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Direct Phuket flights from Kazakhstan resume
Direct Phuket flights from Kazakhstan resume
PHUKET: The first regular scheduled flight service from Kazakhstan to resume since the COVID-19 tourism shutdown was brought into effect last year landed in Phuket this morning, bringing 165 tourists entering the country under the Phuket Sandbox scheme.
Test & Go ‘no quarantine’ countries expanded from 46 to 63
Test & Go ‘no quarantine’ countries expanded from 46 to 63
PHUKET: The number of countries and territories whose nationals may enter Thailand under the Test & Go ‘no quarantine’ scheme from tomorrow (Nov 1) has been expanded from 43 locations to 63.
Phuket Opinion: Full steam ahead
Phuket Opinion: Full steam ahead
PHUKET: They’re going for it. The COE is gone, devolved into the Thailand Pass to be launched tomorrow (Nov 1), the number of countries whose nationals are allowed to enter under the ‘no quarantine’ scheme has been expanded to 63, and Phuket taxi drivers have been given their standard warning not to rip off tourists, which is a step up from asking them nicely not to beat, rob or rape them.
Phuket marks 59 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 59 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 59 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 30) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,203.
Expedite efforts to give people jobs, Phuket Gov says
Expedite efforts to give people jobs, Phuket Gov says
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, has urged local authorities to expedite the ongoing recruitment campaign to help fight unemployment and provide local people with a source of income.
Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel
Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel
PHUKET: The Australian Government has announced that it now recognises Sinovac as an approved vaccine and also now recognises vaccinations whereby two different vaccines were used.
Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled
Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled
PHUKET: A group of local small hotel owners, transport drivers and small tour operators rallied in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 29), calling for the government to cancel its requirement for tourists to stay only at SHA Plus hotels on entering the country.
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two more 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 (Oct 29) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,144.
Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu
Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled electricity outage in areas of Moo 1 Sakhu Sub-district, Thalang District, on Tuesday (Nov 2).
Taxi drivers urged to up their game ahead of Nov 1 tourist reopening
Taxi drivers urged to up their game ahead of Nov 1 tourist reopening
PHUKET: As Phuket prepares to welcome tourists with the full reopening of the country on Monday (Nov 1), authorities on the island have issued a reminder to transport providers, specifically taxi drivers, to adopt a more professional approach.
Phuket marks 68 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 68 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 68 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 28) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,083.
Anti-Fake News Center confirms local construction project false
Anti-Fake News Center confirms local construction project false
PHUKET: The Anti-Fake News Center today (Oct 28) issued a warning that a social media post claiming the construction of a Mosque on 19 rai of reserved forest land at a proposed cost of B250 million is fake news.
Thailand Pass details confirmed
Thailand Pass details confirmed
PHUKET: Details of what the Thailand Pass app will require for foreign tourists to enter the country, to replace the Certificate of Entry requirements from Monday (Nov 1), have been released.
Chalong Underpass daytime closing for pump checks
Chalong Underpass daytime closing for pump checks
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Chalong Underpass will be closed during the day until Nov 12 while workers conduct maintenance on the flood-prevention system installed throughout the tunnel.
Phuket marks 75 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 75 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 75 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 27) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,015.
Thailand Pass to entice more international tourists
Thailand Pass to entice more international tourists
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that replacing the Certificate of Entry(COE) system with the ‘Thailand Pass’ system will greatly contribute to the increasing number of foreign tourists when the country reopens next Monday (Nov 1).
Phuket New Year Countdown: Bocelli confirmed, Lisa to be decided in Krabi
Phuket New Year Countdown: Bocelli confirmed, Lisa to be decided in Krabi
BANGKOK: Despite earlier reports, K-pop sensation Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manoban of Blackpink has yet to be confirmed to perform at Phuket’s official ‘Countdown’ event to see in the New Year.
Anti-Fake News Center: Phuket Governor is not smuggling illegal foreign Muslims into Thailand
Anti-Fake News Center: Phuket Governor is not smuggling illegal foreign Muslims into Thailand
PHUKET: The Anti-Fake News Center has issued a warning that a social media post claiming the Phuket Governor is smuggling illegal foreign Muslims into the country is fake news.
THAI Sydney to Phuket direct flights to start Dec 8
THAI Sydney to Phuket direct flights to start Dec 8
PHUKET: THAI Airways International will launch three flights a week direct from Sydney to Phuket starting early next month.
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn village
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn village
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled electricity outage in Moo 1, Srisoonthorn, just east of Baan Don village in Thalang, tomorrow (Oct 28) so workers can repair and upgrade high-voltage power cables in the area.