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Govt continues pursuing civil partnership bill for same-sex marriage
Govt continues pursuing civil partnership bill for same-sex marriage
BANGKOK: In response to the Constitutional Court’s ruling that the current marriage law which only permits marriages between men and women is unconstitutional, the government says it is pursuing the enactment of the Civil Partnership Bill to allow same-sex partners to apply for marriage licenses.
Jennifer Fredin – a Phuket Star is Born
Jennifer Fredin – a Phuket Star is Born
Jennifer Fredin is a home grown success story. This young graduate of British International School Phuket (BISP) is on her way to becoming a major television and runway celebrity.
‘Save Our Sharks’ campaign launched on Phi Phi Island
‘Save Our Sharks’ campaign launched on Phi Phi Island
S Hotels and Resorts have launched an important new collaboration with the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) to breed, care for and release bamboo sharks in Southern Thailand.
Hamilton crushes Qatar qualifying
Hamilton crushes Qatar qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has taken the season’s most dominant pole position to beat title rival Max Verstappen to the front row of the grid under lights at the Qatar Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 20).
‘Saw’ lives again, through ‘Spiral’
‘Saw’ lives again, through ‘Spiral’
The ‘Saw’ franchise of films just won’t die. Like some animated corpse in a horror film of its own, just when you think all life has been breathed out of the franchise itself, it comes back to life with an installment. Original creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell left the franchise a long time ago – Whannell even quipped during a Q&A session for his last film that he didn’t even know that one of the films was even coming out until he saw a billboard for it in LA – that hasn’t stopped the juggernaut though because there seems to be plenty eager filmmakers out there willing to give ‘Saw’ the kiss of life.
Thousands rally against COVID curbs in Austria, Australia, Netherlands
Thousands rally against COVID curbs in Austria, Australia, Netherlands
WORLD: Thousands took to the streets in Austria and Australia yesterday (Nov 20) as anger mounted over new COVID restrictions imposed to tackle a resurgent pandemic, sparking overnight riots in a Dutch city and a French island.
Diver ‘not killed’ on Koh Tao, police say
Diver ‘not killed’ on Koh Tao, police say
SURAT THANI: Local authorities have insisted that a Japanese scuba diving instructor who was found dead 17 years ago on Koh Tao was not murdered.
Solskjaer faces United sack while Chelsea, Liverpool cruise
Solskjaer faces United sack while Chelsea, Liverpool cruise
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be sacked as Manchester United manager after a 4-1 thrashing at Watford yesterday (Nov 20), while Chelsea cruised to victory at Leicester to stretch their Premier League lead to four points.
Vet Chula, Soi Dog partner up to research new method of dog contraception
Vet Chula, Soi Dog partner up to research new method of dog contraception
A PhD student at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science (Vet Chula) is researching a new non-surgical method of dog contraception in collaboration with animal welfare organisation Soi Dog Foundation.
Phuket Opinion: It’s a no-brainer
Phuket Opinion: It’s a no-brainer
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Cabinet have struck gold with not one, but two no-brainers this past week with their declaration of the slew of projects to support tourism development throughout the Andaman provinces, including Phuket.
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 64 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 20) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,681.
National ombudsman orders road safety improvement over Kata Hill
National ombudsman orders road safety improvement over Kata Hill
PHUKET: National Ombudsman Assoc Prof Issari Hunsajaroonroj has instructed the Phuket office of the Highways Department to expedite its project to make the road over Kata Hill, from Chalong to Kata, safer following the outside lane collapsing in October last year.
Phuket school infections from family members, not clusters, assures PPHO Deputy
Phuket school infections from family members, not clusters, assures PPHO Deputy
PHUKET: Mueanprae Boonlom, Deputy Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), has gone public to assure parents that new COVID infections among staff and children found at Phuket schools since Nov 1 have come from family members, not new clusters at the schools.
UN demands proof of missing Chinese tennis star’s well-being
UN demands proof of missing Chinese tennis star’s well-being
GENEVA: The United Nations yesterday (Nov 19) demanded proof of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts and well-being as international concern mounted for the tennis star, missing since alleging she was sexually exploited by a former vice-premier of China.
Liverpool to test Arsenal revival, Solskjaer under pressure
Liverpool to test Arsenal revival, Solskjaer under pressure
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will pose a stern test of Arsenal’s revival when the Premier League title chasers host Mikel Arteta’s resurgent side today (Nov 20).
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
AUSTRIA: Austria announced on Friday (Nov 19) that it will impose a lockdown for all and make vaccinations mandatory, becoming the first EU country to take such stringent measures as coronavirus cases spiral.
Phuket marks 63 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 63 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 63 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 19) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,616.
Victim’s parents join plaintiff team in ‘Joe Ferrari’ case
Victim’s parents join plaintiff team in ‘Joe Ferrari’ case
BANGKOK: The parents of a drug suspect allegedly tortured to death by seven police officers have joined public prosecutors in suing the officers in court, demanding B1.55 million in compensation for the loss of their son.
Coming Up: Test & Go breathes life into Bangla, Patong’s tourism barometer
Coming Up: Test & Go breathes life into Bangla, Patong’s tourism barometer
PHUKET: Tourists have started to return to Bangla Rd, Patong, which has been deemed to be a barometer of how many tourists are in Phuket’s traditionally busiest tourism town, with Patong hotel and restaurant businessman Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin this week offering cautious praise and thanks going to the Test & Go tourism scheme.
Ways Bitcoin Can Contribute to Business Growth
Ways Bitcoin Can Contribute to Business Growth
Bitcoin is a sort of money that is not regulated by an administrative organization or central bank.