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Phuket joins forces to keep beaches clean as monsoon season arrives
Phuket joins forces to keep beaches clean as monsoon season arrives
PHUKET: People of all ages and walks of life gathered at Siranart National Park on May 27 to take part in the Big Cleaning Day 10 event aimed at supporting the preservation of natural resources and supporting good culture in Phuket.
Woman drowns as pickup plunges into lake
Woman drowns as pickup plunges into lake
PHUKET: A 50-year-old woman failed to escape from her pickup truck and drowned in it after the vehicle plunged into a tin mine lagoon in Kathu this morning (May 29).
17th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards hope for gradual recovery of Phuket real estate market
17th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards hope for gradual recovery of Phuket real estate market
PHUKET: The latest edition of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, now open for nominations, will give prominence to the Phuket resort market and other real estate investment destinations across the country.
From Living Waters Phuket: Here’s To You!
From Living Waters Phuket: Here’s To You!
Living Waters Phuket Foundation was established in late 2021 to provide financial grants enabling essential relief aid projects to take place, assisting underprivileged communities. It helps fund projects around back to school initiatives, renewable energy, environmental issues and those which help build brighter futures for disadvantaged people across Thailand.
DDC drops reports of ATK-positive cases
DDC drops reports of ATK-positive cases
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has stopped reporting COVID-19 infections using rapid antigen test kits (ATK) and plans to report only cases that require hospitalisation.
Vinicius strikes as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final
Vinicius strikes as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in yesterday’s (May 28) Champions League final in Paris to become kings of Europe for a record-extending 14th time after a night marred by problems outside the ground that led to the kick-off being delayed by over half an hour.
Phuket Opinion: Sucking Phuket dry
Phuket Opinion: Sucking Phuket dry
PHUKET: Phuket observers this week were introduced to one of the most absurd ideas to land on our island for quite some time: a project to further tap into underground water sources as a way to bolster water supply for local residents.
Saphan Hin vaccination centre closed after 14 months of relentless work
Saphan Hin vaccination centre closed after 14 months of relentless work
PHUKET: Phuket officials have shut down the vaccination centre at Saphan Hin as it has accomplished the mission it was originally set up for. Phuket’s inoculation level with two doses of vaccine is over 90%.
Phuket marks 13 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 13 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 13 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,950.
Weather alert still in force as Phuket takes damage from heavy rains
Weather alert still in force as Phuket takes damage from heavy rains
PHUKET The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has re-issued its heavy weather warning for Phuket and nearby provinces for the sixth time since May 26.
Vespa motorcycle goes up in flames after single-vehicle accident in Phuket
Vespa motorcycle goes up in flames after single-vehicle accident in Phuket
PHUKET: A man had a lucky escape from serious injury as his motorbike caught fire after a single-vehicle accident on slippery road in Mai Khao earlier today (May 28). The rider suffered only one burn on his right leg while his cream-coloured Vespa worth around B120,000 was completely destroyed by fire.
Officials aim to deter recreational weed use after June 9 legalisation
Officials aim to deter recreational weed use after June 9 legalisation
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has signed an agreement with eight agencies to emphasise the use of cannabis and hemp for medical, beauty and research and development use amid fears people will use it for recreational purposes when they are allowed to grow the plants at home from June 9.
Phuket Airport fires up for safety training
Phuket Airport fires up for safety training
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held two safety seminars earlier this week (May 24 and 25) and now is getting ready for some field action with a simulated oil spill and fire to culminate the program next Tuesday (May 31).
Food delivery driver cons security guard, steals phone
Food delivery driver cons security guard, steals phone
PHUKET: Police are on the lookout for a food delivery driver who deceived a security guard at Thalang Technical College before driving off with his phone.
Phuket eyes short-haul markets
Phuket eyes short-haul markets
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association is targeting tourists from Asia to attract more visitors to the island during the current low season.
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push
SAMOA: Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China today (May 28), promising “greater collaboration” as Beijing’s foreign minister continues a tour of the South Pacific that has sparked concern among Western allies.
Royal Gazette announces extension of emergency decree until July 31
Royal Gazette announces extension of emergency decree until July 31
NATIONWIDE: The extension of emergency decree imposed to to contain the spread of COVID-19 was officially announced in the Royal Gazette on May 26 giving prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha two more months of special powers.
Heavy weather warning re-issued for Phuket
Heavy weather warning re-issued for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has re-issued its heavy weather warning for Phuket and other provinces along the Andaman Coast. This is already the fourth ’Strong Wind-Waves in the Andaman Sea’ warning since May 26.
Further food festivals at Kata Karon and Surin Beach
Further food festivals at Kata Karon and Surin Beach
PHUKET: Two food festivals are taking place this weekend in Kata Karon and Cherng Talay in an effort to boost the local economy and drive tourism.
Phuket Hospital calls for people to help identify deceased woman
Phuket Hospital calls for people to help identify deceased woman
PHUKET: Thalang Hospital has asked Phuket residents for help with identification of a female ’Jane Doe’ patient who died on May 26.