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Chalong Police arrest man for drugs
Chalong Police arrest man for drugs
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested a man in Rawai on Tuesday (May 4) after he was found with more than 800 grammes of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice).
Phuket adds Krabi, Trang to ‘red zone’ entry requirements
Phuket adds Krabi, Trang to ‘red zone’ entry requirements
PHUKET: Phuket officials have added Ranong, Krabi, Trang and Phatthalung to the list of ‘red zone’ provinces for which people arriving from must comply with the requirement to prove that they are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving, or else face a rapid antigen test as an initial step to determine whether or not they are infected.
Phuket officials consider lifting rapid test requirement
Phuket officials consider lifting rapid test requirement
PHUKET: Phuket officials are conjuring whether to continue the rapid antigen test for people arriving in Phuket at all from May 15, now that it has been announced that it would no longer be free for Thais from that date on.
The Key Advantages of Using an IT Help Desk
  IT help desks are one of the most essential parts of any company’s IT department. They can keep everything running smoothly. They can handle things such as system outages, technical problems, and other issues. One of the advantages of having one is that they offer one point of contact to get the assistance they need quickly. The Key Capabilities An IT help desk lets you align business and IT departments for maximum productivity. They help departments communicate with each other, which can prevent breakdowns and glitches. It allows you to track and assign tickets. They let you manage your software and hardware assets and any contracts that go with them. That way, you can easily get the information and value your assets. The information allows you to make more data-driven decisions. Overall, help desks can allow your operation to run smoother and more efficiently. That’s because they standardize the typical IT processes to meet ITSM best practices. It is an important point of contact between your technology and your organization. Having one allows you to develop a usable, productive workflow for the business. What a Help Desk Encompasses Because these tools have so many roles in an organization, it’s essential that they use a range of applications besides simply providing tech support. You’ll want to find software that offers several key features. Change Management: This makes it possible to promote collaboration, reduce disruptions, and see all the business assets. Customer Service Abilities: Many of today’s desks allow users to submit tickets when they have an issue. There are often FAQs, allowing users to potentially find an answer to a frequently asked question. Automation: This allows help desks to ensure regular tasks are always done and gives the staff members more time for more challenging things. Dashboards: These allow you to view both current and past data so you can become more effective and productive. What the Desk Can Do for You If you use any type of technology in your organization, you’ll need a central location to assist your employees with that. Of course, the kind of technology you use will determine the extent of the support you need to offer. However, there are a few things it can do for you. For instance, you’ll save money since the IT budget can go toward the areas that most require the funds.  When there is downtime, your help desk can let you get things running smoothly as soon as possible, so you don’t waste valuable company time with decreased production. The right solution can collect data on the processes and technology of the organization. In the future, it will be possible to identify potential issues and provide an early warning to help prevent malfunctions and glitches in the future. These tools are also helpful when it comes to assigning tasks, changing processes, and sending notifications automatically. That way, your company’s IT users will understand what they need to do and when. At the same time, these tools also offer a way to manage incidents effectively.
‘Rung’ released on bail after 59 days
‘Rung’ released on bail after 59 days
THAILAND: The Criminal Court has approved bail for the temporary release of Rassadon co-leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul on condition that she must not get involved in activities deemed to dishonour the monarchy.
Patty, Atthaya go low on sizzling day
Patty, Atthaya go low on sizzling day
GOLF: Young home stars Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya Thitikul shot sizzling eight-under-par 64s in sweltering conditions to share the first-round lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday (May 6).
Cases must drop for sandbox scheme
Cases must drop for sandbox scheme
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 cases in Phuket must reach zero before it reopens to foreign tourists on July 1 as scheduled under the sandbox scheme, says Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the tourism and sports minister.
Manchester United and Villarreal in Europa League final
Manchester United and Villarreal in Europa League final
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Villarreal will face off in the Europa League final after completing respective last-four wins over Roma and Arsenal yesterday (May 6).
Stimulus scheme ‘not a free lunch’
Stimulus scheme ‘not a free lunch’
THAILAND: People must spend between B46,000 and B70,000 each before they can get e-vouchers worth B7,000 under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called “Ying Chai Ying Dai” offered by the government.
Foreigners to get ‘equal access’
Foreigners to get ‘equal access’
THAILAND: Three million foreigners living in Thailand have as much right to COVID-19 vaccinations as Thais because the goal is to achieve herd immunity, the government declared yesterday (May 6).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Island expat vaccinations announced! Convicted drug trafficker now a Thai Minister || May 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Island expat vaccinations announced! Convicted drug trafficker now a Thai Minister || May 6
PHUKET XTRA - May 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket expats to get vaccines |:| Court says convicted drug trafficker can continue as minister |:| Phuket get |:| Phuket gets B1 billion for unemployment |:| Thailand Covid update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Kathu tomorrow (May 7) while maintenance work is carried out on the water supply pipe near the 7-Eleven outlet in Thung Thong.
STEF keeps up the work to help elephants as COVID impact continues
STEF keeps up the work to help elephants as COVID impact continues
There has been a significant decline in the elephant population of Southern Thailand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Phang Nga Province, which normally has more domesticated elephants than any other Southern Thailand province, the elephant population has dropped by a third of its normal number, reports the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation (STEF).
Phuket gets B1bn for job-creation projects, help COVID unemployed
Phuket gets B1bn for job-creation projects, help COVID unemployed
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has received just over B1 billion to dedicate to job-creation projects and to support those left out of work, and out of income, by the ongoing economic crisis.
How many chances will Red Bull get?
How many chances will Red Bull get?
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton leads Max Verstappen 2-1 for victories this season, but Red Bull Racing has cause to believe it should be the team leading the title chase.
Phuket to open vaccine registration for expats
Phuket to open vaccine registration for expats
PHUKET: Foreigners working in Phuket will be able to register to receive the state COVID vaccination through the ‘Phuket Must Win’ web portal from next Tuesday (May 11), Pracha Asawathira PhD, an academic with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, has confirmed.
COVID alert for Patong restaurant
COVID alert for Patong restaurant
PHUKET: All people who visited the ‘Aroi Ho’ restaurant in Baan Mon, Patong, between April 18-27 are asked to self-quarantine at home and monitor themselves for signs of infection of COVID-19.
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League final
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 last night (May 5) to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
WORLD: Facebook’s independent oversight board yesterday (May 5) upheld a ban on former US president Donald Trump while ordering further review of the case, in a decision with a potentially far-reaching impact on the regulation of online speech.
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
THAILAND: The Chiang Mai sandbox model will go ahead as planned on Oct 1 and target tourists from Asia as operators expect to receive a windfall from the Phuket sandbox.