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Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially launched the sale of commemorative pins featuring the emblem of the celebration in honor of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday. 
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
PHUKET: Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Sorapong Paitoonphong, visited Phuket early this week to personally take a ride on Phuket Town’s newly launched public bus.
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
PHUKET: SpiceJet, a major Indian low-cost air carrier, has commenced daily flights to Phuket from Delhi.
Maritime exercise to be held in Phuket
Maritime exercise to be held in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai-MECC) is preparing to hold the FTX ‘maritime field training’ exercise in Phuket next week (June 7, June 9-10).
Swedish man arrested in Phuket for 113 days of overstay
Swedish man arrested in Phuket for 113 days of overstay
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 41-year-old Swedish national for overstaying his visa. The man now faces the maximum fine of B20,000, deportation and a 5-year ban on entering the Kingdom.
Legal Matters: Navigating Phuket’s property boom
Legal Matters: Navigating Phuket’s property boom
In recent years, Phuket has surged in popularity as a prime investment destination for foreign real estate buyers. This growth is driven by several factors, including the robust recovery of tourism, substantial infrastructure developments, and government policies designed to attract wealthy individuals through visa options like the Elite Visa and Investment Visa.
Phuket Pride activities begin in Patong
Phuket Pride activities begin in Patong
PHUKET: Members of the LGBTQI+ community from Phuket and all over the world are starting to celebrate Pride Month in Patong today (June 1). Various activities under the banner of Phuket Pride 2024 will continue in Patong through June 9. Then, on June 29, Phuket Town will have its own pride festival, branded as Discover Phuket Pride 2024.
Phuket readies to mark Queen’s Birthday
Phuket readies to mark Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket public and private sectors are preparing to honor the 46th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida on Monday (June 3). The day is recognised as a national holiday, meaning all government offices will be closed. Some activities have already commenced, while more are set to start tomorrow (June 1).
Phuket Governor welcomes Hungarian Ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Hungarian Ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat welcomed H.E. Sandor Sipos, the Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand, yesterday (May 30), joined by Thanusak Phuengdet, the Honorary Consul of Hungary in Phuket, and their delegation.
Marine Police chief touts ’Andaman Dawn’ success
Marine Police chief touts ’Andaman Dawn’ success
PHUKET: Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’ led by the Marine Police has netted nearly 20,000 meth pills, confiscated 23 firearms and 314 rounds of ammunition and landed 112 arrests, Marine Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Prutthiphong Nuchanart announced today (May 30).
Foreigners caught working illegally installing Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town
Foreigners caught working illegally installing Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Tourist Police have arrested two Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national for working illegally while installing cables to provide Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town.
Marine Police launch Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’
Marine Police launch Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Police, working with multiple agencies, has launched its ‘Andaman Dawn’ campaign to target illegal fishing, drug trafficking and other criminal offenses while also aiming to ensure the safety of marine tourists.
UNDP leads MoU signing to promote human rights among Phuket SMEs
UNDP leads MoU signing to promote human rights among Phuket SMEs
PHUKET: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote responsible business practices and human rights among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Phuket. 
Phuket tour boat crews arrested for drugs, safety breaches
Phuket tour boat crews arrested for drugs, safety breaches
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested three Phuket tour speedboat crewmen for drug possession and a further five crewmen and captains for violating the Navigation Act in Thai Waters Act.
Bang Yai Canal clearing set to begin
Bang Yai Canal clearing set to begin
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality will carry out dredging of a section of the Bang Yai Canal to help prevent flooding in the area as part of a project being conducted to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28.
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Tinnakorn Kanjantamee, Deputy Director of the Phuket branch of Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), which serves as the political arm of the Thai military, the led an inspection visit to Nui Beach yesterday (May 28) to address a land dispute after the vicious assault at the beach last week.
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association, in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has held its ‘Phuket Roadshow to Vietnam 2024’ aiming to boost tourism from Vietnam to Phuket. 
Local school receive new sports field and equipment
Local school receive new sports field and equipment
ALL SPORTS: Students at a local Phuket school have reason to celebrate after they were presented with a new sports field and a range of sporting equipment on Saturday (May 25).
Major power outage to hit Bang Tao, Cherng Talay
Major power outage to hit Bang Tao, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage on Wednesday (May 29) that will affect a large area in Cherng Talay stretching into the western parts of Srisoonthorn.
Le Phang Beach run promotes a healthy lifestyle
Le Phang Beach run promotes a healthy lifestyle
RUNNING: A community run was staged yesterday (May 26) at Le Phang Beach in Cherng Talay to promote the merits of a healthy lifestyle among local residents and tourists alike, organisers said.