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Water supply outage to affect large areas of Thalang, Koh Kaew
Water supply outage to affect large areas of Thalang, Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in large areas of Thalang District as well as Koh Kaew on Friday (July 3).
New Zealand eases restrictions for America’s Cup return
New Zealand eases restrictions for America’s Cup return
SAILING: America’s Cup teams are returning to the water after more than two months away due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing a global shutdown.
Phuket Raceweek 2020 cancelled
Phuket Raceweek 2020 cancelled
SAILING: It was confirmed yesterday (June 29) that the Phuket Raceweek 2020, due to take place between July 16-19, has been cancelled.
CAAT defines 11 categories of people allowed to enter Thailand by flight
CAAT defines 11 categories of people allowed to enter Thailand by flight
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has defined 11 categories of persons who will be allowed to enter Thailand by aircraft after midnight tonight (00:01am July 1).
Sirinath National Park readies for reopening
Sirinath National Park readies for reopening
PHUKET: Local residents will have to book their entry online to ensure they will be allowed to enter Sirinath National Park after it reopens on Wednesday (July 1), Park Chief Natthawat Nuisriram has confirmed, as the number of people allowed in the park at any one time has been limited 520.
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days, four-day weekend
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days, four-day weekend
PHUKET: Temples are being asked to ensure that ‘new normal’ health guidelines will be observed for the Asarnha Bucha and Khao Pansa Budhhist holidays this coming weekend (July 4-5).
Phuket Opinion: The urgency of need
Phuket Opinion: The urgency of need
PHUKET: Our new Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew being told earlier this week that going “back to basics” by relying on the island’s natural attractions to initially draw tourists back to the island was a funny punt. Right now, Phuket has nothing else to offer.
‘Back to basics’ tourism urged to restart the economy
‘Back to basics’ tourism urged to restart the economy
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew has been told that Phuket should stick to its strengths in restarting the island’s economy, promoting the natural attractions in the area along with the island’s tin mining history and food and culture as the main proponents for initially drawing tourists back to the island.
Pubs, bars must wait until Monday for decision to reopen
Pubs, bars must wait until Monday for decision to reopen
PHUKET: Pubs and bars across Phuket must wait until Monday (June 29) before the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at Government House in Bangkok will announce whether or not, and under which rules, they may open from July 1.
Former police officer finally arrested for sex crime he committed 17 years ago
Former police officer finally arrested for sex crime he committed 17 years ago
PHUKET: A former police officer who disappeared 17 years ago after being accused of luring his then 13-year-old neighbour to his house to engage in indecent sexual acts has finally been caught.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 25
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 25
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Thursday, June 25.
Tourism businesses urged to register for national health certification
Tourism businesses urged to register for national health certification
PHUKET: The Director-General of the Department of Health, Dr Panpimol Wipulakorn, has repeated the call for not just hotels, but all major tourism-related businesses to be accredited through the government’s Safety & Health Administration (SHA) certification.
Phuket Town launches mobile history museum
Phuket Town launches mobile history museum
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality together with Museum Siam, the popular discovery museum located at Sanam Chai in Bangkok, have launched a mobile museum to promote the basic history of Phuket.
Golf coach with heart of gold driving help for Phuket’s emergency services
Golf coach with heart of gold driving help for Phuket’s emergency services
PHUKET: One long-term Phuket resident is intent on driving positive change across the island – but it has nothing to do with the popular American’s renowned golf prowess.
Can digital taxes help fund the COVID-19 recovery in emerging markets?
Can digital taxes help fund the COVID-19 recovery in emerging markets?
With digital payment services and streaming platforms experiencing rapid growth during the coronavirus pandemic, governments in emerging markets are looking at introducing digital taxes as a way of expanding state revenue.
Phuket Immigration confirms 24-hour reporting no longer needed for long-stay expats
Phuket Immigration confirms 24-hour reporting no longer needed for long-stay expats
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has confirmed they have received an order making it no longer necessary for landlords of properties with foreign tenants to report within 24 hours every time the foreigner arrives or leaves the property – if the foreigner is staying on a multiple-entry visa or has an extension of stay and enters using a re-entry permit.
Phuket artists release ‘Lean on Me’ video for COVID relief 
Phuket artists release ‘Lean on Me’ video for COVID relief 
PHUKET: The video for the special version of ‘Lean On Me’ recorded by a collaboration of some 30 Phuket artists has been released to raise funds for the people on the island left without any income or means to support themselves due to the economic impact of the restrictions enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 24
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 24
PHUKET:  The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Wednesday, June 24.
Bangla nightlife president blasts bar reopening rules
Bangla nightlife president blasts bar reopening rules
PHUKET: The President of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) has blasted the list of rules released yesterday (June 22) for bars and other nightlife entertainment venues to follow if the reopening of such venues is allowed next week.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 23
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 23
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Tuesday, June 23.