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Phuket Town fresh market closed in COVID tracing
Phuket Town fresh market closed in COVID tracing
PHUKET: One of the main fresh markets in Phuket Town has been ordered closed by local officials until next Wednesday (June 9) as they trace COVID infections linked to the death of an 86-year-old woman on Tuesday.
Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7, assures Chalermpong
Phuket AstraZeneca jabs to start June 7, assures Chalermpong
PHUKET: Vaccinations of people over 60 years old with the AstraZeneca vaccine will begin in Phuket next Monday (June 7), Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has assured.
TAT Governor Yuthasak in Phuket, admits issues, confirms July 1 reopening
TAT Governor Yuthasak in Phuket, admits issues, confirms July 1 reopening
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn was in Phuket yesterday (June 2) to check the readiness of the province to launch the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ model for receiving vaccinated forign tourists without quarantine from July 1.
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: All government offices except those carrying out essential services, such as the ongoing mass-vaccination rollout, are closed today as the nation marks the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Queen Suthida, who celebrates her 43rd birthday today (June 3).
Emirates, Etihad confirm Phuket flights from July 1
Emirates, Etihad confirm Phuket flights from July 1
PHUKET: Etihad Airways has confirmed it will begin flights from Abu Dhabi to Phuket from July 1, while Emirates Airlines has announced it will resume four weekly services from Dubai to Phuket from July 2.
Phuket suffers third COVID death in latest outbreak
Phuket suffers third COVID death in latest outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its third death attributed to COVID-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public health Office (PPHO) has announced.
Accor Live Limitless partners with One Phuket
Accor Live Limitless partners with One Phuket
PHUKET: In Thailand’s southern island of Phuket, the devastating effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt by the community due to low levels of domestic tourism and the closure of international borders. In response to the situation, a group of residents have joined together to launch ‘One Phuket’, a community driven initiative which seeks to support those in dire need of assistance and propose solutions for various issues.
Survival bags to be given to more than 35,000 households in Phuket
Survival bags to be given to more than 35,000 households in Phuket
PHUKET: Deliveries of essential household supplies in what officials call ‘survival bags’ are to be provided to more than 35,000 households across the island to help people who sufferin from the ongoing economic crisis. 
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kathu
Electricity outage to affect parts of Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu on Friday (June 4) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise
Phuket officials continue to ignore AstraZeneca promise
PHUKET: Phuket officials have again repeated that registration is open for foreigners to receive a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination while remaining silent on previous promises that foreigners would be vaccinated in June and that the vaccine to be used will be AstraZeneca only.
Phuket marks COVID-19 death of woman, 86
Phuket marks COVID-19 death of woman, 86
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its second death in the current outbreak of COVID-19. The COVID fatality was an 86-year-old woman who passed away yesterday (June 1), Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon explained during a live broadcast this morning (June 2).
Qatar Airways confirms Phuket flights to resume July 1
Qatar Airways confirms Phuket flights to resume July 1
PHUKET: Qatar Airways has confirmed that the airline will operate four flights a week from Doha to Phuket starting July 1.
Phuket suffers second COVID death in latest outbreak
Phuket suffers second COVID death in latest outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its second death attributed to COIVD-19 in the latest outbreak, the Phuket Provincial Public health Office (PPHO) has announced.
CAAT updates requirements for domestic flight passengers to Phuket
CAAT updates requirements for domestic flight passengers to Phuket
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has updated its requirements for people boarding domestic flights to Phuket so that passengers can now present test results proving the passenger is not infected with COVID-19 issued up to seven days before the passenger boards the plane.
Staff at Phuket ‘hands-on’ businesses must be vaccinated to reopen
Staff at Phuket ‘hands-on’ businesses must be vaccinated to reopen
PHUKET: People working in services in Phuket that require contact or close proximity with other people must be vaccinated in order to be allowed to reopen, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong has confirmed.
Phuket Town Mayor confirmed to take office
Phuket Town Mayor confirmed to take office
PHUKET: Saroj Angkanapilas has been confirmed as the new Mayor of Phuket Town following formal confirmation of the Mar 28 municipality election results by the Election Commission of Thailand.
Patong entertainment venue operators plea to reopen
Patong entertainment venue operators plea to reopen
PHUKET: Operators of entertainment venues in Patong have filed a formal request for Phuket provincial officials to allow their businesses to reopen to prepare for return of international tourists from July 1 under the ‘Phuket Tourism Sandbox’ campaign.
Direct flights to Phuket to start July 1
Direct flights to Phuket to start July 1
PHUKET: THAI Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways will fly to Phuket at least once a week from July 1, according to information shared with major tour operators by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket daily COVID infections hold at single digits
Phuket daily COVID infections hold at single digits
PHUKET: The number of Phuket daily new infections recorded of people contracting COVID-19 on the island remains in the single digits as the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) confirmed four new infections today (May 31). 
Mains water supply outage to affect all Pa Khlok
Mains water supply outage to affect all Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that a mains water supply shutoff on Thepkrasattri Rd near the end of the airport runway in Mai Khao will affect all areas in Pa Khlok tomorrow (June 1).