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Prayut signs support for Phuket Expo 2028
Prayut signs support for Phuket Expo 2028
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has submitted a formal letter of support for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo in 2028.
Officials aim to halve deaths on Phuket roads by 2027
Officials aim to halve deaths on Phuket roads by 2027
PHUKET: Phuket officials have announced a policy to try to halve the number of deaths on Phuket’s roads within the next five years.
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no 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 (June 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,181.
Second tsunami-warning buoy goes offline
Second tsunami-warning buoy goes offline
PHUKET: Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has launched an operation to recover a tsunami-warning buoy located some 340km northwest of Phuket after it stopped transmitting data. The buoy is the second of two tsunami-warning buoys operated by the DDPM that is no longer functioning.
Date set for Bangtao Beach Run
Date set for Bangtao Beach Run
RUNNING: Phuket authorities have confirmed that the Bangtao Beach Run 2022 is to take place on Sunday, July 10.
Power outage to hit Kajonkiet Thalang school area
Power outage to hit Kajonkiet Thalang school area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in part of Srisoonthorn on Wednesday (June 15) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Phuket Immigration issues 90-day reporting warning
Phuket Immigration issues 90-day reporting warning
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has issued a warning reminding foreigners that failing to complete their 90-day reporting within the stated deadline will result in a fine.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, no 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 (June 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,169.
Phuket hotels move to resolve ‘dire’ skills shortage
Phuket hotels move to resolve ‘dire’ skills shortage
PHUKET: As Phuket looks toward a revival in the tourism sector, hoteliers are struggling to find qualified staff to provide the level of service returning tourists are looking for.
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 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,145.
Power outages scheduled for iLeaf Town 1, 2 housing estates
Power outages scheduled for iLeaf Town 1, 2 housing estates
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in two villages in the area of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (June 13) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
MRTA asks for public feedback as Phuket light rail fares announced
MRTA asks for public feedback as Phuket light rail fares announced
PHUKET: The Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) has begun gathering public opinion on two issues related to the Phuket light rail project. Respondents are asked to evaluate the proposed fare scheme, as well as provide feedback on the proposal to extend the line further to Tha Chatchai during Phase 1 to accommodate Specialized Expo visitors in 2028 .
Power cables catch fire in Kamala
Power cables catch fire in Kamala
PHUKET: A fire broke out among tangled street-side cables in the area of Naka Rd in Kamala yesterday (June 11).
Phuket Opinion: Needing to see the difference
Phuket Opinion: Needing to see the difference
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vorawut Silpa-archa this week held an event in Patong that was much more important than the run-of-the-mill public-relations grandstanding that usually amounts to nothing more than self-glorification.
Phuket marks 13 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 13 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 13 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,131.
Vachira Phuket continues walk-in COVID jabs
Vachira Phuket continues walk-in COVID jabs
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town is continuing its walk-in COVID vaccinations freely available to Thais and foreigners throughout June.
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no 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 (June 10), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,118.
Patong to host ‘Rock on the Beach Music Festival’
Patong to host ‘Rock on the Beach Music Festival’
PHUKET: Patong Beach will host the ‘Rock on the Beach Music Festival’ at Loma Park on June 17-19 as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to hold more events to attract tourists to the area.
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 10 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 9), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,106*.
Power outages to hit Srisoonthorn
Power outages to hit Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in two areas of Srisoonthorn tomorrow (June 10) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.