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Phuket marks 152 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 152 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 152 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 49,793.
Phuket ‘Seven Days’ road safety total holds at two dead
Phuket ‘Seven Days’ road safety total holds at two dead
PHUKET:  Phuket officials recorded five accidents resulting in five injuries requiring admission to hospital for treatment, but no fatalities, on Day 3 of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays, from midnight to midnight yesterday (Apr 13).
Bangla Songkran water fights continue, despite police presence
Bangla Songkran water fights continue, despite police presence
PHUKET: Tourists and other revellers continued their water fights on Bangla Rd in Patong last night as part of their Songkran celebrations, despite a police presence and checkpoints set up at the entry to the popular nightlife street.
Phuket marks 157 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 157 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 157 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 49,622.
Police set up Bangla checkpoints to prevent Songkran water fights
Police set up Bangla checkpoints to prevent Songkran water fights
PHUKET: Police have set up checkpoints on Bangla Rd in Patong to ensure that no water fights or splashing of water will be held on the popular nightlife street tonight (Apr 13), following the vigorous  water play late into the night there last night.
Two killed in Phuket on Day 2 of Seven Days Songkran road-safety campaign
Two killed in Phuket on Day 2 of Seven Days Songkran road-safety campaign
PHUKET: Two people were killed in road accidents in Phuket yesterday (Apr 12), Day 2 of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran Thai New Year.
Phuket poll hacked as Russian Consulate decries Russophobia
Phuket poll hacked as Russian Consulate decries Russophobia
PHUKET: The online poll by The Phuket News has been intentionally interfered with to render the results void, on the same day that the Russian Consulate in Phuket publicly denounced The Phuket News for inciting Russophobia.
Phuket marks 165 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 165 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 165 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 49,417.
High hopes for Phuket Songkran tourism boost
High hopes for Phuket Songkran tourism boost
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce President Thanusak Phungdet has expressed high hopes for a tourism boost this Songkran, with Phuket among the top destinations chosen under the government’s subsidised We Travel Together campaign.
Phuket suffers five injured, no deaths on Day 1 of Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket suffers five injured, no deaths on Day 1 of Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket began the first day of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for Songkran 2022 with five people injured, but no deaths, Udomphon Kan, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket), reported today (Apr 12).
Official Songkran celebrations begin in Phuket Town
Official Songkran celebrations begin in Phuket Town
PHUKET: The first of the official festivities being held for the Songkran holidays began at the Chartered Bank Intersection in the Phuket Old Town area yesterday (Apr 11), with Miss Thailand 2022, Phuket native Manita Duangkham Farmer, as special guest.
Phuket Poll: Should Phuket receive Russian tourists?
Phuket Poll: Should Phuket receive Russian tourists?
NOTE: THIS POLL WAS CLOSED AFTER AN ONLINE ATTACK RENDERED THE RESULTS VOID.
Phuket marks 178 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 178 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 178 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 49,199.
Aussies in Phuket called to submit postal votes for May 21 election
Aussies in Phuket called to submit postal votes for May 21 election
PHUKET: The Australian Consulate-General for Phuket and neighbouring provinces is calling for all Australians in Phuket and nearby to register to cast their postal votes for the upcoming general election in Australia on May 21.
Chiang Rai beat Phuket in provincial golf tournament
Chiang Rai beat Phuket in provincial golf tournament
GOLF: Team Phuket were soundly beaten by team Chang Rai in an inter-provincial golf tournament held at Laguna Golf Phuket yesterday (Apr 9).
Phuket disaster officials keeping watch on Nicobar tremors
Phuket disaster officials keeping watch on Nicobar tremors
PHUKET: Phuket officials are keeping a close watch on recurring tremors at the Nicobar Islands, some 440 kilometres direct west of Phuket, in case of the need to warn people in coastal areas of a tsunami.
Officials honour Khaw Sim Bi, first Governor of Phuket
Officials honour Khaw Sim Bi, first Governor of Phuket
PHUKET: Senior Phuket officials and other leading figures on the island gathered atop Khao Rang hill in Phuket Town yesterday to pay tribute to Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahitsaraphakdi, better known as Khaw Sim Bi, the first Governor of Phuket.
Phuket marks 189 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 189 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 189 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 10), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 48,988.
Need for improvement among Thai men’s boxers, says Thai boxing chief
Need for improvement among Thai men’s boxers, says Thai boxing chief
BOXING: Thai national boxer Banjong Sinsiri defeated Kazakhstan fighter Aslanbek Shimbergenov to win the gold medal in the 69kg category at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament held in Phuket over the past week.
Phuket public transport drivers get basic service training
Phuket public transport drivers get basic service training
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO) has launched a training campaign for drivers of taxis, tuk-tuks, buses and public and service vehicles in order to give users an impression and build confidence in the transportation system.