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1,000 vacancies at Phuket job fair
1,000 vacancies at Phuket job fair
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO) held a job fair at Central Festival Phuket yesterday (June 8), with more than 1,000 vacancies available for job-seekers.
TTM+ 2022 in Phuket forecast to bring B1.29bn tourism boost
TTM+ 2022 in Phuket forecast to bring B1.29bn tourism boost
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn expects the TTM+ 2022 event in Phuket to boost tourism revenue by more than B1.29 billion, helping to generate B1.5 trillion for the national economy.
Phuket marks World Oceans Day
Phuket marks World Oceans Day
PHUKET: Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), at Loma Park in Patong Beach yesterday (June 8) presided over a major event to mark World Oceans Day that was broadcast to more than 30 countries worldwide.
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 8), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,096.
National Park entry fees still charging foreigners five times more
National Park entry fees still charging foreigners five times more
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) began enforcing its new schedule of fees yesterday (June 7), which continues the DNP practice of charging foreigners five times more than Thais for entering a national park.
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 7), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,081.
Power outage to affect part of Wiset Rd in Rawai
Power outage to affect part of Wiset Rd in Rawai
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in a part of Rawai on Wednesday (June 8) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Prayut reveals new strategy for Thai tourism
Prayut reveals new strategy for Thai tourism
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phuket yesterday (June 6) announced his strategy to rebuild, rebrand and recover the island’s tourism industry into a sustainable model.
Phuket marks 6 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 6 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked six new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 6), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,069.
Darasamut Underpass to close for 10 days
Darasamut Underpass to close for 10 days
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Highways Department has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed to traffic for 24 hours a day from tomorrow (June 7) through to June 17.
Prayut oversees Phuket school MoU to boost English skills
Prayut oversees Phuket school MoU to boost English skills
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phuket today (June 6) visited Phuttamongkolnimit School in Phuket Town to oversee the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide children with essential skills for their “sustainable development”.
Ice skating congress held in Phuket
Ice skating congress held in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn was in Phuket over the weekend to officiate the opening of the 58th International Skating Union Congress, being held from June 5-11 at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Phuket.
Novotel Phuket Kata Avista partners with PSU
Novotel Phuket Kata Avista partners with PSU
PHUKET: A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa and the Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus on May 30 in an agreement to develop their academic and industry links under a principle of mutual understanding, mutual benefits and common interests.
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 5), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,051.
Dolphin rescued at Khuk Khak Beach
Dolphin rescued at Khuk Khak Beach
PHUKET: A dolphin is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) after being rescued at Khuk Khak Beach in Phang Nga Province yesterday (June 4).
Prayut set to visit Phuket
Prayut set to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to visit Phuket tomorrow (June 6) as part of plans to monitor the implementation of education and tourism policies on the island.
Phuket Opinion: Bungling expectations
Phuket Opinion: Bungling expectations
PHUKET: The palaver this week over face masks still being required in Phuket while in public areas exposed a wide range of bungling from key stakeholders, very few of whom would like to put their hand up and take responsibility.
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 4), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,035.
Phuket pays respects on Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
Phuket pays respects on Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket paid respects to honour the 44th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at a ceremony held at the Auditorium of the new Provincial Hall yesterday evening (June 3).
Vietjet resumes direct flights to Phuket from Ho Chi Minh
Vietjet resumes direct flights to Phuket from Ho Chi Minh
PHUKET The first Vietjet Air flight from Ho Chi Minh City after the pandemic landed in Phuket yesterday (June 3), marking the comeback of the service of four flights per week, serving reviving travel demand between Thailand and Vietnam.