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Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 10 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,000.
COVID downgrade ‘needs time’
COVID downgrade ‘needs time’
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has yet to consider when it will reclassify COVID-19 as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance despite the recent easing of more restrictions.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Eight years in prison for murder, Phuket field hospital closes || June 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Eight years in prison for murder, Phuket field hospital closes || June 1
PHUKET XTRA - June 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Three arrested in connection with Russian woman’s death
Three arrested in connection with Russian woman’s death
PHUKET: Police investigating the death of a Russian woman who fell eight stories from a Patong condo early yesterday morning (May 31) have arrested three tourists for drug possession in relation to the woman’s death.
Phuket field hospital at PRU closes
Phuket field hospital at PRU closes
PHUKET: The field hospital set up at Phuket Rajabhat University to provide care and accommodation to people who had tested positive for COVID-19 has finally been closed.
DHSS and DSI to work on illegal surrogacy
DHSS and DSI to work on illegal surrogacy
BANGKOK: The Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) are working together to suppress illegal surrogacy in order to change the country’s sullied reputation as a hub for illegal fertility treatments.
Training inferno doused at Phuket airport
Training inferno doused at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held a successful emergency drill yesterday (May 31) simulating an oil spill and fire near the airport’s runway.
Power outage to affect Nai Harn
Power outage to affect Nai Harn
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in the area encompassing Nai Harn Lake and its surrounds, as well as the beachfront area, tomorrow (June 2).
War-torn Ukraine dream of World Cup morale boost
War-torn Ukraine dream of World Cup morale boost
FOOTBALL: Ukraine’s national team are dreaming of a place at the World Cup to bring some relief to a war-torn nation as they face Scotland in a playoff semi-final today (June 1).
Face mask rule remains in effect in Phuket
Face mask rule remains in effect in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are reminding the public that a face mask must be worn at all times while in a public area, following another provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
US to send Ukraine ‘advanced rocket systems’ to hit ‘key targets’
US to send Ukraine ‘advanced rocket systems’ to hit ‘key targets’
WASHINGTON:President Joe Biden yesterday (May 31) confirmed the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine with ability to strike what he called “key targets” of Russia’s invasion force.
British man convicted of infamous ‘body in suitcase’ murder
British man convicted of infamous ‘body in suitcase’ murder
KANCHANABURI: A court in Kanchanaburi yesterday (May 31) convicted a British man of the 2014 murder of a woman whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase dumped in a river.
Thailand’s entry requirements from June 1
Thailand’s entry requirements from June 1
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued a notice confirming the requirements for foreign travellers to enter Thailand in efffect from today (June 1).
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 12 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 12 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,990.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy weather warning extended, Thailand data protection law to go into effect || May 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy weather warning extended, Thailand data protection law to go into effect || May 31
PHUKET XTRA - May 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian woman dies in fall from Patong condo
Russian woman dies in fall from Patong condo
PHUKET: A 35-year-old Russian woman has died after falling eight stories at a condo building in Patong.
Phuket prepares to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
Phuket prepares to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
PHUKET: Preparations by Phuket government officials are underway for the birthday celebration of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Friday (June 3).
Pacific nations reject China security pact
Pacific nations reject China security pact
SUVA: Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China’s push for a wide-ranging regional security pact yesterday (May 30), amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing’s orbit.
Crackdown ordered on drugs smuggled into Phuket
Crackdown ordered on drugs smuggled into Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabam has ordered local law enforcement to crack down on drugs brought into Phuket by land, air or sea.
Phuket to host World’s Best Rice Award ceremony in November
Phuket to host World’s Best Rice Award ceremony in November
BANGKOK: US-based magazine ‘The Rice Trader’ will host an award ceremony for the World’s Best Rice Award in Phuket this year, with the Ministry of Commerce expecting the event to boost the global popularity of Thai grains.