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Draft charter favoured by protesters rejected
Draft charter favoured by protesters rejected
THAILAND: A draft of charter amendments proposed by iLaw looks set for rejection in Parliament due to insufficient support from senators, who overwhelmingly backed the government-sponsored versions.
Six protesters suffered gunshot wounds, police tested for drugs
Six protesters suffered gunshot wounds, police tested for drugs
THAILAND: Fifty-five people were treated for injuries and illness, including six for gunshot wounds, during clashes between rival demonstrators outside parliament yesterday (Nov 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesters, police clash! Nai Harn cobra? Emergency decree until January? || November 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesters, police clash! Nai Harn cobra? Emergency decree until January? || November 18
PHUKET XTRA - November 18 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Official carries gun in surfing class raid |:| New travel deals targets epats |:| Parliament to set for vote a day after protesters and police clash |:| 3-day power outage in Kamala |:| Emergency decree to be extended until 2021 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Emergency decree extended into 2021, 10-day quarantine on ice
Emergency decree extended into 2021, 10-day quarantine on ice
BANGKOK: The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the extension of the emergency decree for 45 days, covering the New Year’s holiday and an international badminton tournament.
Wichit police nab 7-Eleven thief
Wichit police nab 7-Eleven thief
PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Nov 18) that they have arrested and charged the knife-wielding man who robbed the 7-Eleven store in Wichit last Wednesday.
Hollywood pair takeover Welsh non-league football club
Hollywood pair takeover Welsh non-league football club
FOOTBALL: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds’ proposed takeover of lowly Welsh football team Wrexham has been approved by the club’s supporters trust.
Three day electricity outage to hit Kamala
Three day electricity outage to hit Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala from Nov 24 to 26 as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
New travel deals target foreigners residing in Thailand
New travel deals target foreigners residing in Thailand
THAILAND: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), hotels and airlines are offering special “Expat Travel Bonus” deals to foreign residents in the latest bid to stimulate domestic tourism during the pandemic.
Rotary meets - A DARK CHRISTMAS dinner & book launch
Rotary meets - A DARK CHRISTMAS dinner & book launch
A DARK CHRISTMAS Book Launch at THE 9th DEGREE – Boat Lagoon. An Evening with Jim Newport to Benefit the Rotary Club of Patong Beach Kalim School Project. Emmy-nominated Production Designer and Author Jim Newport will talk about his career in film and read excerpts from his new novel: A DARK CHRISTMAS – the fifth book in the popular Vampire of Siam series. More: bit.ly/2Hc0ToV
Kamala official defends carrying gun in surfing class raid
Kamala official defends carrying gun in surfing class raid
PHUKET: Sanya Khonpian, Chief Legal Officer at the Kamala Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has defended his decision to carry a sidearm while raiding a surfing class being conducted on Kamala Beach.
Thalang Cows triumphant over Patong Penguins
Thalang Cows triumphant over Patong Penguins
CRICKET: Thalang Cows secured a comprehensive six-wicket victory over rivals, Patong Penguins in a return rubber played last Sunday (Nov 15) at the ACG.
Government told to speed up aid to struggling tourism sector
Government told to speed up aid to struggling tourism sector
THAILAND: The government should speed up providing assistance to groups badly affected by COVID-19, such as hotel operators in Phuket, according to academics.
Chaos outside parliament
Chaos outside parliament
THAILAND: Pressure is mounting on parliament to accept the controversial charter amendment bill sponsored by civil group Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) after clashes between pro-monarchy supporters and anti-government protesters erupted yesterday (Nov 17), leaving several people injured.
B6bn COVID vaccine budget approved
B6bn COVID vaccine budget approved
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (Nov 17) gave permission for the Public Health Ministry to pay B6 billion and reserve 26 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca.
Seventh Heaven for Champion Hamilton
Seventh Heaven for Champion Hamilton
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher’s seven-title record with one of his all-time great drives.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai trees in space! Medical cocaine for Thailand? Covid property slump! || November 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai trees in space! Medical cocaine for Thailand? Covid property slump! || November 17
PHUKET XTRA - November 17 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thai trees to be planted in space! |:| Phuket property market Covid slump |:| Ex-TAT Gov. gets 50 years in prison for bribery |:| Central Underpass to close Sunday |:| 3 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand today |:| Medical cocaine, opium in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Three-metre king cobra locked in villa at Nai Harn
Three-metre king cobra locked in villa at Nai Harn
PHUKET: A female tourist in Nai Harn received a nasty shock yesterday (Nov 16) when she returned to her villa to be confronted by an angry three-metre cobra.
Tear gas solution fired at protesters outside parliament
Tear gas solution fired at protesters outside parliament
THAILAND: Police today (Nov 17) deployed a water cannon to fire tear gas solution at demonstrators trying to cut through razor wire erected outside parliament.
Myanmar man overstayed for 28 months on fake visas
Myanmar man overstayed for 28 months on fake visas
THAILAND: A Myanmar man arrested for overstaying his visa by 848 days told officials the fake extension stamps in his passport were put there by a Thai “fixer”.
Hazmats on, star players out as Asian Champions League returns
Hazmats on, star players out as Asian Champions League returns
FOOTBALL: Two-time winners Guangzhou Evergrande will have to do without star man Paulinho as the delayed Asian Champions League East returns this week with a heavy schedule of games played in “bubble” conditions in Qatar.