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BMW driver fined for obstructing ambulance
BMW driver fined for obstructing ambulance
PHUKET: The driver of the BMW that obstructed an ambulance while transporting a seriously injured woman to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town on Thursday (Apr 28) has presented himself to police.
Grip It kicks it up a gear
Grip It kicks it up a gear
The GRIP IT team does not like to miss water fights and we especially don’t like to miss out on fun! That is why this year, our first official Songkran, we decided that the kids deserved the next best thing… TOYS! So we reached out to our local Rawai Municipality to help us find some special and deserving children.
Phuket Opinion: We need whatever tourism boost we can get
Phuket Opinion: We need whatever tourism boost we can get
PHUKET: The new “eased” entry measures for international tourists to come into effect today (May 1) have seen hopes of a start to the recovery of Phuket’s tourism industry, and hence the whole island’s economy, finally resurface.
Phuket marks 56 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 56 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 56 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,028.
Jurin promises more homes for Phuket sea gypsies
Jurin promises more homes for Phuket sea gypsies
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit yesterday (Apr 29) vowed to provide more housing for sea gypsies in Phuket and other Andaman provinces.
Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 69 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 69 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,954.
Phuket hosts major esports competition
Phuket hosts major esports competition
ESPORTS: A two-day esports competition was launched yesterday (Apr 29) in Phuket with a prize pot of B60,000 and the opportunity for the winners to represent the province in national competition at stake.
Phuket Governor order eases COVID restrictions
Phuket Governor order eases COVID restrictions
PHUKET: Venues operating as restaurants may now legally serve alcohol until midnight under a new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today (Apr 29).
Deputy PM Jurin touts Bhutan trade talks in Phuket
Deputy PM Jurin touts Bhutan trade talks in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit has praised trade talks with Bhutan held in Phuket, saying that expanded trade and investment cooperation is hoped to push exports of Thai herbs and traditional medicines to Bhutan, boosting total trade between the two countries to B3.6 billion by 2025.
Phuket Rugby 10s is back
Phuket Rugby 10s is back
RUGBY: After the trail of disruption that COVID-19 left in its wake during the past two years it is with great relief and anticipation that the Phuket Rugby 10s has been confirmed to go ahead next month.
Tourism Minister presents Patong Bay Hill hotel COVID-prevention award
Tourism Minister presents Patong Bay Hill hotel COVID-prevention award
PHUKET: Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has presented the Patong Bay Hill Hotel an award for receiving the GBAC Star international hygiene standard certificate, issued to operators who uphold the highest standards of the outbreak prevention, response and recovery measures for facilities.
Phuket marks 73 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 73 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 73 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,857.
Phuket real estate market shows a heartbeat
Phuket real estate market shows a heartbeat
PHUKET: Phuket found itself in 2021 with few international tourist arrivals, no new condominium projects, and only two villa projects launched. However, leading international property consultant CBRE Thailand reports a slight increase in demand for resort homes and performance recovery for hotels as travel restrictions ease and regulations adjust.
Phuket road accident blackspots identified
Phuket road accident blackspots identified
PHUKET: Two intersections have been marked for road-safety improvements following a review of traffic accident blackspots across the island.
NSC Chief inspects Phuket airport for May 1 readiness
NSC Chief inspects Phuket airport for May 1 readiness
PHUKET: Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), Gen Supot Malaniyom, inspected Phuket International Airport yesterday (Apr 27) in anticipation of larger numbers of tourists expected to arrive as entry measures to the country are eased from May 1.
Phuket marks 79 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 79 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 79 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,772.
Phuket officials give electric scooters a test ride
Phuket officials give electric scooters a test ride
PHUKET: Phuket officials have approved the use of electric scooters at the Phuket Provincial Hall complex on the south side of Phuket Town as a test phase to confirm how safe the “micro-mobility” vehicles are to use.
Phuket officials prepare for ‘endemic’ COVID-19
Phuket officials prepare for ‘endemic’ COVID-19
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced that officials are preparing to ease regulations under what has been called conditions under ‘endemic COVID-19’.
CAAT confirms Thailand entry measures by airline from May 1
CAAT confirms Thailand entry measures by airline from May 1
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has confirmed the entry measures for international arrivals starting May 1.
Phuket marks 81 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 81 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 81 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,677.