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Bypass expansion hoped to be completed by New Year
Bypass expansion hoped to be completed by New Year
PHUKET: The expansion of the bypass road, officially called Chalermprakiat Ror IX Rd, to include frontage roads for people to access businesses along the road front on each side is hoped to be finished by the end of the year, the chief of the Phuket Highways Office has confirmed.
Electricity outage to affect Karon
Electricity outage to affect Karon
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Karon tomorrow (Sept 14) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket marks 245 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 245 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 245 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 12) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 7,104.
Phuket domestic entry requirements extended, with no changes
Phuket domestic entry requirements extended, with no changes
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has issued another order extending the conditions for domestic arrivals to enter Phuket, including Sandbox tourists and local residents returning from a trip off the island, with no new sections added and no changes to the current provisions that are already in effect.
Phuket COVID restrictions extended, with no changes
Phuket COVID restrictions extended, with no changes
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has issued yet another order extending the COVID-prevention measures in effect across the island.
Phuket Opinion: A dare to be honest
Phuket Opinion: A dare to be honest
PHUKET: Patience is growing thin with the lack of credibility of any government reports about the current state of the COVID situation in Phuket, the vaccines being deployed and of any genuine concern for the people of Phuket during the ever-extended economic crisis.
Phuket marks 230 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 230 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 238 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 11) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,859.
Phuket to host pro golf tournament bonanza
Phuket to host pro golf tournament bonanza
GOLF: Phuket is to host eight major pro golf tournament events, including installments of the Thailand PGA Tour and the Singha All Thailand Championship 2021, with prize money totalling more than B12 million.
Wood elected President of Skål Asia
Wood elected President of Skål Asia
BANGKOK: With the successful completion of Skål International Asia’s 50th Asian Area Annual General Assembly Andrew J Wood was elected President 2021-2023 at the virtual meeting.
Deputy PM promises Phuket everything it needs to fight outbreak
Deputy PM promises Phuket everything it needs to fight outbreak
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow in Phuket yesterday promised Phuket officials would receive everything they need to combat the spate of COVID-19 infections across the island “to bring peace of mind to local residents and build confidence among tourists”.
Dying to re-open: Phuket business leaders push for Dec 1 full re-opening
Dying to re-open: Phuket business leaders push for Dec 1 full re-opening
PHUKET: Key Phuket tourism industry leaders have submitted a formal proposal to reopen the island fully to tourism on Dec 1 under the standard ‘New Normal’ regulations already in effect under a campaign called “Phuket Freedom Day”.
Phuket marks four COVID deaths on one day
Phuket marks four COVID deaths on one day
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 238 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 10) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,629.
Rawai sea gypsy village under lockdown
Rawai sea gypsy village under lockdown
PHUKET: The sea gypsy village in Rawai has been placed under 14-day lockdown, Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has announced.
Governor expands Community Isolation quarantine centres
Governor expands Community Isolation quarantine centres
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced that provincial officials will expand the number of “Community Isolation” centres on the island to help cope with the rising number of people being kept in quarantine on the island.
Phuket bar closures, alcohol restrictions hit agenda
Phuket bar closures, alcohol restrictions hit agenda
PHUKET: Boutique hotels being forced to close, the effect of the alcohol ban in restaurants and the ongoing suffering of Patong entertainment venue operators were just three of the issues raised with advisors to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow visiting Phuket yesterday (Sept 9).
Phuket police warn ‘Krungthai Jaidee Loan’ confirmed fake news
Phuket police warn ‘Krungthai Jaidee Loan’ confirmed fake news
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have issued a public warning that an invitation circulating online for people to take advantage of ‘Krungthai Jaidee Loans’ of B,5000 to B100,000 is “fake news”. However, it has yet to be confirmed whether the fake advertisement, featuring the official logo of the state-owned Krungthai Bank, operated under the Ministry of Finance, was to lure people into a scam. The warning followed Pol Col Krishna Pattanacharoen, Deputy Spokesman of the Royal Thai Police, announcing in a statement yesterday that the Anti-Fake News Center operated by the Royal Thai Police had confirmed that the invitation was fake. “A fact-check conducted by Krung Thai Bank found that the notice is false information,” Col Krishna said. “The bank’s logo and product name ‘Krungthai Jaidee Loan’ were used to make people confused. The bank is not involved in any of the claims,” he added. “Therefore, people are asked not to trust such information, and we ask for cooperation to not send or share any information [about this notice] on various social media channels,” Col Krishna said. “If you find an SMS, email or LINE with a link impersonating a bank or found an abnormality You can notify via Facebook Fanpage Krungthai Care and Krungthai Contact Center call 02-111-1111 24 hours a day,” he added. Col Krishna pointed out that fake news created to distort news which causes damage to the country by confusing people can be punished under Sections 14(2) and 14(5) of the Computer Crimes Act, which carries a penalty of imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine of not more than B100,000, or both. Perpetrators found guilty under the sections also may be considered as committing an offense under the Emergency Decree including other related laws, he added. “The relevant authorities will continue to take serious and continuous legal action against all fake news producers and publishers,” he said. “If people find information about such wrongdoings, they can report it through five channels: website https://www.antifakenewscenter.com, Facebook ANTI-FAKE NEWS CENTER, Twitter @AFNCThailand, Line @antifakenewscenter, telephone channel GCC hotline 1111 ext. 87 and hotline 1599 center. anti fake news National Police Agency,” Col Krishna said.
Phuket marks 211 new cases, deaths climb to 33
Phuket marks 211 new cases, deaths climb to 33
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 211 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 9) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,391.
Arrivals warned to not use saliva COVID-19 test kits
Arrivals warned to not use saliva COVID-19 test kits
PHUKET: Health officials at the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai have warned that they will not issue negative test confirmation documents for antigen test kits (ATKs) that checks saliva samples only. Arrivals who present saliva test ATKs only will be denied entry to the island.
Digital Health Pass to be required for domestic flights
Digital Health Pass to be required for domestic flights
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry yesterday (Sept 8) confirmed the introduction of a Digital Health Pass for use by passengers on domestic flights.
Phuket marks 219 new cases
Phuket marks 219 new cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 219 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 8) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 6,180.