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Electricity outage to affect Kathu
Electricity outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu tomorrow (July 6) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket health chief moves to dampen Starbucks COVID fears
Phuket health chief moves to dampen Starbucks COVID fears
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has gone public to confirm that only one person confirmed as infected with COVID-19 has been traced to have visited a Starbucks café, but he also confirmed that 24 people were being treated as “high-risk” contacts and were now under observation at a LQ (local quarantine) venue.
Kathu municipal schools closed over COVID concerns
Kathu municipal schools closed over COVID concerns
PHUKET: Four municipality schools in Kathu have been closed over concerns of one parent and a student at one of the schools being confirmed as infected with COVID-19.
Deputy Health Minister reopens Phuket Town’s Lard Yai walking street
Deputy Health Minister reopens Phuket Town’s Lard Yai walking street
PHUKET: Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha was in Phuket yesterday (July 4) to officially reopen the once-popular Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street market in Phuket Town.
COVID negative test for land arrivals clarified
COVID negative test for land arrivals clarified
PHUKET: In a correction to what was reported erroneously yesterday (July 3), anyone entering Phuket via land must be able to produce either proof of vaccination or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken seven days previously.
First family to arrive under Sandbox scheme ‘privileged’ to be in Phuket
First family to arrive under Sandbox scheme ‘privileged’ to be in Phuket
PHUKET: The first family to arrive in Phuket under the Sandbox scheme said they felt “very privileged and lucky to be here,” in an interview conducted by the Phuket Info Center yesterday (July 3).
COVID alert issued for domestic flight passengers and cafe customers
COVID alert issued for domestic flight passengers and cafe customers
PHUKET: Officials have issued an alert for any passengers on domestic Thai Smile flight WE201 from Bangkok to Phuket last Thursday (July 1) to present themselves for a COVID test at their nearest government hospital.
Phuket Opinion: Phuket, land of the brave
Phuket Opinion: Phuket, land of the brave
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha’s visit to Phuket on Thursday might have irked more than a few people, but few could argue against what he said during his tour of the island. Beyond all the gush, a couple of pertinent sentences hit the mark.
Tired of being ignored, volunteers at Phuket Dog Shelter lodge complaint with Governor
Tired of being ignored, volunteers at Phuket Dog Shelter lodge complaint with Governor
PHUKET: Volunteers at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter have filed an official complain to Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew after claiming their requests for help from the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office (PPLO) have been constantly ignored.
First flights from Europe touch down in Phuket
First flights from Europe touch down in Phuket
PHUKET: The first direct flight from Europe since the launch of the Phuket Sandbox initiative touched down on the island earlier today (July 3).
All first day Sandbox arrivals test COVID negative as rules change for land entry
All first day Sandbox arrivals test COVID negative as rules change for land entry
PHUKET: All arrivals that flew into Phuket on the first day of the Sandbox initiative last Thursday (July 1) tested negative for COVID-19, Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
More than 6,000 tourists register under Phuket Sandbox
More than 6,000 tourists register under Phuket Sandbox
PHUKET: Tanee Sangrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, has revealed that 6,020 tourists have registered to enter Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme.
‘Colourful Phuket’ festival to welcome Sandbox tourists
‘Colourful Phuket’ festival to welcome Sandbox tourists
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will together hold a month-long festival in Patong and Phuket Town under the banner “Colourful Phuket” to welcome tourists to Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox scheme. 
As the Sandbox launches, Patong is left silent and in the dark
As the Sandbox launches, Patong is left silent and in the dark
PHUKET: As the first day of the Phuket Sandbox passed with much fanfare yesterday (July 1), Patong remained in the dark and shrouded in uncertainty with its workers continuing to struggle through lack of income.
Thaivisa rebrands, expands beyond Thailand
Thaivisa rebrands, expands beyond Thailand
Thaivisa.com will rebrand to ASEANNOW.com as they expand into nine other ASEAN countries and duplicate their successful Thailand model, the popular forum announced in a press release today (July 2).
Vietjet issues statement over COVID passenger on Phuket flight
Vietjet issues statement over COVID passenger on Phuket flight
PHUKET: Vietjet Airlines has issued a statement regarding health authorities issuing a COVID alert over a passenger on a flight from Bangkok to Phuket late last month.
Phuket records 23 new COVID infections in past week
Phuket records 23 new COVID infections in past week
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has confirmed that Phuket recorded 11 new COVID infections on the island over the past two days (June 30-July 1), bringing the total number of infections over the past seven days to 23.
Prayut: ‘Phuket should be proud’
Prayut: ‘Phuket should be proud’
PHUKET: Phuket people “should be proud of their mission for the country”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said this afternoon (July 1) at a meeting held for him to be brought up to speed on the COVID prevention measures in effect to ensure the Phuket Sandbox model is a success.
Andrew Wood to run for Skål Asia President
Andrew Wood to run for Skål Asia President
THAILAND: Skål Asia Vice President Andrew Wood yesterday (June 30) announced he is to run for election for President in the 2021-2023 Skål Asia elections which takes place virtually on the August 25, 2021.
Prayut arrives in Phuket
Prayut arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha arrived in Phuket this morning to begin his inspection of the island’s preparedness for receiving vaccinated foriegn tourists under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, which begins today (July 1).