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Heavy rains do little to boost island’s water reserves: ‘We need more’ says Phuket water chief
Heavy rains do little to boost island’s water reserves: ‘We need more’ says Phuket water chief
PHUKET: The heavy rains that lashed the island earlier this week have done little to help replenish the island’s main reservoirs,  Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Chief Graisorn Mahamad had told The Phuket News.
Kamala ‘controls’ not a ‘lockdown’: tambon deputy chief
Kamala ‘controls’ not a ‘lockdown’: tambon deputy chief
PHUKET: Seri Lapmak, Deputy Chief of the Kamala Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has clarified that the “preventative controls” brought into effect in Kamala today is not a “lockdown” – people may enter and leave the area freely, but no people are allowed to move into the area until May 15 and any persons wanting to move out of the area must obtain written permission first.
Phuket’s ‘Tambon Lockdown’ lifted, apart from five key areas
Phuket’s ‘Tambon Lockdown’ lifted, apart from five key areas
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana this evening announced the lifting of the “Tambon Lockdown”, except for five areas where the spread of COVID-19 is still of primary concern.
Phuket marks second COVID death
Phuket marks second COVID death
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its second officially recognised death directly related to COVID-19, the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee marked in a report issued this morning (Apr 28).
If Cabinet approves, Phuket’s ‘Tambon Lockdown’ to ease
If Cabinet approves, Phuket’s ‘Tambon Lockdown’ to ease
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has announced that if Cabinet approves, the “Tambon Lockdown” restrictions may be eased, with all travel between “non-red subdistricts” allowed.
Chalong Police check for COVID in death of Canadian man, 70
Chalong Police check for COVID in death of Canadian man, 70
PHUKET: Chalong Police are waiting for a post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death of a 70-year-old Canadian man whose body was found in his rented apartment in Chalong on Saturday (Apr 18), and to determine whether man had contracted COVID-19.
Officials delay check on ‘worryingly thin’ tiger as Phuket Zoo files to officially close
Officials delay check on ‘worryingly thin’ tiger as Phuket Zoo files to officially close
PHUKET: Phuket wildlife officials will not check on a ‘worryingly thin’ tiger being held at Phuket Zoo until tomorrow (Apr 17), despite police at the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division in Bangkok reporting complaints about the condition of the tiger to local wildlife officials yesterday.
Phuket Immigration launches ‘field offices’ in lockdown areas
Phuket Immigration launches ‘field offices’ in lockdown areas
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has launched “field offices” to help foreigners avoid having to travel across the island in order to visit an immigration office.
Patong residents urged to self-quarantine, door-to-door checks to begin
Patong residents urged to self-quarantine, door-to-door checks to begin
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has called for all people in Patong to self-quarantine for 14 days as health officials in the tourism town which has become the epicentre of Phuket infections prepare to start door-to-door checks tomorrow (Mar 31).
Rawai Mayor asks Phuket Governor permission to close Nai Harn Beach
Rawai Mayor asks Phuket Governor permission to close Nai Harn Beach
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has confirmed to The Phuket News that he has not closed Nai Harn Beach. However, he has requested permission from the Phuket Governor to do so.
No drinking on Phuket beaches, order officials
No drinking on Phuket beaches, order officials
PHUKET: No beer or any other alcohol is allowed to be consumed on Phuket beaches or any other public places on the island is among the latest measures being rolled out to help try to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus (COVID-19).
New Phuket Provincial Hall convention hall to become COVID-19 ‘field hospital’
New Phuket Provincial Hall convention hall to become COVID-19 ‘field hospital’
PHUKET: The convention hall at the new Phuket Provincial Hall, the one completed building at the site on the south side of Phuket Town, will be converted into a “field hospital” for COVID-19 coronavirus patients, the Phuket Governor has announced.
Phuket Immigration confirms B500 a day overstay fines are being levied
Phuket Immigration confirms B500 a day overstay fines are being levied
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has confirmed that B500 a day fines are being levied on any people who remain in the country after their permits to stay have expired.
Trang woman, 24, confirmed with COVID-19 after returning from Phuket
Trang woman, 24, confirmed with COVID-19 after returning from Phuket
TRANG: A 24-year-old woman who has returned to Trang province from working in Phuket’s entertainment industry has been confirmed as infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. She is the first person in Trang to have been confirmed as infected with the virus.
Taking the domestic route
Taking the domestic route
PHUKET: New Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office Director of Napasorn Kakai says that the TAT will be targeting domestic tourism to help ease the economic pain being inflicted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket Bike Week ‘postponed’
Phuket Bike Week ‘postponed’
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week 2020 has been postponed due to fears of the COVID-19 coronavirus spreading. The annual event was expected to see more than 5,000 vehicles and 50,000 participants arrive in Phuket for the event, generating a projected revenue of at least B500 million for the island.
Phuket Immigration smart car helps nab South African caught overstaying, blacklisted for 10 years
Phuket Immigration smart car helps nab South African caught overstaying, blacklisted for 10 years
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket Immigration arrested a South African man in Kathu for overstaying his permit-to-stay for more than a year after receiving a tip-off and checking the man’s immigration status using one of two BMW “smart” cars available.
Phuket elephant camp formally warned over baby elephant abuse allegations
Phuket elephant camp formally warned over baby elephant abuse allegations
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has issued a formal warning to an elephant camp in Rawai following photo evidence surfacing over the elephant being overly restrained by chains while in its infancy.
The Long Run: Water-saving measures rolled out to make reserves last as long as possible
The Long Run: Water-saving measures rolled out to make reserves last as long as possible
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Chief Graisorn Mahamad is urging all people across central and northern Phuket to conserve as much water as they can. The call comes as dwindling reserves start to dry up and drastic water-saving measures are leaving large populated areas without any tap water at all.
Students donate trolleys to help Rassada residents during water shortage
Students donate trolleys to help Rassada residents during water shortage
PHUKET: Residents of Rassada who have been struggling through the water shortage have received a lift as students from Phuket Technical College (PTC) donated 20 trolleys to help them transport their water supplies.