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Moscow to shut non-essential services as COVID cases spike
MOSCOW: The capital of Europe’s worst COVID-hit nation, will shut non-essential services between Oct 28 and Nov 7 as deaths soar and vaccination rates stall in the country, the city’s mayor said yesterday (Oct 21).
Published on: 24 minutes ago
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COVID patients to get coveted jabs
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will provide shots of AstraZeneca or Pfizer to anyone who has contracted COVID-19 but has had at least one month to recover from the disease, according to Dr Sophon Mekthon, assistant to the public health minister.
Published on: 34 minutes ago
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Phuket marks 126 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 126 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,443.
Published on: 39 minutes ago
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Thailand to welcome visitors from 46 countries from Nov 1
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Thailand will open the country to visitors from 46 countries instead of only 10 COVID-19 low-risk countries announced earlier, starting from Nov 1.
Published on: 8 hours ago
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor: Phuket ready for more tourists, Long-stay health insurance jacked to B3mn |:| October 21
PHUKET XTRA - October 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Long-stay foreigner mandatory health insurance jacked to B3mn |:| Income distribution vital in Phuket tourism recovery, says governor |:| Phuket marks 146 new total COVID cases |:| Remember Kevin Moss, founder of Phuket Immigration volunteers Hosted by: JP
Published on: 13 hours ago
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Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak
BEIJING: Authorities in China cancelled hundreds of flights, closed schools and ramped up mass testing today (Oct 21) to try and stamp out a new COVID-19 outbreak linked to a group of tourists.
Published on: 19 hours ago
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Thai researchers develop COVID-19 antigen rapid tests
BANGKOK: A local antigen rapid test for both professional use and self-testing has been developed and approved for the detection of COVID-19, it has been confirmed.
Published on: 19 hours ago
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Wan Org Pansa brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a reminder that the sale of alcohol is banned throughout the country today (Oct 21) as the nation observes the Wan Org Pansa Buddhist holy day.
Published on: 21 hours ago
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Kevin Moss, founder of Phuket Immigration Volunteers, passes away
PHUKET: Kevin Moss, the British expat who founded the Phuket Immigration Volunteers and a regular at Patong Police Station with the Region 8 Police Volunteers, has passed away after a brief battle with cancer.
Published on: 22 hours ago
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Trump announces plans to launch new social network ‘TRUTH Social’
WORLD: Former US president Donald Trump announced plans yesterday (Oct 20) to launch his own social network, in the latest push to reclaim his internet dominance after he was banned from Twitter and Facebook in the wake of the violent Capitol insurrection.
Published on: 22 hours ago
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Income distribution vital in Phuket tourism recovery, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has emphasised that income distribution among residents across the island was paramount in the expected slow return of tourists after Nov 1, when Thailand is expected to reopen to receiving vaccinated tourists without quarantine from selected low-risk countries.
Published on: 23 hours ago
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Cabinet nods to Flexible Plus Program for investments by foreigners
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved in principle the proposed Flexible Plus Program aimed at attracting foreign investors to Thailand.
Published on: 23 hours ago
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Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket ‒ Hat Yai flights
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways will resume its direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai from Oct 31.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 140 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 20) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,317.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Long-stay expats mandatory health insurance jacked to B3mn
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health has raised the mandatory health insurance for expats staying on one-renewed visas from B400,000 to B3 million, effective immediately.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Asian Tour’s Phuket Series praised for inspiring tourism confidence
PHUKET: Two Asian Tour golf tournaments to be played in Phuket in November and December have been praised for inspiring confidence in Phuket’s tourism and hoped to bring a welcome boost to the island’s economy.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Wichit Na Ranong steps in over Soi Paniang wastewater
PHUKET: Wichit Na Ranong, often referred to as the ‘Father of Phuket Tourism’, has offered Rassada Municipality use of private land to help monitor wastewater levels flowing into the Soi Paniang area, which for years has raised serious health concerns over the foul stench emanating from the canal that feeds
Published on: 1 day ago
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Phuket get ready, says Governor
PHUKET: Officials across Phuket have been told to prepare the island to welcome foreign tourists from Nov 1, in line with the expected reopening of the country to receive vaccinated tourists without quarantine from up to 10 low-risk countries, and to make sure that their respective areas are clean and
Published on: 1 day ago
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Military giving protesters latitude, but not ‘rioters’
BANGKOK: Soldiers will only step in to handle political protests when the situation is considered a rebellion or a riot, Defence Forces chief Gen Chalermpol Srisawat said yesterday (Oct 19).
Published on: 1 day ago
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Phuket marks 132 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 132 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 19) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,177.
Published on: 2 days ago
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket candidates for OrBorJor elections, Teacher accused of sex abuse with students |:| October 19
PHUKET XTRA - October 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Teacher accused of sexual abuse, local Phang Nga chief faces 50 years |:| B17mn Chanthaburi fraud nets 4 suspects Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Published on: 2 days ago
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket candidates for OrBorTor elections, Teacher accused of sex abuse with students |:| October 19
PHUKET XTRA - October 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Teacher accused of sexual abuse, local Phang Nga chief faces 50 years |:| B17mn Chanthaburi fraud nets 4 suspects Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Published on: 2 days ago
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Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced work to improve high-voltage distribution that will affect the areas of Baan Bo-Kruat to Baan Khuan in Moo 1 of Thepkrasattri Sub-district tomorrow (Oct 20).
Published on: 2 days ago
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Tourism operators downbeat on domestic travel sentiment
BANGKOK: Tourism operators anticipate lukewarm travel sentiment as concerns over COVID-19 and weak purchasing power remain key obstacles for domestic trips despite the subsidy generating an additional two million room nights.
Published on: 2 days ago
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Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election
PHUKET: A total of 17 candidates have registered their intent to vie for the seats as chiefs of the five Tambon Administration Organisations (OrBorTor) in Phuket in the upcoming elections to be held on Nov 28.
Published on: 2 days ago
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