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Omicron impacts tourist numbers
Omicron impacts tourist numbers
PHUKET: The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Yuthasak Supasorn has admitted that the number of tourist bookings to Thailand has slowed down with the latest COVID-19 strain of Omicron believed to be the chief factor.
Three-day food festival kicks off in Patong
Three-day food festival kicks off in Patong
PHUKET: Patong last night (Dec 17) kicked off a 3-day festival called “Roi Nhat Yod Dai” that is aimed to boost tourism and the local economy.
Phuket official explains procedure for tourists testing COVID positive on landing
Phuket official explains procedure for tourists testing COVID positive on landing
PHUKET: An official serving with the Phuket Tourist Assistance Center has explained the procedure for tourists who test positive for COVID-19 after landing in Phuket.
Phuket marks 45 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 45 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 45 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 17), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,974.
Phuket prepares for ‘amazing’ New Year countdown
Phuket prepares for ‘amazing’ New Year countdown
PHUKET: Listed as one of five nationwide provinces permitted to do so, Phuket will hold an official New Year countdown to 2022 in an effort to stimulate tourism and build confidence in public health and safety.
The Peaks Residences reduced to rubble
The Peaks Residences reduced to rubble
PHUKET: The Peaks Residences, ruled by the Supreme Administrative Court as illegally occupying protected forest land at Kata Noi, on Phuket’s southwest coast, has been demolished.
Phuket schoolgirl makes light work of heavy lifting
Phuket schoolgirl makes light work of heavy lifting
WEIGHTLIFTING: A Phuket-based schoolgirl made huge strides on her way to representing Thailand at national level in weightlifting after an impressive performance in the King’s Cup competition yesterday (Dec 16).
Phuket officials target new year gift basket cheats
Phuket officials target new year gift basket cheats
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Provincial office of Commercial Affairs are inspecting major retailers across the island to ensure that gift baskets are being sold in full compliance with trading laws, including having their actual prices displayed.
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 44 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 44 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 16), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,923.
Phuket airport private jet terminal opens
Phuket airport private jet terminal opens
PHUKET: The private jet terminal at Phuket International Airport finally formally opened yesterday (Dec 15) with an event led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul.
65 teams to take part in Phuket powerboat racing
65 teams to take part in Phuket powerboat racing
PHUKET: Sixty-five teams will compete in the Phuket Thailand Powerboat Princess’s Cup 2021 competition to be held at Karon Beach this weekend (Dec 18-19).
Phuket COVID guard up for New Year
Phuket COVID guard up for New Year
PHUKET: Organisers of large events and parties for New Year celebrations are being asked to ensure that COVID prevention measures are enforced and that all people attending events have tested negative for COIVID-19 before being allowed entry.
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 50 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 15), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,874.
Phuket chosen for data project to support COVID-19 response
Phuket chosen for data project to support COVID-19 response
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as one of five provinces to pilot a project to develop a real-time database so that policy decisions regarding COVID prevention measures can be made quickly, concisely and appropriately for the situation at the time.
New safety measures at dive sites in national parks
New safety measures at dive sites in national parks
PHUKET: Large commercial dive tour boats are no longer permitted to enter the area immediately surrounding dive sites in national parks following new safety measures introduced by Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
COVID relegates Red Cross Fair to online only
COVID relegates Red Cross Fair to online only
PHUKET:  The annual Red Cross Fair began nationwide last night, launched as an online event only for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Electricity outages to affect parts of Kamala and Wichit
Electricity outages to affect parts of Kamala and Wichit
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala and Wichit on Thursday (Dec 16) as work is carried out on developing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign, with fines
Phuket launches 100% helmet campaign, with fines
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new “100% helmet” campaign, and will start enforcing increasing fines for motorbike riders and passengers repeatedly caught not wearing helmets, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has announced.
Phuket Hotels Association welcomes new leadership team
Phuket Hotels Association welcomes new leadership team
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has embarked on an exciting new era with the appointment of a new senior leadership team.
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 50 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 13), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 was reported to 18,765.