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Nine tonnes of rice lands in Phuket in fish-exchange with sea gypsies
Nine tonnes of rice lands in Phuket in fish-exchange with sea gypsies
PHUKET: Nine tonnes of rice from Yasothorn arrived in Phuket today (Apr 20) on a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) C-130 Hercules under the campaign to exchange rice for dried fish supplied by sea gypsies along the Andaman coast.
12 arrested in Rassada as Phuket curfew breakers hit more than 600
12 arrested in Rassada as Phuket curfew breakers hit more than 600
PHUKET: Twelve people were arrested in Rassada overnight for breaking the nationwide night curfew from 10pm to 4am, according to a report by the Department of Local Administration, Phuket Office filed earlier today (Apr 20).
COVID-19 active screening campaign tackles Bang Tao
COVID-19 active screening campaign tackles Bang Tao
PHUKET: Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana this morning (Apr 18) oversaw a ceremony to initiate the active COVID-19 screening campaign within the Bang Tao community.
Navy assures Phuket fishing fleet clear of COVID-19
Navy assures Phuket fishing fleet clear of COVID-19
PHUKET: Vice Admiral Cherngchai Chomcherngpat of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command today (Apr 17) announced that Phuket’s fishing fleet was COVID-free as he led inspections of fishing crews as part of the efforts to help prevent the spread of virus.
Drug raids net five suspects, nearly 10k meth pills, 300g of ice
Drug raids net five suspects, nearly 10k meth pills, 300g of ice
PHUKET: Four men and one woman have been arrested in a series of raids that resulted with police seizing 9,243 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah), 311.77 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and one unregistered revolver.
Intensive COVID checks to start in Bang Tao area
Intensive COVID checks to start in Bang Tao area
PHUKET: Officials will begin an intensive campaign tomorrow (Apr 18) to identify any people in the Bang Tao area who may be infected with COVID-19.
Seized IUU fishing boat burns near Phuket pier
Seized IUU fishing boat burns near Phuket pier
PHUKET: Fire broke out last night (Apr 16) on an “illegal, unreported and unregulated” (IUU) fishing boat seized by the officials in 2016 that was anchored in the Tha Jeen canal in Rassada, on the east side of Phuket Town.
Woman found hanged in Phuket Town
Woman found hanged in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Police believe that a 56-year-old woman found hanged in her home in Phuket Town this morning (Apr 16) committed suicide, but admit they have yet to discover a reason for the woman taking her own life.
Ao Yon burglar arrested
Ao Yon burglar arrested
PHUKET: A 19-year-old man has been arrested for robbing guest rooms at two different accommodation venues at Ao Yon, on Phuket’s east coast. In one theft, the guests were still asleep in their room.
PSU COVID medical support arrives
PSU COVID medical support arrives
PHUKET: A team of 58 doctors, nurses and other medical personnel arrived in Phuket today and will join the staff at the opening of the island’s second “field hospital” at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus tomorrow.
Protest by villagers shuts down Rawai ‘COVID hotel’
Protest by villagers shuts down Rawai ‘COVID hotel’
PHUKET: A protest by about 50 villagers has forced local officials to shut down a hotel in Rawai from being used as accommodation for people under observation for COVID-19.
Phuket Governor holds to April 30 deadline to ‘end COVID spread’
Phuket Governor holds to April 30 deadline to ‘end COVID spread’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today (Apr 14) maintained his goal of ending the spread of COVID in Phuket by April 30.
Checkpoints nab Grab, Food Panda delivery drivers with kratom
Checkpoints nab Grab, Food Panda delivery drivers with kratom
PHUKET: Officers stationed at two different checkpoints on the island today (Apr 14) nabbed food delivery drivers carrying kratom in their food bags.
Man 20, surrenders to police with one ya bah pill so he can get food in prison
Man 20, surrenders to police with one ya bah pill so he can get food in prison
PHUKET: Police today they said they had no choice but to arrest a 20-year-old man who presented himself at Wichit Police Station with just one pill of ya bah (methamphetamine) so he could be sent to prison and get food.
Man, 28, found dead on Khao Rang
Man, 28, found dead on Khao Rang
PHUKET: A 28-year-old man was found dead on Rang Hill in Phuket Town yesterday afternoon (Apr 10) after he leapt from the viewpoint in what family members believe was suicide, report police.
Police warning for ladyboy who derided B5,000 government handout
Police warning for ladyboy who derided B5,000 government handout
PHUKET: A post on social media deriding the B5,000 government handout introduced to assist those most affected by the coronavirus epidemic has landed one individual in hot water with the authorities.
Phuket people asked to prepare for ‘Tambon Lockdown’
Phuket people asked to prepare for ‘Tambon Lockdown’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavitpatana has issued an order for all subdistricts on the island to come under “lockdown”, with no non-essential travel beyond subdistrict borders permitted, starting next Monday (Apr 13), Songkran Day.
Five suspects arrested in Srisoonthorn drug and gun raid
Five suspects arrested in Srisoonthorn drug and gun raid
PHUKET: Thalang Police have announced the arrests of five suspects for drug offences and illegal possession of firearms in Srisoonthorn.
Rawai resort owner charged for violating hotel closure order
Rawai resort owner charged for violating hotel closure order
PHUKET: A Rawai resort owner has been charged for accepting a new guest, in violation of the provincial order for all hotels to cease accepting new guests, and to close once the last guest has checked out.
Chinese tourists questioned for illegal spearfishing in protected area
Chinese tourists questioned for illegal spearfishing in protected area
PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists and their guide have been arrested for spearfishing at coral reefs off Nui Beach in Karon after a torrent of outrage online was brought to the attention of Yutthaphon Ankinandana, Advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment.