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Phuket’s first ‘Test & Go’ tourists arrive
Phuket’s first ‘Test & Go’ tourists arrive
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive on the island under the new ‘Test & Go’ scheme landed at Phuket International Airport this morning (Nov 1).
Phuket’s Airport Bus resumes
Phuket’s Airport Bus resumes
PHUKET: The Phuket Airport Bus, operating between Phuket International Airport and Bus Terminal 1 north Phuket Town resumed operations today (Nov 1). The relaunch comes in anticipation of more passengers, following the reopening of the country to vaccinated tourists without quarantine, also starting today.
Phuket expects 1mn arrivals in first quarter
Phuket expects 1mn arrivals in first quarter
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators expect the country’s reopening to help build momentum for 1 million international arrivals in the first quarter of next year.
Man arrested after knife, fire attack on Tokyo train
Man arrested after knife, fire attack on Tokyo train
TOKYO: A man was arrested for attempted murder after a knife and fire attack on a train in Tokyo yesterday (Oct 31), Japanese media said, with at least 17 people reportedly injured and one in critical condition after being stabbed.
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 62 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 31) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,265.
Sadom storms to victory at Thailand Open
Sadom storms to victory at Thailand Open
GOLF: In-form Sadom Kaewkanjana put on another spectacular performance to storm to a four-shot victory at the B10 million Thailand Open in Pathum Thani yesterday (Oct 31).
Drive to keep illegal migrants out
Drive to keep illegal migrants out
BANGKOK: More than 30,000 illegal migrants have been deported since the beginning of the year with the numbers rising ahead of the country’s reopening today (Nov 1), the Defence Ministry said yesterday.
Phuket Smart bus rolls again
Phuket Smart bus rolls again
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus will resume its service on Monday (Nov 1) catering to the need of both domestic and international tourists.
Phuket pubs, bars to remain closed, but alcohol in restaurants may be sold until 11pm
Phuket pubs, bars to remain closed, but alcohol in restaurants may be sold until 11pm
PHUKET: In line with directives issued from Bangkok, all pubs, bars and entertainment venues are to remain closed until at least Nov 15 under a new order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
Green Thoughts: The mysterious migration of plants
Green Thoughts: The mysterious migration of plants
Because the local climate is so conducive to growth, we tend to conclude that most plants in our tropic gardens originated in Thailand or at least Southeast Asia. Not true.
Phuket officials briefed on Nov 1 arrival rules, TAT sums up changes
Phuket officials briefed on Nov 1 arrival rules, TAT sums up changes
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received direct instructions and guidelines on how the country in general and the island in particular are to welcome tourists from next month.
Man Utd bounce back, Chelsea extend lead after Liverpool, Man City slips
Man Utd bounce back, Chelsea extend lead after Liverpool, Man City slips
FOOTBALL: Manchester United bounced back with a 3-0 win at Tottenham yesterday (Oct 30) as Chelsea took advantage of stumbles by Liverpool and Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points.
Direct Phuket flights from Kazakhstan resume
Direct Phuket flights from Kazakhstan resume
PHUKET: The first regular scheduled flight service from Kazakhstan to resume since the COVID-19 tourism shutdown was brought into effect last year landed in Phuket this morning, bringing 165 tourists entering the country under the Phuket Sandbox scheme.
Test & Go ‘no quarantine’ countries expanded from 46 to 63
Test & Go ‘no quarantine’ countries expanded from 46 to 63
PHUKET: The number of countries and territories whose nationals may enter Thailand under the Test & Go ‘no quarantine’ scheme from tomorrow (Nov 1) has been expanded from 43 locations to 63.
On Campus: Awareness of Awareness
On Campus: Awareness of Awareness
It’s good to be sitting here, and to be aware of sitting here, and to be aware of being aware of sitting here, finally typing the article about awareness that I’ve been thinking about typing for the last few weeks.
Health insurance not required for Thai returnees
Health insurance not required for Thai returnees
BANGKOK: Entry rules for Thai returnees will be basically the same as those for foreign arrivals, except for the health insurance requirement, once the country reopens on Monday (Nov 1), the government says.
Phuket Opinion: Full steam ahead
Phuket Opinion: Full steam ahead
PHUKET: They’re going for it. The COE is gone, devolved into the Thailand Pass to be launched tomorrow (Nov 1), the number of countries whose nationals are allowed to enter under the ‘no quarantine’ scheme has been expanded to 63, and Phuket taxi drivers have been given their standard warning not to rip off tourists, which is a step up from asking them nicely not to beat, rob or rape them.
Phuket marks 59 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 59 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 59 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 30) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,203.
Expedite efforts to give people jobs, Phuket Gov says
Expedite efforts to give people jobs, Phuket Gov says
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, has urged local authorities to expedite the ongoing recruitment campaign to help fight unemployment and provide local people with a source of income.
Diver drowns while spearfishing at Layi Beach
Diver drowns while spearfishing at Layi Beach
PHUKET: A local diver drowned while he was spearfishing at Layi Beach in Kamala yesterday (Oct 29).