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Phuket marks 80 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 80 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 80 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 26) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,940.
Power outage to affect Nai Yang beach road
Power outage to affect Nai Yang beach road
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage along the Nai Yang beach road tomorrow (Oct 27) so that workers can upgrade and repair high-voltage power cables in the area.
Phuket marks 83 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 83 new COVID cases, four more 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 (Oct 25) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,860.
Finnair brings Swedish tourists to Phuket
Finnair brings Swedish tourists to Phuket
PHUKET: Tourists arriving in Phuket on a direct flight from Stockholm were given a warm welcome on landing at Phuket International Airport today (Oct 25).
Power outage to affect Mai Khao
Power outage to affect Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage in Mai Khao tomorrow (Oct 26) so that workers can upgrade and repair high-voltage power cables in the area.
SHA booking, PCR test refunds confirmed
SHA booking, PCR test refunds confirmed
PHUKET: Refunds for SHA+ bookings and extra PCR tests no longer needed to comply with entry regulations for international arrivals to enter Thailand under the Sandbox scheme are already being upheld.
2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news
2,000 Sandbox arrivals test COVID positive branded as fake news
PHUKET: Phuket officials are warning people to ignore a notice circulating on social media claiming that 2,000 tourists from six different countries who arrived in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme have tested positive for COVID-19.
Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100
Phuket’s daily new COVID cases fall below 100
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 92 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 24) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,777.
Phuket marks Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket marks Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Government officers held a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday (Oct 23) in remembrance of the death of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) to show loyalty to the King who is deeply honoured and revered by many of the Thai people.
Phuket marks 124 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 124 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 134 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 23) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,685.
Silver linings tempered by cautious optimism
Silver linings tempered by cautious optimism
PHUKET: Silver linings about the immediate future of Phuket’s tourism and property industries have been tempered with some cautious optimism by tourism and property industry experts, who believe the return of tourism will be more gradual than exponential even with the reopening of the country to vaccinated tourists without quarantine on Nov 1.
We can’t go back to our old ways, Phuket marine industry cautioned
We can’t go back to our old ways, Phuket marine industry cautioned
PHUKET: Phuket’s marine industry has been cautioned against returning to pre-COVID business strategies following hard lessons learned in surviving during the pandemic.
Phuket marks 118 new COVID cases, six more deaths
Phuket marks 118 new COVID cases, six more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 118 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 22) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,561.
Thailand Pass starts Nov 1, refunds on COE bookings allowed
Thailand Pass starts Nov 1, refunds on COE bookings allowed
PHUKET: The ‘Thailand Pass’ system that will replace the Certificates of Entry (COE) required to enter Thailand will open for registration from Nov 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
Rassada launches job creation project
Rassada launches job creation project
PHUKET: Rassada Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) has unveiled an infrastructure development project aimed at revitalising the area to support tourism and increase incomes for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phuket local food served in domestic tourism push
Phuket local food served in domestic tourism push
PHUKET: Local officials have launched a campaign to highlight local delicacies available at five villages in Phuket to help lure more tourists to the island and to distribute income from inbound tourists to much-needed areas.
Jetstar to resume Sydney - Phuket flights in January
Jetstar to resume Sydney - Phuket flights in January
PHUKET: Low-cost airline Jetstar, the wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas, will resume its Sydney to Phuket flights on Jan 12, more than two months earlier than scheduled, the airline has announced.
Phuket marks 126 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 126 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 126 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,443.
Wan Org Pansa brings alcohol ban
Wan Org Pansa brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a reminder that the sale of alcohol is banned throughout the country today (Oct 21) as the nation observes the Wan Org Pansa Buddhist holy day.
Kevin Moss, founder of Phuket Immigration Volunteers, passes away
Kevin Moss, founder of Phuket Immigration Volunteers, passes away
PHUKET: Kevin Moss, the British expat who founded the Phuket Immigration Volunteers and a regular at Patong Police Station with the Region 8 Police Volunteers, has passed away after a brief battle with cancer.