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Rawai to host Woodball competition
Rawai to host Woodball competition
WOODBALL: Phuket is gearing up to host a Woodball tournament in Rawai next weekend (July 22-24) as part of efforts to grow the sport’s popularity across the island.
FDA warns against ordering Molnupiravir online
FDA warns against ordering Molnupiravir online
BANGKOK: The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against people purchasing the drug Molnupiravir online and using it themselves.
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 14 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 14 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 16), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,910.
Time to get Happy Jack
Time to get Happy Jack
An al fresco gastropub with a laid-back atmosphere, Happy Jack Rawai is popular for its selection of high quality grilled meats, homemade pastas, Belgian specialities and stacked burgers. With the tagline “Nice to meat you”, the restaurant is sure to please the palates of carnivores and foodies alike.
Kathu Cultural Festival gets underway
Kathu Cultural Festival gets underway
PHUKET: After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellation, the Kathu Cultural Festival returned to the streets yesterday (July 15).
Two-week school athletics competition hailed as a success
Two-week school athletics competition hailed as a success
ALL SPORTS: The curtain was brought down Thursday (July 14) on the two-week festival of sport activities created for local schools across Phuket known as the ‘2022 Phuket Student Athletics Competition’.
Long holiday brings Phuket B2.34bn boost
Long holiday brings Phuket B2.34bn boost
PHUKET: The five-day ‘long weekend’ currently underway has boosted average occupancy at hotels across the island to 60% and is expected to generate more than B2.34 billion for the island, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office chief Nanthasiri Ronnasiri has announced.
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 21 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 15), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,896.
Phuket lifeguards ordered to ramp up surf safety
Phuket lifeguards ordered to ramp up surf safety
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called on lifeguards to ramp up their efforts to protect tourists at Phuket beaches while strong waves and rip currents continue to plague the island’s west coast.
Stop dumping trash in Phuket Town canals, mayor urges
Stop dumping trash in Phuket Town canals, mayor urges
PHUKET: Public works on clearing and improving water flow in canals has resulted in good results in the three flood-prone areas in Phuket Town, Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has announced.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,875.
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 25 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,851.
Boutique hotels in Patong appeal for help
Boutique hotels in Patong appeal for help
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam was in Patong yesterday (July 12) to hear firsthand how more than 200 small hotels that were not allowed to legally open had been seized in foreclosure motions for failure to pay loans.
Heavy weather dumps marine trash on Patong Beach
Heavy weather dumps marine trash on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Strong waves pounding the west coast dumped piles of debris onto Patong Beach as the strong winds and heavy scattered downpours continued across the island yesterday (July 12).
Strong winds down trees in Kamala
Strong winds down trees in Kamala
PHUKET: Strong winds brought down trees and branches in Kamala yesterday (July 12), landing on power cables and people’s houses. No injuries or serious damage were reported. 
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 22 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,826.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,804.
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
PHUKET: The auspicious Buddhist holidays Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent), also called “Vassa”, will be observed across the country on Wednesday and Thursday (July 13-14), respectively.
Patong lifeguards warn tourists of dangerous surf
Patong lifeguards warn tourists of dangerous surf
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have called on all beachgoers to swim only in safe-swimming zones where yellow-red flags have been posted as the surf continues to be dangerous during the ongoing spate of heavy weather.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket yesterday (July 10) celebrated Eid al-Adha, or Festival of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha is the second and bigger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. The holiday honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.