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Phuket marks 206 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 206 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 206 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 4), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 47,564.
Phuket marks 218 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 218 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 218 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 47,312.
Storm warning for Andaman coast
Storm warning for Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned residents in Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang and Satun to brace for heavy weather as a large storm front moves in from the east.
International boxing action packing a punch in Phuket
International boxing action packing a punch in Phuket
BOXING: Phuket will this week serve as host to the 2022 Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament at the Angsana Laguna Hotel in Thalang.
Phuket Rajabhat University launches ‘Andaman Biodiversity’ learning centre
Phuket Rajabhat University launches ‘Andaman Biodiversity’ learning centre
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU) has opened its ‘Andaman Biodiversity Museum’ learning centre, which is open to the public.
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section of Srisoonthorn Rd in Cherng Talay, tomorrow (Apr 5) as work is carried out on improving the PEA transformer distribution system 30-006420.
Ramadan begins in Phuket
Ramadan begins in Phuket
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket are now observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan following a proclamation by the Chularatchamontri, Sheikul Islam Aziz Phitakkumpon, the leading Muslim cleric for the nation, on Saturday (Apr 2).
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
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 the areas in front of the Mukaram Mosque in Bang Tao, Cherng Talay, tomorrow (Apr 4) as work is carried out on improving the PEA transformer distribution system 30-006420.
Road safety hotline set up ahead of Songkran
Road safety hotline set up ahead of Songkran
PHUKET: The Department of Rural Roads have confirmed a centralised hotline has been set up as part of a campaign to improve road safety ahead of the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Phuket Opinion: The road to greater autonomy
Phuket Opinion: The road to greater autonomy
PHUKET: Phuket being formally designated a ‘Special Administrative Area’ finally hit the official agenda this week, marking that Bangkok officials – after decades – are now at least recognising the issue, if nothing more.
Phuket marks 226 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 226 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 226 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 47,066.
‘Phuket Tastival’ gets underway at Saphan Hin
‘Phuket Tastival’ gets underway at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The latest in a long list of food festivals that have or are due to take place across the island as part of a drive to boost tourism and aid the fledging local economy opened yesterday (Apr 1) at Saphan Hin Park.
Fun and games at the civil servants sports day
Fun and games at the civil servants sports day
PHUKET: Government agencies united in Phuket yesterday (Apr 1) to enjoy a day of fun and festivities during civil servants sports day.
Phuket’s Soi Dog steps in to help provide urgent medical assistance to animals affected by the conflict in Ukraine
Phuket’s Soi Dog steps in to help provide urgent medical assistance to animals affected by the conflict in Ukraine
PHUKET: World renowned animal rescue NGO Soi Dog Foundation, the leading organisation in Southeast Asia helping dogs and cats, has joined in support of Ukraine’s war-affected dogs and cats by teaming up with Poland’s oldest and largest animal welfare nonprofit, TOZ (Towarzystwo Opieki Nad Zwierzetami, or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), to help provide critical assistance to animals impacted by the Russian invasion of the country.
Roi Rim Lay heads to Sarasin Bridge for Songkran
Roi Rim Lay heads to Sarasin Bridge for Songkran
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that the Roi Rin Lay Festival will be held at the Srarsin Bridge in Mai Khao during the Songkran festival on Apr 11-12 in an effort to boost tourism and the local economy.
Phuket marks 236 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 236 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 236 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,820.
TAT showcases Phuket and Phang Nga tourism delights to Mongolian travel agents and media
TAT showcases Phuket and Phang Nga tourism delights to Mongolian travel agents and media
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the ‘Mongolia Market Table-top Sales – Agent & Media Educational Trip’ for six Mongolian travel agents and media members to experience some of the tourism products and services in Phuket and Phang Nga from March 22-28, with the aim of growing the Mongolian market into a new target group for tourism to Thailand.
Phuket officials getting better, says island corruption chief
Phuket officials getting better, says island corruption chief
PHUKET: Phuket officials running afoul of anti-corruption laws when processing procurement contracts are only making honest mistakes, and are getting better at it, says the island’s anti-corruption chief.
Governor calls on media to tell people about Phuket COVID rules
Governor calls on media to tell people about Phuket COVID rules
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew held an event yesterday (Mar 31) specifically to call on the media to publicise “important COVID-19 policies of the province”.
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 227 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 227 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 46,569.