Phuket

Chicken ban aimed at easing ‘flu fears

Published

15 years ago

January 29, 2004

Chicken ban aimed at easing ‘flu fears | The Thaiger

PHUKET: Although there has been no effect on tourist numbers and health authorities remain unconcerned, an outbreak of bird ‘flu in 25 other provinces of Thailand has led Phuket Governor Udomsak Usawarangkura to ban the import of live chickens to the island as a precaution. Properly processed birds may still be brought in and Phuket itself has the capacity to produce 15,000 birds for the table each day – more than enough to meet demand, which is falling anyway because of the ‘flu outbreak. The governor’s ban followed a meeting today with the Chief of the Phuket Provincial Health Office, Dr Wanchai Sattayawutthipong. Dr Wanchai told the Gazette that Phuket has no bird ‘flu problems and that people could continue to eat cooked chicken and eggs without fear. “I still eat chicken – but it is very difficult to find now because many people have stopped eating it,” Dr Wanchai added. Pattanapong Akevanich, Chairman of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA), said that tourism had not been affected but added that if authorities failed to bring the outbreak under control within a week, the industry could feel the effects. “We have meetings almost every day with the Phuket Provincial Office,” he said. “Most tourists understand that they still can eat chicken if it’s cooked properly,” K Pattanapong added.

Phuket

Fourteen kilograms of marijuana seized in pre-Songkran drug crackdowns

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11 hours ago

March 26, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Fourteen kilograms of marijuana seized in pre-Songkran drug crackdowns | The Thaiger

Phuket police have sized a total of 14 kilograms of marijuana in three separate cases, including intercepting parcel post yesterday. It’s all part of the annual pre-Songkran drugs crackdown.

Phuket Provincial Police have seized a parcel box sent via Thai Post in Rawai where they found 12 kilograms of marijuana. Police are now tracking down the sender.

In the second case police have arrested 46 years old Kamon ‘Noom’ Teeratrakunchai in Wichit. Police seized one kilogram of marijuana inside a Kerry Express parcel box. The suspect has been charged with illegal possession of a Category 5 Drug.

And in the third case Patong police arrested a suspect near a market on Bangla Road in Patong. Police seized one kilogram of marijuana during that arrest. That suspect has also been charged with illegal possession of a Category 5 Drug.

Phuket

Emergency crews participate in fire drill at Phuket airport

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11 hours ago

March 26, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTOS: The Phuket International Airport

Phuket International Airport emergency crews battled fake fires near the main runway today.

Firefighters and rescue workers were deployed on the tarmac as part of regular drills aimed at improving response times and emergency response efficiency. This was the first such drill at the airport this year.

Observing officials reported that the emergency crews were timely and effective in their response during the exercise. The drills follow a standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and are carried out periodically to check on preparedness for various emergencies.

No flights were reportedly affected by the drill.

Phuket

Power outage in parts of Chalong tomorrow

Published

1 day ago

March 25, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTO: PEA

Residents of Chalong should be aware that there is a scheduled power outage from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow (Tuesday) as the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) continues its work on high power voltage systems in the area.

The blackouts will affect the areas from the Shell petrol station on Patak Road to Bayshore law office opposite Chalong Beach Hotel on Wiset Road.

As always, the PEA apologises for the inconvenience.

For more information contact the Operations and Maintenance Department of the Provincial Electricity Authority on 07 652 1099 (24 hr)