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Phuket governor urges independent business operators to register for Rao Chana
Phuket governor urges independent business operators to register for Rao Chana
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged all independent business operators on the island to register to take payments under the Rao Chana (We Win) government subsidy campaign that grants registered citizens B3,500 a month for two consecutive months to help ease financial hardship during the current economic crisis.
MotoGP schedule put back by a year
MotoGP schedule put back by a year
MOTO GP: The cabinet agreed yesterday (Feb 2) to postpone Thailand’s five-year contract to stage MotoGP races by one year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soft loans tweaked for SME access
Soft loans tweaked for SME access
THAILAND: The Finance Ministry is preparing to amend the soft loan decree to allow greater low-interest loan access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Peaks owner defends action, promises to ‘take care’ of buyers
The Peaks owner defends action, promises to ‘take care’ of buyers
PHUKET: The owner of The Peaks Residence condo project has promised to “take care” of people who have already paid deposits for units, following the Supreme Administrative Court last month ordering the project to be demolished within 30 days for illegally occupying state land.
Man Utd hit Southampton for nine, Arsenal lose at Wolves
Man Utd hit Southampton for nine, Arsenal lose at Wolves
FOOTBALL: Manchester United equalled the biggest win in Premier League history as they crushed nine-man Southampton 9-0, while Arsenal had two players sent off in their defeat at Wolves yesterday (Feb 2).
‘2 Man Scramble’ at the Blue Canyon
‘2 Man Scramble’ at the Blue Canyon
GOLF: Ahead of their Canyon course reopening next month, Phuket’s Blue Canyon Country Club welcomed over 100 golfers to its ‘2 Man Scramble’ event on Jan 24.
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine 91.6% effective Lancet study
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine 91.6% effective Lancet study
WORLD: Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic COVID-19, according to results published in The Lancet yesterday (Feb 2) that independent experts said allayed transparency concerns over the jab, which Moscow is already rolling out.
Foreigners accuse Pattaya banker of fraud
Foreigners accuse Pattaya banker of fraud
CHON BURI: A group of foreigners and their Thai wives in Pattaya have filed a complaint against an assistant branch manager of a commercial bank on fraud charges after he had allegedly taken money from their accounts.
Have confidence in vaccines, says doctor
Have confidence in vaccines, says doctor
THAILAND: A medical expert has asked Thais to drop any concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and instead help control the spread of the virus.
Penguins seal series against Cows
Penguins seal series against Cows
CRICKET: After 70 overs of cricket at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 31), the second game in the challenge series between Patong Penguins and Thalang Cows went down to the very last ball to decide the result.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Covid-19 cases surpass 20,000 for first time! || February 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Covid-19 cases surpass 20,000 for first time! || February 2
PHUKET XTRA - February 2 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thailand COVID cases surpass 20K |:| Protest in Bangkok over Myanmar coup |:| Phuket mayors, councillors discharged ahead of elections |:| Johnson & Johnson seeks to register vaccine in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Wetlands: Our answers to water insecurity
Wetlands: Our answers to water insecurity
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity expresses its solidarity with the rest of the world in celebrating World Wetlands Day and highlighting the urgency and need to conserve and protect wetlands ecosystems.
Australia’s Perth battles bushfire amid virus lockdown
Australia’s Perth battles bushfire amid virus lockdown
WORLD: A wildfire on the fringes of Australia’s fourth-largest city Perth has destroyed several homes and forced emergency evacuations, authorities said today (Feb 2), just days after the west coast city entered a coronavirus lockdown.
Phuket lifts quarantine for all domestic arrivals, except Samut Sakhon
Phuket lifts quarantine for all domestic arrivals, except Samut Sakhon
PHUKET: All arrivals in Phuket – except those from Samut Sakhon – are no longer required to observe a mandatory 14-day quarantine following an order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today (Feb 2).
Hong Kong leader defends ‘ambush lockdown’ tactics
Hong Kong leader defends ‘ambush lockdown’ tactics
WORLD: Hong Kong’s leader defended her administration’s use of “ambush lockdowns” today (Feb 2) after a spate of overnight operations to conduct surprise mandatory coronavirus tests uncovered no new cases.
Myanmar coup means huge losses for Thailand
Myanmar coup means huge losses for Thailand
THAILAND: It is estimated that Thailand will forego about B50 million a day from inconvenient transportation of goods and strict security checks by Myanmar’s military administration.
Hunt for fugitive husband continues, arrest warrant issued
Hunt for fugitive husband continues, arrest warrant issued
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannoo yesterday (Feb 1) confirmed that an arrest warrant had been issued for the killer of the woman whose body was found dumped beside the road south of Patong on Friday (Jan 29).
Liverpool scramble to boost defensive options on transfer deadline day
Liverpool scramble to boost defensive options on transfer deadline day
FOOTBALL: Liverpool finally bolstered their defensive options by signing Schalke’s Ozan Kabak and Preston’s Ben Davies before the Premier League transfer window slammed shut on Monday (Feb 1).
Ministry to address elderly benefit flaws
Ministry to address elderly benefit flaws
THAILAND: The Interior Ministry is considering regulatory amendments to address flaws in benefits for the elderly.
Phuket Sundowners - February 2021
Phuket Sundowners - February 2021
AustCham Thailand and the Australian Consulate General Phuket, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), is delighted to invite you to join us for “Australia Day Phuket Sundowners” at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, on Thursday 25th February 2021, from 18.00-21.00 hrs. A celebration of all things Australian, join us for your favourite Australian food & beverages, and welcome in the New Year as the first business networking event of 2021! Cost 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, 900 THB for non-members.