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Phuket records first ‘Test & Go’ tourist testing positive for COVID-19
Phuket records first ‘Test & Go’ tourist testing positive for COVID-19
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 54 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 4) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,480.
Phuket hits top in Airbnb holiday stay searches
Phuket hits top in Airbnb holiday stay searches
PHUKET: Phuket has become the top choice among searches for accommodations in Thailand on the Airbnb platform since the country’s reopening to visitors from 63 countries and territories without quarantine launched on Monday (Nov 1). Since Monday, searches for accommodations in Thailand on the Airbnb platform have doubled, said Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, reported state news agency NBT. Phuket is the top destination, followed by Bangkok, Samui, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, Mr Bajaj confirmed Provinces near Bangkok have also seen more searches. Surprisingly, Phetchaburi, a lesser-known province, has seen the number of searches rise by 80%. Mr Bajaj added that most of the tourists from Europe, North America, and colder countries are preparing to escape the cold season.  “This makes Thailand one of their top destinations. Thailand will be seeing more tourists from the US, Russia, Germany, Britain, Korea, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland,” he said. “As Thailand officially reopened and lifted the quarantine on arrival, we have seen the rising demand to visit Thailand reflected by Airbnb bookings,” Mr Bajaj added. “There is also a large number of tourists who booked for a long stay which is not beyond expectation because Thailand is also one of the top destinations for workation,” he noted.
Outrigger announces management of new Phuket property
Outrigger announces management of new Phuket property
PHUKET: Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced management appointments for the newly branded Outrigger Surin Beach Resort, which is scheduled to open Dec 15.
Phuket’s diplomatic corps briefed on island’s tourism readiness
Phuket’s diplomatic corps briefed on island’s tourism readiness
PHUKET: Spearheading Phuket’s economic and tourism recovery efforts, the Phuket Tourist Association made a show of readiness at a diplomatic briefing held recently to bring Phuket’s diplomatic corps up to speed on the country’s reopening since Nov 1.
Phuket aims to host SEA Games, World Specialized Expo
Phuket aims to host SEA Games, World Specialized Expo
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew will propose to the mobile Cabinet meeting in Krabi later this month that Phuket bid to host the 25th SEA Games in 2025 and the World Specialized Expo 2028 in 2028.
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 (Nov 3) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,426.
Phuket teens wanted for vaccination study
Phuket teens wanted for vaccination study
PHUKET: Teenagers in Phuket from 12 to 17 years old are wanted for a study to compare the effects of subdermal vaccinations injected under the skin compared with much deeper intramuscular injections.
Vachira offers walk-in vaccinations for 3,000 people
Vachira offers walk-in vaccinations for 3,000 people
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, is offering walk-in vaccinations for 3,000 people as it moves to help increase the number of people on the island vaccinated against COVID-19.
Power outage to affect Surin Plaza to Laem Singh Beach
Power outage to affect Surin Plaza to Laem Singh Beach
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage from Surin Plaza in Cherng Talay to the entrance to Laem Singh Beach tomorrow (Nov 4) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
Reopening puts Phuket tourism recovery in sight
Reopening puts Phuket tourism recovery in sight
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators expect the country’s reopening to tourism on Monday (Nov 1) to help build momentum for Phuket to receive 1 million international arrivals in the first quarter of next year, with a forecast of up to 10,000 visitors a day next month ‒ if there are no unforeseen events to ground tourism arrivals to a halt again.
Thailand Pass issues already addressed, says Anucha
Thailand Pass issues already addressed, says Anucha
PHUKET: Anucha Nakasai, the Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, has announced that “some issues” with people registering through the Thailand Pass website, in order to be issued a permit to enter Thailand as a tourist, have been noticed and have already been addressed.
Phuket marks 57 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 57 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 57 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 2) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,376.
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 1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,565.
By-election brings extra alcohol ban to Tambon Thepkrasattri
By-election brings extra alcohol ban to Tambon Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: Residents in Tambon Thepkrasattri, in central Phuket, will be subjected to an alcohol ban early next month as they go to the polls to elect a new mayor.
Phuket’s first ‘Test & Go’ tourists arrive
Phuket’s first ‘Test & Go’ tourists arrive
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive on the island under the new ‘Test & Go’ scheme landed at Phuket International Airport this morning (Nov 1).
Phuket’s Airport Bus resumes
Phuket’s Airport Bus resumes
PHUKET: The Phuket Airport Bus, operating between Phuket International Airport and Bus Terminal 1 north Phuket Town resumed operations today (Nov 1). The relaunch comes in anticipation of more passengers, following the reopening of the country to vaccinated tourists without quarantine, also starting today.
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 62 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 31) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,265.
Phuket Smart bus rolls again
Phuket Smart bus rolls again
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus will resume its service on Monday (Nov 1) catering to the need of both domestic and international tourists.
Phuket pubs, bars to remain closed, but alcohol in restaurants may be sold until 11pm
Phuket pubs, bars to remain closed, but alcohol in restaurants may be sold until 11pm
PHUKET: In line with directives issued from Bangkok, all pubs, bars and entertainment venues are to remain closed until at least Nov 15 under a new order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
Phuket officials briefed on Nov 1 arrival rules, TAT sums up changes
Phuket officials briefed on Nov 1 arrival rules, TAT sums up changes
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received direct instructions and guidelines on how the country in general and the island in particular are to welcome tourists from next month.