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As annual rains arrive, Phuket health chief issues dengue warning
As annual rains arrive, Phuket health chief issues dengue warning
PHUKET: After heavy downpours drenched the island earlier today, Phuket Provincial health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew reminded local residents to start taking precautions against being infected with dengue.
Phuket marks zero new COVID cases for fourth consecutive day
Phuket marks zero new COVID cases for fourth consecutive day
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 29) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. As such, the total number of people in Phuket officially recognised as infected with the virus since the outbreak began still stands at 227.
Electricity outage to affect Ban Lipon, Thalang
Electricity outage to affect Ban Lipon, Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Monday (Jun 1) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
More heavy weather forecast for Phuket
More heavy weather forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island this morning (May 29) saw minor flooding across major roads, as the Phuket office of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of more heavy rain and thundershowers for the coming week.
Phuket officials mark zero new COVID cases, total remains 227
Phuket officials mark zero new COVID cases, total remains 227
PHUKET: With the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to convene tomorrow to decide on the details for the reopening of more businesses and activities, the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 28) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
SSO Chief in Phuket to expedite COVID relief payments
SSO Chief in Phuket to expedite COVID relief payments
PHUKET: Social Security Office (SSO) Secretary-General Todsapol Krittawongwiman in Phuket today (May 27) said that 80% of the 100,000 or so people on the island who have registered to receive COVID-relief support payments from the SSO have received payments.
Phuket bus relaunch delayed
Phuket bus relaunch delayed
PHUKET: The relaunch of long-haul buses out of Phuket to Bangkok on June 1 has been delayed until at least June 30, the state transport company Transport Co, better known by its Thai initials “BorKor Sor”, has announced.
Phuket officials mark zero new COVID cases, total holds at 227
Phuket officials mark zero new COVID cases, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 27) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. 
Power outage to affect Mai Khao
Power outage to affect Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off in Mai Khao tomorrow (May 28) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Emergency decree extended
Emergency decree extended
BANGKOK: The Emergency Decree has been extended for one month, from June 1 to 30, Government Spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat announced late yesterday afternoon (May 26).
Hotels preparing to welcome back guests
Hotels preparing to welcome back guests
BANGKOK: Amidst record low occupancies, the hospitality industry in Asia Pacific still has high hopes for an early recovery of domestic demand and a gradual return of international guests when the coronavirus outbreak ends. In preparation, hotel owners and operators are introducing various initiatives to create a robust system around health and hygiene to bolster confidence levels of hotel guests during and after COVID-19, according global property consultant JLL.
Phuket officials mark zero new cases, total stands at 227
Phuket officials mark zero new cases, total stands at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 26) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. As such, the total number of people in Phuket officially recognised as infected with the virus since the outbreak began stands at 227.
Governor formally welcomes first Russian Consul General for Phuket
Governor formally welcomes first Russian Consul General for Phuket
PHUKET: Among his duties as the very first Russian Consul General to Phuket, Vladimir V. Sosnov, paid a courtesy call on Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (May 25).
MP Sira moves for action after DSI probe finds Kata condo project land title, building permission unlawful
MP Sira moves for action after DSI probe finds Kata condo project land title, building permission unlawful
PHUKET: Sira Jenjaka, a Bangkok MP for the military-aligned Palang Pracharath Party, will file an official request with the Minister of Interior to expedite proceedings to have a land use document revoked for the site of The Peaks Residences condo project in Kata.
Chinese wife of Italian engineer Phuket’s latest COVID case
Chinese wife of Italian engineer Phuket’s latest COVID case
PHUKET: The Chinese wife of the Italian engineer in Cherng Talay who was reported on Saturday confirmed as infected with COVID-19 has become Phuket’s latest case reported as confirmed infected with the virus.
Electricity outage to hit areas near Chalong Circle
Electricity outage to hit areas near Chalong Circle
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong and Rawai tomorrow (May 26) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket remembers Jeanette Skelton
Phuket remembers Jeanette Skelton
PHUKET: Jeanette Skelton, well known across the island and beyond for her vivacious attitude towards life and the many luxury events she professionally organised on Phuket for years, has passed away.
Phuket’s Sea Bees Diving steps up for COVID relief
Phuket’s Sea Bees Diving steps up for COVID relief
PHUKET: The multi-award-winning Phuket dive company Sea Bees Diving headed by Holger Schwab has launched its own campaign to help people left without any income to buy food due to the COVID-19 situation.
Phuket officials mark zero new COVID cases, total remains at 226
Phuket officials mark zero new COVID cases, total remains at 226
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee in its daily report for today (May 24) marked zero new cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. As such, the total number of people in Phuket officially recognised as infected with the virus since the outbreak began stands at 226.
Electricity outage to hit Karon
Electricity outage to hit Karon
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Karon on Tuesday (May 26) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.