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Phuket judges put domestic violence back on the agenda
Phuket judges put domestic violence back on the agenda
PHUKET: Cases of domestic violence against women and children are rising at the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, one the court’s Chief Justice’s confirmed yesterday at an event held to raise awraeness of the dire issue.
Phuket marks 128 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 128 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 128 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 25) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,202.
Impressive Catlin tames Canyon
Impressive Catlin tames Canyon
GOLF: John Catlin had the honour of taking the clubhouse lead in the first round played on the Asian Tour in 20 months, carding a seven-under-par 65 in the US$1 million (B33mn) Blue Canyon Phuket Championship yesterday (Nov 25) at Blue Canyon Country Club.
Heavy rain, flood warning for the South
Heavy rain, flood warning for the South
PHUKET: The Southern Western Meteorological Center (Phuket MET), located near Phuket International Airport, has issued a weather advisory warning of potential heavy rain heading for the Andaman coast.
Phuket police deny ‘robbing’ foreigners, defend traffic checks
Phuket police deny ‘robbing’ foreigners, defend traffic checks
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have defended their officers standing in front of a restaurant in Patong after a post online accused police of “destroying tourism” and quoting foreign tourists as being “robbed”.
Be good hosts for Apec meetings in Phuket, urges Governor
Be good hosts for Apec meetings in Phuket, urges Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called on all people in Phuket to help welcome visiting delegates for the APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) to be held on the island early next month.
Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official
Most new infections from entertainment venues: Phuket health official
PHUKET: Most new infections in Phuket in recent days are from proactive screening of people, including staff, at entertainment venues, a leading Phuket health official has confirmed.
Phuket marks 110 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 110 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 110 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 24) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,073.
Power outage to affect Cape Yamu
Power outage to affect Cape Yamu
PHUKET: The Thalang office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Cape Yamu, Pa khlok, tomorrow (Nov 25) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
Surin Islands sea gypsy community placed under lockdown
Surin Islands sea gypsy community placed under lockdown
PHUKET: The Moken sea gypsy community at Bon Bay in the Mu Ko Surin National Park in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, has been placed under “Bubble & Seal” lockdown for two weeks following an outbreak of COVID-19 infections on the small island.
Counterfeit cough medicine factory raided in Phuket
Counterfeit cough medicine factory raided in Phuket
PHUKET: Police and health ministry officials have raided an illegal cough medicine factory in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, seizing more than 21,000 bottles of cough medicine and other materials with an estimated value of B30 million.
Players gearing up for Blue Canyon challenge
Players gearing up for Blue Canyon challenge
GOLF: The Blue Canyon Phuket Championship tees off tomorrow (Nov 25) on the Canyon Course at Blue Canyon Country Club, the first of two Asian Tour events taking place in Phuket in the coming weeks and the players are gearing up for competition.
Phuket marks 105 new COVID cases, two new deaths
Phuket marks 105 new COVID cases, two new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 105 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 23) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,959.
Another Phuket bridge jump prevented
Another Phuket bridge jump prevented
PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Nov 23) that they were able to successfully dissuade a young man from taking his own life by jumping from the Sarasin Bridge late last night.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Nov 24) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
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 (Nov 22) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,852.
Face mask fine no more than B1,000 first time, B20k for repeat offenders
Face mask fine no more than B1,000 first time, B20k for repeat offenders
PHUKET: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has confirmed that first time offences for not wearing a face mask in public areas is to be no more than B1,000.
TCEB pushes Phuket domestic MICE boost
TCEB pushes Phuket domestic MICE boost
PHUKET: The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched a campaign to help boost domestic MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) business on the island.
Turkish Airlines resumes direct flights to Phuket
Turkish Airlines resumes direct flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Turkish Airlines resumed direct flights to Phuket over the weekend, bringing 168 foriegn tourists to Phuket on their first flight from Istanbul since the COVID tourism lockdown began last year.
Phuket marks 83 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 83 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 83 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,765.