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Patong bars defy national order, open as ’restaurants’
Patong bars defy national order, open as ’restaurants’
PHUKET: Bars along Patong’s famed Bangla Rd have re-opened as restaurants, with some venues selling alcohol, in order to serve some customers and make a living in open defiance of a national order for all pubs, bars and other “entertainment venues” to remain closed as a COVID-19 prevention measure.
Search for missing expat Phi Phi resort GM continues
Search for missing expat Phi Phi resort GM continues
PHUKET: The search for Florian Hallermann, 56, the General Manager of the Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island who has not been seen since last Saturday (Sept 11), continued today with more than 50 people joining the search effort.
Water supply outage to affect Chalong, Karon
Water supply outage to affect Chalong, Karon
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in parts of Chalong and Karon tomorrow (Sept 15). 
Joshua ‘needs to fight’ fellow heavyweight champion Fury
Joshua ‘needs to fight’ fellow heavyweight champion Fury
BOXING: Anthony Joshua has said he needs a fight against Tyson Fury “on my record” before his career is finished because boxing as a whole required at least one bout between the two British heavyweights.
Aunjai clinic to cater for ATK positive tests
Aunjai clinic to cater for ATK positive tests
PHUKET: The Phuket government is preparing to set up an Aunjai clinic to administer advice and basic treatment for people who are tested positive by antigen test kits (ATKs) and who have been referred to hospital.
Drive to vaccinate pregnant women
Drive to vaccinate pregnant women
BANGKOK: The government has launched a campaign to accelerate the vaccination rate of pregnant women against COVID-19 as they are considered vulnerable to the disease, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Deputy PM Jurin: Jewellery, gem fest to bring Phuket B100mn
Deputy PM Jurin: Jewellery, gem fest to bring Phuket B100mn
PHUKET: A jewellery and gem festival event to be held in Phuket in December will bring an estimated 4,000 tourists and businesspeople to the island and deliver a boost to the economy of about B100 million, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has announced.
Migrant workers to return, but at a cost
Migrant workers to return, but at a cost
BANGKOK: Businesses will be permitted by the Labour Ministry to import migrant workers once again, but at a steep cost associated with COVID-19 surveillance.
Phuket marks 249 new COVID cases, deaths reach 40
Phuket marks 249 new COVID cases, deaths reach 40
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 249 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 13) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 7,353.
Jabs for kids crucial for on-site education
Jabs for kids crucial for on-site education
BANGKOK: Schools will resume on-site learning in November, provided that sufficient vaccines are made available for students next month, the Education Ministry has said.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid restrictions extended, Business leaders push for Dec. 1 full reopening |:| September 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid restrictions extended, Business leaders push for Dec. 1 full reopening |:| September 13
PHUKET XTRA - September 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket Covid restrictions extended |:| Phuket business leaders push for Dec 1 full re-opening |:| SuperCheap ordered closed ove rcovid infections |:| Curfews in dark red-zone provinces to remain Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket readies for OrBorTor elections
Phuket readies for OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has been told to prepare to hold Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) elections, which have been tentatively set for Nov 28.
Bypass expansion hoped to be completed by New Year
Bypass expansion hoped to be completed by New Year
PHUKET: The expansion of the bypass road, officially called Chalermprakiat Ror IX Rd, to include frontage roads for people to access businesses along the road front on each side is hoped to be finished by the end of the year, the chief of the Phuket Highways Office has confirmed.
Kiradech ends joint second in PGA Championship
Kiradech ends joint second in PGA Championship
GOLF: Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat withstood the pressure of a tense final day at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth to finish with a superb closing score of 64 to tie for second place yesterday (Sept 12).
Rift threatens Prayut’s future
Rift threatens Prayut’s future
BANGKOK: All eyes are on the political future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as well as that of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after parliament endorsed a charter amendment bill which sought to bring back the two-ballot voting system.
Atthaya bags fourth LET title
Atthaya bags fourth LET title
GOLF: Atthaya Thitikul won her fourth Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open on Saturday (Sept 12).
New nationwide COVID cases dropping
New nationwide COVID cases dropping
BANGKOK: Thailand logged 12,583 new COVID-19 cases - the fewest since July 21 - and 132 more fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced this morning (Sept 13).
Kratom vendors making profits during COVID-19
Kratom vendors making profits during COVID-19
HAT YAI: Since it was removed from the list of illegal drugs Kratom has emerged as a newly trending economic crop. Members of the public can now grow, possess, trade, and consume at will. People in many areas currently earn useful income selling Kratom, at a time of widespread unemployment due to COVID-19.
Electricity outage to affect Karon
Electricity outage to affect Karon
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Karon tomorrow (Sept 14) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket marks 245 new COVID cases
Phuket marks 245 new COVID cases
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 245 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 12) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 7,104.