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Drug raid nets more than 6,000 meth pills
Drug raid nets more than 6,000 meth pills
PHUKET: A raid in Cherng Talay has landed the arrests of four suspects with with “drug addicts” taken into custody, officials have reported
Phuket readies for popular Rugby 11s tournament
Phuket readies for popular Rugby 11s tournament
RUGBY: A recently renovated Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang is gearing up to play host to the highly anticipated Amora Hotels & Resorts Phuket International Dimbulla Rugby 11s Tournament next month.
More congestion at Heroines Monument as power poles moved
More congestion at Heroines Monument as power poles moved
PHUKET: Motorists have been warned about even heavier traffic congestion at the Heroines Monument on Thepkrasattri Rd as workers start moving power lines south of the busy roundabout from Monday (May 20).
Foreigner arrested for drunken rampage in Patong
Foreigner arrested for drunken rampage in Patong
PHUKET: Officers from Patong Police had to use force to arrest a drunk foreigner causing a public nuisance on Thaweewong Rd on Tuesday (May 14) morning. A report regarding the incident was published late on Friday (May 17), specifically noting that officers acted according to police protocols.
Phuket cannabis traders petition to be keep weed legal
Phuket cannabis traders petition to be keep weed legal
PHUKET: Members of the Phuket Cannabis Association have submitted a formal request to not have cannabis reclassified as a narcotic.
Swedish-Russian dual national arrested over B100k extortion
Swedish-Russian dual national arrested over B100k extortion
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man who holds Swedish-Russian dual nationality has been arrested for his role in the extortion of more than B100,000 from a Russian woman after offering to provide the woman with currency exchange services.
Russian cocaine arrest leads to Nigerian drug dealers
Russian cocaine arrest leads to Nigerian drug dealers
PHUKET: The arrest of one Russian man in Wichit for cocaine has led to the arrests of three Nigerian nationals found to be major dealers on the island.
Governance probe reviews Rajabhat building fiasco
Governance probe reviews Rajabhat building fiasco
PHUKET: During a visit to Phuket yesterday (May 14), Ruenwadee Suwanmongkol, Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office Government Inspection Area 6 office, stopped by to inspect firsthand the multipurpose building at Phuket Rajabhat University that remains incomplete despite more than B200 million spent on it.
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, a Bangkok-appointed official, will chair the selection committee for the so-called “election” of Phuket’s next senator.
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has ordered all forest rangers on the island to ramp up efforts to prevent illegal encroachment and deforestation in their respective areas.
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect the area around the Shell petrol station north of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).
Phuket Town pawnshop ramps up support ahead of school term
Phuket Town pawnshop ramps up support ahead of school term
PHUKET: In response to the increased financial needs of parents at the start of the school term, the Phuket City Municipality Pawnshop has announced the allocation of B170 million in revolving funds.
‘Sweet Baba Phuket’ Wedding Festival draws to a close
‘Sweet Baba Phuket’ Wedding Festival draws to a close
PHUKET: The 11th Sweet Baba Phuket Wedding, themed ‘Auspicious for Married Life, Know the Value of Preserving Culture’, drew to a close ni Phuket Town yesterday (May 13), highlighting the Baba-Peranakan wedding traditions that have been cherished for over a century. 
Phuket Highways Office assures Sarasin Bridge will stay
Phuket Highways Office assures Sarasin Bridge will stay
PHUKET: Phuket Highways Office Chief Yutthana Phitak has confirmed that there are plans afoot to build a new bridge connecting Phuket to the mainland, but has assured that the famed Sarasin Bridge will not be demolished.
Corrupt Phuket officials named in ‘private island’ land grab
Corrupt Phuket officials named in ‘private island’ land grab
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has called for corruption charges to be brought against eight Lands Department officials for illegally issuing land title documents for plots that were to be included in the Jumeirah Private Island project, which failed nearly 20 years ago.
Phuket ’Pride’ to go on show
Phuket ’Pride’ to go on show
PHUKET: In an effort to promote inclusivity and stimulate tourism, Phuket City Municipality is gearing up to host its ‘Discover Phuket Pride 2024 @ Old Town’ festival. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, the event aims to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while driving economic growth in the urban area.
Spate of dugong deaths spurs action
Spate of dugong deaths spurs action
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan has ordered national parks officials and other marine wildlife officers to ramp up measures to protect dugongs, including in Phuket, after two dugongs, believed to be mother and child, were found dead washed ashore at Koh Mak Noi, near famed Koh Panyee, in Phang Nga Bay.
Phuket lures Middle East tourists at Dubai travel fair
Phuket lures Middle East tourists at Dubai travel fair
PHUKET: Representatives from over 30 Phuket hospitality businesses travelled to Dubai earlier this week to showcase the island’s attractions at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM 2024). Targeting high-spending tourists from the Middle East is among priority moves to offset the continuing seasonal declines in arrivals from Russia and Europe.
Public outcry in Phuket as dogs maul much-loved cat
Public outcry in Phuket as dogs maul much-loved cat
PHUKET: Relevant officials and animal welfare organizations are yet to publicly respond to a shocking incident in Chalong where a resident’s dogs mauled a much-loved cat on May 8.
UNESCO conference, food festival highlight Phuket’s culinary heritage
UNESCO conference, food festival highlight Phuket’s culinary heritage
PHUKET: A four-day-long Phuket Local Food Festival began in Saphan Hin yesterday (May 10). Coinciding with the first UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Annual Conference 2024, the event welcomes local residents and tourists to savour Phuket’s unique gastronomic tradition.