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New improved B20 banknotes on the way
New improved B20 banknotes on the way
THAILAND: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) have announced a new B20 banknote will be introduced to public circulation in late March.
Phuket marks 354 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 354 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 354 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 31,032.
Phuket holds fast to Omicron policy
Phuket holds fast to Omicron policy
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew presided over a press conference today (Jan 24) which saw no major changes to any policies regarding tourism and the treatment of people confirmed as infected with Omicron.
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay tomorrow and Wednesday (Jan 25-26) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore
GOLF: Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana secured the biggest title of his fledging career yesterday (Jan 23) when he won the US$1.25 million (B41.2mn) SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club.
Phuket marks 369 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 369 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 369 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 23), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 30,576.
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s great disconnect
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s great disconnect
PHUKET: There was a lot of talk and misdirection this week in the explanations given by Peerawat Promkladpanao, from the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the NBTC, about internet connection rates in Phuket, with the focus all on 5G, and a lot of skipping about talking about baseline cable connections. Right now what needs to be explained is what is being done to develop Phuket’s IT infrastructure as a critical element of driving Phuket’s economic future.
Phuket marks 412 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 412 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 412 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 22), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 30,082.
Health concerns ahead of CNY, students returning to class
Health concerns ahead of CNY, students returning to class
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has expressed concern ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year and with students returning to classrooms, urging all to fully adhere to best practice anti-virus health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Telecomms commission discusses 5G coverage in Phuket
Telecomms commission discusses 5G coverage in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) were in Phuket yesterday (Jan 21) to monitor, evaluate and discuss the state of telecommunications across the island, with a specific focus on 5 infrastructure and connectivity.
Phuket Immigration extends visas for tourists stuck in Hotel Isolation
Phuket Immigration extends visas for tourists stuck in Hotel Isolation
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai is having officers visit hotels to ensure that tourists are not caught out by their permits to stay in Thailand expiring while they are observing the mandatory 10-day Hotel Isolation after testing positive for COIVD-19.
Soi Dog stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation has held an emergency vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound – to help stem an outbreak of canine distemper virus.
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 385 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 21), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 29,551.
Phuket face mask campaign targeting tourists begins
Phuket face mask campaign targeting tourists begins
PHUKET: Police began patrolling Bangla Rd, Patong, last night to begin enforcing heightened measures to get tourists to wear face masks in public areas.
Indonesia confirmed as host of Asean Para Games
Indonesia confirmed as host of Asean Para Games
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The Asean Para Sports Federation (APSF) Board of Governors (BoG) has voted in favour of Indonesia to host the 11th Asean Para Games, replacing Vietnam who had last year cancelled the hosting job due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Property transfer, mortgage fees cut to 0.01%
Property transfer, mortgage fees cut to 0.01%
BANGKOK: The government has cut fees for ownership transfers and mortgage of properties to 0.01%, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul has announced.
Alcohol hours to be extended to 11pm
Alcohol hours to be extended to 11pm
PHUKET: Starting next Monday (Jan 24), alcohol consumption at restaurants that adhere to COVID prevention measures will be extended from 9pm to 11pm in “blue” and “yellow” zones, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced.
Bangkok transit flights to Phuket start Feb 1
Bangkok transit flights to Phuket start Feb 1
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways will start operating two special sealed-route flights from Bangkok to Phuket per day for tourists arriving under the Phuket Sandbox scheme from Feb 1.
Phuket marks 377 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 377 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 377 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 20), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 29,043.
Patong Police to crack down on face masks
Patong Police to crack down on face masks
PHUKET: Patong Police tonight will marshall at the beach end of Bangla Rd before patrolling the busy nightlife street to enforce the order for all people to wear face masks in public.