role in while being moved. After block to the recovery of the international affairs have the global epidemic broke global economy. Since April dropped to a new low. out, the Chinese government 2020, the United States has took effective measures to cancelled the Generalized The above is the opinion of assist Thailand in fighting System of Preferences (GSP) the writer. It is a paid-for the epidemic. China not for Thai goods, affecting submission and is not in only provided anti-epidemic 573 Thai goods. The United any way associated with supplies, but also enthusiasti- States has promoted undif- Class Act Media.

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The ins and outs of fertilizersering and fruiting, but is essential for the transfer GREEN THOUGHTS of energy from one part of the plant to another. But take care. Too much phosphate interferes with the Patrick Campbell absorption of other trace elements such as magne- sium and calcium, leading to stunted growth. oday I bought some plant fertilizer. Hardly The third key element is nitrogen. It is the macro an earth-shattering event. But certainly nutrient most likely to be deficient in your garden’s an earth-improving one. True, there are soil. On the other hand, too much can make every- agents which actually alter the very struc- thing lush and over-leafy, short on blossom and more ture of your soil for the better – natural prone to attacks by foliage-sucking aphids. The main substances such as peat, coconut fibre or nitrogen-based fertilizer is ammonia (NH3), often in compost or more sophisticated agents such the form of ammonium sulphate or nitrate or urea. as vermiculite or volcanic perlite. All these Nitrogen is often used as a foliar feed, sprayed di- so-called ‘amendments’ are named on account of rectly on the leaves of fruiting shrubs or trees. Used Ttheir capacity to improve texture and aeration in on its own, it has a rating of 34-0-0. It is produced your garden’s soil. Thus, in terrain that is light and naturally by the roots of legumes, such as peas and sandy, they will be needed for better water reten- beans. tion: in flower beds composed of heavy clay, amend- Bags of fertilizer are easily found at any small garden centre. A few tips. Talking of ratios, most common are ments will assist drainage and friability. Horses for balanced foods with equal amounts of all three courses. plant tissues, potassium is key to helping your plants chemicals – eg 15-15-15 or 16-16-16. If you want to be Why chemically based ones you may ask? After avoid stress, caused by extremes of hot or cold, by on the safe side, use one with these concentrations. all, they are not environmentally friendly and re- drought or the depredations of pests. It also helps To promote flowering, try a 3-1-2 formula (15-5-10) search suggests that most applied to cultivated land ensure that regular supplies of water are absorbed or something similar. Container plants tend to re- will eventually end up in rivers and oceans causing by the roots and thence to the hollow tubes (xylem) quire more feeding, since the potting mix is likely eutrophication. That in turn can create algal blooms which transport water to the visible parts by osmo- to be leached of minerals by manual over-watering and other toxins in our seas. sis. Essential for healthy growth. or excessive rain. You can buy bags of granular fer- Unfortunately, the very fact that artificial ferti- Tell-tale signs of potash starvation are yellowing tiliser from stores such as Super-Cheap: better still, lizers are more concentrated is part of their appeal. of the foliage (chlorosis) and scorching at the edges go to a government store which stocks a wide range Moreover, they are normally available in granular of leaves. Left unattended, the plant will begin to of styles and sizes. And remember that organic fer- form which is easier to apply, and in Phuket at least, wither. It may eventually die. However, you probably tilizer in the form of mature manure or compost is easier to find. Bulky organic matter may be difficult won’t have to worry about its lack in Phuket. In gen- a more environmentally friendly alternative – if you to fork into a root-filled pot, but it is easy to sprinkle eral, there are adequate supplies of potash in your can get it… a light dressing of granules on its surface soil. And local soil, partly because its clayey nature means light is the word. Never over-feed. A dessert-spoonful that naturally occurring potassium has not been The information in this article and much more is to is enough for a big 15- or 20-inch pot. leached out by torrential rain of the kind the tropics be found in my book “The Tropic Gardener”. A bag of this chemically balanced food will con- perennially experience. Described in one Bangkok review as the best book on tain roughly equal amounts of potassium or potash, Phosphate is usually extracted from rock miner- Thai gardening for 50 years, it is available for B500 phosphate and nitrogen. als in the form of salts – super-phosphates are big (half price) to personal callers from 59/84 Soi Sai- The only essential plant nutrient not present in business around the world. It not only promotes flow- yuan 13 in Rawai (Tel: 076-61227 or 085-7827551).

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14 SPORT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 Brilliant Bernal wins 2021 Giro d’Italia Pornpawee misses CYCLING COLOMBIA’S EGAN BER- out on Tokyo berth nal won the 2021 Giro d’Italia last Sunday (May 30), the Ineos Grenadiers leader given a hero’s welcome in front of Bangkok Post Milan’s Duomo cathedral at the end of the 21st stage hailand have earned five Tokyo time-trial. 2020 berths in badminton after the The 24-year-old Colombian TOlympic rankings were frozen last won two individual stages Friday (May 28) with the sport’s govern- and completed the 3,479km ing body saying no further qualifying course 89 seconds ahead of tournaments will take place before the Italy’s Damiano Caruso while Egan Bernal celebrates as Games this year. Briton Simon Yates was third. he crosses the finish line. The qualifying period officially The last day 30.3km in- Photo: AFP closes on June 15 but the current Race dividual time-trial was won to Tokyo rankings will not change, the Thai mixed doubles duo by Bernal’s teammate Filippo line first in the pink jersey with Badminton World Federation (BWF) and . Photo: Bangkok Post Ganna, who also won the his arms wide in acclamation. said in a statement. opening day time-trial. It was a similar scene in “The Olympic qualification process nukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai in Dechapol and Sapsiree are considered The Giro win marks a Milan Sunday as a broad smile is in effect closed as there are no addi- the mixed doubles, and Jongkolphan Thailand’s best hopes to win the country's return to form for Bernal who swept away his stoney-faced tional opportunities for players to earn Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai first ever Olympic medal in badminton. flopped when the cards were racing look as he raised his points,” BWF secretary general Thomas in the women’s doubles. In January, they won three tourna- stacked against him at the arms at the end of three hard Lund said. Each country can have a maximum ments, including the World Tour Finals, 2020 Tour de France. weeks where he proved last “However, we still need to receive two players or pairs in one event. to become the first mixed doubles pair The climb specialist who year’s failure was a blip. confirmations from national Olympic Unfortunately, Thai rising star Porn- to claim three consecutive World Tour grew up in the Andes took the Bernal was forced on to the committees and member associations, pawee Chochuwong, who is ranked 13th, Super 1000 crowns. overall lead on stage nine on back foot for a few days by a followed by any possible reallocations, just behind No.12 Busanan, will miss Former women’s world No.1 Saina a dirt track finish that would resurgent Yates, but was able and this will take a number of weeks to the bus. Nehwal of India is among those whose have suited this former moun- to nurse a comfortable lead complete.” Pornpawee lost to qualification hopes evaporated as she tain biker. over the tense last few stages. According to the Race to Tokyo in the 2021 All England Open final but failed to break into the top 16. He then staged an iconic For Ineos (formerly Team rankings, Thai players who qualify for the prestigious tournament was not an Nehwal, who won a bronze at the 2012 finish-line triumph on stage Sky) it was a third Giro victory the Olympics are Olympic qualifying event. London Games, was hoping to improve 16, stripping off his outer after Tao Geoghegan Hart won and in the The 23-year-old also beat Ratchanok her 22nd position at the Malaysian Open clothing on a cold, rain sodden it in 2020 and Chris Froome women’s singles, Kantaphon Wangcharoen and world No.1 Tai Tzu-ying at the World and the Open but both were mountain to cross the finish in 2018. AFP in the men’s singles, Dechapol Puavara- Tour Finals this year. cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FABIO QUARTARARO DOMINATED the Italian MotoGP last Sunday (May 30) at a shaken by the death hours earlier of Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier. Yamaha’s French world championship leader held up a Swiss flag on the podium in honour of his 19-year-old “friend” whose promising young career was cut short in brutal fashion. The Swiss teenager’s death was announced France’s Quartararo poses with the Swiss flag around midday by MotoGP organisers after in tribute to Jason Dupasquier. Photo: AFP he succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-bike crash in qualifying on Saturday. MINUTE’S SILENCE “We’re deeply saddened to report the loss The sixth leg of the season was preceded of Jason Dupasquier,” MotoGP said on Twitter. by a minute’s silence for Dupasquier – the “On behalf of the entire MotoGP family, sport’s first fatality since died in we send our love to his team, his family and practice at the Catalonia Moto2 Grand Prix loved ones. You will be sorely missed, Jason. in Barcelona in 2016. Ride in peace,” the statement added. As the MotoGP roadshow persevered despite The Careggi hospital in Florence treating the tragic circumstances, it was Quartararo, Dupasquier confirmed that the teenager had who had set a new lap record when securing suffered brain injuries “incompatible with pole on Saturday, who emerged with his third life” in the multi-bike accident at Mugello win of the season to tighten his grip on the on Saturday. riders’ standings. Dupasquier, in his second season in Moto3, Quartararo crossed the line two and a half fell and was struck by at least one bike, before seconds ahead of Portugal’s Miguel Oliveira sliding along the track, during qualifying. in second, with reigning world champion Doctors rushed to the scene and after at- Joan Mir completing the sombre podium after tending to him for 40 minutes on the circuit losing a place because of penalties incurred. had him airlifted to hospital. Quartararo now has a 24-point cushion He underwent chest surgery overnight “for over Zarco with Francesco Bagnaia, an early a vascular lesion” and had suffered “severe faller Sunday, a further two points back in brain damage”, a hospital spokesman said third and Australian Jack Miller, winner of on Sunday. the two races before Mugello, in fourth. AFP

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 SPORT 15 Kai lifts Chelsea to Euro high Blues deny Manchester City their first Champions League crown Guardiola’s side in six weeks. they have their second Euro- FOOTBALL They ended City’s hopes pean Cup to move level with

AFP of a domestic treble when Juventus, Benfica, Porto and they triumphed in the FA Nottingham Forest. helsea won the Cham- Cup semi-finals in April and Their transformation into pions League for the delayed their title celebrations one of Europe’s super clubs Csecond time last with victory in Manchester. has been down to the riches Saturday (May 29) as a Kai Now, in a final watched of Roman Abramovich, their Havertz goal secured a tense by a limited crowd of just Russian oligarch owner who 1-0 victory over Manchester over 14,000 fans who created was in attendance in Portugal. City in the final in Porto, a raucous atmosphere, they “It’s such a special oc- shattering Pep Guardiola’s have denied City the first casion. At this moment in dream of lifting the trophy Champions League crown time, we’re the best team in for the third time. they and Guardiola so crave. the world. You can’t take that Havertz rounded Ederson “It was an incredibly tough away from us,” said Mason to score three minutes before fight, what a fight. Today they Chelsea players celebrate with the Champions Mount, who has been out- half-time at the Estadio do were determined to win this. League trophy last Saturday (May 29). Photo: AFP standing for the Stamford Dragao and the Chelsea play- We wanted to be the stone in Bridge side this season. ers ran to celebrate with the their shoe,” Tuchel told BT played with a level of intensity the scoring in the 42nd minute, concussed. A decade on from his German. Sport. rarely seen in the last year of Mason Mount’s ball splitting He came off in tears, and last European Cup triumph, Coach Thomas Tuchel, football in empty grounds. the City defence, allowing Guardiola instead turned to there was to be no third for full of energy on the touchline H AV ERTZ’S City pressed high but Havertz – their marquee £71 Sergio Aguero for the latter Guardiola. He remains one just like his opposite number, MARQUEE MOMENT struggled to trouble Edouard million (B3.1 billion) signing stages, but there was to be no adrift of the record for the punched the air in celebration, Chelsea have been trans- Mendy in the Chelsea goal, last summer – to go around the glorious send-off as a City coaches with most wins in the and later jumped with joy on formed since the appointment while at the other end Timo lunging Ederson and convert player for the Argentine, as competition, held jointly by the pitch after Chelsea held of Tuchel as coach in January, Werner should have done into an empty net. a Riyad Mahrez shot sailed Bob Paisley, Carlo Ancelotti on for victory in the second but City were still the favour- better than shoot straight at City now needed to break just over in the sixth minute and Zinedine Zidane. half after City lost distraught ites after their third Premier Ederson in the 14th minute. down a Chelsea defence that of injury time. “It is the first time we’re skipper Kevin De Bruyne to League title triumph in four Chelsea then suffered an has been exceptional under here, we’ll learn, we’ll come injury. seasons. injury blow as an emotional Tuchel. ROMAN’S SECOND back,” Guardiola said. The London club finished Feeding off the energy of Thiago Silva was forced off But they lost De Bruyne EUROPEAN CUP “The players did eve- fourth in the Premier League, the crowd in a stadium filled to hurt, Andreas Christensen just before the hour mark, the Chelsea overcame the final rything, they wanted to do a huge 19 points behind cham- a third of its capacity – all fans taking the Brazilian’s place Belgian taken out in a colli- hurdle to reach the final by well, to win this competition, pions City, but this, remark- required negative COVID-19 in central defence. sion with Antonio Ruediger beating Bayern Munich in sometimes you perform well, ably, was their third win over tests to gain entry – both teams Yet it was they who opened that appeared to leave him a shoot-out in 2012 and now sometimes not.”

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BRENTFORD WERE PROMOTED TO the Premier League for the first time in 74 years last Saturday (May 29) as they beat Swansea 2-0 in a Championship play-off final worth around £180 million (B7.9 bil- lion) to the winners. Thomas Frank’s side completed their fairytale rise thanks to first-half goals Brentford manager from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes Thomas Frank. Photo: AFP at Wembley in what is widely regarded as football’s single most lucrative game, became the first Danish coach to win a mainly because of the broadcast revenues Football League promotion. that Premier League clubs receive. “I don’t know if I can describe it. It’s After decades stuck in lower league been such a long journey,” Frank said before obscurity, unfashionable Brentford will his players gate-crashed the interview to be one of the smallest clubs ever to play throw him into the air in celebration. in the top tier. “Right now I want to get drunk and then In just their second season at the new worry about the Premier League tomorrow!” Brentford Community Stadium, the Bees he added, once he was back on his feet. will welcome the likes of Manchester City, Brentford’s rise has captured the imagi- Manchester United and Liverpool to west nation of neutrals after they spent 59 out London. of 60 seasons in the third or fourth tiers The riches earned from the victory will before reaching the Championship in 2014. be transformative for Brentford, who have They have climbed well above their finally erased the painful memories of their traditional status thanks to innovative wretched play-off past. owner Matthew Benham who introduced Beaten by Fulham in last season’s an analytics-influenced approach overseen Championship final, Brentford had failed to by two directors of football. This ensures earn promotion in all nine of their play-off the club make the most of their resources, appearances before this term. which are meagre in comparison with the No team had lost more play-off finals Championship’s wealthier teams. than Brentford’s four, but Frank had insisted Brentford will join Norwich and Watford the bad omens would count for nothing. in the Premier League next season who both The Bees boss was proved right as he earned automatic promotion. AFP

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