PHUKET: The Phuket Fishing Port on Koh Siray, east of Phuket Town, will shut down for 14 days to have all operators and fishing crews operating out of the port tested for COVID-19 following a spate of
Questions raised over Phuket’s next delivery of COVID vaccine
Questions raised over Phuket’s next delivery of COVID vaccine
PHUKET: Highlighting the delayed delivery to Phuket of its next shipment of COVID vaccination doses from China, Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of Phuket Tourist Association, today (May 4) vowed to keep pressing the Thai government to allow Phuket’s private sector to independently source vaccinations in order to make the July 1 re-opening of the island to international tourists a reality.
Tuesday 4 May 2021, 07:37PM
A medical staffer handles a Sinovac vaccine needle at the mass vaccination campaign at Saphan Hin last month. Photo: PR Phuket
Phuket’s mass vaccination efforts can catch Maldives, Seychelles, says Vice Governor
Phuket’s mass vaccination efforts can catch Maldives, Seychelles, says Vice Governor
PHUKET: Phuket can catch up with world-renowned island tourist destinations the Maldives and the Seychelles and re-open to receiving vaccinated international tourists by July 1, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong has assured.
Saturday 24 April 2021, 11:01AM
More than 10,000 people in Phuket received their second vaccination injection of the Sonoivac vaccine yesterday (Apr 23). Photo: PR Phuket
More than 10,000 people in Phuket received their second vaccination injection of the Sonoivac vaccine yesterday (Apr 23). Photo: PR Phuket
More than 10,000 people in Phuket received their second vaccination injection of the Sonoivac vaccine yesterday (Apr 23). Photo: PR Phuket
Phuket’s pink buses make way for EV
Phuket’s pink buses make way for EV
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation will replace its famous Pho Torng pink song taew, small public buses which have faithfully served the public for decades, with 24 electric buses, starting from Oct 1.
Sunday 18 April 2021, 01:30PM
END OF AN ERA: Phuket’s famous Pho Torng pink ‘song taews’ will soon be terminated. Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran.
The plan is part of its drive to make the city more environmentally friendly. The Pho Torng buses have been in service since 1947, and replaced rickshaws.
Rawat Areerob, chairman of Phuket PAO, yesterday (Apr 17) said an auction will be held for the private sector to invest in the electric buses. One condition is that the operator must not charge students and the elderly.
Phuket’s new public health chief arrives
Phuket’s new public health chief arrives
PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon arrived in Phuket today (Mar 8) to officially begin his duties as the new Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO).
Monday 8 March 2021, 06:00PM
New Phuket Provincial Health Office Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon arrived in Phuket today (Mar 8). Photo: PPHO
New Phuket Provincial Health Office Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon arrived in Phuket today (Mar 8). Photo: PPHO
New Phuket Provincial Health Office Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon arrived in Phuket today (Mar 8). Photo: PPHO
Several PPHO officers joined Dr Kusak in receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination injection today (Mar 8). Photo: PPHO