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Chinese envoys call for Phuket to have trained, experienced lifeguards
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PHUKET: A Chinese embassy delegation that visited Phuket yesterday (May 10) to specifically raise safety issues directly affecting Chinese tourists on the island has expressly called for trained, experienced lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches.
Phuket condo mogul arrested for fraud on defaulting investors
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PHUKET: Police have arrested the CEO of a Phuket development company for defrauding investors by receiving monies paid for condo units and not delivering said units – or refunding their deposits paid.
CAT now using ‘LoRaWAN’ for free Phuket Wi-Fi spots
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PHUKET: CAT Telecom yesterday announced that they are now using “LoRaWAN” (Long-Range Wide Area Network) media access control (MAC) protocol for the island’s 1,000 Wi-Fi hotpots.
Construction of Phuket ‘eyesore residences’ halted again as officials deem land claim illegal
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PHUKET: Construction of the luxury residence at Krathing Cape, overlooking Nai Harn Bay on Phuket’s southwest coast, has been ordered to stop following an inspection yesterday (Feb 12) that deemed the site to be on protected forest land.
Bitter investors file complaint of millions lost in Phuket Ponzi scheme
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PHUKET: A group of investors who claim to be victims of the “Srithai Network” filed a complaint at the Damrongdhama Centre (ombudsman’s office) at Phuket Provincial Hall today (Feb 9), saying they have lost B19 million in the business scheme.
Supreme Court orders B10bn, 3km beachfront Phuket land to be ‘returned to the public’
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PHUKET: Six people have been ordered to vacate 178 rai of land, covering three kilometres of beachfront stretching from Layan to Leypang beach on Phuket’s west coast – with an estimated total value of more than B10 billion – following a Supreme Court on Wednesday (Nov 1) ruling against their claims to the land.
Concerns raised over new B450mn Phuket marina
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PHUKET: The second and last public hearing was held at the meeting room of the Supalai Resort & Spa in Pa Khlok yesterday (Oct 11) for a new B450 million marina and sports complex project at Ao Kung Bay in Pa Khlok with disapproval for the project being shown from an Ao Kung Bay conservation group and marine ecosystems specialists yesterday.
More Phuket land has illegal land documents, says DSI
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PHUKET: Along with their inspection of the controversial property construction at Krathing Cape yesterday, the team from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and Royal Forest Department also investigated alleged land encroachment at an area of land within the Narkkerd Hills in Karon.
DSI says controversial Krathing Cape land title likely to be illegal
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PHUKET: A team from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrived in Phuket yesterday to investigate the controversial Cape Krathing property development and have said that it is likely that the Chanote issued for the land is likely to be illegal.
Phuket Old Town on alert as Bang Yai canal threatens to breach its banks
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PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has today (Sept 15) urged officials to be on alert as Bang Yai canal in Phuket Old Town is dangerously close to breaching its banks.
Deputy PM launches Phuket park officers’ tourist rescue training
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PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Gen Thanasak Patimapragorn arrived in Phuket yesterday (June 28) to officially open tourist-rescue training for officers stationed at Sirinath National Park.
Phuket officials unveil rules for Songkran
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PHUKET: Officials are calling on all people to have a fun Songkran this week, but to keep safety in mind as the annual Thai New Year water festival is set to soak the streets of Phuket this Thursday (April 13).
Phuket beach vendors given April 7 Laem Singh access deadline
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PHUKET: Vendors at Laem Singh Beach in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, have been given until April 7 to access the beach – after that date they will no longer be permitted to cross the privately owned land to operate their businesses on the sand.
Phuket sea gypsies stave off court-approved demolitions
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PHUKET: More than 200 sea gypsies massed in front of a task force of about 50 officials, including police and civil defense volunteers, today (Feb 23) to prevent the Supreme Court-approved demolition of two ramshackle homes made of tin.
Phuket to host Thai International Travel Fair 2017 roadshow
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PHUKET: The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) will host a regional roadshow of the 20th Thai International Travel Fair at the Limelight Avenue shopping arcade in Phuket Town over four days, from Feb 16-19.
Phuket bars, nightclubs plea for special Patong party zone
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PHUKET: A consortium of more than 20 owners of Patong bars, nightclubs and other entertainment businesses today (Feb 1) filed a petition for a special zone to be set up, allowing the venues to close later than the current legally mandated times.
Phuket to gain 1,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots to cover beaches
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PHUKET: The Phuket Smart City policy will see 1,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots available across Phuket, with every major tourist beach covered under a B240 million project that is expected to start rolling out by the end of next month.
Phuket’s Kata Group moves on Chinese weddings, honeymooners
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PHUKET: Kata Group Resort Thailand has set its sights on bringing more than 2,000 couples from China to wed in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi in the next three years, Kata Group President Pramookpisit Achariyachai has revealed.
Phuket mourns passing of His Majesty
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PHUKET: The governor of Phuket together with other government officials led more than 1,000 mourners to pay respect to His Majesty the King at Provincial Hall yesterday (Oct 16) following his passing last Thursday (Oct 13).
Phuket looks back to Europe for tourism boost
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PHUKET: Key Phuket tourism figures have launched a drive to reinvigorate tourist interest in Phuket and ramp up tourism arrivals from a much wider base of source markets, including Europe and the Middle East.
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