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Phuket marks 33 new COVID infections
Phuket marks 33 new COVID infections
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 33 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 12), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,749.
The importance of mangroves
The importance of mangroves
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) late last month joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, which is observed each year to raise awareness of the global importance of preserving mangroves. Here, Dr Theresa Mundita S. Lim, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, explained the importance and benefits of protecting the world’s most productive ecosystems.
Outbreak greatest threat to Sandbox, says TAT Phuket chief
Outbreak greatest threat to Sandbox, says TAT Phuket chief
PHUKET: The rate of COVID-19 infections across the island is the greatest threat to the Phuket Sandbox scheme, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ready to launch a campaign specifically targeting US arrivals to stabilise the number of arrivals under the project, TAT Phuket Director Nanthasiri Ronnasiri has announced.
Phuket marks 104 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 104 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked a record 104 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 11), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,713.
‘Too early to tell’: Phuket Governor makes no promises on easing COVID restrictions
‘Too early to tell’: Phuket Governor makes no promises on easing COVID restrictions
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has declined to confirm or deny whether or not the current COVID restrictions across the island and for entering Phuket will be eased come next Monday (Aug 16), when the current order enforcing the restrictions is set to expire.
Old Phuket prison opens as ‘Covid Care Center’
Old Phuket prison opens as ‘Covid Care Center’
PHUKET: The old Phuket Prison on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town opened today (Aug 11) as the “Covid Care Center” (CCC) for Muang District, one of four locations on the island where people who test positive for COVID-19 by only an antigen test are now required to stay for an as-yet undefined period of time despite not suffering any symptoms of infection.
CAAT allows special Sandbox charter flights to Bangkok
CAAT allows special Sandbox charter flights to Bangkok
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has granted special permission for airlines to operate special charter flights from Phuket to Bangkok.
Phuket Town fresh market area under lockdown
Phuket Town fresh market area under lockdown
PHUKET: The area around the Phuket Town Fresh Market 1 on Ranong Rd in Phuket Town has been placed under lockdown for one week following a spate of infections at the market
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 37 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 10), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,609.
First Sandbox flight from Hong Kong lands in Phuket
First Sandbox flight from Hong Kong lands in Phuket
PHUKET: The first direct flight from Hong Kong since the Phuket Sandbox scheme launched on July 1 touched down on the island earlier today (Aug 10).
Arrest warrants served for illegally occupying Layan beach state land
Arrest warrants served for illegally occupying Layan beach state land
PHUKET: Two squatters refusing to vacate state land at Layan Beach have been served arrest warrants for refusing an order issued by a government official, MaAnn Samran, Chief of Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has confirmed.
Phuket ‘Covid Care Centers’ to be set up for asymptomatic patients
Phuket ‘Covid Care Centers’ to be set up for asymptomatic patients
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government will set up a “Covid Care Center” in each of Phuket’s three districts where people who have tested positive for COVID-19 only by a rapid antigen test but are showing no signs of infection will be required to stay.
Governor orders islandwide tourist safety campaign
Governor orders islandwide tourist safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed that he will order every municipality on the island to identify isolated locales in their areas that may be unsafe for visitors and not suitable for tourists to visit as part of a campaign to ramp up tourist safety on the island.
Phuket Town fresh markets closed over COVID fears
Phuket Town fresh markets closed over COVID fears
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has ordered two markets in the heart of Phuket Town closed over concerns of COVID-19 infections.
Phuket marks 61 new COVID infections
Phuket marks 61 new COVID infections
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 61 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 9), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,571.
Nok Air Phuket - U-Tapao flights to continue
Nok Air Phuket - U-Tapao flights to continue
PHUKET: With Phuket Sandbox tourists stuck on the island under the current shutdown of flights and buses across the country, Nok Air has announced that it will continue its Phuket - U-Tapao flights twice a day through to at least Aug 18.
Mobile Commerce Bus service to help local communities
Mobile Commerce Bus service to help local communities
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Commerce has launched a scheme whereby a series of mobile buses will visit over 120 areas across the island to sell household necessities and consumer products at reduced prices.
Phuket marks record 81 new COVID cases on one day
Phuket marks record 81 new COVID cases on one day
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked a record 81 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 8), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,507.
Sandbox tourist killer confesses to attacking Swiss woman, denies intent to murder, rape
Sandbox tourist killer confesses to attacking Swiss woman, denies intent to murder, rape
PHUKET: Teerawat Thothip, a 27-year-old resident of Pa Khlok in Phuket has confessed to choking Swiss tourist Nicole Sauvain-Weiskopf with a headlock, but has denied intention to kill her and denied any attempt to rape her.
Phuket COVID cases for ‘Third Wave’ rise to 1,425
Phuket COVID cases for ‘Third Wave’ rise to 1,425
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 40 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 7), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,425.