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Financial support for students as families plunged into poverty
Financial support for students as families plunged into poverty
PHUKET: Financial assistance was handed out to 500 children from families plunged into poverty by the ongoing economic crisis so the children can continue their schooling yesterday (Sept 2).
Phuket marks 235 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 235 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 235 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 2) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,772.
Special permission letter no longer needed for Phuket residents to re-enter the province
Special permission letter no longer needed for Phuket residents to re-enter the province
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed that Phuket residents no longer need a special letter of permission in order to leave Phuket and then be allowed to return to the island.
Walk-in vaccinations for Thais only, foreigners can now register for Pfizer
Walk-in vaccinations for Thais only, foreigners can now register for Pfizer
PHUKET: The walk-in vaccinations announced by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) last week are for Thais only, the chief of the PPAO’s Public Health Division has confirmed.
Phuket marks 204 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 204 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 204 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 1) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,535.
Electricity outages to affect Cherng Talay, Koh Kaew
Electricity outages to affect Cherng Talay, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Local branches of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) have announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay as well as Koh Kaew, including Koh Maphrao, tomorrow (Sept 2) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Woman in Mai Khao busted with 2.5kg of crystal meth
Woman in Mai Khao busted with 2.5kg of crystal meth
PHUKET: A woman was arrested with more than 2.5 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) in a house in Moo 1, Mai Khao yesterday (Aug 31).
Hopes high worst of Phuket COVID outbreak is over
Hopes high worst of Phuket COVID outbreak is over
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew expects to see a clear change for Phuket’s infection situation within one week, with lower numbers of new infected cases reported daily.
Phuket to open to domestic tourists, with conditions
Phuket to open to domestic tourists, with conditions
PHUKET: Domestic tourists will be allowed to enter Phuket on holiday from next Wednesday (Sept 8) providing they satisfy certain criteria, including showing proof of hotel or accommodation reservation paid in advance and they must be tested for COVID-19 on Day 5 of their stay if they are staying more than seven days.
Phuket marks 257 new COVID cases, deaths reach 20
Phuket marks 257 new COVID cases, deaths reach 20
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 257 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 31)  bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,331.
No field hospital escapees, but drugs found, says Phuket Governor
No field hospital escapees, but drugs found, says Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has claimed that no COVID-19 patients have escaped any field hospitals in Phuket, but has ramped up the number of security personnel after drugs were found at one of the compounds.
Phuket marks 256 new COVID cases on one day
Phuket marks 256 new COVID cases on one day
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 256 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 30) ‒ up from 162 new cases reported 24 hours earlier ‒  bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 4,074.
Phuket COVID restrictions extended
Phuket COVID restrictions extended
PHUKET: Schools are to remain closed and the ban on restaurants serving alcohol or allowing alcohol to be consumed on the premises remains in place after a new order was issued yesterday extending the COVID restrictions in effect across Phuket.
Phuket marks 162 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 162 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 162 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 29), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 3,818.
New entry rules for Phuket to come into effect Sept 1
New entry rules for Phuket to come into effect Sept 1
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced that new rules for people to enter Phuket by land, sea or air will come into effect this Wednesday (Sept 1).
Phuket marks 210 new COVID cases, care centre patients jump above 700
Phuket marks 210 new COVID cases, care centre patients jump above 700
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 210 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 28), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 3,656.
Phuket Opinion: A tradition of corruption
Phuket Opinion: A tradition of corruption
PHUKET: The outrageous killing of drug suspect in custody in Nakhon Sawan by suffocating him with plastic bags tied over his head this week has brought the spotlight yet again onto violent corrupt police in Thailand – and there is absolutely nothing new in how this latest despicable act is being treated to lead the public into believing that anything will be done to prevent similar abuses in the future.
Registration opens for expats in Phuket to receive Pfizer
Registration opens for expats in Phuket to receive Pfizer
PHUKET: Expats in Phuket who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccination have been invited to register to be vaccinated by either AstraZeneca, Sinovac or Pfizer.
Phuket marks 209 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 209 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 209 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 27), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 3,553.
Phuket rallies to help Koh Lipe
Phuket rallies to help Koh Lipe
PHUKET: A group of local companies are rallying together to help people in need on the popular island of Koh Lipe, which has become yet another recent victim of COVID-19 restrictions.