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45 COVID cases identified at Phuket home for the elderly
45 COVID cases identified at Phuket home for the elderly
PHUKET: Phuket health chief Dr Kusak Kiattikoon has expressed concern over the welfare of elderly people staying at the state-run Phuket Home for the Elderly in Pa Khlok after 45 seniors staying there were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
Thailand claim nine-medal haul at World Games
Thailand claim nine-medal haul at World Games
WORLD GAMES: Thailand finished in 18th place overall out of a total of 70 competing countries at the recent World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
South Korean carriers resume flights to Phuket
South Korean carriers resume flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Flights resumed on Thursday (July 28) between South Korea’s capital city Seoul and Phuket as planes from two airlines carrying a total of 359 passengers arrived on the island.
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, one deaths
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, one deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 12 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,121.
Phuket receives positive review from BIE Expo inspection team
Phuket receives positive review from BIE Expo inspection team
PHUKET: The delegation of representatives from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) were treated to tours in Phuket Town and local Phuket cuisine and a turtle-release at Nai Yang yesterday (July 28) as part of their inspection of the island to assess whether Phuket should be selected to host the World Specialised Expo 2028.
Vachira patient tests negative for monkeypox
Vachira patient tests negative for monkeypox
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has confirmed that the 40-year-old man transferred from Thalang Hospital to Vachira Phuket Hospital on Tuesday (July 26) has tested negative for monkeypox.
Phuket officials honour birthday tributes for HM King
Phuket officials honour birthday tributes for HM King
PHUKET: Phuket officials concluded their formal ceremonies to commemorate the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun yesterday (July 28) with a blessing ceremony held at the Phuket Provincial Administration Center in Phuket Town last night.
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, three deaths
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, three deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 20 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,109.
Tourist Police stroll Bangla over cannabis trade
Tourist Police stroll Bangla over cannabis trade
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police led an excursion along Bangla Rd, Patong, last night (July 27) to explain to shop and venue operators that they must have a license in order to sell marijuana products.
National Human Rights Commission mediates complaints over Kamala mosque speaker noise
National Human Rights Commission mediates complaints over Kamala mosque speaker noise
PHUKET: Assistant Professor Suchart Setthamalini of the National Human Rights Commission was in Phuket yesterday (July 27) as mediator with the hope of amicably resolving complaints over the volume of the speaker noise emanating from Kamala Mosque.
Phuket marks HM The King’s birthday
Phuket marks HM The King’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning led the official ceremonies to commemorate the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun today (July 28).
Phuket marks 13 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 13 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 13 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,089.
Phang-nga international marathon confirmed
Phang-nga international marathon confirmed
MARATHON: Authorities have confirmed the 2022 Phang-nga International Marathon is to take place on Aug 12-13 at Khao Lak Beach under the Royal Cup Somdej Phra Kanitthathirat Department of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Phuket health chief disses rumours of new monkeypox case
Phuket health chief disses rumours of new monkeypox case
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office, has dismissed reports that a man brought to Vachira Phuket Hospital for serious infection yesterday (July 26) has monkeypox.
‘Post COVID Syndrome’ tourism campaign launched for Phang Nga
‘Post COVID Syndrome’ tourism campaign launched for Phang Nga
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has launched a new ‘Post COVID Syndrome’ travel campaign to help tourism businesses in Phang Nga to recover.
People invited to join King’s birthday celebrations
People invited to join King’s birthday celebrations
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office has invited all members of the public and government organisations to join the official ceremonies to celebrate the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on Thursday (July 28).
Phuket marks 11 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 11 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 11 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,076.
BIE Expo delegation touch down in Phuket
BIE Expo delegation touch down in Phuket
PHUKET: The delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) arrived in Phuket today (July 26) to finally begin their inspection of the island in person as part of the assessment of whether Phuket should be selected to host the World Specialised Expo 2028.
Region 8 crime sweep nets 551 suspects, 81 firearms
Region 8 crime sweep nets 551 suspects, 81 firearms
PHUKET: A Region 8 Police anti-crime blitz across seven provinces last week saw a total of 551 suspects arrested and 81 firearms seized.
Walailak University expands workplace education drive
Walailak University expands workplace education drive
PHUKET: State-owned Walailak University in Nakhon Sri Thammarat has expanded its initiative to provide higher education to people in the workplace with the goal of doubling the number of workplace graduates by 2024.