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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong cluster grows, Phuket hotels closed! Fear over elephants! || March 31

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong cluster grows, Phuket hotels closed! Fear over elephants! || March 31

Fears raised for elephant welfare as Phuket camps fold

Fears raised for elephant welfare as Phuket camps fold

Patong residents urged to self-quarantine, door-to-door checks to begin

Patong residents urged to self-quarantine, door-to-door checks to begin

Canadian children among Phuket COVID-19 infected, total confirmed cases hit 69

Canadian children among Phuket COVID-19 infected, total confirmed cases hit 69

120 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

120 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief

Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief

Rashford helps feed school children during virus shutdown

Rashford helps feed school children during virus shutdown
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Phuket Opinion: Songkran will survive
Phuket Opinion: Songkran will survive
Sunday 22 March 2020, 09:00AM
Thai officials are going to have their hands full trying to contain an outbreak of Songkran fever in three weeks’ time. They can cancel the public holidays, they can shut the bars, but telling Thais they cannot celebrate their own New Year is going to be a tough act.
Cabinet approves Songkran postponement, school closures
Cabinet approves Songkran postponement, school closures
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 03:02PM
THAILAND: Plans to postpone next month’s Songkran New Year holiday due to precautions around coronavirus were approved by the cabinet today (Mar 17).
Songkran to be postponed, venues and schools closed
Songkran to be postponed, venues and schools closed
Monday 16 March 2020, 04:56PM
THAILAND: The government said it plans to temporarily close venues that attract crowds of more than 50 people and postpone the traditional Songkran New Year holiday, as part of efforts to prevent a widespread outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Step back in time: Patong residents commemorate King Bhumibol visit
Step back in time: Patong residents commemorate King Bhumibol visit
Sunday 15 March 2020, 02:00PM
Hidden away at the bottom of the hills at the back of Patong is a treasure of Phuket’s past that most people are simply unaware of. Traffic descends Patong Hill all day, every day, and those looking for a shortcut to the area behind the main roads that run north-south through the town turn left at Wat Patong and continue along the small road that meanders its way to Nanai Rd, and further on to join Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd.
Wreaths laid for Phuket’s heroines
Wreaths laid for Phuket’s heroines
Saturday 14 March 2020, 11:33AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday morning (Mar 13) led a wreath-laying and praising ceremony in honour of Phuket’s two heroines at the Heroines Monument in Thalang.
Busted marijuana grower says plant cured his colon cancer
Busted marijuana grower says plant cured his colon cancer
Friday 13 March 2020, 01:47PM
THAILAND: A man caught growing about 1,000 marijuana plants in a large greenhouse told police they were for medical use and he had cured his colon cancer by eating and drinking the leaves.
Coronavirus puts paid to two more Songkran celebrations
Coronavirus puts paid to two more Songkran celebrations
Thursday 12 March 2020, 10:52AM
THAILAND: Two more popular Songkran parties have been called off as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spoil Thai New Year celebrations for locals and tourists alike.
Patong to commemorate King Bhumibol visit
Patong to commemorate King Bhumibol visit
Saturday 7 March 2020, 10:11AM
PHUKET: In light of concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus spreading, the annual festivities planned in Patong this weekend to honour and remember the royal visit to the town by the deeply revered Rama IX, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in 1959 have been scaled down.
Patong Songkran official events cancelled
Patong Songkran official events cancelled
Friday 6 March 2020, 11:17AM
PHUKET: All official celebrations in Patong for the Songkran Thai New Year have been cancelled to prevent and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has confirmed.
Governor unveils statue of Phuket Town founding father
Governor unveils statue of Phuket Town founding father
Saturday 29 February 2020, 11:26AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana together with a host of local officials yesterday (Feb 28) joined a ceremony to unveil a statue honouring the founding father of Phuket Town, Phraya Wichit Songkham.
Governor orders complaint filed over disrespectful ‘head swap’ photo of Phuket Heroines
Governor orders complaint filed over disrespectful ‘head swap’ photo of Phuket Heroines
Thursday 27 February 2020, 05:48PM
PHUKET: A formal complaint has been filed at the order of Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana calling for charges under the Computer Crimes Act to be pressed against a woman over a photo posted online with the heroines’ heads replaced with images of two other women.
Nine-day Songkran under consideration
Nine-day Songkran under consideration
Tuesday 18 February 2020, 10:19AM
THAILAND: The government is considering adding two more public holidays during the Songkran festival to bolster the sagging tourism sector, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Feb 17).
Musing in the Mire: Good Vibrations-The healing art of Himalayan singing bowls
Musing in the Mire: Good Vibrations-The healing art of Himalayan singing bowls
Saturday 15 February 2020, 04:00PM
A quiet, growing community in the southern village of Rawai knows of a little oasis. A tranquil hideaway but a stone’s throw from the street hustle on Soi Saiyuan.Many may also know the wonders of A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe, but unaware of the even sweeter haven that lies just beyond. And its name is Jungala.
Embassies urged to find English teachers for Thai schools
Embassies urged to find English teachers for Thai schools
Saturday 15 February 2020, 12:19PM
BANGKOK: The Education Ministry is calling on foreign embassies to help find native speakers who can teach English at Thai schools.
Phuket readies for annual Heroines Festival
Phuket readies for annual Heroines Festival
Saturday 15 February 2020, 11:00AM
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival, celebrating the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785, will take place this year from March 7-21.
Over 200 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
Over 200 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
Saturday 15 February 2020, 10:11AM
PHUKET: The island’s three district offices – Muang Phuket, Kathu and Thalang – were jammed yesterday (Feb 14) as couples queued to get married on Valentine’s Day.
Leafy highs: Kratom personal use push under way
Leafy highs: Kratom personal use push under way
Wednesday 5 February 2020, 10:18AM
THAILAND: A House committee is pushing for control measures to be relaxed enough to allow the possession of no more than 20 leaves of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) for personal consumption.
Alcohol sales ban for Makha Bucha day
Alcohol sales ban for Makha Bucha day
Monday 3 February 2020, 12:43PM
PHUKET: The Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha this Saturday (Feb 8) will be observed as a public on Monday (Feb 10), bringing a long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Well-known Phuket medium found hanged
Well-known Phuket medium found hanged
Monday 3 February 2020, 09:59AM
PHUKET: A popular 70-year-old spirit medium was found hanged at her house in Srisoonthorn yesterday morning (Feb 2).
Celebrating the 21st Chinese New Year Festival in Phuket Old Town
Celebrating the 21st Chinese New Year Festival in Phuket Old Town
Friday 31 January 2020, 04:00PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana welcomed locals and tourists alike at the opening of this year’s 21st Phuket Old Town Chinese New Year celebrations at Queen Sirikit Park – also known as Dragon Park – on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town yesterday (Jan 30).
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