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Courtyard by Marriott opens in Phuket Town
Courtyard by Marriott opens in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of its newest hotel on Phuket, the 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, located in the heart of Phuket’s Old Town district.
Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 48 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 48 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 15) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,353.
Phuket alcohol hours revised
Phuket alcohol hours revised
PHUKET: The hours that restaurants and other “eateries” across Phuket will be allowed to serve alcohol has been revised, and no longer allows alcohol to be served throughout the mid-afternoon.
No more gophuget registration required
No more gophuget registration required
PHUKET: Domestic travellers coming to Phuket no longer need to register their travel details on gophuget.com following a new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
Deputy Interior Minister assures enough water for coming tourists, dry season
Deputy Interior Minister assures enough water for coming tourists, dry season
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Interior Songsak Thongsri has assured that Phuket has enough fresh water reserves to cope with any increase in demand from tourists and see island residents through the coming dry season without any emergency measures.
National health deputy inspects Bangla
National health deputy inspects Bangla
PHUKET: Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health Dr Kajonsak Kaewjarat has visited Phuket in person to inspect the COVID prevention measures in effect along Bangla Rd, Patong.
Darasamuth School closed over infections
Darasamuth School closed over infections
PHUKET: Darasamuth Phuket School has closed for seven days after a cluster of seven students and one home room teacher were found to be infected with COVID-19.
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 50 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 50 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 14) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,303.
World Specialised Expo can change face of Phuket tourism, says PTA
World Specialised Expo can change face of Phuket tourism, says PTA
PHUKET: Phuket bidding to host the World Specialized Expo 2028 has the potential to change the face of the island’s tourism industry, says Rangsiman Kingkaew, Vice President of Strategic Tourism at the Phuket Tourist Association.
Saturday just got sensational
Saturday just got sensational
It has been about eight months since I attended a brunch in Phuket. A few weeks ago I did not expect to be attending one any time soon. Phuket was still sleeping and we all had our fingers crossed for life to start returning to our sunny shores very soon.
Phuket Opinion: The Light Rail can wait
Phuket Opinion: The Light Rail can wait
PHUKET: Officials at the Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) should put the brakes on moving ahead with the ‘Phuket Mass Transit System’, at least for now, and there are more than a few good reasons why.
Phuket marks 45 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 45 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 45 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 13) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,251.
Governor to present ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan to Cabinet
Governor to present ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan to Cabinet
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced that he will present two main projects under the ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan at the mobile Cabinet meeting to be held in Krabi next week.
MRTA moves forward with Phuket light rail
MRTA moves forward with Phuket light rail
PHUKET: The Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) kept the ‘Phuket Mass Transit System’ project moving forward with a public meeting held in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 12) to gain feedback from local residents about the project.
Wet weather to continue
Wet weather to continue
PHUKET: Wet weather is set to continue across Phuket throughout today and tomorrow, with the local Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) office this morning (Nov 13) issuing an advisory for people in the area to be still wary of heavy rains and possible flash floods.
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two new deaths
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 61 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 12) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,201.
Phuket airport asks to relocate testing on arrival ahead of expected tourism surge
Phuket airport asks to relocate testing on arrival ahead of expected tourism surge
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has formally requested that RT-PCR tests of tourists arriving from abroad no longer be conducted at the airport. The request comes ahead of an expected surge in the number of tourists this month, and in the months following.
Phuket City Municipality issues Loy Krathong rules
Phuket City Municipality issues Loy Krathong rules
PHUKET: All krathong to be sold in Phuket Town must be made from natural materials only and no fireworks of any kind are to be sold for the upcoming Loy Krathong festival to be observed nationwide next Friday (Nov 19).
More Russian flights return to Phuket
More Russian flights return to Phuket
PHUKET: More Russian flights resumed services to Phuket yesterday (Nov 11) with the arrival of the first S7 Airlines flight since the tourism lockdown began last year.
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 53 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 53 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 11) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,139.