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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).
Liam Neeson, on ice
Liam Neeson, on ice
A couple of years ago screen legend Liam Neeson dared to mention the dreaded R word – retirement. At the time he said that he wouldn’t be retiring from the big screen completely but would be pulling away from action films now he was starting to age.
Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel
Australian government recognises Sinovac, allows ‘mixed jab’ vaccinations for travel
PHUKET: The Australian Government has announced that it now recognises Sinovac as an approved vaccine and also now recognises vaccinations whereby two different vaccines were used.
Pattaya booze ban stays, operators peeved
Pattaya booze ban stays, operators peeved
PATTAYA: Local tourism operators in Pattaya are upset that the popular resort city has been left off a short list of places where alcohol sales will be allowed in restaurants starting on Monday (Nov 1).
Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled
Phuket small business operators call for SHA+ to be cancelled
PHUKET: A group of local small hotel owners, transport drivers and small tour operators rallied in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 29), calling for the government to cancel its requirement for tourists to stay only at SHA Plus hotels on entering the country.
Phuket Music Scene: Getting down in Phuket Town
Phuket Music Scene: Getting down in Phuket Town
The live music scene on Phuket was dealt a severe blow by COVID, but happily not a mortal one. We are now starting to see green shoots of recovery, particularly in Phuket Old Town.
First united foundation in Phuket to provide grants supporting the most vulnerable communities
First united foundation in Phuket to provide grants supporting the most vulnerable communities
Living Waters Phuket is fully established to provide grants to projects investing in sustainable community solutions across Phuket and the surrounding islands.
Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance
Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance
BANGKOK: Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has admitted that an error in judgement had been made in announcing that K-pop celebrity Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manoban would be performing at a New Year’s event in Phuket.
Suvarnabhumi to welcome 30k passengers on Monday
Suvarnabhumi to welcome 30k passengers on Monday
BANGKOK: The Airports of Thailand (AoT) says its six international airports are ready to welcome passengers as it expects 30,000 passengers to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday (Nov 1), the day of the country’s reopening to foreign tourists.
Sensational Salah on top of the world
Sensational Salah on top of the world
FOOTBALL: Make no bones about it, Mohamed Salah is the best player on the planet right now.
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 61 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 61 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 29) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 15,144.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand set for reopening liftoff, World Record BJJ roll set in Phuket |:| October 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand set for reopening liftoff, World Record BJJ roll set in Phuket |:| October 29
PHUKET XTRA - October 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Travel rules clarified for Monday’s reopening of Thailand |:| FDA focuses on vaccines for kids under 12 |:| No Lisa for Phuket NYE Countdown |:| World Record BJJ roll set in Phuket |:| Phuket COVID Update |:| Gambling debt prompted gold shop robbery Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Driver injured as passenger van slams into power pole
Driver injured as passenger van slams into power pole
PHUKET: The driver of a passenger van is in hospital recovering from head injuries sustained when the van he was driving slammed into a roadside in northern Phuket early this morning (Oct 29).
FDA to hear proposals to vaccinate younger kids
FDA to hear proposals to vaccinate younger kids
BANGKOK: Moves are afoot to seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer COVID-19 vaccines to younger children, officials said yesterday (Oct 28).
Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu
Power outage to affect Moo 1 in Sakhu
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled electricity outage in areas of Moo 1 Sakhu Sub-district, Thalang District, on Tuesday (Nov 2).
Old Masters - Australia’s great Bark Artists
Old Masters - Australia’s great Bark Artists
Experience the rich cultural history of Aboriginal Australians through the traditional craft of Bark Art right here in Phuket. From the National Museum of Australia, witness the beauty and wonder of this expressive art form, from the Old Masters; Australia’s great Bark Artists, at this Free Public Exhibition from the Australian Embassy of Thailand. Three Days Only! November 11-13 from 5 -7 PM. at The Quintessential Gallery Taste Bangtao.