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Income distribution vital in Phuket tourism recovery, says Governor
Income distribution vital in Phuket tourism recovery, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has emphasised that income distribution among residents across the island was paramount in the expected slow return of tourists after Nov 1, when Thailand is expected to reopen to receiving vaccinated tourists without quarantine from selected low-risk countries.
Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket ‒ Hat Yai flights
Bangkok Airways to resume Phuket ‒ Hat Yai flights
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways will resume its direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai from Oct 31.
Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 140 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 20) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,317.
Long-stay expats mandatory health insurance jacked to B3mn
Long-stay expats mandatory health insurance jacked to B3mn
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health has raised the mandatory health insurance for expats staying on one-renewed visas from B400,000 to B3 million, effective immediately.
Asian Tour’s Phuket Series praised for inspiring tourism confidence
Asian Tour’s Phuket Series praised for inspiring tourism confidence
PHUKET: Two Asian Tour golf tournaments to be played in Phuket in November and December have been praised for inspiring confidence in Phuket’s tourism and hoped to bring a welcome boost to the island’s economy.
Wichit Na Ranong steps in over Soi Paniang wastewater
Wichit Na Ranong steps in over Soi Paniang wastewater
PHUKET: Wichit Na Ranong, often referred to as the ‘Father of Phuket Tourism’, has offered Rassada Municipality use of private land to help monitor wastewater levels flowing into the Soi Paniang area, which for years has raised serious health concerns over the foul stench emanating from the canal that feeds into Samkong on the north side of Phuket Town.
‘Big Dolphin’ looking to make a splash in Phuket
‘Big Dolphin’ looking to make a splash in Phuket
GOLF: Thailand’s Prom Meesawat, aka the ‘Big Dolphin’, has returned from a taxing few months in Japan aiming to make a splash in Phuket when the Asian Tour restarts its 2020-21 season there at the end of November.
Phuket get ready, says Governor
Phuket get ready, says Governor
PHUKET: Officials across Phuket have been told to prepare the island to welcome foreign tourists from Nov 1, in line with the expected reopening of the country to receive vaccinated tourists without quarantine from up to 10 low-risk countries, and to make sure that their respective areas are clean and to make sure that tourists are not ripped off or are treated in any other deceitful way.
Phuket marks 132 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 132 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 132 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 19) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,177.
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced work to improve high-voltage distribution that will affect the areas of Baan Bo-Kruat to Baan Khuan, in Moo 1, Thepkrasattri, tomorrow (Oct 20).
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor election
PHUKET: A total of 17 candidates have registered their intent to vie for the seats as chiefs of the five Tambon Administration Organisations (OrBorTor) in Phuket in the upcoming elections to be held on Nov 28.
Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 140 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 140 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 18) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 14,045.
Power outage to affect Patong
Power outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting key areas in Patong tomorrow (Oct 19) as workers upgrade and repair high-voltage power cables.
Police warn dangerous drivers at checkpoint will be fined
Police warn dangerous drivers at checkpoint will be fined
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have issued a warning that people driving dangerously through Phuket Check Point following alarm raised through posts on social media that police at the checkpoint were on the lookout to make arrests.
As Phuket reopens to domestic arrivals, food security efforts continue
As Phuket reopens to domestic arrivals, food security efforts continue
PHUKET: As the Phuket Check Point reopened on Saturday (Oct 16) to allow vaccinated people onto the island without COVID tests, food security efforts across the island continued.
Phuket marks 144 new COVID cases, three more deaths
Phuket marks 144 new COVID cases, three more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 144 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 17) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 13,905.
Long queues return to Phuket Check Point
Long queues return to Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: Long queues returned to Phuket Check Point on the only road leading onto the island yesterday (Oct 16), as the requirements for domestic travellers to enter Phuket were eased to allow all people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 without having to prove they have tested negative for the virus in the past seven days.
Officials to splash B30mn on ‘Pla Wan corner’
Officials to splash B30mn on ‘Pla Wan corner’
PHUKET: Local officials have requested B30 million to upgrade and increase safety measures on a stretch of road in Wichit notorious for the number of vehicle accidents in recent years.
Phuket Opinion: Are we ready?
Phuket Opinion: Are we ready?
PHUKET: Following the proclamation by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday that Thailand will reopen to vaccinated tourists from some countries the Thai government defines as “low risk”, it has been full steam ahead with easing the COVID restrictions within the country, opening the door for domestic tourism to resume.
Phuket marks 149 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 149 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 149 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 16) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 13,761.