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Anutin requests public confidence as quarantine remains at 14 days
Anutin requests public confidence as quarantine remains at 14 days
THAILAND: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul has told the general public not to worry regarding the report of a new locally transmitted COVID-19 case, while stressing the fact that the patient has been detected is a testimony of the country’s effective disease control system.
Thailand’s first ‘e-ferry’ arrives in Phuket
Thailand’s first ‘e-ferry’ arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: The first electric-powered ferry to be brought into service in Thailand was presented in Phuket yesterday (Nov 10), at Ao Por Pier on the island’s east coast, where the new ‘e-ferries’ will provide services to 10 islands in Phang Nga Bay, including ‘James Bond island’ and Phi Phi Island.
Phuket COVID case blanked amid mass focus on Krabi patient
Phuket COVID case blanked amid mass focus on Krabi patient
PHUKET: Health officials’ aspirations of using the ‘Phuket Model’ of preventing and handling COVID-19 infections in other provinces has taken a heady blow this week after an intensive ‘track and trace’ campaign successfully hunted down some 290 people suspected of infection after close contact with one COVID-positive man who travelled through Phuket, while a 38-year-old Dutchman confirmed as infected in Phuket just days after entering the country remains entirely unexplained.
Biden win heralds sharper China strategy by US
Biden win heralds sharper China strategy by US
WORLD: His style may be less combative than the defeated Donald Trump, but experts say a Joe Biden presidency will tighten Washington’s squeeze on big power rival China over trade, human rights and security.
New low-cost COVID-19 test kit unveiled
New low-cost COVID-19 test kit unveiled
BANGKOK: Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has unveiled a 90% accurate COVID-19 testing kit that can be produced for only hundreds of baht per set, to be used with Special Tourist Visa (STV) visitors.
Patong Penguins pip Thalang Cows in season showdown
Patong Penguins pip Thalang Cows in season showdown
CRICKET: The Patong Penguins claimed victory over the Thalang Cows by just four runs in a thrilling 30-over encounter played last Saturday (Nov 7) at the ACG.
Arnon urges guards to be peaceful
Arnon urges guards to be peaceful
BANGKOK: Arnon Nampa, who plays a key role in the anti-government protests, has urged guards of demonstrators to stick to a peaceful approach, saying this will help the movement achieve success.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops threaten charges for protesters! E-bus or light rail? Shorter quarantine? || November 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops threaten charges for protesters! E-bus or light rail? Shorter quarantine? || November 10
PHUKET XTRA - November 10 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Covid infection in Krabi |:|Shorter quarantine? |:| Water cannons vs protesters |:| Army says no coup |:| Bus system instead of light rail? |:| Sea gypsies given state land |:| Education Ministry’s new rules |:| Patong, Karon suffer week-long water outages Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Quarantine alone ‘not enough’
Quarantine alone ‘not enough’
BANGKOK: A top Ministry of Public Health official on Monday urged the public to maintain all health and safety practices adopted at the height of the domestic COVID-19 infection period, warning that quarantine alone will not keep the country safe.
US justice chief authorises probes into vote fraud claims
US justice chief authorises probes into vote fraud claims
WORLD: US Attorney General William Barr gave federal prosecutors blanket authorization yesterday (Nov 9) to open investigations into voting irregularities, as President Donald Trump repeated unfounded claims he lost the presidential election due to fraud.
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Police say female teacher denies kicking boy, 5, in face
Police say female teacher denies kicking boy, 5, in face
PHUKET: A female kindergarten teacher at Wichit Songkram School has had a holding charge filed against her by police for causing bodily harm to a 5-year-old boy in her class, but has denied kicking the boy in the face.
Vietnamese Grand Prix axed as F1’s 2021 calender takes shape
Vietnamese Grand Prix axed as F1’s 2021 calender takes shape
FORMULA ONE: The Vietnamese Grand Prix is off the F1 calendar without ever having been run it was confirmed today (Nov 10), but the sport still hopes to return to normality with its 2021 schedule.
One dead, three injured as motorbikes collide in Pa Khlok
One dead, three injured as motorbikes collide in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police have yet to identify a man who died in a collision between two motorbikes on Route 4027 through Pa Khlok last night (Nov 9). Three other people were injured in the collision.
‘Eerie’ Masters readies for sound of silence
‘Eerie’ Masters readies for sound of silence
GOLF: From deafening roars to the sound of silence – COVID-19 safety measures mean the 84th Masters at Augusta National, which starts on Thursday (Nov 12), will be played without spectators for the first time in history.
PM axes bill on military draft
PM axes bill on military draft
THAILAND: The Move Forward Party (MFP) has slammed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s decision to refuse to endorse a bill to end military conscription that it sought to push through parliament.
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for December
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for December
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for December 2020 will be held at the Speakeasy Yacht Club, at the Royal Phuket Marina on Friday the 4th of December from 5pm. There will be a light buffet sponsored by the Speakeasy Yacht club and as always all of your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Please contact us if you would like to be our drinks sponsor for the evening. Sponsors receive a generous media package from the Phuket News and can display their products and services on the evening and give a presentation on their company. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com The Grow Boating Networking Evening is organised by the Thai Yachting Business Association. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/GrowBoatingNetworkingEvening or our Website https://www.thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com/grow-boating-networking-evening Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
No chance of coup, says army
No chance of coup, says army
THAILAND: Army chief Narongphan Jittkaewtae has ruled out any chance of a military coup to end the ongoing crisis, saying political problems must be solved by political means.
‘Milestone’ virus vaccine claims boost hope as global cases soar
‘Milestone’ virus vaccine claims boost hope as global cases soar
WORLD: One of the teams racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine announced yesterday (Nov 9) its drug had shown 90% effectiveness against the illness, sending stock markets soaring and raising hopes of an end to draconian restrictions on movement.
Health authority explains new shortened quarantine option
Health authority explains new shortened quarantine option
BANGKOK: Following the Ministry of Public Health last week announcing to propose to the Cabinet a reduction in the number of quarantine days from 14 to 10 for persons arriving from lower risk countries, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Director of the Division of Communicable Diseases of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), has elaborated on the effectiveness of 14-day and 10-day quarantine, saying they are no different, provided that the isolation and quarantine processes is properly managed.