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B14.32bn earmarked for national jab policy
B14.32bn earmarked for national jab policy
BANGKOK: The government has set aside B14.32 billion for a five-year plan to ensure public health security through a national vaccine and vaccination policy to fight existing and emerging diseases as well as bioweapons.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans for 10,000 base-wage jobs, Payments through cryptocurrency banned || March 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plans for 10,000 base-wage jobs, Payments through cryptocurrency banned || March 23
PHUKET XTRA - March 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Cryptocurrency payments barred |:| Fuel surge sees SSF cuts |:| Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Singapore Ambassador talks return of cruise tourism to Phuket
Singapore Ambassador talks return of cruise tourism to Phuket
PHUKET: Kevin Cheok, Singapore Ambassador to Thailand, has paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Phuket to discuss plans to re-open cruise tourism between the two islands.
Phuket selects students for Royal Scholarship
Phuket selects students for Royal Scholarship
PHUKET: A committee meeting held today (Mar 23) was assessing the applications of over 30 students who have applied for Royal Scholarships to continue their education.
Nod for COVID pill budget
Nod for COVID pill budget
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Mar 22) approved a B500 million budget to purchase the COVID-19 antiviral medicine Paxlovid, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Roi Rim Lay heads to Nai Yang Beach
Roi Rim Lay heads to Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials are continuing their social policy of holding food festivals across the island to help redistribute income throughout the community with yet another Roi Rim Lay event, this time at Nai Yang Beach this weekend.
DSI opens office in Phuket
DSI opens office in Phuket
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confirmed it is opening an office in Phuket as it continues its national expansion in fighting crime.
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden leaves today (Mar 23) for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and attempt to upset the post-Cold War balance of power.
World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement
World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement
TENNIS: World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned the tennis world today (Mar 23) by announcing her early retirement from the sport at the age of just 25.
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is driving a campaign that hopes to provide 10,0000 base-wage part-time jobs to provide a means of income for people across the island still suffering severe financial hardship during the current economic crisis.
Fuel surge sees Social Security Fund cuts
Fuel surge sees Social Security Fund cuts
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved reductions in monthly social security contributions for both employers and employees as part of measures totalling B70 billion to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices.
Phuket marks 296 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 296 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 296 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 22), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,079.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No fee increase for delivery apps, Jailed over gang allegations, Monopoly Phuket fever at BCIS || March 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No fee increase for delivery apps, Jailed over gang allegations, Monopoly Phuket fever at BCIS || March 22
PHUKET XTRA - March 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Woman admits to lying over blood gang allegations |:| Platforms san no to fee increase |:| Charges for 32 more senior students over deadly hazing ritual |:| Monopoly Phuket fever at BCIS Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said yesterday (Mar 21) that it’s “clear” Russia is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine and warned of a “severe” Western response if it chose to do so.
1.5kg of ‘ice’, 1,500 meth pills seized in raids
1.5kg of ‘ice’, 1,500 meth pills seized in raids
PHUKET: Police have arrested five people in raids that netted more than 1.5 kilogrammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 1,500 methamphetamine pills.
‘Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Saphan Hin
‘Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The plethora of food festivals across Phuket is set to continue after it was announced yesterday (Mar 21) the “Phuket Tastival” seafood and gastronomy festival is set to take place from Mar 31 to Apr 4 at Saphan Hin Park.
Phuket’s disabled athletes prepare for Sisaket Games
Phuket’s disabled athletes prepare for Sisaket Games
ALL SPORTS: The delegation of athletes heading to the upcoming 37th National Games for the Disabled visited Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong yesterday (Mar 21) to receive blessings of good luck.
Health department recommends parents spend more time with children
Health department recommends parents spend more time with children
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has recommended that parents spend more time with their children after a survey found that 64% of children under the age of six spend more than an hour every day on electronic devices.
Donations of school supplies sought for poor students
Donations of school supplies sought for poor students
PHUKET: The Phuket Children’s and Family Home on Koh Siray, operated by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, is calling for donations of school supplies to be provided to students from poor families.
China Eastern plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
China Eastern plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain
CHINA: A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed into a remote mountainside in southern China yesterday (Mar 21) after dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes, sparking a massive fire on impact.