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Government launches ‘co-payment’ scheme for new hires
Government launches ‘co-payment’ scheme for new hires
THAILAND: It was announced yesterday (Oct 15) that the government has launched a “co-payment” campaign to help companies assist with payment of newly hired staff.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival hoped to generate more than B350mn
Phuket Vegetarian Festival hoped to generate more than B350mn
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is expected to attract some 60,000 people to take part in the festivities, altogether generating a projected more than B350 million in revenues for local businesses, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has announced.
New Normal the rule for Phuket Veg Fest
New Normal the rule for Phuket Veg Fest
PHUKET: Officials yesterday (Oct 14) confirmed that the upcoming Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held under new normal conditions and strict controls are to be adhered to in regards to the quality of food distributed at the event.
Road over Kata Hill dangerously damaged by heavy rains
Road over Kata Hill dangerously damaged by heavy rains
PHUKET: Motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving westbound over Kata Hill after heavy rains washed away the earth supporting the outer westbound lane, leaving the road heavily damaged.
COVID-19 batters Phuket tax revenues
COVID-19 batters Phuket tax revenues
PHUKET: The economic impact of COVID-19 has halved the tax revenues collected by the local office of the Revenue Department, despite a major bump from the outstanding tax payments collected from last year.
Overnight water supply outages to affect parts of Thalang, Chalong
Overnight water supply outages to affect parts of Thalang, Chalong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in three areas tonight (Oct 14) and Friday and Saturday nights (Oct 16-17) while tests area carried out to determine leaks in the supply mains.
Electrical fault sparks Bangla shop arcade fire
Electrical fault sparks Bangla shop arcade fire
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that an electrical fault from a streetfront sign sparked a fire that engulfed a clothes shop and six other shops in a small arcade on Bangla Rd on Monday morning (Oct 12).
Heavy rains bring healthy boost to reservoirs
Heavy rains bring healthy boost to reservoirs
PHUKET: Heavy rains over the past week have helped to replenish the island’s three main reservoirs to healthy levels, meaning island residents may be spared water shortages for the rest of the year, the new Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Chief Sophon Thongsai has announced.
Cabinet to visit Phuket
Cabinet to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Members of the Cabinet are scheduled to visit Phuket and Surat Thani on Nov 2-3, government deputy spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek has announced.
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Official ceremonies to honour late King Bhumibol Adulyadej began at Phuket Provincial Hall at 7am today (Oct 13), marking four years since the deeply revered monarch passed away.
Govt offices to close for King Bhumibol Day
Govt offices to close for King Bhumibol Day
PHUKET: Government offices will close tomorrow tomorrow (Oct 13) as the nation commemorates the anniversary of the passing of the deeply revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama 9 of the Chakri dynasty, who reigned over the Kingdom for seven decades.
Patong Hill landslide as rains soak Phuket
Patong Hill landslide as rains soak Phuket
PHUKET: Police are urging motorists to exercise caution while driving over Patong Hill this morning (Oct 12) after heavy rains overnight caused a landslip covering the eastbound lane on the hill.
Electricity outage to affect Mai Khao, areas nearby airport
Electricity outage to affect Mai Khao, areas nearby airport
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Mai Khao on Wednesday (Oct 14) and Thursday (Oct 15) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival schedule of events announced
Phuket Vegetarian Festival schedule of events announced
PHUKET: While many of the purification ceremonies traditionally conducted as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival have been banned this year due to health concerns under the ‘new normal’ requirements, fire-walking has been approved and will be conducted during this year’s festival.
Phuket Opinion: Getting a say
Phuket Opinion: Getting a say
PHUKET: The announcement this week that the island this December will see its first local election in six years for Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) representatives comes with a certain duality.
Phuket Thai-Canadian model crowned Miss Universe Thailand
Phuket Thai-Canadian model crowned Miss Universe Thailand
PHUKET: Chalisa Amanda Obdam, a 27-year-old Thai-Canadian model from Phuket, has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2020. She will represent Thailand at the 69th Miss Universe 2020.
Soi Dog Foundation Co-founder John Dalley awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Soi Dog Foundation Co-founder John Dalley awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
PHUKET: John Dalley, co-founder and president of Soi Dog Foundation International, has been awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to animal welfare in Southeast Asia.
Phuket officials ordered to prepare for OrBorJor election
Phuket officials ordered to prepare for OrBorJor election
PHUKET: For the first time in six years, island residents will be asked to vote for representatives at the provincial local government this December.
Heavy rains set in for the weekend
Heavy rains set in for the weekend
PHUKET: The heavy rains that soaked Phuket today are set to continue over the weekend, the Southern Meteorological Center, West Coast, based near Phuket International Airport, has warned.
Thailand among Top 20 Best Countries in the World in Condé Nast readers’ choice awards
Thailand among Top 20 Best Countries in the World in Condé Nast readers’ choice awards
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revelled in the announcement that Thailand has ranked among the Top 20 Countries in the World by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in the 33rd Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.