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Phuket marks 18 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 18 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 18 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,925.
DDPM explains ‘missing’ Phuket tsunami warning buoys
DDPM explains ‘missing’ Phuket tsunami warning buoys
PHUKET: The national centre for the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has confirmed that of the two tsunami warning buoys in the waters west of Phuket, one was missing and has now been recovered and the other is still in its proper location and transmitting data, but that data is not being relayed to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Barbara Lange goes home
Barbara Lange goes home
PHUKET: Barbara Lange, the 75-year-old German tourist who was rescued from being lost in the Phuket jungle after being missing for seven days, has gone home.
Phuket marks 8 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 8 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked eight new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,907.
Kathu schools set for English language drive
Kathu schools set for English language drive
PHUKET: Officials in Kathu are introducing measures to enhance the teaching of English in local schools, as per recent objectives laid down by the Phuket Governor.
Phuket selects artificial butterflies for Queen Sirikit birthday display
Phuket selects artificial butterflies for Queen Sirikit birthday display
PHUKET: Phuket officials yesterday selected 90 artificial butterflies made from tie-dyed batik cloth to be used as decorations at an exhibition in Bangkok to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the auspicious occasion of her 90th birthday on Aug 12.
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 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,899.
Phuket officials present autopsy on Sandbox tourism success
Phuket officials present autopsy on Sandbox tourism success
PHUKET: From July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022, there were 503,468 tourists who came to Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox entry scheme, generating more than B28.191 billion in direct spending, resulting in more than B66.81bn injected in circulation into local economy.
Water supply outages to affect Patong, Wichit
Water supply outages to affect Patong, Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Patong on Wednesday night (May 25) and in parts of Wichit on Thursday night (May 26).
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 21 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 23), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,890.
Phuket hosts Wheelchair Basketball Championship
Phuket hosts Wheelchair Basketball Championship
BASKETBALL: Phuket is currently hosting the 2022 Asia Oceania Wheelchair Basketball Championship with more than 300 athletes participating.
New Phuket prison already 85% full
New Phuket prison already 85% full
PHUKET: The new Phuket Provincial Prison, built at a cost of B789 million on 108 rai in Srisoonthorn, central Phuket, is already 85% full, a news release by local public relations officials has confirmed.
No injuries, damage reported after Patong fire
No injuries, damage reported after Patong fire
PHUKET: No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out at a building with rooms for rent on Ratchapathanusorn Rd in Patong last Saturday (May 21). Damage to property is believed to be limited and has not been reported by officials either.
Chalong Underpass daytime closing to continue until May 25
Chalong Underpass daytime closing to continue until May 25
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that Chalong Underpass will be closed during the day from May 23 until May 25 while workers examine and fix lights and water pumps.
Top Thai artists to highlight Karon food fair
Top Thai artists to highlight Karon food fair
PHUKET: Karon Municipality has announced that it will hold a food fair of its own this coming weekend with live entertainment from popular Thai artists Tai Tanawut and Job2Do.
Phuket marks 11 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 11 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 11 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 22), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,869.
Andamanda opens in Phuket
Andamanda opens in Phuket
PHUKET: The B4.5 billion Andamanda Phuket water fun park officially opened yesterday (May 21), with Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, as guest of honour.
Phuket ramps up anti-dengue efforts as school year starts
Phuket ramps up anti-dengue efforts as school year starts
PHUKET: The Public Health and Environment Division of Phuket City Municipality has started rolling out a campaign against dengue fever with fogging of local educational institutions to help prevent disease-bearing mosquitoes from breeding. The focus is on schools, kindergartens and colleges which welcomed students for on-site classes on Tuesday (May 17) when the new school year started.
Chulu West climb for Soi Dog aborted by snowstorm
Chulu West climb for Soi Dog aborted by snowstorm
PHUKET: The attempt by Phuket residents Yanisa Kingmala-Beven and her husband Rohun to climb Chulu West in Nepal to help raise funds for Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation has been aborted by a snowstorm that prevented any climbers from reaching the peak.
Phuket Opinion: Putting transparency on the map
Phuket Opinion: Putting transparency on the map
PHUKET: Nisit Chansomwong, Director-General of the Lands Department, made a special trip to Phuket on Friday (May 20) to announce local official’s access to a new app and web interface showing exactly the size, shape and location of a plot of registered land in Phuket.