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Fake news warning: COVID vaccines do not affect blood donations
Fake news warning: COVID vaccines do not affect blood donations
PHUKET: Phuket officials have shared a warning from the Anti-Fake News Center asking people not to share posts online that claim recipients of blood donations will be affected by donations made by people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Call to support Phuket’s rising star, Tangton
Call to support Phuket’s rising star, Tangton
PHUKET: Phuket 17-year-old Tangton “TT” Prattranasanti, a Year 13 student of Headstart International School, is in a race to be chosen among five members for Thailand’s new boy band.
Atthaya secures Ladies European Tour’s No.1, rookie titles
Atthaya secures Ladies European Tour’s No.1, rookie titles
GOLF: Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul says she feels great to claim the Ladies European Tour’s (LET) No.1 spot for 2021.
Joint sitting dumps charter amendment bill
Joint sitting dumps charter amendment bill
BANGKOK: A joint sitting of parliament rejected a charter amendment bill providing for “a people’s constitution” at its first reading today (Nov 17).
New entry rules for domestic arrivals to Phuket released in English
New entry rules for domestic arrivals to Phuket released in English
PHUKET: The ’Phuket Info Center’, operated by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, has published the new rules for domestic arrivals to enter Phuket that came into effect yesterday (Nov 16) in English.
Bridge jump body search team finds dead dugong
Bridge jump body search team finds dead dugong
PHUKET: A team of rescue workers scouring the waters off Mai Khao Beach for the body of a man who jumped from Thao Thepkrasattri Bridge on Saturday had a scare yesterday (Nov 16) when they spotted the body of a dugong floating in the water.
Australia looks to wall off sensitive tech from China
Australia looks to wall off sensitive tech from China
SYDNEY: Australia will today (Nov 17) announce measures to ring-fence dozens of sensitive technologies from foreign interference, stepping up efforts to safeguard against “national security risks” from China and others.
PM defends delay lifting nightlife ban
PM defends delay lifting nightlife ban
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has defended the decision to postpone the reopening of pubs and entertainment venues from Dec 1 to Jan 15, a move that has disappointed many in the hospitality and entertainment industries as they fret about keeping their businesses alive.
Phuket Health Sandbox approved with B85mn budget
Phuket Health Sandbox approved with B85mn budget
PHUKET: The Phuket Health Sandbox project has been approved by the Cabinet with a budget of B85 million and a one-year deadline to bring it to completion, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
Coast site eyed for World Heritage status
Coast site eyed for World Heritage status
BANGKOK: The cabinet approved a plan yesterday (Nov 16) to propose that a coastal area on the Andaman that already ranks as an approved nature reserve be included on the tentative list of Unesco World Heritage sites.
Phuket marks 52 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 52 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 52 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 16) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,406.
COVID concerns see Asean Para Games cancelled
COVID concerns see Asean Para Games cancelled
PARALYMPICS: Vietnam has officially confirmed the cancellation of the 11th Asean Para Games, originally scheduled in Hanoi next month, citing health concerns and the difficulties in bringing in technical and specialised equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cabinet green-lights Phuket, Andaman tourism development projects
Cabinet green-lights Phuket, Andaman tourism development projects
PHUKET: The Cabinet at its mobile meeting in Krabi today (Nov 16) approved a slew of tourism and development projects, including officially approving for the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to submit a bid for the rights for Phuket to host a World Specialized Expo 2028.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay to reopen, Trillion baht online economy, 15 million poor by 2022? || November 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay to reopen, Trillion baht online economy, 15 million poor by 2022? || November 16
PHUKET XTRA - November 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket 15 million poor people in Thailand by next year |:| Trillion baht online economy |:| Maya Bay to reopen 2022 |:| No more GoPhuget registration required |:| Phuket alcohol hours revised Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pangolin caught in Kamala
Pangolin caught in Kamala
PHUKET: Rescue workers from Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) were called to the Water Production Plant in Kamala today (Nov 16) after local residents spotted a pangolin emerge from the jungle.
Revolution at the home of Thai boxing after COVID KO
Revolution at the home of Thai boxing after COVID KO
MUAY THAI: Out with the gamblers and harsh neon lights, in with female fighters and fancy lasers - after a 20-month coronavirus break, Thai kickboxing’s spiritual home is embarking on a revolution.
Ex-Yakuza cuffed for medical glove fraud
Ex-Yakuza cuffed for medical glove fraud
BANGKOK: A Japanese man said to be a former Yakuza gangster, was arrested twice over the past week on suspicion of rubber glove fraud reportedly worth B286 million.
Courtyard by Marriott opens in Phuket Town
Courtyard by Marriott opens in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of its newest hotel on Phuket, the 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, located in the heart of Phuket’s Old Town district.
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), is delighted to invite you to join us for “Phuket Sundowners” at SAii Laguna Phuket, on Friday 26 November 2021, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. All attendees are asked to bring their COVID-19 vaccination proof or certification to show on entry to the event. 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. 900 THB for non-members. Limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment. For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email to office@austchamthailand.com
US journalist detained in Myanmar released
US journalist detained in Myanmar released
YANGON: A US journalist imprisoned in Myanmar since May was released and deported yesterday (Nov 15), a day before he was due to face terror and sedition charges that could have jailed him for life.