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‘Democracy has prevailed’: Biden becomes 46th president
‘Democracy has prevailed’: Biden becomes 46th president
WORLD: Joe Biden yesterday (Jan 20) took office as the 46th president of the United States with an optimistic call for unity, vowing to bridge deep divides and defeat domestic extremism two weeks after a violent mob tried to undo his election victory.
Immigration Bureau eases re-entry for residents
Immigration Bureau eases re-entry for residents
THAILAND: Foreigners with Thai residency whose re-entry visas require them to return to Thailand within one year from the date of March 26 last year will be allowed to stay abroad until further notice, the Immigration Bureau (IB) said yesterday (Jan 20).
Government sets up legal cannabis business registration guide
Government sets up legal cannabis business registration guide
THAILAND: Parties interested in producing, selling or owning cannabis and hemp will be able to register to do so from Jan 29 when certain parts of the plant are due to be removed from the Type 5 narcotics list.
Phuket officials confirmed involved in protected forest encroachment
Phuket officials confirmed involved in protected forest encroachment
PHUKET: Officers from the Royal Forest Department have confirmed that local Phuket officials were involved in allowing a private individual to encroach on protected forest land near Bang Wad reservoir to make way for a road over the hills in Kathu and to clear areas of the protected forest to create plantations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket schools allowed to reopen, but will they? || January 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket schools allowed to reopen, but will they? || January 20
PHUKET XTRA - January 20 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket schools allowed to reopen |:| One new COVID death in Thailand |:| Road encroaching on forest land |:| Class Act Media wins APAC Insider Business Award Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Smart Bus grinds to a halt – again
Phuket Smart Bus grinds to a halt – again
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus has stopped running, again, due to the lack of people on the island using the service
‘Peeping’ park officer will be charged, confirm police
‘Peeping’ park officer will be charged, confirm police
PHUKET: Sakhu Police have confirmed they will charge the national park officer accused of spying on a woman in the toilet at Phuket’s Sirinath National Park last Sunday (Jan 17).
1.34m co-payment rights claimed in minutes
1.34m co-payment rights claimed in minutes
THAILAND: All remaining rights to the government’s spending subsidy were snapped up within minutes as people rushed to register this morning (Jan 20).
Trump pardons 73 people, including Steve Bannon, on last day
Trump pardons 73 people, including Steve Bannon, on last day
WORLD: US President Donald Trump today (Jan 20) pardoned 73 people, including his former aide Steve Bannon and other allies, just hours before he was due to leave office.
Police investigate scamsters for taking vehicles on promise of making car payments
Police investigate scamsters for taking vehicles on promise of making car payments
PHUKET: Region 8 Police are warning people unable to make their car payments to not fall prey to scam artists who convince people to hand over their cars on the promise that the buyer will take over the outstanding payments to the credit company.
Leicester beat lacklustre Chelsea to go top
Leicester beat lacklustre Chelsea to go top
FOOTBALL: Leicester moved top of the Premier League by inflicting another damaging 2-0 defeat on Chelsea yesterday (Jan 19), to leave manager Frank Lampard fighting to remain in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Phuket schools may reopen tomorrow, confirms Vice Governor
Phuket schools may reopen tomorrow, confirms Vice Governor
PHUKET: Schools across Phuket may reopen tomorrow after the provincial order forcing all schools across the island to close expires today, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Chuwong has announced.
87 years in jail for lese majeste sets new record
87 years in jail for lese majeste sets new record
THAILAND: The Criminal Court has sentenced a woman to 87 years in jail for sharing clips deemed insulting to the monarchy, setting a new record for royal defamation prison terms.
Class Act Media wins APAC Insider Business Award
Class Act Media wins APAC Insider Business Award
PHUKET: Class Act Media and IMAGE asia have been recognised in the annual APAC Insider Business Awards by being bestowed the accolade ‘Most Outstanding Small Local Business - Phuket’.
Ratchanok smashes idol Nehwal
Ratchanok smashes idol Nehwal
BADMINTON: Home hopes Ratchanok Intanon and mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai got off to winning starts at the Toyota Thailand Open yesterday (Jan 19).
PM vows action against ‘false’ stories on vaccine plan
PM vows action against ‘false’ stories on vaccine plan
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will order legal action against anyone who spreads false information regarding the government’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Appeal to find missing Phuket man, 43, last seen heading to cockfight
Appeal to find missing Phuket man, 43, last seen heading to cockfight
PHUKET: Officials at the Damrongdhama Center of Phuket (Phuket Provincial Ombudsman’s Office) have posted an appeal in the hope of locating a 43-year-old Phuket man who has been missing for more than a month.
B210bn hardship aid gets nod
B210bn hardship aid gets nod
THAILAND: The cabinet yesterday (Jan 19) confirmed B210 billion of handouts to alleviate hardship caused by the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Asia snatch victory in series thriller at the ACG
Asia snatch victory in series thriller at the ACG
CRICKET: Incredible scenes last Sunday (Jan. 16) heralded a remarkable win for an Asia select XI against the Rest of the World (ROW) select XI, a result that was decided only on the very last ball after 70 overs of dramatic cricket played out at the ACG in Thalang.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brit-made vaccine on brink of approval for Thailand! Free jabs some Phuket foreigners! || January 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brit-made vaccine on brink of approval for Thailand! Free jabs some Phuket foreigners! || January 19
PHUKET XTRA - January 19 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Free COVID vaccine for all Chalong residents, including foreigners |:| Longest jail sentence ever for lese majeste |:| Man tries to sell eye on Facebook |:| Phuket Immigration: No need for Covid-19 test to extend visa |:| COVID cases fall in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket