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Facebook shuts down Patong Police reports
Facebook shuts down Patong Police reports
PHUKET: The official Facebook page of the Patong Police has been temporarily suspended after Facebook deemed that the posts being made violated “Community Standards”.
Carry On: Governor, key figures look at shaping Phuket’s future
Carry On: Governor, key figures look at shaping Phuket’s future
PHUKET: As Phuket prepares to usher in the New Year, Governor Sophon Suwannarat and other key figures have spoken with The Phuket News, reflecting on the significant events of 2024, a year marked by both trials and triumphs. From natural disasters to soaring tourism numbers, the island has seen its share of challenges and progress, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
PHUKET: For the first time in Class Act Media’s history, The Phuket News will be shutting down for two days to ring in the New Year.
Remembering the tsunami
Remembering the tsunami
PHUKET: People along the Andaman coast, including Phuket, marked 20 years since the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami, also often called the ‘Boxing Day Tsunami’, today (Dec 26) with remembrance events to honour those lost to the waves that fateful day.
Patong, Mai Khao confirm tsunami remembrance services
Patong, Mai Khao confirm tsunami remembrance services
PHUKET: Patong Municipality and the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) have now both confirmed that they will be holding remembrance services to honour those killed in the tsunami that struck Phuket’s shores 20 years ago.
Nai Harn Lake makeover ready by February
Nai Harn Lake makeover ready by February
PHUKET: A B66 million landscaping and bike path project currently underway at Nai Harn Lake is set for completion by early February, officials have confirmed.
Three Phuket mayors fight corruption charges
Three Phuket mayors fight corruption charges
PHUKET: Three Phuket mayors ‒ Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos, Pa Khlok Mayor Panya Samphaorat and Juta Dumlak, Chief of the Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) ‒ are all currently fighting corruption charges in court, Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri has confirmed.
All silent on Phuket landslide deaths
All silent on Phuket landslide deaths
PHUKET: A major press conference called by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Dec 20) touted how much the government is doing to prevent future floods and landslides, but made no mention of any investigation into the deaths of the 13 people killed in the landslide in Kata on Aug 23.
Officials stumped over illegal beach chair sprawl
Officials stumped over illegal beach chair sprawl
PHUKET: Local officials have been stumped with what to do about a sprawl of beach chair operators that have taken more huge areas along Kata and Kata Noi beaches. At Kata Noi, the usually quiet beach just south of Kata main beach, now has beach chairs along the entire length of the sand.
Heartfelt thanks for ‘Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure’ fundraising efforts
Heartfelt thanks for ‘Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure’ fundraising efforts
PHUKET: Organisers of The ‘Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure’ ‒ a six-day, 350-kilometre human-powered journey of running, cycling and kayaking to raise funds for the St Euthrasia Banya Literacy Center ‒ have thanked all their supporters for helping them to easily exceed their fundraising goal.
Too Much: Nebu resort in Cherng Talay faces stiff resistance
Too Much: Nebu resort in Cherng Talay faces stiff resistance
PHUKET: Local residents in the Pasak Soi 6 area of Cherng Talay have ramped up efforts to prevent a seven-storey hotel, the ‘Nebu Resort Bangtao’, from being built in the residential neighbourhood, a development highly criticised for bringing tourist traffic to small streets far too small to accommodate it, and threatening the quiet life in the area.
Patong Mayor stymied over Soi Saensabai traffic woes
Patong Mayor stymied over Soi Saensabai traffic woes
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has expressed frustration over Patong Municipality’s inability to address the worsening traffic congestion and safety hazards on Soi Saensabai, a privately owned street where pedestrians, including foreigners, have been injured by passing vehicles.
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
ADVENTURE: A six-day, 350-kilometre human-powered journey of running, cycling and kayaking is set to take place from Nov 26 to Dec 1 to raise funds for the St. Euthrasia Banya Literacy Center. Organised by a dedicated team of 21 individuals led by Grant Rawlinson and Stephanie Rawlinson, the event aims to purchase a new school bus and fund school meals for Burmese students.
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
PHUKET: Not one of Phuket’s leading figures are willing to propose a temporary ban on any new construction, similar to what local residents in Bali are calling for, to help preserve Phuket’s fast-disappearing green areas.
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Local municipalities across Phuket have announced the festivities to be held as the country observes Loy Krathong on Friday (Nov 15).
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
PHUKET: The new Phuket Smart Bus service between Phuket Town and Patong is gaining popularity, with operator Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) now launching day-pass tickets for students and regular passengers.
Russian ‘mafia’ man charged for intimidation, attempted murder
Russian ‘mafia’ man charged for intimidation, attempted murder
PHUKET: A Russian man described by his Russian victims as ‘mafia’ has been charged for intimidating several people, including former employees, amid a spat over his employees quitting for being forced to work without a work permit. His acts included cutting the brake line on a motorbike of one of his victims.
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has launched a new project costing B122 million to create a promenade some 950 metres long along the Patong beachfront. Work on the project officially began on Oct 15 and is scheduled to be completed by May next year.
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS Phuket) has assured that the new ‘tourism tax’ currently planned to come into effect early next year will not affect foreigners living or working in Thailand.
More iCon scam victims in Phuket step forward
More iCon scam victims in Phuket step forward
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has confirmed that 71 people in Phuket have fallen victim to the iCon fraud scam, with victims defrauded out of B19.5 million.