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Power outage to affect Laem Khad, Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Laem Khad, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in the Baan Hlang-Dang area in Moo 6, Pa Khlok tomorrow (Mar 4) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
National debt commission probes impact of informal loans in Phuket
National debt commission probes impact of informal loans in Phuket
PHUKET: A fact-finding study on the impact of the economic crisis has found at least 21 cases of people in Phuket taking out informal loans to repay loans already outstanding, and being unable to repay the informal loans.
Phuket marks 649 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 649 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 649 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 34365.
Cabinet approves B1.4bn for Phuket medical centre
Cabinet approves B1.4bn for Phuket medical centre
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B1.411 billion to develop the “international medical center” to be built on state land at the northern end of the island.
Phuket peaceful protests against war in Ukraine continue
Phuket peaceful protests against war in Ukraine continue
PHUKET: Anti-war protesters comprising Russians and Ukrainians gathered at Patong Beach to hold yet another peaceful demonstration today (Mar 2), calling for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and bring an end to the invasion that has so far cost at least 200 civilian lives, including children.
UWC Thailand petitions against slaughterhouse near school
UWC Thailand petitions against slaughterhouse near school
PHUKET: UWC Thailand International School, located in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Thalang, in northern Phuket, has filed a formal petition against a slaughterhouse covering several rai from being built within 400 metres of the school.
Power outage to affect Phuket Check Point area
Power outage to affect Phuket Check Point area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along Thepkrasattri Rd just south of the Phuket Check point tomorrow (Mar 3) while work is carried out on upgrading low-voltage cables.
Phuket marks 661 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 661 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 661 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 33,617.
Vachira offering walk-in jabs throughout March
Vachira offering walk-in jabs throughout March
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has announced its schedule for March for providing walk-in COVID-19 vaccination injections of Sinovac and AstraZeneca for people requiring their first, second, third or fourth vaccination jabs.
Meth continues to spread, says Phuket Vice Governor
Meth continues to spread, says Phuket Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabum has warned of the continual spread of the drug methamphetamine and urged officials island-wide to do everything possible to eliminate it from society.
BDMS refuses payments from Russian, Ukrainian insurance companies
BDMS refuses payments from Russian, Ukrainian insurance companies
PHUKET: Major Thai medical service provider BDMS has announced that its three main hospitals in Phuket have suspended accepting medical payment coverage from Russian and Ukrainian insurance companies.
Phuket defeats Pattaya in Amateur Ryder Cup
Phuket defeats Pattaya in Amateur Ryder Cup
GOLF: Phuket beat Pattaya by 12.5 points to 11.5 to win the 15th Phuket-Pattaya Amateur Ryder Cup last Sunday (Feb 27).
Diesel tax cut not enough
Diesel tax cut not enough
PHUKET: The 3% diesel tax cut in effect for three months is not enough to stave off rising prices in Phuket, Phuket Chamber of Commerce President Thanusak Phungdet has warned.
Russian Ambassador in Phuket
Russian Ambassador in Phuket
PHUKET: Russian Ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin was in Phuket yesterday (Feb 28) to “pay a courtesy call to discuss official matters”, said an official report of the meeting.
Phuket marks 634 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 634 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 634 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 32,874.
Phuket marks 652 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 652 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 652 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 32,132.
Power outage to affect Wat Tha Reua area
Power outage to affect Wat Tha Reua area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along the road past Wat Tha Reua, in Moo 3, Srisoontorn tomorrow (Mar 1) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Taiwan’s Chan claims Royal’s Cup
Taiwan’s Chan claims Royal’s Cup
GOLF: Taiwan’s Chan Shih-chang claimed a magnificent wire-to-wire victory in the Royal’s Cup yesterday (Feb 27) to secure his second victory on the Asian Tour in the space of three months and fourth in total.
Phuket marks 683 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 683 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 683 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 31,419.
Phuket student selected for international Judo comp
Phuket student selected for international Judo comp
JUDO: Kenneth Thongsong, a student at Blue Tree Phuket’s Dojo Martial Arts Studio, has been selected to compete in the Asian Cadet & Junior Judo Championship 2022.