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Phuket marks 187 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 187 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 187 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 28) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 10,733.
Hamilton victorious in Russia but Verstappen the real winner
Hamilton victorious in Russia but Verstappen the real winner
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton notched up his 100th grand prix victory in Russia last Sunday (Sept 26), but the milestone will give him only so much solace after failing to exact maximum damage on title rival Max Verstappen on a crucial weekend.
Phuket demands reform of COE
Phuket demands reform of COE
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators are proposing a set of rule amendments to improve the number of sandbox travellers.
Booze ban to be lifted in Phuket, but ‘entertainment places’ to remain closed
Booze ban to be lifted in Phuket, but ‘entertainment places’ to remain closed
PHUKET: From this Friday (Oct 1), all “food and beverage outlets” in Phuket are allowed to sell alcohol until 10pm. Alcohol may also be consumed on the premises, including at restaurants.
Phuket Sandbox island quarantine reduced to seven days
Phuket Sandbox island quarantine reduced to seven days
PHUKET: From this Friday (Oct 1), people wanting to enter Thailand through the Phuket Sandbox scheme will be able to apply for a Certificate of Entry that will require them to spend only seven days under “island quarantine” instead of 14 days.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor asks Bangkok to open Phuket bars, Investigation over ’seditious’ kids books |:| September 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor asks Bangkok to open Phuket bars, Investigation over ’seditious’ kids books |:| September 28
PHUKET XTRA - September 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Investigation over ’seditious’ kids books |:| Group accused of stealing rental cars |:| Covid Update |:| Governor appeals to allow government to open Phuket bars, sell alcohol Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket people queue for food handouts as police make merit with COVID charity effort
Phuket people queue for food handouts as police make merit with COVID charity effort
PHUKET: Hundreds lined the street on the south side of Phuket Town yesterday (Sept 27) as two high-ranking police officers made merit by handing out ‘Survival Bags’ of food and other household necessities to those suffering harsh financial hardship under the ongoing economic crisis.
Transport Ministry to launch national shipping line
Transport Ministry to launch national shipping line
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Transport is planning to open a national shipping line by June next year, in a bid to reduce reliance on foreign ships and promote the export and import sector.
Soi Dog Foundation celebrates 600,000 sterilisations on World Rabies Day
Soi Dog Foundation celebrates 600,000 sterilisations on World Rabies Day
Soi Dog Foundation announced today (Sept 28) that it has surpassed 600,000 dogs and cats neutered and vaccinated since 2003 through its CNVR (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) programme, which remains the largest of its kind in the world. 
Gov asks for urgent financial assistance for Phuket’s unemployed
Gov asks for urgent financial assistance for Phuket’s unemployed
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has sent an urgent request to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow asking for the central government to provide financial assistance to employers and employees in Phuket registered with the Social Security Office.
ICC prosecutor leaves US out of Afghan probe
ICC prosecutor leaves US out of Afghan probe
THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) new prosecutor said yesterday (Sept 27) he would focus on the Taliban and Islamic State-Khorasan’s actions in Afghanistan instead of alleged US crimes.
Thailand to host Asian volleyball club tournaments
Thailand to host Asian volleyball club tournaments
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand will host back-to-back international tournaments - the PPTV 2021 Asian Est Cola Women’s Club Volleyball Championship and the PPTV 2021 Asian Est Cola Men’s Club Volleyball Championship - at Terminal 21 in Nakhon Ratchasima from Oct 1-15, organisers said yesterday (Sept 27).
Phuket marks 184 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 184 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 184 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 27) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 10,546.
Airlines offering drive-thru tests
Airlines offering drive-thru tests
BANGKOK: Passengers of Thai Airways International (THAI) and Thai Smile Airways are now being offered a drive-thru COVID-19 testing service prior to travelling to on their flights.
B230m paid out in jab compensation
B230m paid out in jab compensation
BANGKOK: A total of 464 people who have died or become severely and permanently disabled following COVID-19 vaccinations have so far been financially compensated by the government’s no-fault compensation programme for vaccine recipients.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid cases under 200, Stolen elephant reunited with owner |:| September 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid cases under 200, Stolen elephant reunited with owner |:| September 27
PHUKET XTRA - September 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phi Phi entry restrictions extended |:| Stolen elephant returns to owners |:| Phuket daily cases under 200 |:| Measures to be eased in Dark Red-Zone provinces |:| Thai Top Cop promotes Phuket safety Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Governor appeals to CCSA to allow Phuket to open bars, sell alcohol
Governor appeals to CCSA to allow Phuket to open bars, sell alcohol
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has submitted a formal request to the national government to allow Phuket ease certain COVID restrictions ‒ including allowing alcohol to be sold and bars and entertainment venues to reopen in order to help alleviate the financial hardship suffered by the residents on the island.
Power outage to affect Kamala
Power outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Soi Rim Haad in Kamala tomorrow (Sept 28).
Phi Phi entry restrictions extended
Phi Phi entry restrictions extended
PHUKET: The restrictions on people travelling to Phi Phi Island have been extended until further notice as a precaution following more construction workers there being confirmed as infected.
Scammers claiming to be involved in Phuket cannabis operation wanted for stealing, selling off rental cars
Scammers claiming to be involved in Phuket cannabis operation wanted for stealing, selling off rental cars
PHUKET: A gang claiming to rent cars for business involving a large cannabis operation in Phuket is wanted for stealing 10 rental vehicles, cars and vans, after renting them from local car rental operators and not returning them.