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Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
AUSTRIA: Austria announced on Friday (Nov 19) that it will impose a lockdown for all and make vaccinations mandatory, becoming the first EU country to take such stringent measures as coronavirus cases spiral.
Phuket marks 63 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 63 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 63 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 19) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,616.
Victim’s parents join plaintiff team in ‘Joe Ferrari’ case
Victim’s parents join plaintiff team in ‘Joe Ferrari’ case
BANGKOK: The parents of a drug suspect allegedly tortured to death by seven police officers have joined public prosecutors in suing the officers in court, demanding B1.55 million in compensation for the loss of their son.
Coming Up: Test & Go breathes life into Bangla, Patong’s tourism barometer
Coming Up: Test & Go breathes life into Bangla, Patong’s tourism barometer
PHUKET: Tourists have started to return to Bangla Rd, Patong, which has been deemed to be a barometer of how many tourists are in Phuket’s traditionally busiest tourism town, with Patong hotel and restaurant businessman Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin this week offering cautious praise and thanks going to the Test & Go tourism scheme.
Ways Bitcoin Can Contribute to Business Growth
Ways Bitcoin Can Contribute to Business Growth
Bitcoin is a sort of money that is not regulated by an administrative organization or central bank.
Increasing Women Participation in Blockchain Sectors
Increasing Women Participation in Blockchain Sectors
The technology and financial industries are famously male-dominated and frequently act as gatekeepers.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Government explains why bars to stay closed, Taxis to see new points driving system || November 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Government explains why bars to stay closed, Taxis to see new points driving system || November 19
PHUKET XTRA - November 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Aviation woes leads Thai AirAsia to layoff staff |:| New points system to taxis |:| Phuket reopens as officials on alert for illegal migrants |:| Government’s reasons why bars stay closed for 2 more months Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket readies for small luxury cruise arrivals
Phuket readies for small luxury cruise arrivals
PHUKET: Admiral Chum Arwong, second vice chairman of the Senate Tourism Committee and chairman of the Marine Tourism Sub-committee, yesterday (Nov 18) inspected the main ports and piers in Phuket to assess their readiness to receive tourists on small luxury cruises.
Phuket Town residents warned of flooding as canal water level rises
Phuket Town residents warned of flooding as canal water level rises
PHUKET: Residents in low-lying areas along the banks of Klong Bang Yai, which runs through the heart of Phuket Town, have been warned to keep an eye on the rising water level in the canal in case the canal breaks its banks.
Narcotics police detail busts, fatal shooting of suspect
Narcotics police detail busts, fatal shooting of suspect
BANGKOK: Narcotics suppression officials seized 6.4 million methamphetamine pills, 300 kilogrammes of crystal meth and 200kg of marijuana and arrested 12 suspects in seven cases this month, it was announced on Friday (Nov 19).
As Phuket reopens, officials on alert for illegal migrant workers
As Phuket reopens, officials on alert for illegal migrant workers
PHUKET: Phuket officials are asking employers with any migrant workers not vaccinated to bring them to any of the five government hospitals on the island to receive vaccination injections.
Phuket Governor urges a safe, ‘New Normal’ Loy Krathong
Phuket Governor urges a safe, ‘New Normal’ Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged people across the island to enjoy a safe, “new normal” Loy Krathong this evening (Nov 19) as celebrations for the main festival holiday go ahead nationwide.
Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 69 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 18) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,551.
Prominent Blockchain Security Issues
Prominent Blockchain Security Issues
Blockchain is a technology that is at the back of cryptocurrencies and can make several services more efficient.
Instagram’s impact on children probed by US states
Instagram’s impact on children probed by US states
WASHINGTON: Instagram’s parent-company Meta is being probed by a consortium of US states over allegations that it supplied the photo-sharing platform to children despite knowing of potential harm, in fresh trouble for the scandal-hit giant, officials said yesterday (Nov 18).
Kingdom loses right to host football tournaments
Kingdom loses right to host football tournaments
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s failure to comply with the conditions of World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has dealt the country another blow as it has been barred from hosting any international football tournaments.
New points system aims to promote safe driving
New points system aims to promote safe driving
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport will rigorously enforce a points-based system next month for drivers in the transportation industry to promote safer driving, it said.
Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
CRICKET & TENNIS: Australia’s Boxing Day Test against arch rivals England and next year’s Australian Open tennis will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said today (Nov 18) as they removed more pandemic restrictions.
Canada death toll set to rise as floods ravage Pacific coast
Canada death toll set to rise as floods ravage Pacific coast
OTTAWA: Canada is sending the military to help evacuate and support communities hit by “catastrophic” flooding, with the death toll expected to rise after record rainfall on the Pacific coast triggered a state of emergency yesterday (Nov 17).
Phuket student loses hair after Sinovac jab
Phuket student loses hair after Sinovac jab
PHUKET: A 19-year-old student in Phuket has gone public to explain his hair falling out in clumps after he received his second injection of the Sinovac vaccine.