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Power outages to affect Thepkrasattri, Srisoonthorn
Power outages to affect Thepkrasattri, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced power outages that will affect parts of Thepkrasattri and Srisoonthorn today (June 27) so that workers can carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage lines.
Phuket para-athlete visits Nong Boat to lift spirits
Phuket para-athlete visits Nong Boat to lift spirits
PHUKET: Nonthaphat ‘Nong Boat’ Sae-ong, the 12-year-old boy blinded by an acute sinusitis bacterial infection spreading to his eyes and spinal fluid, received a surprise visit from Phuket Governor Woonciew Narong and Thai para-athlete Wassana Yim-in on Friday (June 24).
Phuket order affirms eased COVID measures
Phuket order affirms eased COVID measures
PHUKET: A new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (June 25) has eased the conditions for nightlife venue operators effective immediately, and has confirmed the new eased COVID measures for international arrivals to come into effect next Friday (July 1).
Water tourism safety in Phuket comes into focus
Water tourism safety in Phuket comes into focus
PHUKET: The Deputy Minister of Transport was in Phuket yesterday (June 25) to lead an event focused on water tourism safety and to inspect the new maritime traffic monitoring centre.
Yanui underwater cleanup nets 100kg of trash
Yanui underwater cleanup nets 100kg of trash
Before the storm weather blew in late this past week, Thai and foreign volunteers held an underwater cleanup at Yanui Beach that netted more than 100kg of trash and marine debris.
Sustainability: Music to our ears
Sustainability: Music to our ears
Last Saturday (June 18) saw One Phuket stage the island’s first Sustainability Fair and second Lean On Me Live Fest at Phuket Boat Lagoon’s White House.
Phuket Opinion: Keeping it green
Phuket Opinion: Keeping it green
PHUKET: The move to have more than 100 rai of a mangrove forest reserve on Phuket’s east coast dedicated to be protected and used as an ecotourism attraction is one great leap forward for Phuket. The only problem is that we need more of them.
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 (June 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,389.
Ready, Teddy, Go as legend kicks off youth football clinic
Ready, Teddy, Go as legend kicks off youth football clinic
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and England legend Teddy Sheringham was in Phuket yesterday (June 24) to officially open the southern region of ‘The Match Football Clinic’.
B59mn project to install more cables underground in Phuket Town
B59mn project to install more cables underground in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Work will begin next month on installing power and communications cables underground along 600 metres of Phuket Rd in the heart of Phuket Town.
‘Elvis’ gets the Luhrmann touch
‘Elvis’ gets the Luhrmann touch
Nobody makes films like Australian director Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann’s own style of filmmaking was there for all to see with his ’90s hit ‘Strictly Moulin’. From there he went from strength to strength wowing audiences with his own take on the classic Shakespearian tale of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and then of course came the gem in his crown – the visually spectacular ‘Moulin Rouge’. It seems the only blemish in Luhrmann’s career to date was the sub-standard ‘Australia’ that made the country it was named after cringe.
Baba Wedding Festival set to return
Baba Wedding Festival set to return
PHUKET: After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the “Baba Wedding Festival” will return to Phuket Town in September.
Opening the gate: Optimism shines as tourism barriers lifted
Opening the gate: Optimism shines as tourism barriers lifted
PHUKET: Local hoteliers are feeling good about Phuket’s tourism revival prospects after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Bangkok last Friday (June 17) announced the easing of major restrictions that were highly criticised for deterring tourism arrivals.
Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 16 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,375.
Patong Hill lane to close for drain works
Patong Hill lane to close for drain works
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that one lane will be closed along the steep section of Patong Hill tomorrow night (June 25) as work is carried out installing sewer drains alongside the busy road.
Phuket heavy weather set to continue
Phuket heavy weather set to continue
PHUKET: The heavy weather currently blowing across Phuket is forecast to continue through early next week, reports the Phuket office of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Phuket school closes classes as COVID cases rise
Phuket school closes classes as COVID cases rise
PHUKET: Baan Talad Neua School in Phuket Town has suspended classes for many students following a spike in the number of COVID cases involving staff and students at the school.
Phuket hosts tennis invitational
Phuket hosts tennis invitational
TENNIS: Phuket is hosting its first tennis invitational program this weekend which will see a selection of professional players and rising stars help promote the island as a sports tourism destination.
Karon anti-drug campaign aims for rehab, not jail
Karon anti-drug campaign aims for rehab, not jail
PHUKET: Pol Lt Gen Panurat Lakboon, Deputy Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police and Deputy Director of the Royal Thai Police Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Center, was in Phuket yesterday (June 23) to support a local community anti-drug campaign that aims to have drug users enter treatment instead of jailing them.
Face masks order officially eased, with immediate effect
Face masks order officially eased, with immediate effect
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that the requirement to wear face masks in public areas has been eased with immediate effect.