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Stargazers set sights for triple-planet ‘cosmic communion’
Stargazers set sights for triple-planet ‘cosmic communion’
PHUKET: Stargazers in Phuket are in for a treat as Venus, Mars, Saturn and the Moon will all be traversing the same patch of sky before dawn early Monday morning (Mar 28).
Phuket marks 269 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 269 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 269 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,981.
Tourists take Patong tuk-tuk for joyride
Tourists take Patong tuk-tuk for joyride
PHUKET: A group of four tourists have yet to learn whether they will face any legal action for allegedly taking a Patong tuk-tuk parked at the beach end of Bangla Rd for a joyride early yesterday morning (Mar 24).
Local civil rights group files formal request to resolve slew of issues
Local civil rights group files formal request to resolve slew of issues
PHUKET: Some 60 members of the Phuket Community Rights Development Network gathered in front the New Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Mar 24) to submit a formal request to the Phuket Governor to expedite action on a slew of grievances affecting local residents.
Pongsakorn wins gold at the Dubai World Championships
Pongsakorn wins gold at the Dubai World Championships
ATHLETICS: Paralympic hero Pongsakorn Paeyo showed he has lost none of his quality after storming to gold medal success on the opening day of the Dubai 2022 World Para Athletic Grand Prix and Fassa International Para Athletic Championships.
Road safety campaign targetting students launched ahead of Songkran
Road safety campaign targetting students launched ahead of Songkran
PHUKET: Teachers from 26 schools in Phuket have signed up to take part in a road-safety campaign hoping to get teachers to lead by example and get vital road safety messages through to students.
Phuket order mandates handling of COVID corpses
Phuket order mandates handling of COVID corpses
PHUKET: Among a slew of COVID-19-related provincial orders issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this week was one mandating how the bodies of COVID-19 victims are to be handled.
Phuket marks 284 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 284 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 284 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,685.
TAT Phuket chief touts B51bn in tourism revenues as arrivals stall
TAT Phuket chief touts B51bn in tourism revenues as arrivals stall
PHUKET: Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office, has announced that Phuket has benefitted from more than 400,000 tourists generating B51 billion for the economy since July 1 last year.
‘Group 608’ booster jab campaign on target
‘Group 608’ booster jab campaign on target
PHUKET: Authorities in Phuket confirmed yesterday (Mar 23) that just under 10,000 people in the ‘Group 608’ classification have received their third-dose booster injections so far this week.
High risk contact tourists still face quarantine in Phuket
High risk contact tourists still face quarantine in Phuket
PHUKET: Tourists staying at hotels who are deemed to be high risk contacts will continue to be quarantined for 10 days, according to an order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew last night (Mar 23).
Entry measures for domestic travellers to Phuket clarified
Entry measures for domestic travellers to Phuket clarified
PHUKET: Domestic travellers coming to Phuket must be fully vaccinated or present results of either an RT-PCR or ATK (antigen test kit) test issued by an approved medical service provider confirming they are not infected with COVID-19 in order to allowed onto the island, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew confirmed with a new provincial order issued last night (Mar 23).
Phuket marks 285 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 285 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 285 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 23), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,384.
Singapore Ambassador talks return of cruise tourism to Phuket
Singapore Ambassador talks return of cruise tourism to Phuket
PHUKET: Kevin Cheok, Singapore Ambassador to Thailand, has paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Phuket to discuss plans to re-open cruise tourism between the two islands.
Phuket selects students for Royal Scholarship
Phuket selects students for Royal Scholarship
PHUKET: A committee meeting held today (Mar 23) was assessing the applications of over 30 students who have applied for Royal Scholarships to continue their education.
Roi Rim Lay heads to Nai Yang Beach
Roi Rim Lay heads to Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials are continuing their social policy of holding food festivals across the island to help redistribute income throughout the community with yet another Roi Rim Lay event, this time at Nai Yang Beach this weekend.
DSI opens office in Phuket
DSI opens office in Phuket
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confirmed it is opening an office in Phuket as it continues its national expansion in fighting crime.
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
Phuket Governor aims to create 10,000 base-wage jobs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is driving a campaign that hopes to provide 10,0000 base-wage part-time jobs to provide a means of income for people across the island still suffering severe financial hardship during the current economic crisis.
Phuket marks 296 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 296 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 296 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 22), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,079.
‘Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Saphan Hin
‘Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The plethora of food festivals across Phuket is set to continue after it was announced yesterday (Mar 21) the “Phuket Tastival” seafood and gastronomy festival is set to take place from Mar 31 to Apr 4 at Saphan Hin Park.