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More than 70,000 people in Phuket vaccinated
More than 70,000 people in Phuket vaccinated
PHUKET: More than 70,000 people in Phuket have received their first COVID-19 vaccine injection since the mass-vaccination campaign began on Apr 1, reports the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO).
No quarantine in Phuket for arrivals from ‘red zone’ provinces
No quarantine in Phuket for arrivals from ‘red zone’ provinces
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed that people arriving in Phuket from COVID high-risk ‘red zone’ provinces do not face quarantine in Phuket, but must follow other disease control measures.
Provincial order issued for all non-tourists entering Thailand through Phuket
Provincial order issued for all non-tourists entering Thailand through Phuket
PHUKET: Following the high-profile international attention of Phuket’s push to allow vaccinated tourists to arrive in Phuket without quarantine from July 1, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today issued a detailed order listing all the requirements of all non-tourists wanting to enter the country through Phuket.
All Phuket entertainment venues ordered closed for Songkran
All Phuket entertainment venues ordered closed for Songkran
PHUKET: All entertainment venues in Phuket have been ordered closed from tomorrow (Apr 9) through Apr 18, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
Phuket residents vaccinated on April 2 asked to self-quarantine
Phuket residents vaccinated on April 2 asked to self-quarantine
PHUKET: All people who were present at the Indoor Sports Stadium in Saphan Hin last Friday (Apr 2) to be vaccinated for COVID-19 have been asked to self-quarantine and monitor themselves for signs of infection now that it has been confirmed that one of those present was infected with the virus.
Phuket party-goers asked to present themselves at nearest hospital
Phuket party-goers asked to present themselves at nearest hospital
PHUKET: Any people who attended any of the three mass parties held in Phuket last weekend in any capacity have been asked to present themselves at the nearest government hospital in order to be tested for COVID-19.
Water supply outage to hit south of Phuket
Water supply outage to hit south of Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in the southern part of the island tomorrow (Apr 8) due to a power outage set to affect Soi Naitrok in Chalong.
Phuket man shot by drunk off-duty police officer left paralysed
Phuket man shot by drunk off-duty police officer left paralysed
PHUKET: The 25-year-old noodle vendor shot by a drunken off-duty police officer on Bangla Rd will never walk again, and only last week underwent surgery to increase his chances of being able to sit up, doctors have told the young man’s wife.
COVID concerns raised over Phuket beach party guest
COVID concerns raised over Phuket beach party guest
PHUKET: A beach party organiser has issued a notice urging all guests at three parties held in Phuket last weekend to monitor their condition now that it has been confirmed that one guest who attended all three parties in Phuket has now been confirmed as positive for COVID-19.
Electricity outage to affect Kamala
Electricity outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala tomorrow (April 7) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket’s second delivery of 50,000 vaccine doses arrives
Phuket’s second delivery of 50,000 vaccine doses arrives
PHUKET: The second delivery of 50,000 doses of the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine ‘CoronaVac’ arrived in Phuket yesterday (Apr 5), completing the 100,000 doses promised by officials in Bangkok as part of the the push to have 70% of the island’s population vaccinated in order to reopen the island to receiving international tourists from July 1.
Mains water supply outage to affect parts of Kathu
Mains water supply outage to affect parts of Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Kathu on Wednesday (Apr 7) 
Phuket inmates in quarantine in Surat Thani following cluster outbreak
Phuket inmates in quarantine in Surat Thani following cluster outbreak
PHUKET: Seven inmates from Phuket are under observation for 14 days at the Thung Khen Prison in Surat Thani following one officer and five inmates visiting from Narathiwat testing positive for COVID-19 after joining an anti-drug activity at the Surat Thani prison.
Phuket veterans’ association calls for help to support Myanmar refugees
Phuket veterans’ association calls for help to support Myanmar refugees
PHUKET: The Phuket International Veterans Association is calling for people to make donations of essential items to help the flood of Myanmar refugees crossing the border in Northern Thailand.
Frankfurt arrivals a sign that Phuket is ready, says Governor
Frankfurt arrivals a sign that Phuket is ready, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has hailed the arrival of the flight from Frankfurt yesterday (Apr 3) as a positive sign, saying that Phuket is ready to receive international tourists.
Phuket Opinion: The need for vaccination choice
Phuket Opinion: The need for vaccination choice
PHUKET: The push to vaccinate as many people in Phuket as possible before the July 1 deadline is underway, with more than 7,000 people receiving their first injections within 24 hours after the first main delivery of vaccines arrived on the island this week.
TAT announces full list of requirements for international arrivals under reduced quarantine
TAT announces full list of requirements for international arrivals under reduced quarantine
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a full list of the requirements for vaccinated international arrivals to enter Phuket under the reduced quarantine measures which came into effect on Thursday (Apr 1).
Thailand’s first reduced quarantine tourists arrive in Phuket
Thailand’s first reduced quarantine tourists arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive in Phuket under the reduced mandatory quarantine introduced on Thursday landed at Phuket International Airport just after 6:30am today (Apr 3).
Nakhon Pathom student tests positive for COVID after Phuket visit
Nakhon Pathom student tests positive for COVID after Phuket visit
BANGKOK: A 19-year-old student at Mahidol University who recently visited Phuket with friends has now been confirmed as positive for COVID-19, Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), revealed today (Apr 2).
Phuket Airport reminds travellers ‘gophuget’ registration still required
Phuket Airport reminds travellers ‘gophuget’ registration still required
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has reminded travellers that they must still register their intended travel to Phuket through the gophuget.com web portal and have MorChana installed on their phone in order to be cleared to arrive on the island.