THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 thephuketnews thephuketnews1 thephuketnews.com Friday, June 4 – Thursday, June 10, 2021 Since 2011 / Volume XI / No. 23 20 Baht PROBE LAUNCHED INTO DEATH AFTER SINOVAC JAB > PAGE 3 NEWS PAGE 2 COVID measures relaxed, but JULY 1 IS ON bars stay closed LIFE PAGE 8 Making feeding time best for all parties involved 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 Thailand (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 thephuketnews 2 PHUKET NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 [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 Bangkok, 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.