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Electricity outages to affect Pa Khlok, Laguna housing area
Electricity outages to affect Pa Khlok, Laguna housing area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok tomorrow (June 24) and in Cherng Talay on Friday (June 26) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Passport Office to move to Central Festival
Phuket Passport Office to move to Central Festival
PHUKET: The Phuket Passport Office, under the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced that it will open its new office at Central Festival Phuket on July 1.
Airlines reminded of legal duty for refunds for cancelled, rescheduled flights
Airlines reminded of legal duty for refunds for cancelled, rescheduled flights
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued two distinct notices to all airlines reminding them of their obligations to passengers affected by cancelled or rescheduled flights, including the conditions for refunding airfares, and to provide food and drinks, and access to free communications services for flights delayed for hours.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 22
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 22
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, Monday, June 22.
Phuket Town’s Lard Yai Walking Street market to return
Phuket Town’s Lard Yai Walking Street market to return
PHUKET: The popular Lard Yai Walking Street market that before the COVID-19 outbreak was held on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town every Sunday will return on July 5.
Phuket Opinion: Starting over
Phuket Opinion: Starting over
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew arrived on the island on Friday and started making the right noises before he walked through the front door of Provincial Hall. Just being aware of the huge number of people in need in Phuket because they have been left high and dry by the restrictions enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is a good place to start.
Vigilance key to recovery, says new Phuket Governor
Vigilance key to recovery, says new Phuket Governor
PHUKET: On his first day as Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonchiew called on all people on the island, but especially business operators, to be vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 so the island can recover as quickly as possible from the economic impact of the restrictions introduced to contain the disease.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 20
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 20
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, Saturday, June 20.
Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok
Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on Tuesday (Jun 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket spas inspected for COVID-19 compliance
Phuket spas inspected for COVID-19 compliance
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) is inspecting spas across the island and issuing certificates to those that have been proved compliant with the health requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 19
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 19
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, Friday, June 19.
Phuket officials ask police to end visitor registration, use Thai Chana only
Phuket officials ask police to end visitor registration, use Thai Chana only
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has asked the Phuket Provincial Police to cease requiring all people entering and leaving Phuket having to register through the gophuget.com online platform developed when the COVID-19 lockdown was first being lifted.
New Phuket Governor arrives
New Phuket Governor arrives
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew arrived at Phuket Provincial Hall at 9:30am today (June 19) to take up his post as Bangkok’s top-ranking official on the island.
Thailand rethinks its tourism strategy
Thailand rethinks its tourism strategy
THAILAND: The government has announced it is changing its strategy in efforts to revive the tourism industry by targeting high net worth individuals and big spenders intent on privacy and social distancing.
Plan for government-supported Phuket ‘International Medical Hub Centre’ unveiled
Plan for government-supported Phuket ‘International Medical Hub Centre’ unveiled
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has announced a plan for the government to develop an international medical centre to be built on 140 rai near the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai, at the northernmost tip of the island.
Government petitioned for urgent aid to help starving elephants
Government petitioned for urgent aid to help starving elephants
BANGKOK: Susan Field, a British citizen residing on Koh Samui, has presented a petition with almost 65,000 signatures to the Thai government asking for urgent financial aid for elephants and their handlers who have received no income since tourists disappeared at the start of COVID-19.
Phuket artists sing out ‘Lean On Me’ for COVID relief
Phuket artists sing out ‘Lean On Me’ for COVID relief
PHUKET: About 30 Phuket musicians have recorded a special version of ‘Lean On Me’ 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 18
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 18
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 18.
Interior Minister orders ‘new normal’ at all venues, including beaches
Interior Minister orders ‘new normal’ at all venues, including beaches
PHUKET: Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Phaojinda has instructed the Phuket government to ensure that the ‘new normal’ health regulations are in effect at all venues, especially beaches, so that the province is ready to safely welcome tourists again.
COVID Fallout: Provincial government moves to mediate debt-relief for Phuket businesses
COVID Fallout: Provincial government moves to mediate debt-relief for Phuket businesses
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government is calling for financial institutions to discuss terms for repayment of outstanding debts among local businesses as many are suffering heavily from the fallout of the COVID-19 lockdown provisions.