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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Starving migrants found! Cleaning-up illegal hotels? B1.2Mn for needy student! || June 14

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Starving migrants found! Cleaning-up illegal hotels? B1.2Mn for needy student! || June 14

Handling waste at Kamala

Handling waste at Kamala

Are special motorbike licence plates legal?

Are special motorbike licence plates legal?

Are businesses in Phuket national parks legal?

Are businesses in Phuket national parks legal?

Is blurring licence plates on tourist buses, vans and taxis legal in Phuket?

Is blurring licence plates on tourist buses, vans and taxis legal in Phuket?

When the road hazard in Phuket is a building

When the road hazard in Phuket is a building

Which heavy vehicles are banned from travelling over Patong Hill?

Which heavy vehicles are banned from travelling over Patong Hill?
How much do I pay the Phuket police?
How much do I pay the Phuket police?
Monday 6 June 2016, 09:45AM
Have you ever been stopped and fined by the Phuket police, but the fine seems to be 'negotiable'? Here's why police in Phuket are able to negotiate the fines they levy against lawbreakers.
Passing all the rules for donating blood in Phuket
Passing all the rules for donating blood in Phuket
Sunday 22 May 2016, 11:00AM
Question I recently went to give blood for a man who was in dire need and was turned away. I heard other people turned up at the Phuket Regional Blood Center only minutes too late and were also turned away. This was in response to an urgent call for blood donations. I have many people over the years complain about all the different reasons given for being turned away from making blood dnaotions. Can someone please let us know what all the requirements for making a blood donation are, and where and when blood donatins can be made. – Chuck, Chalong Answer To ensure the the safety of blood donations for both donors and recipients, all volunteer blood donors must be evaluated to determine their eligibility to give blood. In accordance to the requirements laid out by the Thailand red Cross, blood donors must:  1) Weigh 45kg or more, be in good general health and fit to donate blood 2) Must be 17 to 70 years of age. Donors who are 17 years old must have parental consent and the first-time donors must not be more than 55 years old. 3) If you are over 55 years old and never given blood before, you do not qualify. 4) Foreigners making donations must have been living in the Kingdom for at least the past six months before they can donate blood. 5) Donors 60-65 years old must have been donating blood regularly until you reached age 60 can donate blood only three times a year, not more than every four months must have a Complete Blood Count (CBC) conducted every time before you donate blood must have Serum Ferritin (SF) and Blood Chemistry (BC) checks done every year before donating blood must have a doctor or registered nurse determine and record the result of SF, haemoglobin (Hb) and Hematocrit tests and blood pressure and approve you making a blood donation 6) Donors 65-70 years old: must have been donating blood regularly while you were 60-65 years old can donate blood only twice a year, or every six months must have CBC checked every time before donating blood must have BC, SF, and EKG checked once a year before donating blood must have medical certificate by your doctor or a doctor from the blood donation centre approving you to donate blood 7) Donors must have enough rest, at least six hours sleep, the night before donating blood 8) No diarrhoea or stomach problems within the past seven days, or have a cold or fever 9) Pregnant women, new mothers, mothers who are still breast feeding and women who had a miscarriage in the past six months are all not allowed to give blood. 10) Donors weight must be stable or normal, with no dramatic changes within the past three months without any explanation. 11) People who have taken aspirin, muscle-relaxant medication or painkillers within the past three days will not be allowed to give blood. Likewise, people who have taken any anti-infection medication (such as antibiotics) within the past seven days will not be allowed to give blood. 12) Donors must not have asthma, any skin infections, tuberculosis (TB) or any allergies. 13) Donors must not have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, lung disease, cancer, thyroid problems, haemophilia or other diseases or medical conditions. 14) If have had any dental work done, such as tooth extraction, filling, root-canal treatment, plague removal, you must wait at least three days before donating blood. 15) If you had a major surgery, you must wait at least six months. If you have had minor surgery, you must wait one month before donating blood. 16) You or your partner must not have “sexual deviation”. 17) You must have no history of drug use or have been clear for at least three years and maintain good health. 18) For ear piercings and body tattoos, you must wait at least one year before donating blood. 19) If you received a blood donation from others, you must wait one year before donating blood. 20) If you had malaria, you must wait three years before giving blood. If you visited a country that has malaria, you must wait at least one year before donating blood. 21) Donors must not have been injected with a vaccine within 14 days of giving blood. If you are injected with a serum, you must wait one year before giving blood. 22) Donors must eat at least one hour before donating blood but avoid eating high-fat food such as Khow Man Kai, Khow Kha Moo, any deep-fried food, dessert or curry made from coconut milk. At the time of making a donation, your blood and blood pressure will be tested. Please answer all questions asked by blood-donation staff. Do not hide any health issues from them. Drink plenty of water to help with your recovery. Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours before donating blood and do not smoke any cigarettes at least an hour before and after giving blood. After you make a donation, during your next visit you will be informed of your blood type and of any diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis and so on, that we have discovered while conducting tests on your blood. When testing blood, we specifically check for: ABO blood group type, blood Rhesus type, antibodies, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. The Phuket Regional Blood Centre is located at 38/193 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd in Talad Neua, Mueang Phuket. The centre is open : Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday, Thursday – 8:30am to 8pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays – 9am to 3pm For more information call the PRBC at 076-251178.   – Wathu Ohaj, PR and blood donation organizer Phuket Regional Blood Centre   The Vachira Phuket Blood Bank also receives blood donations. The blood bank is located on the 4th floor of Vachira Phuket Hospital, at 53 Yaowarat Rd, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket. Donations can be made at Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 3pm. For more information, call 076-237237. Blood donations in Phuket are accepted only at the PRBC and at Vachira Blood Bank, during the hours given. Special arrangements may be made in case of emergencies, but this is done only at the direct request of hospital where the patient is receiving treatement.   – Ampai Saengwichitr, Medical Technician, Vachira Phuket Blood Bank, Vachira Phuket Hospital.
What are the police boxes at Phuket traffic intersections for anyway?
What are the police boxes at Phuket traffic intersections for anyway?
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 12:21PM
This week's Q&A has the Traffic Police Chief reveal the roles and duties of officers at junction police boxes across the island.
How do I get a tsunami warning on my phone?
How do I get a tsunami warning on my phone?
Sunday 10 April 2016, 10:00AM
PHUKET: Most people who have visited Phuket have noticed where the tsunami-warning towers are located, and some have even heard them sound the alarm during the island's regular tsunami-evacuation drills. But what if you're not near them when they sound? How can you get a warning sent directly to your phone? Read on for the answers...
What does compulsory road insurance cover?
What does compulsory road insurance cover?
Sunday 27 March 2016, 02:00PM
PHUKET: Tourists, expats and Thais all have one thing in common – when they on the road in Thailand, they are all covered by a bare-minimum insurance coverage as required by law. But what does this compulsory insurance coverage provide? How much much does it cost? And how do I make sure I am covered? Read on for the answers to these questions, and more, below.
Handle with care: Hospital care for foreigners without travel insurance
Handle with care: Hospital care for foreigners without travel insurance
Wednesday 6 January 2016, 09:00AM
PHUKET: Reports keep resurfacing of foreigners, expats and tourists alike, requiring hospital treatment despite the visitor having inadequate or no travel insurance at all. It seems that sometimes the government hospitals keep providing free medical care, while other times it seems they charge for their services. Here The Phuket News answers that vital question: What free medical care are foreigners entitled to?
Packing heat: How to get a gun in Phuket
Packing heat: How to get a gun in Phuket
Saturday 19 December 2015, 01:00PM
PHUKET: Have you ever wondered just how easy it is to get a gun in Phuket? By news reports, it seems everyone has one: Cops have their own non-standard issue semi-auto pistols, criminals have all sorts of firearms, including weapons of war, and teenagers take aim at their rivals with homemade 'Thai Pradit' guns that fire shotgun cartridges. Here, The Phuket News explains what it takes to get your own firearm.
Thai social security is no luxury blanket
Thai social security is no luxury blanket
Sunday 6 December 2015, 10:00AM
PHUKET: Have you ever been treated at a government hospital in Phuket and then asked to pay for medicines? Here, we find out why.
From Phuket to Austria, formalities of a cat’s journey
From Phuket to Austria, formalities of a cat’s journey
Sunday 22 November 2015, 05:11PM
PHUKET: Have you ever wanted to take your prized pet cat, indeed, your first and foremost feline, back to your home country but were afraid of how difficult it might be? Fear not, The Phuket News has found out for you! Read on...
I want My DTV – Digital TV in Phuket
I want My DTV – Digital TV in Phuket
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 10:02AM
Having a problem with setting up your DTV on the island? The Phuket News has found the solution for you.
Making sense of defense volunteers
Making sense of defense volunteers
Wednesday 28 October 2015, 09:39AM
What is a “territorial defense volunteer”? Is it part of the Army? Navy? Royal Thai Police?
Does Phuket Post Office ban electronic devices from airmail?
Does Phuket Post Office ban electronic devices from airmail?
Sunday 27 September 2015, 01:00PM
My mother is an elderly 68 years old and still has yet to learn the wonders of communicating on the Internet. For more than a year now I have been trying to get her to buy a phone - or better still, a tablet - so she can at least see and chat with her granddaughter via Skype.
Paying for the pleasure to read
Paying for the pleasure to read
Sunday 6 September 2015, 02:00PM
One thing I miss from home is the libraries. The peace and quiet, and the books. I recently went to join a library in Phuket Town that my wife told me about, and I was astounded to be asked to pay a fee to join.
Where can we watch planes take off and land at Phuket Airport?
Where can we watch planes take off and land at Phuket Airport?
Tuesday 18 August 2015, 09:00AM
Where can I take my five-year-old daughter to watch planes take off and land at Phuket International Airport? She has recently taken up a fascination with large airplanes, as we often see them in the sky passing over our house. I certainly understand this, as I too was fascinated by large aircraft when I was her age.
Is it legal to carry people in the back of pickups and large trucks?
Is it legal to carry people in the back of pickups and large trucks?
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 07:00AM
Every morning I come to work on the bypass road and I see at least five pickup trucks on the road carrying full loads of migrant workers in the back.
When can we cross the bypass road safely?
When can we cross the bypass road safely?
Saturday 25 July 2015, 10:54AM
We are an elderly expat couple who live on Soi Tida, near the Esso Service Station on the bypass road. We retired from Australia and we used to enjoy regular walks to Sam Kong and Tesco Lotus to do our shopping.
How to renew my SIM card after phone stolen?
How to renew my SIM card after phone stolen?
Thursday 2 July 2015, 11:31AM
Will the mandatory registration of my SIM card, which requires with a photo of my face and presentation of my passport, make it easier to block calls if my phone is stolen?
Building my dream home
Building my dream home
Saturday 28 March 2015, 01:00PM
It's wise to know some rules and regulations before putting up permanent or non permanent structures in Phuket according to our recent Q&A.
Q A: No smoking, booze on the beach
Q&A: No smoking, booze on the beach
Monday 9 March 2015, 08:00AM
PHUKET: Were smoking, eating and drinking banned on Phuket beaches?
Q A: Have you been tested?
Q&A: Have you been tested?
Sunday 1 February 2015, 09:00AM
QUESTION: Dear The Phuket News. A friend of mine recently told me that having unprotected oral sex with a partner was not a big deal as most diseases were caught by having intercourse. Is oral sex without a condom or dental dam (female condom) safe? Also, in general, is there any place she can be tested for STDs anonymously as she is scared of the reaction her parents might have?
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