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Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, no deaths
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 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,035.
Shots fired as police pursue suspect in Rawai
Shots fired as police pursue suspect in Rawai
PHUKET: Police shot out a fleeing suspect’s tyres before the suspect fled on foot on Wiset Rd in Rawai this afternoon (June 3).
Phuket Town bars inspected for COVID compliance
Phuket Town bars inspected for COVID compliance
PHUKET: Phuket health officials led by Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong inspected a series of nightlife venues in Phuket Town last night (June 2) to ensure they comply with the COVID measures still required now that they are officially allowed to re-open.
Governor clarifies Phuket face mask rule
Governor clarifies Phuket face mask rule
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has issued a revision to the face mask order that came into effect on Wednesday (June 1) to clarify that in general circumstances face masks must still be worn in public.
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, one death
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 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,015.
Face mask patrols on Bangla
Face mask patrols on Bangla
PHUKET: Local officials are ramping up their awareness campaign to “encourage” tourists to wear face masks while in public with face-mask patrols along Bangla Rd in Patong.
Patong Tunnel, airport expressway projects inch forward
Patong Tunnel, airport expressway projects inch forward
PHUKET: Surachet Laophulsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), in Phuket yesterday (June 1) said the Patong Tunnel project was on track for construction to begin in December 2023 and open for service in December 2027.
Phuket reservoirs at risk of overflowing
Phuket reservoirs at risk of overflowing
PHUKET: Phuket has received so much rainfall over the past week that the three main reservoirs on the island are now in danger of overflowing, Udomporn Kan, Chief of the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket), warned yesterday (June 1).
Tourists return to Patong Beach
Tourists return to Patong Beach
PHUKET: Tourists returned to Patong Beach late yesterday (June 1) as the week-long heavy weather started to ease, bringing a welcome sight to tourism-dependent businesses in the town.
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 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,000.
Phuket field hospital at PRU closes
Phuket field hospital at PRU closes
PHUKET: The field hospital set up at Phuket Rajabhat University to provide care and accommodation to people who had tested positive for COVID-19 has finally been closed.
Training inferno doused at Phuket airport
Training inferno doused at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held a successful emergency drill yesterday (May 31) simulating an oil spill and fire near the airport’s runway.
Power outage to affect Nai Harn
Power outage to affect Nai Harn
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in the area encompassing Nai Harn Lake and its surrounds, as well as the beachfront area, tomorrow (June 2).
Face mask rule remains in effect in Phuket
Face mask rule remains in effect in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are reminding the public that a face mask must be worn at all times while in a public area, following another provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
Thailand’s entry requirements from June 1
Thailand’s entry requirements from June 1
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued a notice confirming the requirements for foreign travellers to enter Thailand in efffect from today (June 1).
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 (May 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,990.
Phuket prepares to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
Phuket prepares to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
PHUKET: Preparations by Phuket government officials are underway for the birthday celebration of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Friday (June 3).
Crackdown ordered on drugs smuggled into Phuket
Crackdown ordered on drugs smuggled into Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabam has ordered local law enforcement to crack down on drugs brought into Phuket by land, air or sea.
Phuket marks 9 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 9 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked nine new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,978.
Phuket heavy weather warning extended
Phuket heavy weather warning extended
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has extended their heavy weather warning through to Thursday (June 2) as heavy rain and strong winds continue to combine to cause dangerous squalls in the waters around Phuket.