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December vaccine rollout possible, BioNTech CEO says
December vaccine rollout possible, BioNTech CEO says
WORLD: BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin said yesterday (Nov 19) the frontrunner COVID-19 vaccine his German firm is developing with Pfizer could be rolled out before the year is over in the United States or Europe.
Third co-payment round fully booked in one hour
Third co-payment round fully booked in one hour
THAILAND: The third round of registration for the government’s half-half co-payment stimulus programme ended in record time, with around 700,000 people exercising their rights in just one hour.
Leading Phuket tourism figure speaks out on lack of govt help
Leading Phuket tourism figure speaks out on lack of govt help
PHUKET: Leading Phuket tourism business figure Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of Phuket Tourist Association, has openly critised the government for its lack of support of tourism businesses in Phuket suffering on the island.
High season to push domestic trips to 70mn
High season to push domestic trips to 70mn
BANGKOK: The flow of tourists the last two months of this year should drive the number of domestic trips to 70 million this year, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans more campaigns next year
Vagabonds rugby clinic surpasses expectations
Vagabonds rugby clinic surpasses expectations
RUGBY: The free rugby clinic organized by Phuket Vagabonds RFC and hosted at the ACG in Thalang last Saturday (Nov 14) proved an outstanding success, with almost 80 children having participated under the supervision of 17 coaches and staff that ensured a memorable morning of rugby for everyone involved.
Police hunt rally gunman
Police hunt rally gunman
THAILAND: Police are hunting for a man wearing a pink raincoat who may have fired shots at people protesting outside parliament during the violent confrontations on Tuesday (Nov 17).
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai parliament votes down protesters’-backed reforms? Warning by Prime Minister! || November 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai parliament votes down protesters’-backed reforms? Warning by Prime Minister! || November 19
PHUKET XTRA - November 19 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Protester’s-backed bill rejected by parliament |:| Premier vows to prosecute violent protesters |:| More Phuket hotels approved for quarantine |:| Wichit thief arrested |:| 8 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket can reap huge rewards from the world’s biggest free trade agreement
Phuket can reap huge rewards from the world’s biggest free trade agreement
Phuket can reap huge rewards from the world’s biggest free trade agreement. So says Gulu Lalvani, founder and chairman of the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina. No stranger to pushing hard for change, in 2004 he led the successful push to abolish Thailand’s import duty on yachts, giving the country’s marine leisure industry a massive boost and making sure Phuket emerged as the center of yachting in Asia.
Water supply outage to affect Koh Kaew, Rassada
Water supply outage to affect Koh Kaew, Rassada
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Koh Kaew and Rassada on Tuesday (Nov 24).
Thailand’s hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action
Thailand’s hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action
BANGKOK: Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one of the lowest risk countries in the world. But travel and tourism is suffering. With no end in sight to the stifling government imposed travel restrictions, businesses large and small are haemorrhaging and struggling to survive. Hotel operators, according to the Nation, are pleading with the government to reopen the country and launch measures soon to help their businesses, which are bleeding to death, they claim. 
Cocaine, morphine, opium still illicit drugs, minister warns
Cocaine, morphine, opium still illicit drugs, minister warns
BANGKOK: Recreational use of cocaine, morphine and opium is still illegal, despite easing of some restrictions, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has warned.
Cabinet moves to legalise abortion in first trimester
Cabinet moves to legalise abortion in first trimester
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved an amendment to the law that will allow women to have an abortion within their first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
More Phuket hotels approved as quarantine venues
More Phuket hotels approved as quarantine venues
PHUKET: The total number of hotels in Phuket approved to serve as Alternative Local Quarantine (ALQ) venues has risen to 18, with nearly 2,000 rooms now available to receive guests observing the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
PM warns all laws, articles will be used against violent protesters
PM warns all laws, articles will be used against violent protesters
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave notice today (Nov 19) that “all laws and all articles” will be used against protesters escalating the political conflict.
Business owners share COVID crisis survival ideas at ‘Restart Phuket 2020’
Business owners share COVID crisis survival ideas at ‘Restart Phuket 2020’
PHUKET: More than 120 business operators in Phuket joined a seminar yesterday (Nov 18) held in the hope that they may share how they have so far managed to cope with the impact of the COVID economic crisis and its devastating effect on Phuket’s tourism-dependent economy.
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Protesters slam charter vote
Protesters slam charter vote
THAILAND: Parliament’s rejection of the people’s constitution amendment draft has left anti-government protesters with no other choice but to press on with their street protests to achieve their goals, Jatupat “Pai Dao Din” Boonpattarasaksa, a protest leader, vowed yesterday (Nov 18).
Win for Winter as Kamala Open Bowls returns
Win for Winter as Kamala Open Bowls returns
BOWLS: With the current situation impacting on most sports and events it was an achievement that this year’s Kamala Open Bowls Championship attracted 14 players to battle for the first of this season’s ‘Majors’.