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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?

Turn down the volume!

Turn down the volume!

How do I know whether gold I buy in Phuket is real?

How do I know whether gold I buy in Phuket is real?
How to find out which Phuket hotels are legal
How to find out which Phuket hotels are legal
Sunday 12 March 2017, 09:00AM
The crackdown on illegal hotels in Phuket began last year, and the amnesty ended on Jan 31, but how does anyone know which hotels in Phuket are legally registered? Read on to find out...
How’s your syphilis? Phuket work permits still require tests
How’s your syphilis? Phuket work permits still require tests
Sunday 26 February 2017, 11:00AM
Any expat who has applied for work permit in Phuket knows the drill. Each year a medical test is required to renew the work permit, and each year the expat is tested for syphilis. Why this is so baffles many expats on the island. Read on to the officials' explanations of why this is required.
Phuket Town minivans still running to Patong
Phuket Town minivans still running to Patong
Monday 30 January 2017, 10:00AM
Did you know that air-conditioned vans operate from the old bus station in Phuket Town to Patong and back for fares as little as B50? If not, read on...
Tourists driving in Phuket: get legal, or get fined - or worse
Tourists driving in Phuket: get legal, or get fined - or worse
Sunday 18 December 2016, 10:00AM
Tourists from all over the world come to Phuket and rent a car or motorbike during their holiday, but are they allowed to use their license from their home country to drive a rental vehicle on the island?
Phuket traffic fines in clear view
Phuket traffic fines in clear view
Wednesday 30 November 2016, 10:18AM
Have you ever been stopped by traffic police for a moving violation and not known what the fine was? Read on to find out what the fines really are, and will police in Phuket start posting the amounts in English at police stations across the island.
Filing the big complaints: How to make sure malfeasance, corruption is exposed
Filing the big complaints: How to make sure malfeasance, corruption is exposed
Sunday 9 October 2016, 10:00AM
Know of something in Phuket that should get the right kind of attention from the right kind of people? Here's a list of offices tasked with receiving complaints from the public about corruption, encroachment and a host of other criminal social ills that plague this island.
Is the Phuket Airport bus still running to Patong?
Is the Phuket Airport bus still running to Patong?
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 09:26AM
The regular bus service from Phuket International Airport to Patong was launched years ago and later extended to pick up and drop off passengers at Kata-Karon, but recently the service has fallen off the radar. Is the Airport-Patong bus still running? If so, what are the latest details? Read on to find out…
One in a million: All you need to know about winning the Thai Lottery
One in a million: All you need to know about winning the Thai Lottery
Sunday 21 August 2016, 11:00AM
So you’ve heard all about the Thai lottery but never knew how it worked? Here’s your definitive guide to the Thai government lottery, what the major prizes are, and how to claim them.
Where to report abuse of wildlife animals?
Where to report abuse of wildlife animals?
Wednesday 10 August 2016, 09:10AM
With the ongoing reports of beach touts using protected animals to gouge money from tourists in public areas, many people are asking who to report such cases to. Here's your answer…
Penalties for being caught working without a permit in Phuket
Penalties for being caught working without a permit in Phuket
Sunday 31 July 2016, 02:00PM
Have you ever wondered just what the penalties for being caught working in Phuket without a work permit, or where you could find a copy of the law in English so you can make sure to comply with it? Read on for answers to these questions...
Sorting out snakebites in Phuket
Sorting out snakebites in Phuket
Tuesday 19 July 2016, 11:00AM
Ever wanted to know what to do – and more importantly, which hospital to go to – if you are bitten by a snake in Phuket? Read on to find out all the answers…
How much can taxis and tuk-tuks in Phuket charge?
How much can taxis and tuk-tuks in Phuket charge?
Friday 24 June 2016, 03:03PM
Have you ever wondered just exactly how much taxis and tuk-tuks are allowed to charge in Phuket? Read on for the full list of government-set fares laid down by law for Phuket.
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.
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