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Officials defend new road in Rawai
Officials defend new road in Rawai
PHUKET: Officials at Rawai Municipality have defended a new road being carved through an undisturbed natural area dense with trees in Saiyuan, saying that as the road is being built on private land no permit is required to build it.
Phuket marks 391 new COVID cases, two new deaths
Phuket marks 391 new COVID cases, two new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 391 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 19), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 28,556.
Phuket officials reveal booster jab strategy
Phuket officials reveal booster jab strategy
PHUKET: Phuket officials have released their strategy of which vaccines are to be used to provide third- and fourth-dose vaccination ‘booster jabs’.
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd, again
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn Rd, again
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section Srisoonthorn Rd tomorrow (Jan 20) as work is carried out on upgrading low-voltage cables.
Phuket cheap essentials markets launched, call for reports on price gouging
Phuket cheap essentials markets launched, call for reports on price gouging
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commercial Office has launched a series of 10 markets selling red pork, eggs and chicken at cheap prices to help counter rising prices for the fresh produce across the island.
Cabinet approves B14.67bn to build Patong Tunnel
Cabinet approves B14.67bn to build Patong Tunnel
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B14.67 billion to build the Kathu-Patong Expressway, also commonly called the “Patong Tunnel” project.
Phuket marks 383 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 383 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 383 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 18), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 28,038.
Chalong Hospital offering walk-in AstraZeneca third-, fourth-dose jabs
Chalong Hospital offering walk-in AstraZeneca third-, fourth-dose jabs
PHUKET: Chalong Hospital has announced to will provide AstraZeneca injections as third-dose and fourth-dose ‘booster shots’ this Thursday (Jan 20) and next Tuesday (Jan 25).
Phuket marks 348 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 348 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 348 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 17), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 27,563.
Phuket ’fourth jabs’ roll out to public
Phuket ’fourth jabs’ roll out to public
PHUKET: Phuket health officials have begun rolling out ‘fourth vaccination injections’ to the public as the island continues its mass-vaccination campaign.
Power outage to affect Freedom Beach to Paradise Beach
Power outage to affect Freedom Beach to Paradise Beach
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along the road from Freedom Beach to Paradise Beach, on the headland south of Patong, tomorrow (Jan 18) as work is carried out on upgrading low-voltage cables.
Southern peace talks held in Phuket
Southern peace talks held in Phuket
PHUKET: Leading members of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) were in Phuket over the weekend for talks with the a “Southern Border Provinces Peace Dialogue Panel” led by National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Gen Wanlop Raksanoh 
Phuket marks 389 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 389 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 389 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 16), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 27,114.
Phuket students allowed to go back to school
Phuket students allowed to go back to school
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a provincial order allowing schools across Phuket to resume on-site classes for students of all ages, starting tomorrow (Jan 17).
Trial of Bangla shooter cop still postponed
Trial of Bangla shooter cop still postponed
PHUKET: The trial of Pornthep Channaong, the Phuket police officer who shot a 25-year-old noodle venor on Bangla Rd while drunk off duty in February last year, has still been postponed for COVID reasons. The next trial date is currently set for March.
Phuket marks 400 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 400 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 400 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 15), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 26,601.
Phuket Opinion: Getting our house in order
Phuket Opinion: Getting our house in order
PHUKET: While Phuket continues to struggle to get back on its economic feet, there are a slew of critical issues that need addressing now, before even more damage is done to the island’s beleaguered tourism industry.
Sinking platform at Chalong Pier under repair
Sinking platform at Chalong Pier under repair
PHUKET: Long-term wear left a pontoon listing dangerously at Chalong Bay Marina, next to Chalong Pier, this week, leaving officials with the decision of whether to just patch it again, or spend up to B1 million replacing it.
Legal Matters: Former employees working against you
Legal Matters: Former employees working against you
Information and intellectual property are valuable assets for many businesses. As employees change jobs, which many have done in the past 18 months, they create significant challenges for businesses in protecting their information and competitive advantages.
Phuket officials push local pineapples as Chinese New Year gifts
Phuket officials push local pineapples as Chinese New Year gifts
PHUKET: Phuket officials have joined a community enterprise campaign to promote sweets made from locally grown pineapples as gifts for Chinese New Year. The campaign aims to help struggling local residents make an income as the economic crisis from the pandemic continues.