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Flash flood, rough sea warning issued for Phuket
Flash flood, rough sea warning issued for Phuket
PHUKET: Officials have issued a new weather alert for Phuket and other provinces along the Andaman coast as wet days are forecast to continue through May 7-9.
Use sharks as a tourist attraction, says Kamala Chief
Use sharks as a tourist attraction, says Kamala Chief
PHUKET: Jutha Dumlak, President of Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), has suggested that if a shark actually bit an 8-year-old boy at Kamala Beach last Sunday, then Phuket should be using “real sharks” as a way of attracting tourists.
Sa Ton Pho protest disbands on officials’ promises to uphold promises
Sa Ton Pho protest disbands on officials’ promises to uphold promises
PHUKET: The people of the Sa Ton Pho community, rendered homeless through government policy, disbanded their camp last night and left their camp site set up in front of Phuket Provincial Hall.
Thunderstorms forecast for Phuket
Thunderstorms forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Thunderstorms are forecast to soak up to 70% of the region in the coming days as a large front moves in from the southwest, marking the first barrage of storms and wet weather for Phuket’s rainy season.
Sloman in the fast lane for success with Laguna win
Sloman in the fast lane for success with Laguna win
GOLF: Tom Sloman has never doubted he has the game to compete at the highest level despite a frustrating start to his pro career but concedes he didn’t foresee a potential Asian Tour detour on his pathway to fame and fortune.
Phuket marks 43 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 43 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 43 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 5), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,306.
Major power outages to affect Nai Harn, bypass housing projects
Major power outages to affect Nai Harn, bypass housing projects
PHUKET: Two major power outages ‒ one in Nai Harn, the other near the bypass road ‒ will be in effect tomorrow (May 6) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Phuket making strides towards having COVID declared endemic, says PPHO chief
Phuket making strides towards having COVID declared endemic, says PPHO chief
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has said Phuket is ready for COVID-19 to be designated ‘endemic’ status on the island following the consistent lower number of cases reported over the past week.
Deputy Commerce Minister touts tourism policy success
Deputy Commerce Minister touts tourism policy success
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Commerce Sinit Lertkrai has praised the government’s handling of the tourism situation through its policies, which he credits for Phuket seeing 613 new business registrations in the first quarter of 2022.
Sloman sets pace with determined return to form
Sloman sets pace with determined return to form
GOLF: If you took Tom Sloman’s recent results purely at face value you might wonder how he’s powered his way to a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Beautiful Thailand Swing’s Laguna Phuket Open.
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 53 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 4), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,263.
Kamala Beach empty as officials ramp up ‘fish safety’ patrols
Kamala Beach empty as officials ramp up ‘fish safety’ patrols
PHUKET: Kamala Beach was nigh empty of swimmers yesterday (May 3) as officials and lifeguards patrolled the beach to warn beach-goers of an “aquatic animal” in the waters that had bitten an 8-year-old boy on Sunday.
Jimi Sandhu killer killed in plane crash
Jimi Sandhu killer killed in plane crash
PHUKET: Gene Lahrkamp, wanted for slaying Indian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket in February, has died in a small plane crash in Canada, reports the Vancouver Sun.
Phuket marks 39 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 39 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 39 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,210.
German tourist lost in Phuket jungle found safe
German tourist lost in Phuket jungle found safe
PHUKET: A 21-year-old German tourist lost in the jungle near Nai Thon Beach on his first day in Phuket was found by search teams last night and safely returned to his hotel.
Phuket launches ‘Fruit Festival’
Phuket launches ‘Fruit Festival’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has launched a campaign to promote fresh fruit sold across the island at special low prices.
Taxi driver denies any intent of sex misconduct
Taxi driver denies any intent of sex misconduct
PHUKET: The Phuket taxi driver accused of inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl tourist from Australia has denied any intention of committing any indecent act, Phuket Provincial Police have announced through a statement.
‘Bites were caused by a shark’, confirms PMBC Chief
‘Bites were caused by a shark’, confirms PMBC Chief
PHUKET: Dr Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, Director of the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC), has supported the view that the 8-year-old boy injured at Kamala Beach on Sunday (May 1) was bitten by a shark.
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 44 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,171.
American shark expert differs on Phuket barracuda blame
American shark expert differs on Phuket barracuda blame
PHUKET: A shark expert American expat living in Phuket has examined images of the bite marks on the 8-year-old boy bitten at Kamala Beach yesterday, and believes the bites were inflicted by a small shark.