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TANYALUK 'MANGO' SAKOOT
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#PhuketOK aims to rejuvenate local tourism industry
#PhuketOK aims to rejuvenate local tourism industry
PHUKET: In an effort to address the slump in tourist numbers visiting the island, and the subsequent economic fall-out, Phuket has turned to social media for a helping hand.
Phuket marine chief confident Phuket to remain strong as Asia cruise ships moved to Europe amid virus fears
Phuket marine chief confident Phuket to remain strong as Asia cruise ships moved to Europe amid virus fears
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Director Wiwat Chitchertwong remains confident that the move by major cruise liner operators to cancel or redirect their cruises out of Asia amid fears of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading will not greatly affect Phuket.
Speedboat captains charged
Speedboat captains charged
PHUKET: Both boat drivers involved in the tour speedboat collision that killed two Russian children and injured more than a dozen tourists on Monday have been charged with reckless behaviour causing death and injury, police have confirmed.
Two new turtle nests found in Phang Nga
Two new turtle nests found in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Two new leatherback turtle nests have been found on beaches in Phang Nga, north of Phuket.
Phuket tourism businesses seek up to B20 billion in assistance over virus fallout
Phuket tourism businesses seek up to B20 billion in assistance over virus fallout
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana on Monday (Feb 3) was handed a formal request for the government to provide up to B20 billion in assistance to tourism businesses suffering as the number of international tourist arrivals continues to plunge in the fallout from the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China.
National park officer bags B10k reward for finding turtle nest
National park officer bags B10k reward for finding turtle nest
PHUKET: A national park officer in Phang Nga has received a B10,000 reward for discovering a turtle nest on Thai Muang Beach on Jan 31 as part of his normal duties to patrol the beach in search of any fresh turtle nests.
Local election date still not confirmed but PEC told to start planning
Local election date still not confirmed but PEC told to start planning
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) confirmed yesterday (Jan 30) they have been instructed to start preparations for local elections, even though a definite date has still yet to be determined.
Chinese girl, 4, from Wuhan cleared of coronavirus in Phuket
Chinese girl, 4, from Wuhan cleared of coronavirus in Phuket
PHUKET: A 4-year-old Chinese girl from Wuhan who along with her sister, parents and six others travelling together on a package tour was not allowed to board her flight home last Friday (Jan 24) has tested negative to the virus and been discharged from hospital.
The 112th Wat Chalong Fair is now on
The 112th Wat Chalong Fair is now on
PHUKET: The island’s largest annual temple fair at Wat Chalong is now on and will see the usual celebration of colours, sounds, foods, cultural performances and people.
More baby turtles hatch in Thai Muang
More baby turtles hatch in Thai Muang
PHUKET: Following the first turtle nest of the season hatching at Thai Muang Beach on Sunday, a further 49 eggs hatched on Tuesday night (Jan 21) from a second nest laid on Bor Dan Beach, also in Thai Muang, Kongkiat Kittiwatanawong, Chief of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC), has confirmed.
Chinese boy in Phuket cleared of Wuhan flu
Chinese boy in Phuket cleared of Wuhan flu
PHUKET: The 10-year-old Chinese boy confined to isolation at Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday on suspicion of carrying the Wuhan flu has tested negative for the virus and will rejoin his parents today (Jan 23), Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew has confirmed.
Chinese boy, 10, lands in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan flu
Chinese boy, 10, lands in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan flu
PHUKET: A 10-year-old boy from China suspected of being infected with the Wuhan coronavirus is in isolation at Vachira Phuket Hospital after he landed in Phuket on a direct flight from Wuhan with his parents last night (Jan 21).
British actor confirmed not infected with ‘Wuhan flu’
British actor confirmed not infected with ‘Wuhan flu’
PHUKET: A British actor recovering in Bangkok has not been infected by the Wuhan coronavirus, Phuket Public Health Office Chief Thanit has Sermkaew confirmed today (Jan 21).
Taiwanese expat, Thai wife caught with 160kg of corals at Koh Kaew house
Taiwanese expat, Thai wife caught with 160kg of corals at Koh Kaew house
PHUKET: A 55-year-old Taiwanese expat and his Thai wife have been charged under the new Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act after they were found in possession of 160 kilograms of corals at a lobster farm at their house in Koh Kaew.
Turtle nest found on Phuket’s Sai Kaew Beach
Turtle nest found on Phuket’s Sai Kaew Beach
PHUKET: Officers this morning erected a fence around another recently laid turtle nest found on Phuket, this one at Sai Kaew Beach on Phuket’s northwestern tip. The nest was confirmed by officers from Sirinath Marine National Park this morning (Jan 20).
Chinese New Year arrivals ‘too early to tell’, says TAT Phuket chief
Chinese New Year arrivals ‘too early to tell’, says TAT Phuket chief
PHUKET: The Chinese New Year holidays from Jan 25 to Feb 1 are expected to see more than 430,000 tourists visit Phuket and generate an estimated B15.825 billion for the local economy, reports Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office Director Kanokkittika Kritwutikon.
Health officials ramp up screenings to stave off mystery pneumonia from China
Health officials ramp up screenings to stave off mystery pneumonia from China
PHUKET: Health officials this week upgraded up their screenings of passengers arriving from Wuhan, China, in the hope of preventing a minor outbreak of a new form of pneumonia there from reaching the island.
Phuket Lifeguard Service returns to Rawai, launches post at Koh Racha
Phuket Lifeguard Service returns to Rawai, launches post at Koh Racha
PHUKET: Lifeguards operating under Phuket Lifeguard Service Co Ltd (PLS), which provides the trained, qualified lifeguards patrolling Patong Beach, are now providing lifeguards and beach patrol coverage in all parts of Rawai, including a post on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
B100,000 reward to catch Thai Muang turtle egg thieves
B100,000 reward to catch Thai Muang turtle egg thieves
PHUKET: Phang Nga Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada announced that a reward of B100,000 is on offer to anyone who has information that leads to the arrests of the person or persons responsible for removing leatherback turtle eggs believed to have been stolen from a nest on Thai Muang Beach, north of Phuket.
National park chiefs push for dedicated sea turtle protection areas
National park chiefs push for dedicated sea turtle protection areas
PHUKET: National parks chiefs in Phuket and Phang Nga are calling for hotels and other beachfront businesses to join a campaign to create turtle preservation zones to protect turtle eggs being laid along west-coast beaches.