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‘Big Joke’ checks safety ahead of expected influx of Russian tourists
‘Big Joke’ checks safety ahead of expected influx of Russian tourists
PHUKET: Pol Lt Gen Surachate ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn, currently serving as a ‘Level 9 Adviser’ to the Royal Thai Police attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, arrived in Phuket yesterday to review tourist safety measures ahead of what expects to be an influx of Russian tourists in November. 
Officials target flood disaster response under COVID-19 conditions
Officials target flood disaster response under COVID-19 conditions
PHUKET: Phuket disaster officials are conducting a two-day workshop to draw up plans to respond to possible flash floods and mudslides across the island brought on by heavy rain, while ensuring emergency workers are protected from COVID-19.
Phuket’s ‘Lobster’ to tackle Blue Dragon League
Phuket’s ‘Lobster’ to tackle Blue Dragon League
FOOTBALL: Phuket has a new local football team after it was announced on Wednesday (Aug 24) that Phuket Andaman FC will enter the new season following the recent acquisition of Patong City.
Phuket marks 169 new daily infections
Phuket marks 169 new daily infections
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 169 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 26), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 3,239.
Phuket fresh kratom prisoners released
Phuket fresh kratom prisoners released
PHUKET: A total of 15 prisoners incarcerated for possession of fresh kratom have been released from Phuket Provincial Prison now that possession of the plant in its natural state has been removed from the Narcotics Act.
Cultural projects to support Phuket Sandbox
Cultural projects to support Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: Minister of Culture Ittipol Khunpluem yesterday (Aug 25) revealed projects to support the Tourism Sandbox scheme under 45 ‘roadmaps to boost the economy’ in Phuket and other provinces across the country. 
Police ramp up Sandbox tourist safety
Police ramp up Sandbox tourist safety
PHUKET: The designated ‘SHA+ Managers’ at ‘SHA+ accommodation venues have been instructed to closely monitor the movements of Phuket Sandbox tourists who are elderly or infirm, women traveling alone, girls or single men in the province’s efforts to ramp of security for travellers arriving under the Sandbox scheme.
PPAO to open for walk-in vaccinations
PPAO to open for walk-in vaccinations
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) will allow walk-in vaccinations at the Phuket Merlin Hotel in Phuket Town next week to encourage people who have had yet to receive any vaccination injections to be able to finally receive one.
Phuket property company accountant facing charges for embezzling B33mn
Phuket property company accountant facing charges for embezzling B33mn
PHUKET: An accountant with a Phuket luxury property management firm has been arrested and is facing charges for embezzling B33 million from the company’s accounts.
Phuket requests 470,000 vaccine doses as booster shots
Phuket requests 470,000 vaccine doses as booster shots
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has filed a formal request for 470,000 doses of COVID vaccine to provide as a third ‘booster’ jab in Phuket, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed.
Chalong Underpass closed during day for two weeks for maintenance
Chalong Underpass closed during day for two weeks for maintenance
PHUKET: Both lanes through the Chalong Underpass closed today (Aug 25) and will remain closed from 9am to 3:30pm until Sept 11 while officers carry out maintenance works to the lighting and water drainage system in the tunnel.
Urgent call for blood donors
Urgent call for blood donors
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center at Saphan Hin is in urgent need of blood donors for a long-term Phuket expat who cannot undergo open-heart surgery without it.
Phuket marks record 156 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks record 156 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked a record 156 new local infections across the island yesterday (Aug 24), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 2,881.
Srisoonthorn market closed over COVID cluster
Srisoonthorn market closed over COVID cluster
PHUKET: The Tha Ruea Fresh Market, located near the Heroines Monument in central Phuket, has been ordered closed for eight days, starting today (Aug 24), following more than 30 vendors at the market testing positive for COVID-19.
Electricity outages to affect Soi Ta-iad, Sakdidet Rd
Electricity outages to affect Soi Ta-iad, Sakdidet Rd
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Chalong) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect all of Soi Ta-iad in Chalong on Thursday (Aug 26) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Phuket’s B50mn disaster relief fund spent on fighting COVID
Phuket’s B50mn disaster relief fund spent on fighting COVID
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has spent all B50 million of the provincial disaster emergency fund on projects to counter the spread of COVID-19 across the island, and already spent nearly another B15mn from another B50mn allocated to Phuket to fight the spread of the virus.
Phuket marks 73 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 73 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 73 new local infections on the island yesterday (Aug 23), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 2,725.
B5bn ‘Phuket recovery fund’ sought, as 80% of island businesses fight to survive
B5bn ‘Phuket recovery fund’ sought, as 80% of island businesses fight to survive
PHUKET: Phuket Tourism Council President Thanet Tantipiriyakit has appealed for the government to set up a B5 billion ‘recovery fund’ for Phuket businesses without cash flow and mired in debt so they can start operating again in order to help support the Phuket Sandbox scheme.
Electricity outage to affect Patong
Electricity outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong on Wednesday (Aug 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket new daily cases remain in the hundreds
Phuket new daily cases remain in the hundreds
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 124 new local infections on the island yesterday (Aug 22), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 2,652.