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Phuket officials blank first tourist arrivals without Thailand Pass
Phuket officials blank first tourist arrivals without Thailand Pass
PHUKET: Phuket officials have yet to recognise the first international tourists to arrive in Phuket without having to register through the Thailand Pass system or be required to have US$10,000 COVID insurance ‒ despite an instant uptick in the number of arrivals recorded yesterday (July 1).
B2.7mn donation helps promote Phuket’s sporting prowess
B2.7mn donation helps promote Phuket’s sporting prowess
ALL SPORTS: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) confirmed on Thursday (June 30) that they have donated B2,700,000 to support a sports-oriented program for Phuket residents while promoting the island as a desirable sports-tourism destination.
Phuket marks 34 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 34 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 34 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,536.
Phuket readies for IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting
Phuket readies for IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting
PHUKET: Phuket officials today discussed details of hosting the 28th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Ministerial Meeting on Sept 13-16.
Phuket to host regional round of 29th National Skills Competition
Phuket to host regional round of 29th National Skills Competition
PHUKET: Phuket will be one of four venues in Southern Thailand to host the regional round of the 29th National Skills Competition later this month, with the winners to compete in the WorldSkills Thailand Competition 2023 in the first quarter of next year.
Great gusts greet racers on day one of Phuket Raceweek
Great gusts greet racers on day one of Phuket Raceweek
SAILING: Sailors racing in the 19th Phuket Raceweek enjoyed winds gusting up to 20 knots on the regatta’s first day yesterday (June 30) allowing Pincipal Race Office Simon James to get in two races for all classes just south of Koh Lan off the southern coast of Phuket.
Phuket marks 36 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 36 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 36 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,535.
Water rescue drill held ahead of expected tourist influx
Water rescue drill held ahead of expected tourist influx
PHUKET: Rescue services and emergency response teams conducted a mass water-rescue exercise at Boat Lagoon Marina in Koh Kaew yesterday (June 29) as part of the national police commander’s instructions to prepare for an influx of tourists.
Vachira offers free medicines for ATK positive
Vachira offers free medicines for ATK positive
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is offering free medicines for the treatment of symptoms of COVID-19 for people who have tested positive at home by antigen test kit (ATK).
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 27 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,499.
Cinema trip for students as part of sustainable eduction drive
Cinema trip for students as part of sustainable eduction drive
PHUKET: Over 1,200 local school children received a treat today as they ventured from the classroom to the cinema at Central Festival Phuket to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World.
Ready for BIE inspection for Phuket Expo 2028 bid, urges Governor
Ready for BIE inspection for Phuket Expo 2028 bid, urges Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (June 28) delivered his message for all government agencies on the island ready for an inspection visit by representatives of the  Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) later this month as part of Thailand’s bid for Phuket to host World Specialised Expo in 2028.
Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 48 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,472.
Patong motorbike taxi riders told to be legal, polite ‒ and no fighting
Patong motorbike taxi riders told to be legal, polite ‒ and no fighting
PHUKET: Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabadee today called in Patong motorbike taxi drivers to make sure they understood they must be legally registered taxi drivers, and called on them to be polite, helpful hosts.
Power outages to affect Laguna area, Chao Fa West Rd in Chalong
Power outages to affect Laguna area, Chao Fa West Rd in Chalong
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect part of the Laguna area in Moo 6, Cherng Talay tomorrow (June 29) while work is conducted on high-voltage power lines.
Phayahong makes history as first Thai woman K-1 champion
Phayahong makes history as first Thai woman K-1 champion
KICKBOXING: Phayahong Ayothayafightgym has become the first Thai woman to win a K-1 kickboxing championship, taking the title in the 45-kilogramme division at the K-1: Ring of Venus event in Tokyo, Japan last Saturday (June 25).
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 20 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,424.
Wheelchairs rolled out for elderly, disabled
Wheelchairs rolled out for elderly, disabled
More than 800 wheelchairs were handed over to the Region 11 office of the Red Cross Society of Thailand last week as part of a B9 million joint initiative involving Living Waters Phuket and the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Parking spat ends with tyres slashed
Parking spat ends with tyres slashed
PHUKET: A dispute over a man parking too close to another car in front of a restaurant on the Kalim beachfront last week ended with one man’s tyres slashed.
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 15 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,404.