The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
Power outage to affect Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong
Power outage to affect Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Chao fa West Rd in Chalong tomorrow (Dec 2) as workers carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage power lines in the area.
Grab delivery driver killed as pickup hits motorbike
Grab delivery driver killed as pickup hits motorbike
PHUKET: Police have yet to piece together what led to an accident in Thalang early this morning (Dec 1) that left a Grab motorbike delivery dead after a collision with a pickup truck.
Cabinet reverses CCSA relaxation of on-arrival COVID testing
Cabinet reverses CCSA relaxation of on-arrival COVID testing
BANGKOK: In light of Omicron variant concerns, the Cabinet has reversed the decision by the  Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to relax the testing requirement for people to enter the country.
Vachira Phuket offers walk-in Pfizer jabs
Vachira Phuket offers walk-in Pfizer jabs
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is offering 1,500 Pfizer injections to people who walk in to the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin tomorrow (Dec 2).
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
BANGKOK: Only a fifth of 60 face mask brands available on the market passed Thai Industrial Standard quality tests, according to the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC).
Phuket marks 92 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 92 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 92 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 30) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,803.
Series opener sees Asia draw first blood in final-over thriller
Series opener sees Asia draw first blood in final-over thriller
CRICKET: After a break of several weeks, cricket returned to the ACG on Sunday (Nov 28) as Phuket’s Asia side clinched victory in a nail-biting contest over the island’s Rest of World (RoW) side to take an early 1-0 series lead.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Harn fish haul! Amnesty International Thailand under investigation || November 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Harn fish haul! Amnesty International Thailand under investigation || November 30
PHUKET XTRA - November 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Lots of fish at Nai Harn Beach |:| Total Phuket Covid-19 cases reach 94 |:| Amnesty International under investigation by Thai police |:| Omicron will not affect reopening, says Piphat Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
TUI resumes Phuket flights from Copenhagen
TUI resumes Phuket flights from Copenhagen
PHUKET: TUI Fly Airlines, operating under the umbrella group of major international travel operator TUI, resumed its direct flights from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Phuket yesterday (Nov 29), bringing 345 foreigner travellers to the island.
Joint Chambers Christmas Phuket Sundowners
Joint Chambers Christmas Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), is delighted to invite you to join us for “Christmas Phuket Sundowners” at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, on Thursday 9 December 2021, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. Please note that the attendees will be asked for their COVID-19 vaccination or ATK / RT-PCR certification to show on entry to the event. 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. 900 THB for non-members.
Lots of fish at Nai Harn
Lots of fish at Nai Harn
PHUKET: Local fishermen at Nai Harn were gifted a bumper haul yesterday (Nov 29) when hundreds of small fish locally called “Pla Thong Mae Mai” were caught in their nets set up in the shallows just off the beach.
Klopp’s mentor Rangnick brings studious approach to Man Utd
Klopp’s mentor Rangnick brings studious approach to Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s new interim manager Ralf Rangnick once mentored Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel and now “The Professor” will use his studious approach to revive his troubled Premier League club.
Omicron will not affect reopening, says Phiphat
Omicron will not affect reopening, says Phiphat
BANGKOK: Thailand will not take a step back from the reopening plan despite uncertainty over the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday (Nov 29).
Thais begin training for Suzuki Cup
Thais begin training for Suzuki Cup
FOOTBALL: Thai players reported to the training camp yesterday (Nov 29) as they began preparations for the AFF Suzuki Cup which starts on Sunday (Dec 5) in Singapore.
‘Vaccine’ is word of the year for US dictionary Merriam-Webster
‘Vaccine’ is word of the year for US dictionary Merriam-Webster
WASHINGTON: The American dictionary of reference Merriam-Webster yesterday (Nov 29) revealed “vaccine” to be its word of the year for 2021, reflecting both the hopes and deep divisions sparked by vaccination as the world wrestled with year two of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phuket marks 93 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 93 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 93 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 29) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 17,709.
Antigen testing for visitors in doubt as Omicron variant spreads
Antigen testing for visitors in doubt as Omicron variant spreads
BANGKOK: The government is considering suspending the decision to replace RT-PCR tests with antigen testing for air travellers following the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said yesterday (Nov 29).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla Road cases, Arrivals from 8 African countries banned over Omicron variant || November 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla Road cases, Arrivals from 8 African countries banned over Omicron variant || November 29
PHUKET XTRA - November 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket New Year celebrations to be an all-nighter |:| Thailand bans entry for 8 African nations over Omicron variant |:| Bangla and Phuket Town checks |:| Frenchman to be deported over Facebook posts |:| New Phuket OrBorTor chiefs elected Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Phuket OrBorTor chiefs elected
New Phuket OrBorTor chiefs elected
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand has announced the informal results confirming the new elected officials to serve as Chiefs of six Tambon Administration Organisations (OrBorTor) in Phuket following the elections held yesterday (Nov 28).
14-day quarantine for arrivals from unbanned parts of Africa
14-day quarantine for arrivals from unbanned parts of Africa
BANGKOK: People who arrive from countries in Africa not subject to a ban will still have to quarantine for 14 days and be tested repeatedly for COVID-19, amid worldwide concern over the new Omicron variant of the virus.