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Water outage to affect Wichit
Water outage to affect Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that water supply to Wichit will be affected tomorrow (June 6) as works are conducted on the electrical system at a mains pump station.
Governor invites envoys to inspect Phuket 
Governor invites envoys to inspect Phuket 
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has called for foreign envoys to come and inspect Phuket for themselves as a mark of confidence that the island is ready to receive visitors, namely tourists.
Pandemic spurs ‘End Wildlife Crime’ drive
Pandemic spurs ‘End Wildlife Crime’ drive
HONG KONG: The economic, health and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic provide a stark reminder of the high risks associated with the under-regulated, poorly regulated and illegal trade in wildlife, a new international initiative to “End Wildlife Crime” announced today (June 5).
Pubs, soapy massages eyed for opening
Pubs, soapy massages eyed for opening
BANGKOK: The government is considering measures that would allow the resumption of 12 types of businesses and activities – including pubs and concerts, parlours offering soapy massages, and sports competitions.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pubs, sport competitions set for restart? Drugs lead in Phuket murder-suicide! || June 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pubs, sport competitions set for restart? Drugs lead in Phuket murder-suicide! || June 4
PHUKET XTRA - June 4 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Bars, karaoke, sports to return in Thailand? |:| 17 new COVID-19 infections in Thailand |:| Police follows drugs lead in Phuket Town murder-suicide Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Bus terminal readies for relaunch
Phuket Bus terminal readies for relaunch
PHUKET: Ahead of the reopening of Phuket Bus Terminal 2 tomorrow, Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) Chief Banyat Kantha has confirmed that public interprovincial buses are permitted to continue their journeys throughout the night curfew hours of 11pm to 3am. 
Phuket Commerce office relaunches ‘Blue Flag’ market to provide vendors COVID-19 relief
Phuket Commerce office relaunches ‘Blue Flag’ market to provide vendors COVID-19 relief
PHUKET: The Phuket office of Ministry of Commerce has relaunched its monthly ‘Blue Flag’ market to help vendors sell household necessities and consumer products at cheap prices as the island looks to restart its economy.
TAT Phuket launches push to boost domestic tourism
TAT Phuket launches push to boost domestic tourism
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office is inviting local hotels and tour operators to join its #PhuketGreatTime domestic tourism campaign to offer discounted tours and hotel stays to draw tourists back to the island.
Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in Phuket, total holds at 227
Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in Phuket, total holds at 227
PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 4) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 10th consecutive day that no new infections have been reported on the island.
Mixed messages as sports world backs US protesters
Mixed messages as sports world backs US protesters
ALL SPORTS: If Megan Rapinoe decides to take a knee at next year’s Olympic Games, she could get a reprimand.
Tottenham have only positive test in Premier League’s latest virus checks
Tottenham have only positive test in Premier League’s latest virus checks
FOOTBALL: The Premier League’s restart bid received a boost yesterday (June 3) as it was revealed an unnamed person at Tottenham Hotspur was the only positive test out of 1,197 in the latest round of coronavirus checks.
Mains water outages to affect Patong, Karon for a week
Mains water outages to affect Patong, Karon for a week
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply to parts of Patong, Karon and Kata will be affected from June 9-17 as repairs are made to a mains pipe connected to the RO (reverse-osmosis) plant north of Karon Beach.
Police follow drugs lead in Phuket Town murder-suicide
Police follow drugs lead in Phuket Town murder-suicide
PHUKET: Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Phuket Town yesterday (June 3) that involved a couple who reportedly had a falling out over an arrangement for selling drugs.
Helping those in Kamala affected by COVID-19
Helping those in Kamala affected by COVID-19
PHUKET: The impact of the coronavirus on the poorer communities and migrant workers in Phuket has been well documented with many falling between the cracks and receiving little or no government support.
Asian football getting ‘closer’ to return, official says
Asian football getting ‘closer’ to return, official says
FOOTBALL: Asia’s Champions League is getting closer to a return but it will have to wait until domestic competitions are back in action, a senior football official told AFP yesterday (June 3).
Phuket airport warns against fake news about reopening
Phuket airport warns against fake news about reopening
PHUKET: The Airports of Thailand management team at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has warned against fake news circulating on social media claiming that the airport will reopen tomorrow (June 5).
Hong Kong to lead Tiananmen mourning despite virus vigil ban
Hong Kong to lead Tiananmen mourning despite virus vigil ban
WORLD: Hong Kong will today (June 4) lead global remembrance of China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown, with people lighting candles in neighbourhoods across the restless city after authorities banned a mass vigil because of the coronavirus.
Crowds flock as several national beaches reopen
Crowds flock as several national beaches reopen
THAILAND: Popular beaches were teeming with visitors on the first public holiday yesterday (June 3) since their closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic two months ago, with Bang Saen beach in Chon Buri almost bursting at the seams.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand cases declining! Phuket buses relaunch soon? Celebrating HM Queen’s birthday! || June 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand cases declining! Phuket buses relaunch soon? Celebrating HM Queen’s birthday! || June 3
PHUKET XTRA - June 3 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Thais celebrate HM Queen’s birthday! |:| Phuket bus services relaunch this weekend |:| 1 new COVID case in Thailand, 9th straight day of zero infections for Phuket! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thais celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
Thais celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
THAILAND: Activities were held today (June 3) for people in all walks of life to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday.