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Thailand and China to boost cooperation on news and mass media
Thailand and China to boost cooperation on news and mass media
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Public Relations Department (PRD) and China’s Xinhua News Agency are working to enhance their cooperation on news and mass media, with the aim of fostering connectivity between the peoples of both nations.
TAT Phuket chief touts B51bn in tourism revenues as arrivals stall
TAT Phuket chief touts B51bn in tourism revenues as arrivals stall
PHUKET: Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office, has announced that Phuket has benefitted from more than 400,000 tourists generating B51 billion for the economy since July 1 last year.
‘Group 608’ booster jab campaign on target
‘Group 608’ booster jab campaign on target
PHUKET: Authorities in Phuket confirmed yesterday (Mar 23) that just under 10,000 people in the ‘Group 608’ classification have received their third-dose booster injections so far this week.
High risk contact tourists still face quarantine in Phuket
High risk contact tourists still face quarantine in Phuket
PHUKET: Tourists staying at hotels who are deemed to be high risk contacts will continue to be quarantined for 10 days, according to an order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew last night (Mar 23).
Entry measures for domestic travellers to Phuket clarified
Entry measures for domestic travellers to Phuket clarified
PHUKET: Domestic travellers coming to Phuket must be fully vaccinated or present results of either an RT-PCR or ATK (antigen test kit) test issued by an approved medical service provider confirming they are not infected with COVID-19 in order to allowed onto the island, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew confirmed with a new provincial order issued last night (Mar 23).
Phuket Governor issues Songkran restrictions order
Phuket Governor issues Songkran restrictions order
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed there will be no water play in Phuket during the Songkran festivities through a provincial order issued last night (Mar 23).
Female student, 14, found hanged in Thepkrasattri
Female student, 14, found hanged in Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: A 14-year-old student from Mueang Thalang School was found hanged at her home in Thepkrasattri yesterday (Mar 23). The police and the family have accept her death as suicide.
Phuket marks 285 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 285 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 285 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 23), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,384.
Man United hold talks with Erik ten Hag over manager’s job
Man United hold talks with Erik ten Hag over manager’s job
FOOTBALL: Manchester United have held “positive” talks with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag about the vacant manager’s job at Old Trafford, it was reported yesterday (Mar 23).
Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84
WASHINGTON: Madeleine Albright, who came to the United States as a child refugee and rose to be the first female secretary of state, shaping American foreign policy at the end of the 20th century, has died at the age of 84.
B14.32bn earmarked for national jab policy
B14.32bn earmarked for national jab policy
BANGKOK: The government has set aside B14.32 billion for a five-year plan to ensure public health security through a national vaccine and vaccination policy to fight existing and emerging diseases as well as bioweapons.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans for 10,000 base-wage jobs, Payments through cryptocurrency banned || March 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans for 10,000 base-wage jobs, Payments through cryptocurrency banned || March 23
PHUKET XTRA - March 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Cryptocurrency payments barred |:| Fuel surge sees SSF cuts |:| Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Singapore Ambassador talks return of cruise tourism to Phuket
Singapore Ambassador talks return of cruise tourism to Phuket
PHUKET: Kevin Cheok, Singapore Ambassador to Thailand, has paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Phuket to discuss plans to re-open cruise tourism between the two islands.
Phuket selects students for Royal Scholarship
Phuket selects students for Royal Scholarship
PHUKET: A committee meeting held today (Mar 23) was assessing the applications of over 30 students who have applied for Royal Scholarships to continue their education.
Nod for COVID pill budget
Nod for COVID pill budget
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Mar 22) approved a B500 million budget to purchase the COVID-19 antiviral medicine Paxlovid, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Roi Rim Lay heads to Nai Yang Beach
Roi Rim Lay heads to Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials are continuing their social policy of holding food festivals across the island to help redistribute income throughout the community with yet another Roi Rim Lay event, this time at Nai Yang Beach this weekend.
DSI opens office in Phuket
DSI opens office in Phuket
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confirmed it is opening an office in Phuket as it continues its national expansion in fighting crime.
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden leaves today (Mar 23) for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and attempt to upset the post-Cold War balance of power.
World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement
World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement
TENNIS: World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned the tennis world today (Mar 23) by announcing her early retirement from the sport at the age of just 25.
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is driving a campaign that hopes to provide 10,0000 base-wage part-time jobs to provide a means of income for people across the island still suffering severe financial hardship during the current economic crisis.