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Curfew power carries over
Curfew power carries over
BANGKOK: An amended Communicable Disease Act will grant the national committee on communicable diseases authority equivalent to that of the emergency decree, the government said on Wednesday.
Phuket marks 239 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 239 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 239 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 22) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 9,497.
Super eight: Verstappen vs Hamilton enters final title leg
Super eight: Verstappen vs Hamilton enters final title leg
FORMULA ONE: With only eight rounds remaining and little to separate the title race, the pressure is ratcheting up for crash-prone protagonists Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand reopening delayed? Lax cybersecurity, Arrest in beating, rape of Thai maid |:| September 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand reopening delayed? Lax cybersecurity, Arrest in beating, rape of Thai maid |:| September 22
PHUKET XTRA - September 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Step closer to ending use of Emergency Decree |:| Phuket marks 40 Covid deaths in September |:| Data robbery in Thailand |:| Reopening could happen in November instead |:| Man arrested for beating, rape of Thai maid Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Police raid bars in Patong
Phuket Police raid bars in Patong
PHUKET: After bars in Patong had been selling alcohol to visitors for over a month, police have moved in to start charging venue operators for breach of the provincial order banning the sale of alcohol.
The Slate appoints Claude Sauter as new General Manager
The Slate appoints Claude Sauter as new General Manager
PHUKET: The Slate, the art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to the key role.
Reopenings face even more delays
Reopenings face even more delays
BANGKOK: The reopening plan for five provinces might be delayed by a month to Nov 1 as each province’s vaccination rate still falls short of 70% coverage, leading Chiang Mai to put its faith in the domestic market instead.
Rare Australia earthquake triggers panic in Melbourne
Rare Australia earthquake triggers panic in Melbourne
MELBOURNE: A rare quake rattled southeastern Australia early Wednesday (Sept 22), shaking buildings, knocking down walls and sending panicked Melbourne residents running into the streets.
Governor lays down rules for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Governor lays down rules for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: All ‘Ma Song’ spirit mediums and their assistants must be fully vaccinated before being allowed to join ceremonies during the upcoming Vegetarian Festival, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
Phang Nga operators seek direct travel
Phang Nga operators seek direct travel
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in Phang Nga are calling for a plan to let tourists travel directly to the province to avoid complicated procedures, while it banks on the resumption of flights from Russia to generate 20,000 room nights in the fourth quarter.
Myanmar man arrested for brutal beating, rape of Thai maid
Myanmar man arrested for brutal beating, rape of Thai maid
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man for raping a Thai woman he had hired as a maid at his rented home on the east side of Phuket Town.
Phuket marks 254 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 254 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 254 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 9,258.
Communicable Disease Act to be amended
Communicable Disease Act to be amended
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the 2015 Communicable Disease Act, seen as a new mechanism to replace the emergency decree in the country’s ongoing battle against COVID-19.
Patong Penguins feel the Wrath of Khan
Patong Penguins feel the Wrath of Khan
CRICKET: A virtuoso batting performance from Ali Khan at the ACG on Sunday (Sept 19) overwhelmed an understrength Patong Penguins side to help the Thalang Cows into a 2-1 series lead.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mass testing underway in Phuket, 5 more Covid deaths, Sinopharm for BKK students? |:| September 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mass testing underway in Phuket, 5 more Covid deaths, Sinopharm for BKK students? |:| September 21
PHUKET XTRA - September 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket sees 5 more Covid deaths |:| Thailand Covid Update |:| Army sets up food kitchen for Rawai lockdown |:| First 2,000 schoolchildren vaccinated with Sinopharm |:| Mass testing underway Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Army sets up food kitchen for Rawai sea gypsies under lockdown
Army sets up food kitchen for Rawai sea gypsies under lockdown
PHUKET: The 4th Army Region of the Royal Thai Army set up a food kitchen at the Rawai Pier bridge yesterday (Sept 20) to provide food to the Rawai sea gypsy community that has been under enforced lockdown since Sept 15.
Personal details of 106mn visitors to Thailand exposed online for 10 years
Personal details of 106mn visitors to Thailand exposed online for 10 years
THAILAND: Research by a leading cyber security firm has revealed that a database containing the personal information of 106 million international visitors to Thailand was left exposed online for a period of 10 years.
New Phuket anti-COVID campaign in full swing
New Phuket anti-COVID campaign in full swing
PHUKET: Nine teams of medical staff under the newly formed Phuket Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Team (Phuket CCR) began their intensive screening of communities across Phuket today (Sept 21) with the goal of testing 25,000 people within three days.
US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers ‘early November’
US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers ‘early November’
WASHINGTON: The United States announced yesterday (Sept 20) it will lift COVID travel bans on all air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing.
Alternative vaccination strategy approved by Anutin
Alternative vaccination strategy approved by Anutin
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved an alternative COVID-19 vaccination method in an attempt to both enhance immunity levels and vaccine supplies.