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Phuket gets new state drug rehab
Phuket gets new state drug rehab
PHUKET:  A new state-run drug habilitation centre has opened on the island in the hope of steering more people away from using, and dealing, drugs.
Constitution Day public holiday brings another long weekend
Constitution Day public holiday brings another long weekend
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday will be observed tomorrow (Dec 10), bringing with it a long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
WBA Minimumweight clash set for Saphan Hin
WBA Minimumweight clash set for Saphan Hin
BOXING: A WBA boxing match between Thailand’s Knockout CP Freshmart and Robert Paradero of the Philippines is the centre piece of an event being organised between Dec 14-17 to help boost tourism and assist local residents with their living costs.
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 64 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 8) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,447.
India’s GoAir joins airlines relaunching direct Phuket flights
India’s GoAir joins airlines relaunching direct Phuket flights
PHUKET: GoAir has become the first airline from India to resume direct flights to Phuket with an inaugural flight by the airline’s low-cost subsidiary GoFirst bringing 187 tourists to the island.
Baan Koh Maphrao wins ‘Hidden Dragon’ community chef contest
Baan Koh Maphrao wins ‘Hidden Dragon’ community chef contest
PHUKET: Baan Koh Maphrao has won a “Community Chef” cooking contest held as part of a campaign to highlight local communities across Phuket to help drive local tourism to the villages and generate incomes for the residents.
New sports venue opens in Kathu
New sports venue opens in Kathu
SPORTS: A brand new sports venue has been officially opened in Kathu, providing what officials refer to as somewhere for local residents to exercise and develop their sporting skills.
Phuket marks 76 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 76 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 76 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 7) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,377.
Thepkrasattri elects a new mayor
Thepkrasattri elects a new mayor
PHUKET: Siricharat Trairat, sister of the former mayor of Thepkrasattri Municipality, has been named as the unofficial winner of the mayoral by-election held in the central Phuket enclave last weekend
Phuket hosts meet on UN peacekeeping missions
Phuket hosts meet on UN peacekeeping missions
PHUKET: A high-level series of talks regarding Thailand’s role in the United Nations peacekeeping missions began in Phuket yesterday (Dec 6), with Royal Thai Army Chief of Staff Gen Nothapol Boonngam on the island to attend the 12-day event.
Tangton into the finals, needs Phuket’s support
Tangton into the finals, needs Phuket’s support
Phuket 17-year-old Tangton “TT” Prattranasanti, a Year 13 student of Headstart International School, is still in the race to be chosen among five members for Thailand’s new boy band.
Phuket marks 66 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 66 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 66 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 6) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,298.
Phuket sweep fails to find Omicron
Phuket sweep fails to find Omicron
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has reported that of the tourists tracked down in Phuket for testing to determine whether they are carrying the Omicron variant, the PPHO was waiting for test results of just six people.
Fake news warning denies Phuket Governor is illegal migrant smuggler
Fake news warning denies Phuket Governor is illegal migrant smuggler
PHUKET: The Anti Fake News Center, operated by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society: (MDES) has issued yet another fake news warning denying claims online that the Phuket Governor is smuggling illegal Muslim immigrants into Phuket and has allocated B56 million to building a mosue on the island.
Toyota Gazoo racing hits streets of Phuket Town
Toyota Gazoo racing hits streets of Phuket Town
PHUKET: The Toyota Gazoo Racing competitors returned to Phuket over the weekend for this year’s edition of the “Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport” street racing expo.
Phuket police claim more than 3,000 venue raids conducted, 27 arrests
Phuket police claim more than 3,000 venue raids conducted, 27 arrests
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police has released a report claiming that officers have carried out more than 3,000 venue inspections since Nov 1, resulting in 32 arrests for breaking the provincial order regulating the sale of alcohol and COVID regulations prohibiting staff from having close contact with customers.
Phuket marks 86 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 86 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 86 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 5) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 18,228.
Phachara wins Laguna Championship
Phachara wins Laguna Championship
GOLF: Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai finally secured his breakthrough maiden win on the Asian Tour yesterday (Dec 5) when he claimed the US$1million (B33mn) Laguna Phuket Championship after a gripping finish at Laguna Golf Phuket.
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Formal ceremonies to honour King Bhumibol The Great (Rama IX) were held at the new Phuket Provincial Hall complex this morning (Dec 5) to remember and respect the late monarch.
Golden Fly Series underway in Phuket
Golden Fly Series underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The “Golden Fly Series Phuket 2021” is underway at Patong Beach, with world-class athletes doing their best to set new world records in long jump and pole vault with Patong Bay as their backdrop.