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Phuket readies for Seven Days of Danger
Phuket readies for Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Phuket police and disaster officials are gearing up for the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year, which begins on Wednesday (Dec 29).
Phuket Opinion: An Omicron Christmas
Phuket Opinion: An Omicron Christmas
PHUKET: Phuket’s hopes of kicking off its tourism recovery for a high season took a serious hit this week as the Test & Go scheme was suspended, yet hopes are high that the move will be short lived as Omicron becomes increasingly understood as far less deadly than its predecessors.
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 27 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 25), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,305.
Phuket arrivals must now complete health form before leaving plane
Phuket arrivals must now complete health form before leaving plane
PHUKET: All international passengers arriving in Phuket must now complete a public health form before being allowed to disembark from the plane.
Phuket Governor offers blessings for New Year
Phuket Governor offers blessings for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday delivered his message for the New Year, wishing one and all happiness, prosperity and the coming year free from suffering and disease.
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 37 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,258.
Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao under investigation
Turtle joyriding at Bang Tao under investigation
PHUKET: A local man has come under criticism for posting online a video showing himself and a friend riding on the back of a turtle that had come ashore at Bang Tao Beach.
34mn tiger shrimp younglings released in Phuket waters
34mn tiger shrimp younglings released in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Some 4 million giant tiger prawn younglings were released into Phuket coastal waters this week as a part of a campaign to replenish the popular seafood stock and help rebalance the local marine ecosystem.
Indoor venues may now serve alcohol until 1am for New Year celebrations
Indoor venues may now serve alcohol until 1am for New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet has now confirmed that indoor venues hosting New Year celebrations on Dec 31 may serve alcohol until 1am.
Thanusak: 2022 will be better
Thanusak: 2022 will be better
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce President Thanusak Phungdet has delivered his Christmas message, saying 2022 will be better for Phuket, as the island will be ready to receive tourists.
War Elephants in Suzuki Cup driving seat
War Elephants in Suzuki Cup driving seat
FOOTBALL: It’s advantage Thailand after they won their Suzuki Cup first-leg semi-final encounter against Vietnam at the Singapore National Stadium last night (Dec 23).
Phuket marks 31 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 31 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 31 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 23), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,217.
Phuket New Year 1am alcohol reprieve for outdoor venues only
Phuket New Year 1am alcohol reprieve for outdoor venues only
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed that outdoor venues only may serve alcohol until 1am on New Year’s Eve. All indoor venues must stop serving alcohol at 11pm.
Tourism figures praise keeping Phuket Sandbox open
Tourism figures praise keeping Phuket Sandbox open
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Association President Bhummikitti Raktaengam has led a consortium of 16 agencies to say thank you to the government for keeping the Phuket Sandbox scheme open following the suspension of all Test & Go entry to the country.
Electricity outages to affect parts of Thepkrasattri and Kamala
Electricity outages to affect parts of Thepkrasattri and Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thepkrasattri and Kamala tomorrow (Dec 24) as work is carried out for High-Voltage distribution improvement.
Phuket marks 33 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 33 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 33 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 22), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,185.
Phuket City Mayor: Creativity, culture to lure domestic tourists
Phuket City Mayor: Creativity, culture to lure domestic tourists
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has launched a campaign to boost cultural tourism to attract more domestic tourists to the Phuket Town area to help local businesses and the island’s economy to recover.
As Phuket Zoo closes, WFFT launches largest tiger rescue in Thailand
As Phuket Zoo closes, WFFT launches largest tiger rescue in Thailand
PHUKET: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) is carrying out the largest tiger rescue in Thailand’s history as the renowned wildlife animal welfare and rescue organisation prepares to take custody of 11 tigers and two bears handed over by Phuket Zoo.
Singapore suspends new ticket sales for quarantine-free arrivals
Singapore suspends new ticket sales for quarantine-free arrivals
SINGAPORE: In a move similar to that made by Thai authorities yesterday (Dec 21), Singapore today announced it was suspending the sale of tickets for arriving flights and buses under its quarantine-free travel programme.
Phuket Town readies for New Year road safety blitz
Phuket Town readies for New Year road safety blitz
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality will launch its attempt to reduce road accidents over the New Year holidays with a campaign starting on Friday (Dec 24).