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Ariffin takes four shot lead in Laguna Phuket Cup
Ariffin takes four shot lead in Laguna Phuket Cup
GOLF: Shahriffuddin Ariffin doesn’t want to look back nor get ahead of himself. Neither feat will be easy to accomplish as he takes a four-stroke lead to bed ahead of the final round of the US$75,000 (B2.5 million) Laguna Phuket Cup today (May 10).
Small power outage to affect Bang Tao
Small power outage to affect Bang Tao
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 Cherng Talay on May 10.
Phuket marks 35 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 35 new COVID cases, one death
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 9), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,478.
Three tied for lead after day one of Laguna Phuket Cup
Three tied for lead after day one of Laguna Phuket Cup
GOLF: Shahriffuddin Ariffin, Thitipan Pachuayprakong and Ryoto Furuya helped restore a little Asian Development Tour (ADT) pride as the Beautiful Thailand Swing (BTS) marched quickstep into the second of its four quickfire events yesterday (May 8).
Patong Pansuk resumes activities
Patong Pansuk resumes activities
PHUKET: The Patong Development Foundation resumed its ‘Patong Pansuk’ (‘Patong Cupboard’) charity activities yesterday (May 8), handing out 400 “Survival bags” of food and other essential household items and financial assistance to 30 children to ensure they can continue their studies.
Phuket marks 55 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 55 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 55 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 8), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,440.
Darasamut Underpass closes for maintenance
Darasamut Underpass closes for maintenance
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be closed from 9am to 5pm today (May 9) as workers conduct maintenance in the tunnel.
Muslim youth to boost Quran skills in Phuket
Muslim youth to boost Quran skills in Phuket
PHUKET: Anupap Vejvanichsanong, Vice President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor), presided over a ceremony to launch a Quran Skills Promotion Project in Phuket aimed at giving local Muslim kids a better understanding of Islam.
Phuket needs continued government support to go forward, PCC Chief urges
Phuket needs continued government support to go forward, PCC Chief urges
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) President Thanusak Phungdet has urged the Thai government to continue supporting Phuket in its efforts to raise tourism to a new level in parallel with developing alternative income sources in line with GEMMSST strategy and preparing to host the World Specialized Expo 2028
Phuket to celebrate National Tree Day with tree planting
Phuket to celebrate National Tree Day with tree planting
PHUKET: Phuket provincial authorities have invited people to take part in reforestation activities on Toh Sae Hill (Monkey Hill) to honor the National Tree Day next Friday (May 13).
Phuket Opinion: Phuket sharks are just not into us
Phuket Opinion: Phuket sharks are just not into us
PHUKET: Following events this past week islanders might have to finally concede the term ‘Phuket luck’. Just as a major barrier to tourism was lifted last Sunday, allowing tourists to come without being tested for COVID-19 before departure or after landing on the island, a young boy suffered serious bites from a big fish at a popular tourist beach.
Phang Nga COVID restrictions clarified by provincial order
Phang Nga COVID restrictions clarified by provincial order
PHUKET: Restaurants in Phang Nga can now legally serve alcohol until midnight like their counterparts in Phuket according to a the most recent provincial order by Phang Nga Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. Yet many other restrictions remain in force and entertainment venues are still formally banned unless they are “food and beverage outlets”.
Alleged illegal land excavation in Kamala under investigation
Alleged illegal land excavation in Kamala under investigation
PHUKET: Phuket officials are investigating an alleged illegal land excavation believed to be conducted within a protected forest in Kamala. 
Phuket marks 38 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 38 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 38 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 7), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,385.
Bridgestone, local school praised for road safety effort in Phuket
Bridgestone, local school praised for road safety effort in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodrabam has praised the joint effort by Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd., Asian Disaster Prevention Foundation (AP Foundation), and local partners to improve road safety in Phuket through Bridgestone Global Road Safety initiative at Kathu Wittaya School.
Roi Rim Lay fair underway in Patong
Roi Rim Lay fair underway in Patong
PHUKET: Phuket officials are continuing their social policy of holding Roi Rim Lay food festivals across the island to help redistribute income throughout the community. The location for this weekend is Patong.
Phuket Bike Week program, bike convoy routes unveiled
Phuket Bike Week program, bike convoy routes unveiled
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Bike Week festival is set to return to Phuket from May 13-15, with organisers anticipating around 2,000 bikes and 20,000 people taking part in the first event after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Various activities are scheduled, including a Mai Khao to Rawai big bike ride.
Phuket Aunjai Clinic to close from May 16
Phuket Aunjai Clinic to close from May 16
PHUKET: The Aunjai Clinic, which opened last year as a place for people to address in case of a positive COVID-19 test, will cease operation on May 16, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) announced via Facebook yesterday (May 6).
It’s a ball in Patong with sports tourism triple-header
It’s a ball in Patong with sports tourism triple-header
ALL SPORTS: Patong Beach hosted a beach football tournament last weekend (Apr 29 – May 1), the second in a series of three sports-themed competitions being staged in the area aimed at boosting tourism, revitalising the local economy and promoting a healthier, more active lifestyle among local residents.
Phuket marks 41 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 41 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 41 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 6), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,347.