Phuket Opinion: A storm is brewing
Phuket Opinion: A storm is brewing
PHUKET: The relief and financial support measures for employees and businesses suffering from lockdown measures in the ‘dark red’ COVID high risk areas have already been announced in a move that snubs the rest of the country.
People in Karon queue for food parcels provided by the PPAO earlier this month. Photo: Kata-Karon Municipality
The national Social Security Office on Wednesday (July 21) announced a slew of income relief measures for those in dark red zones suffering financial distress. The support ranges from B2,500, to B5,000 for some, and B7,500 to B10,000 for others, depending on their circumstances. To see the full range of financial and income relief measures being offered (in Thai), click here.
Soi Dog Foundation urges governor to reopen Phuket Stray Dog Shelter amid welfare concerns
Soi Dog Foundation urges governor to reopen Phuket Stray Dog Shelter amid welfare concerns
Soi Dog Foundation has come out in support of volunteers at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang who filed an official complaint to Governor Narong Woonciew last week concerning their ongoing ban from helping at the shelter.
Photo: Soi Dog Foundation
With their previous complaints to the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office (PPLO) ignored, and their concerns for the welfare of the dogs at the shelter rising, the volunteers took the matter to Phuket City Hall last Friday (July 2).
PHUKET: Phuket officials together with Chalong police last night (May 21) raided the Honey Pot bar in Rawai and charged the manager for serving alcohol to foreigners.
It’s official: No friends allowed
It’s official: No friends allowed
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) today posted an updated version of their notice of COVID restrictions in English, which now says that no friends are allowed to gather at any home where they are not staying.
No friends allowed, says the new notice posted today (May 13). Image: PR Phuket
The new provision follows the new provincial order, No 2553/2564, signed, dated and issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (May 12).
The order came into effect today (May 13), and is to remain in effect until at least May 31.
Phuket health chief assures enough hospital beds for COVID patients
Phuket health chief assures enough hospital beds for COVID patients
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, has assured that the island will not run out of hospital beds to treat and monitor people confirmed as infected with COVID-19.
Wednesday 28 April 2021, 04:36PM
Officals observe a patient at the ’Field Hospital 1’ at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus in Kathu. Photo: PR Phuket
Dr Kusak at the meeting of the Phuket Communicable Disease COmmittee at Provincial Hall. Photo: PR Phuket
Phuket now has 361 officially recognised infections of COVID-19. Image: PPHO