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Massive fraud in tourism scheme
Massive fraud in tourism scheme
THAILAND: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has lodged a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division against almost 1,000 business operators for alleged fraud relating to the government’s co-payment tourism scheme.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand to target crypto tourists for economic boost! || February 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand to target crypto tourists for economic boost! || February 19
PHUKET XTRA - February 19 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com BKK police prepare for protesters |:| Crypto holders targeted by tourism officials|:| Thailand records 130 new Covid cases |:| Raid halts illegal construction in Phuket national park |:| New appeal court building in Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Skill Development Centre launches free vocational training for students
Phuket Skill Development Centre launches free vocational training for students
PHUKET: The Phuket Skill Development Centre yesterday (Feb 18) launched a project providing free vocational skills training for students who are experiencing financial difficulties and have been unable to complete their compulsory studies.
Raid halts illegal construction in Phuket national park
Raid halts illegal construction in Phuket national park
PHUKET: Officers from Sirinath National Park yesterday (Feb 18) moved in to stop construction on a 12-rai site within the park that is being claimed as privately owned.
Japan’s Olympic minister takes Tokyo 2020 top job
Japan’s Olympic minister takes Tokyo 2020 top job
OLYMPICS: Japan’s Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto became Tokyo 2020’s new president yesterday (Feb 18), capping an embarrassing sexism row with just over five months until the virus-postponed Games.
Facebook turns off the news for Australia
Facebook turns off the news for Australia
WORLD: Facebook’s stunning decision to turn off the news for Australia highlights a long-troubled role for the US tech giant which stumbled into the news business and has grown into one of its most powerful forces.
Regional Court of Appeal, costing B366mn, opens in Phuket
Regional Court of Appeal, costing B366mn, opens in Phuket
PHUKET: The new Court of Appeal Region 8 building, costing B366.8 million, was officially opened at its site on Tha Kraeng Rd, on the south side of Phuket Town with a formal ceremony yesterday (Feb 18).
Chula-developed jabs to be tested in May
Chula-developed jabs to be tested in May
THAILAND: The mRNA ChulaCOV 19 vaccine which Thailand is developing will enter the first stage of human trials in May with hopes to produce a maximum of five million shots with its partner, vaccine manufacturer BioNet Asia, by the end of this year.
Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket-Hat Yai flights
Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket-Hat Yai flights
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways has announced the resumption of its Phuket – Hat Yai (roundtrip) flights, starting Mar 28.
Arrival recovery hinges on state managing vaccines
Arrival recovery hinges on state managing vaccines
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism recovery depends on the government’s ability to distribute vaccines widely to create herd immunity, says the government think tank.
Thousands of police on standby
Thousands of police on standby
THAILAND: More than 12,000 crowd control officers will be deployed to handle anti-government demonstrations planned outside parliament today (Feb 19) and other important places in Bangkok this weekend.
 
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Joint Chambers Phuket Business Briefing
Joint Chambers Phuket Business Briefing
Phuket is drawing up plans to fully reopen to vaccinated visitors by October to revive its tourism industry. It was recently reported that more than a dozen business groups are planning to pool funds to vaccinate 70% of the island’s population above 18 without waiting for a government rollout. The plan, which will need government approval, also seeks to waive a mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement, a major obstacle for many potential travelers. This will allow thousands of vaccinated Europeans who usually spend their winter months in Phuket to visit. AustCham Thailand and the Australian Consulate General Phuket, in collaboration with Australian Alumni and partner Chambers, invites members to attend a business briefing with Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, to discuss the plans for reviving the industry on the island paradise. Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car narrowly misses Heorine’s Monument in crash! || February 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Car narrowly misses Heorine’s Monument in crash! || February 18
PHUKET XTRA - February 18 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com No injuries for Russian man who rammed through Heroines Memorial |:| Stricter work permit rules for foreign teachers |:| Thai doctor dies of COVID |:| Thailand COVID cases rise by 150 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
COVID vaccinations for everyone in Thailand
COVID vaccinations for everyone in Thailand
BANGKOK: Everyone in Thailand – Thais and foreigners, including migrant workers – will have access to quality and safe COVID-19 vaccines, a government spokesperson said on Thursday (Feb 18).
Khao Sok National Park named 50th Asean Heritage Park
Khao Sok National Park named 50th Asean Heritage Park
Touted as the world’s oldest tropical evergreen forest, Khao Sok National Park, located just north of Phuket, has been declared an Asean Heritage Park (AHP). 
Finishing Phuket’s Provincial Hall off to a good start, says Vice Governor
Finishing Phuket’s Provincial Hall off to a good start, says Vice Governor
PHUKET: The latest attempt to complete Phuket’s still-unfinished new Provincial Hall is off to a good start, Phuket Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee reported today (Feb 18).
COVID-19 claims first Thai doctor
COVID-19 claims first Thai doctor
THAILAND: A doctor in Maha Sarakham has died from COVID-19, the first Thai physician killed by the disease.
Monetary Policy Committee wary of tourist dearth
Monetary Policy Committee wary of tourist dearth
THAILAND: The lack of foreign tourist arrivals presents a major risk to Thailand’s medium-term economic growth outlook, with a near-term recovery dependent on the resolution of the recent outbreak and fiscal support, says the Bank of Thailand.
Russian man narrowly misses Heroines Monument in early morning accident
Russian man narrowly misses Heroines Monument in early morning accident
PHUKET: A Russian man escaped with no injuries early this morning (Feb 18) at all after his car ploughed through the barrier surrounding the Heroines Monument, narrowly missing the monument itself.