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Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Chalong and Patong
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Chalong and Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off parts of Cherng Talay, Patong and Chalong tomorrow (Feb 22) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Phuket’s Heidi crowned Miss Grand Phuket 2022
Phuket’s Heidi crowned Miss Grand Phuket 2022
PHUKET: Amanda ‘Heidi’ Jensen, 22, from Phuket, has been crowned Miss Grand Phuket 2022.
Phuket officials, tourism leaders move for ‘Stepping Forward’ campaign
Phuket officials, tourism leaders move for ‘Stepping Forward’ campaign
PHUKET: Leading Phuket tourism and business leaders have joined together to promote a “Phuket Stepping Forward” campaign, highlighting why Phuket should be reopened to resume business as usual.
Phuket marks 628 new COVID cases, three new deaths
Phuket marks 628 new COVID cases, three new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 628 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 20), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 26,814.
The 2022 Siray Music and Food Festival opens
The 2022 Siray Music and Food Festival opens
PHUKET: The 2022 Siray Music and Food Festival was officially opened to much fanfare yesterday (Feb 19) by Deputy Governor of Phuket Amnuay Phinsuwan.
Phuket marks 549 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 549 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 549 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 19), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 26,094.
Phuket Opinion: Has the countdown to reopening already started?
Phuket Opinion: Has the countdown to reopening already started?
PHUKET: If the speed of the quick-fire announcements over the past few days of the government “considering” easing the requirements for tourists to enter the country is any indication, anyone dependent on tourism for income might have good reason to be optimistic about the near future. The only thing our national leaders have to figure out is how fast they can roll back the entry measures without looking stupid for keeping them in effect so long already.
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
PHUKET: Authorities have announced a campaign beginning next week which is aimed at raising awareness of pedestrian safety as part of efforts to enhance road safety measures.
Do or Do Not; There is No Try
Do or Do Not; There is No Try
Living Waters Phuket has stepped up to complete vital community projects in record turnaround times
Legal Matters: The green rush goes brown
Legal Matters: The green rush goes brown
The excitement expressed during the recent Cannabis decriminalisation may be dashed as an upcoming ministerial announcement, signed on Feb 8, 2022 by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, bears no sign of allowing the once-anticipated liberal approach to cannabis and hemp.
Phuket businesses call for massive downgrading of tourist COVID requirements
Phuket businesses call for massive downgrading of tourist COVID requirements
PHUKET: Leading tourism figures from the tourism industry in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi have joined the call led by Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, President of the Thai Hotels Association, for the government to ease entry requirements for tourists to give the economy a much-needed boost.
Phuket marks 558 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 558 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 558 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 18), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 25,379.
Ukraine embassy speaks out on Russian military, propaganda tactics
Ukraine embassy speaks out on Russian military, propaganda tactics
PHUKET: The Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Thailand issued a statement on the current situation in Ukraine today (Feb 18), as follows:
Another scam uncovered claiming Phuket Town Police involved
Another scam uncovered claiming Phuket Town Police involved
PHUKET: Phuket officials have warned of yet another scam claiming to involve officers from Phuket City Police Station, with the latest scam branded “fake news” by the Anti Fake News Center (AFNC).
Interior Ministry orders to governors prepare for infections
Interior Ministry orders to governors prepare for infections
PHUKET: Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of the Interior Suttipong Juljarern has issued an urgent order to the Bangkok Permanent Secretary and all provincial governors to prepare plans to deal with the “increasingly severe situation” of the COVID-19 epidemic and and to strictly with combat smuggling and moving illegal workers to Thailand.
Woman rescued from closed coffee shop on fire
Woman rescued from closed coffee shop on fire
PHUKET: Police are still investigating what caused a closed coffee shop on Kata Rd to catch fire on Wednesday (Feb 16), with one woman frozen with fear rescued from the burning building.
Phuket marks 534 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 534 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 534 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 17), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 24,773.
Bringing the noise to the Siray Music and Food Festival
Bringing the noise to the Siray Music and Food Festival
PHUKET: Expect the noise levels in Phuket to rachet up a notch or two this weekend as the Siray Music & Food Festival 2022 takes place in Rasada.
Patong starts cleaning up its act
Patong starts cleaning up its act
PHUKET: Patong officials led another ‘Big Cleaning Day’ yesterday (Feb 16) as part of the ongoing campaign to clean up the town, and some of its ugliest features, continues.
Phuket officials honour Makha Bucha Day
Phuket officials honour Makha Bucha Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday led officials in joining a mass blessing and merit-making ceremony to honour the Buddhist religious holiday Makha Bucha Day.