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Phuket marks 51 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 51 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 51 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,635.
Phuket marks National Tree Day
Phuket marks National Tree Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials today (May 13) marked National Tree Day with the distribution of more nearly 2,000 trees to be planted in the protected forest area on Khao Toh Sae in Rassada.
Nong Boat arrives at Siriraj
Nong Boat arrives at Siriraj
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, has arrived at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, one of the leading hospitals in the country, for treatment.
Four-day weekend brings another alcohol ban
Four-day weekend brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Royal Ploughing Ceremony to be held today and the Budhhist holiday Visakha Bucha on Sunday will see government officials enjoy another four-day weekend starting today (May 13).
Phuket marks 35 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 35 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 35 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,584.
Food Safety and Nutrition Fair underway in Wichit
Food Safety and Nutrition Fair underway in Wichit
PHUKET: The 15th Food Safety and Nutrition Fair started on Monday evening (May 10) at Suan Sri Phuwanat park on Pattana Thongthin Rd in Wichit and is set to conclude on Friday (May 14).
Phuket sending over 400 athletes to Songkhla Games
Phuket sending over 400 athletes to Songkhla Games
ALL SPORTS: Phuket is sending more than 400 athletes to compete in over 20 sports at the 37th edition of the Songkhla Youth Games this month.
Phuket marks 47 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 47 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 47 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,549.
Scheduled blackout to hit Srisoonthorn
Scheduled blackout 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 a part of tambon Srisoonthorn on Thursday (May 12) as work is carried out on low-voltage cables.
Power outage to affect Rawai
Power outage to affect 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 Thursday (May 12) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Test & Go cancellation yet to yield Phuket gains
Test & Go cancellation yet to yield Phuket gains
PHUKET: Despite reports from officials of skyrocketing numbers of international tourist arrivals due to the cancellation of the Test & Go entry requirements on May 1, Phuket still has yet to see any marked increase in the number foreign tourists coming to the island.
‘Flying SorKor’ suspected in Kamala hill grab
‘Flying SorKor’ suspected in Kamala hill grab
PHUKET: Officials will proceed with legal action over the illegal excavation of a hill in the Kamala Hills National Forest Reserve and are investigating whether the land document presented to claim the land is genuine.
Former Deputy PM Suwat announces opening of Phuket’s B4.5bn Andamanda project
Former Deputy PM Suwat announces opening of Phuket’s B4.5bn Andamanda project
BANGKOK: The Andamanda water park project in Kathu costing B4.5 billion to build was officially launched at a press event in Bangkok yesterday (May 10).
PWA plants trees to honour King Rama IX
PWA plants trees to honour King Rama IX
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) organised a tree-planting activity at its office in Kathu to honour King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and inspire love of nature among staff and broader community.
Boy blinded by acute sinusitis to go to Siriraj
Boy blinded by acute sinusitis to go to Siriraj
PHUKET: The 12-year-old boy who has been blinded by a bacterial infection spreading to his eyes will be sent to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, one of the leading hospitals in the country, for treatment, welfare officers have confirmed.
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 (May 10), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,502.
Small power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
Small power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
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 tambon Thepkrasattri on May 11.
Epic fightback lands maiden ADT win for Sarun
Epic fightback lands maiden ADT win for Sarun
GOLF: When Sarun Sirithon airmailed the green with his approach to the par-4 15th at Laguna Golf Phuket on Monday (May 9) it seemed his epic final-round charge from five strokes adrift at the $75,000 (B2.5 million) Laguna Phuket Cup had come up short.
Walk-in Pfizer jabs for kids offered at Phuket International Airport
Walk-in Pfizer jabs for kids offered at Phuket International Airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Provinical Health Office (PPHO) will offer walk-in Pfizer vaccination to kids on May 14 and 29.
Phiphat launches new Andaman tourism campaign
Phiphat launches new Andaman tourism campaign
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew joined Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn in Bangkok yesterday (May 9) to announce the month-long  ‘Aqua Lumina’ series of festivities to be held in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi to help boost tourism to the region.