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Phuket tourism players ramp up domestic tourism push
Phuket tourism players ramp up domestic tourism push
PHUKET: More than 80 businesses, including hotels, tour agencies and restaurants have already joined the “Phuket Great Time” domestic tourism campaign organised by the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and TAT Phuket Chief Napasorn Kakai is calling for more.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 11
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 11
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 11.
PSU moves forward with new Phuket hospital, clinic to open in October
PSU moves forward with new Phuket hospital, clinic to open in October
PHUKET: The Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus is moving ahead with its Andaman International Health Center medical facility, with the hospital’s clinic currently scheduled to open in October.
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 10
Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 10
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 10.
New floodgate hoped to prevent flooding in Chalong
New floodgate hoped to prevent flooding in Chalong
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Wongsakorn Nunchukan yesterday inspected the new floodgate installed on Klong Katha in Chalong as part of the current campaign to ensure all waterways across the island are clear of debris to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
Phuket airport inspected for readiness to reopen
Phuket airport inspected for readiness to reopen
PHUKET: Dr Suwit Thammapalo, Chief of the Ministry of Public Health’s International Quarantine Division, conducted an inspection of Phuket International Airport yesterday (June 9) for its readiness to reopen.
Dangerous surf warning issued as Phuket beaches reopen
Dangerous surf warning issued as Phuket beaches reopen
PHUKET: As all Phuket beaches reopened to visitors today (June 9), lifeguards along the west coast warned all people thinking of going into the water to swim to do so only between the yellow flags, and to avoid entering the water at all where red “No Swimming” flags have been posted due to dangerous rip currents.
Phuket beaches open
Phuket beaches open
PHUKET: Hundreds, if not thousands, of people returned to the beaches along Phuket’s west coast today (June 9) as the renowned natural attractions became open to visitors again under a provincial order issued over the weekend.
TAT unveils three-part strategy for ‘new normal’ tourism recovery 
TAT unveils three-part strategy for ‘new normal’ tourism recovery 
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the outline to its strategy, admittedly still in the draft stages, to support the Royal Thai government’s easing business activities and restrictions.
Phuket’s Wal Brown bestowed Order of Australia Medal
Phuket’s Wal Brown bestowed Order of Australia Medal
PHUKET: Long-term Phuket expat Wal brown has been bestowed the order of Australia national award for his service to the community.
Immigration hunting B280mn scam gang, Phuket victim loses B1.4mn
Immigration hunting B280mn scam gang, Phuket victim loses B1.4mn
PHUKET: Immigration officers are hunting for a Thai woman and three Nigerians wanted for scamming people in at least four provinces, including Phuket, in a confidence racket that so far has amounted to B280 million being moved through an account used for receiving payments from their victims.
Phuket marks 14 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
Phuket marks 14 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 8) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 14th consecutive day without any new infections have been reported on the island.
B2.9bn to restart grassroots businesses
B2.9bn to restart grassroots businesses
PHUKET: A total of B2.9 billion is to be spent on revitalizing the local economy through 103 projects to help businesses restart in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Phuket Governor has announced.
Phuket Governor signs order for June 9 beach re-opening
Phuket Governor signs order for June 9 beach re-opening
PHUKET: Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has signed an official order to open all Phuket beaches from June 9 and gradually resume operations at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) as well as driving schools across the island.
Phuket marks 13 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
Phuket marks 13 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 7) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 13th consecutive day without any new infections have been reported on the island.
Roads flooded as heavy rains drench Phuket
Roads flooded as heavy rains drench Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island this morning (June 7) caused minor floodings across major roads. Meteorologists forecast more rains to come.
More Thai airports allowed to re-open for domestic flights
More Thai airports allowed to re-open for domestic flights
BANGKOK: Six Thai airports have been approved to re-open for domestic flights by order of Dr Chula Sukmanop, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Phuket beaches to open on June 9
Phuket beaches to open on June 9
PHUKET: All Phuket beaches will open next Tuesday (June 9), Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (June 6).
Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in Phuket, total stands at 227
Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in Phuket, total stands at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 6) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 12th consecutive day without any new infections have been reported on the island.
Phuket marks 11 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
Phuket marks 11 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 5) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 11th consecutive day that no new infections have been reported on the island.