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Phuket Rugby 10s is back
Phuket Rugby 10s is back
RUGBY: After the trail of disruption that COVID-19 left in its wake during the past two years it is with great relief and anticipation that the Phuket Rugby 10s has been confirmed to go ahead next month.
Tourism Minister presents Patong Bay Hill hotel COVID-prevention award
Tourism Minister presents Patong Bay Hill hotel COVID-prevention award
PHUKET: Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has presented the Patong Bay Hill Hotel an award for receiving the GBAC Star international hygiene standard certificate, issued to operators who uphold the highest standards of the outbreak prevention, response and recovery measures for facilities.
Tourism fee of B300 set for Q3
Tourism fee of B300 set for Q3
BUSINESS: The B300 tourism fee is scheduled to begin being collected between August and September this year using the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) system implemented by airlines.
China megacity mass-tests, cancels flights after suspected COVID case
China megacity mass-tests, cancels flights after suspected COVID case
BEIJING: The Chinese megacity of Guangzhou cancelled hundreds of flights yesterday (Apr 28) and launched mass testing of 5.6 million people after one suspected COVID case, as the battle to contain the coronavirus sweeps across the country.
Phuket marks 73 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 73 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 73 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 28), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,857.
Thailand Pass stays, but in ‘faster form’
Thailand Pass stays, but in ‘faster form’
BANGKOK: The government has said it has not cancelled the Thailand Pass registration requirement for foreign travellers yet but it will be made more convenient and quicker to obtain.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Health officials to propose end of Thailand Pass, Phuket officials test e-scooters || April 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Health officials to propose end of Thailand Pass, Phuket officials test e-scooters || April 28
PHUKET XTRA - April 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
DSI chief inspects claims to B50bn Phuket beachfront land
DSI chief inspects claims to B50bn Phuket beachfront land
PHUKET: Traiyarit Temhiwong, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), today inspected 178 rai of beachfront land at Layan Beach with an estimated value of about B50 billion that has remained occupied by claimants despite an order by the Supreme Court to vacate their plots.
Phuket real estate market shows a heartbeat
Phuket real estate market shows a heartbeat
PHUKET: Phuket found itself in 2021 with few international tourist arrivals, no new condominium projects, and only two villa projects launched. However, leading international property consultant CBRE Thailand reports a slight increase in demand for resort homes and performance recovery for hotels as travel restrictions ease and regulations adjust.
EU defies gas ‘blackmail’ as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine
EU defies gas ‘blackmail’ as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine
KYIV: The European Union has warned Russia it will not bend to “blackmail” over its support for Kyiv after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland.
Phuket road accident blackspots identified
Phuket road accident blackspots identified
PHUKET: Two intersections have been marked for road-safety improvements following a review of traffic accident blackspots across the island.
Former boxer caught for stealing bag off Briton in Krabi
Former boxer caught for stealing bag off Briton in Krabi
KRABI: A former popular boxer has been arrested for allegedly stealing a British tourist’s bag at Ao Nang beach last week.
Cost to build homes up 5.3%
Cost to build homes up 5.3%
BANGKOK: The average cost of constructing a home rose 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022 as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Vichai Viratkapan, acting executive director of Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
NSC Chief inspects Phuket airport for May 1 readiness
NSC Chief inspects Phuket airport for May 1 readiness
PHUKET: Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), Gen Supot Malaniyom, inspected Phuket International Airport yesterday (Apr 27) in anticipation of larger numbers of tourists expected to arrive as entry measures to the country are eased from May 1.
Phuket marks 79 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 79 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 79 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Apr 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 51,772.
Liverpool roll over Villarreal to close in on Champions League final
Liverpool roll over Villarreal to close in on Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool have to remain “on alert” despite putting one foot in the Champions League final with a dominant 2-0 win over Villarreal in the the first leg of their semi-final tie at Anfield yesterday (Apr 27).
Thailand Pass, ATK tests may be scrapped if COVID slows: Anutin
Thailand Pass, ATK tests may be scrapped if COVID slows: Anutin
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry looks set to propose that mandatory antigen tests and Thailand Pass registration be cancelled if the latest easing of entry restrictions does not lead to a rise in COVID-19 infections after the measures take effect from May 1.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand entry measures to start may 1st, Rush for weed licences || April 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand entry measures to start may 1st, Rush for weed licences || April 27
PHUKET XTRA - April 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials give electric scooters a test ride
Phuket officials give electric scooters a test ride
PHUKET: Phuket officials have approved the use of electric scooters at the Phuket Provincial Hall complex on the south side of Phuket Town as a test phase to confirm how safe the “micro-mobility” vehicles are to use.