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Phuket marks 510 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 510 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 510 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 16), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 24,158.
Honda LPGA Thailand returns to celebrate 15th anniversary
Honda LPGA Thailand returns to celebrate 15th anniversary
GOLF: In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Honda, in partnership with IMG, has confirmed the Honda LPGA Thailand 2022 will once again host the top golfers in the women’s game, competing for a prize purse of US$1.6 million (B53 mn).
Patong Police charge Russian tourist for using rented taxi, as a taxi
Patong Police charge Russian tourist for using rented taxi, as a taxi
PHUKET: Patong Police have charged a Russian man for using a rented car as a taxi. The Russian national, Vladimir Plakty, 36, claims he was only using the rented car to take his family to the beach, but police say they interviewed “those involved” and found otherwise.
Major power outage to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
Major power outage to affect Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along the north side of a section of Srisoonthorn Rd as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables tomorrow (Feb 17).
Police tout ‘good deed in Phuket’ after Russian tourist’s necklace found
Police tout ‘good deed in Phuket’ after Russian tourist’s necklace found
PHUKET: Tourist Police yesterday went on a PR offensive to widely promote Phuket hotel staffers and local residents working together to find a family heirloom necklace belonging to a Russian tourist. The necklace was lost, and then found, on Nai Thon Beach last week.
Phuket marks 496 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 496 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 496 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 15), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 23,493.
Govt offices to close for Makha Bucha
Govt offices to close for Makha Bucha
PHUKET: The Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha will be observed tomorrow (Feb 16), bringing a public holiday for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Phuket police warn over alcohol ban
Phuket police warn over alcohol ban
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has warned venue operators that police will be on patrol to ensure the ban on the sale of alcohol from midnight tonight will be upheld.
Give happiness to Phuket people event bombs as locals queue for Favipiravir
Give happiness to Phuket people event bombs as locals queue for Favipiravir
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew presided over an event at the new Phuket Provincial Hall last night to help boost tourism promotion for Phuket that was devoid of attendees, while earlier in the day local residents were queuing to receive Favipiravir for treatment of COVID-19 symptoms at the Aunjai Clinic located in the adjacent building.
23 hotels in Thailand sold for a total of B13.2bn in 2021
23 hotels in Thailand sold for a total of B13.2bn in 2021
BANGKOK: The latest report from property consultant JLL reveals that Thailand saw 23 hotels sold in 2021 with approximately 3,000 keys and a combined transaction value of B13.2 billion.
Phuket marks 470 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 470 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 470 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 22,907.
Returned pawn, the gift of love in Phuket Town
Returned pawn, the gift of love in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas presided over an event that saw 35 people have their pawned items returned to them as a gift from Phuket City Municipality for  Valentine’s Day today (Feb 14).
Phuket marks 486 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 486 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 486 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 22,295.
Wrangling for a good cause
Wrangling for a good cause
A volunteer by the name of Vincent Modell has been serving the community of Phuket for more than eight years in various voluntary roles from the Region 8 Police Volunteer to a first responder with the Thai Rescue Ambulance Service. He is a local resident of Phuket that has given his time and resources to help the community, in any way that he has been able to do so ‒  but most people probably know him as “the snake guy”.
Electricity outages to affect Srisoonthorn and Pa Khlok
Electricity outages to affect Srisoonthorn and Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Srisoonthorn and Pa Khlok as work is carried out on upgrading high and low voltage cables tomorrow (Feb 14).
Finding a safe space
Finding a safe space
Where do Phuket expat women turn to when they experience emotional or mental health distress? Of course, it goes without saying that if one experiences an urgent mental health anguish, one should seek professional help immediately. But what about those who are enduring personal struggles and looking for support with their mental health?
TAT joins cultural car rally to help boost tourism income for Phang Nga, Krabi
TAT joins cultural car rally to help boost tourism income for Phang Nga, Krabi
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) along with state petrol company PTT and the Sports and Culture Promotion Association have united efforts to host a slew of events to promote tourism in Phang Nga and Krabi provinces in order to “stimulate the economy in the area and encourage business owners to distribute income to local residents”.
Police to seek Red Notice for Sandhu killers
Police to seek Red Notice for Sandhu killers
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police will formally request Interpol to post a Red Notice for the two men wanted for shooting dead known criminal Jimi “Slice” Sandhu in Phuket, deputy police spokesman Pol Colonel Krisana Pattanajaroen revealed yesterday (Feb 12).
Phuket marks 462 new COVID cases, two new deaths
Phuket marks 462 new COVID cases, two new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 462 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 21,691.
Seafood and local food fair starts in Phuket
Seafood and local food fair starts in Phuket
PHUKET: Today (Feb 12) a new seafood and local food fair started near Palai Pier in Chalong.