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The Biden cabinet: seasoned centrists, but with a few firsts
The Biden cabinet: seasoned centrists, but with a few firsts
WORLD: In his first cabinet appointments, President-elect Joe Biden is signaling that he favours competence and centrism and is not out to please his Democratic Party’s left-wing base, although he achieved historic firsts for women and minorities.
Minister blames ’technical error’ for ketamine bust blunder
Minister blames ’technical error’ for ketamine bust blunder
BANGKOK: A “technical error” in field testing had led to the false claim that 11.5 tonnes of ketamine had been seized at a warehouse in Chachoengsao province, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin explained on Tuesday (Nov 24).
AstraZeneca COVID shots in Thailand by mid-2021
AstraZeneca COVID shots in Thailand by mid-2021
THAILAND: Thai people will get their first jabs of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford by mid-2021 at the earliest, said Dr Nakhon Premsri, director of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI).
Mourinho gets his groove back as Spurs jangle
Mourinho gets his groove back as Spurs jangle
FOOTBALL: It is fair to say that when Tottenham Hotspur appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager in November last year the reaction was very much sceptical.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesters’ next rally: Crown Property Bureau! No drugs found in ’drug bust’? || November 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesters’ next rally: Crown Property Bureau! No drugs found in ’drug bust’? || November 24
PHUKET XTRA - November 24 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Crown Property Bureau is next target for protesters |:| Phuket school probe continues |:| No drugs found in ’Thailand’s biggest drug bust’ |:| Two new Thailand Covid-19 cases |:| Protesting harassment in schools Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Education Minister in Phuket to inspect schools
Education Minister in Phuket to inspect schools
PHUKET: The Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 23) to inspect a number of small schools in Thalang as part of a pilot project that aims to improve education standards.
Hunt on for suspect who robbed elderly Phuket Town man
Hunt on for suspect who robbed elderly Phuket Town man
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are searching for a suspect who broke into the house of an 85-year-old man and robbed him in Phuket Town last Saturday (Nov 21).
Thailand may have to wait for certain vaccines
Thailand may have to wait for certain vaccines
THAILAND: It may be that Thailand will have to wait to acquire doses of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines when they become available as batches are likely to be made available in the United States and Japan first before the rest of the world, according to a Thai doctor. However, the kingdom still has options to obtain other coronavirus vaccines.
Anti-Corruption committee inspects Katathani resort
Anti-Corruption committee inspects Katathani resort
PHUKET: Members of the House Committee on Corruption Suppression and Prevention inspected the Katathani Phuket Beach Resort in Kata yesterday (Nov 23) in following up a complaint filed against the resort for possible illegal construction over the Bang Rak Canal.
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Le Chaine De Rotisseur Phuket Christmas lunch at Sala
Le Chaine De Rotisseur Phuket Christmas lunch at Sala
We are delighted to invite you to our traditional Christmas Lunch. For another year we are spending a long lunch and afternoon at the beautiful Sala Phuket Mai Khao. Anyone who has previously attended can vouch for a delicious meal. Don’t wait to book as we have a limit to 30 persons. 4000 TBH for members and 4500 THB for guests. Smart Casual with your Chaine ribbon and a Christmas spirit. www.facebook.com/laChainePhuket
Soi Dog Foundation opens Humane Education Centre at shelter in Phuket
Soi Dog Foundation opens Humane Education Centre at shelter in Phuket
Soi Dog Foundation officially opened its Humane Education Centre yesterday (Nov 23), the first of its kind in Thailand dedicated to the welfare of stray animals.
Bang Tao community to hold Celebration of Life event to remember Phuket expat Jason Ellet
Bang Tao community to hold Celebration of Life event to remember Phuket expat Jason Ellet
PHUKET: The Bang Tao community will hold a Celebration of Life for popular local expat local expat Jason Ellet, who passed away on Friday (Nov 20).
Limited spectators to return to English sports events
Limited spectators to return to English sports events
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs can look forward to welcoming back spectators in highly limited numbers next month for the first time since March, following an announcement by the British government yesterday (Nov 23).
Phuket school probe into illegally hiring foreign teachers ‘will take time’
Phuket school probe into illegally hiring foreign teachers ‘will take time’
PHUKET: Chalong Police have yet to begin their investigation into an international primary school in Rawai for allegedly hiring foreigners illegally to work as teachers, the leading investigator in the case has told The Phuket News.
AstraZeneca seeks jab nod after ‘effective’ trials
AstraZeneca seeks jab nod after ‘effective’ trials
WORLD: British drugs group AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford said yesterday (Nov 23) they will seek regulatory approval for their coronavirus vaccine after “effective” trials, in the latest potential boost to curbing the global outbreak.
Crown Property Bureau prepares for rally
Crown Property Bureau prepares for rally
THAILAND: Barbed wire has been installed at the Crown Property Bureau as police warn protesters who planned a rally there tomorrow (Nov 25) the place is off-limits.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism boost for Phuket? Lazada denies being behind data leak! || November 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism boost for Phuket? Lazada denies being behind data leak! || November 23
PHUKET XTRA - November 23 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Long weekend generates B300mn for Phuket |:| SorPorKor changes allow for developments |:| Lazada denies being behind data leak |:| Woman thrown from pickup in road |:| Phuket volunteers wanted for gibbon trek |:| 7 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta postponed
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta postponed
PHUKET: The renowned Phuket King’s Cup Regatta has been postponed, with organisers hoping to reschedule the international regatta for early next year.
G20 to back ‘equitable’ access to coronavirus vaccine
G20 to back ‘equitable’ access to coronavirus vaccine
WORLD: G20 leaders will pledge to “spare no effort” in ensuring fair distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide, and reaffirm support for debt-laden poor countries, according to a draft communique seen by AFP yesterday (Nov 22).