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Three injured in Patong accident
Three injured in Patong accident
PHUKET: Three people were injured in a road accident that occurred on the road leading from Tri Trang Beach to Patong at around noon yesterday (May 10).
Heat stroke claims 61 lives this year
Heat stroke claims 61 lives this year
BANGKOK: Heat stroke has claimed the lives of 61 people so far this year, compared with 37 in 2023, the Ministry of Public Health said on Friday (May 10).
Phuket coral reef health sparks concerns
Phuket coral reef health sparks concerns
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) conducted a survey of coral reefs at Phuket’s main tourist hotspots amid concerns of coral bleaching. The move followed the closure of Koh Pling, a small island off Nai Yang Beach, due to coral bleaching.
British man arrested for bad reviews of Phuket restaurant
British man arrested for bad reviews of Phuket restaurant
PHUKET: A British national was arrested for leaving negative reviews of a Phuket restaurant following a dispute with the owner, Royal Thai Police officers reported. The man was arrested recently in Bangkok, while the dispute took place in 2022 in Phuket.
Anutin declares victory over Ley Phang
Anutin declares victory over Ley Phang
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over a ceremony at Ley Phang Beach yesterday (May 9) to declare victory over illegal encroachers who attempted to claim ownership of land along the pristine beachfront that was valued at tens of billions of baht.
Anutin targets illegal hotels in Patong
Anutin targets illegal hotels in Patong
PHUKET: After declaring war on influential people in Phuket yesterday (May 9), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul made his way to Patong to announce action against at least 19 tourist accommodation venues deemed to be operating illegally as hotels.
Anutin vows to target influential people in Phuket
Anutin vows to target influential people in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has declared a campaign to eradicate influential people, both Thai nationals and foreigners, in Phuket.
Deputy PM highlights environmental concerns during Phuket visit
Deputy PM highlights environmental concerns during Phuket visit
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan has called on local authorities to take measures to combat environmental pollution in Phuket and the surrounding waters.
Phuket ‘seaplane tourism’ takeoff slated for December
Phuket ‘seaplane tourism’ takeoff slated for December
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri was in Phuket yesterday (May 8) to chair the opening of a three-day workshop aimed at launching the country’s first ‘seaplane tourism’ venture.
British Ambassador visits Phuket
British Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed British Ambassador to Thailand Mark Gooding to the island on Tuesday (May 7), with discussions focusing on tourist safety.
Launch of free Phuket Town electric bus delayed
Launch of free Phuket Town electric bus delayed
PHUKET: The launch of the free electric bus service in Phuket Town has been delayed, and will now launch on May 17.
Outrage over van running red light, killing British woman in Kamala
Outrage over van running red light, killing British woman in Kamala
PHUKET: Local residents in Kamala have expressed outrage over the lack of action taken against a Phuket van driver who struck and killed a 65-year-old British woman on Saturday night (May 5).
Widening of Tha Reua ‘secondary road’ complete
Widening of Tha Reua ‘secondary road’ complete
PHUKET: A road joining behind Wat Tha Reua, south of the Heroines Monument, to Baan Manik in Cherng Talay, has been expanded in the hope of alleviating heavy traffic congestion on Thepkrasattri Rd and on Srisoonthorn Rd.
Putrid Kamala canal gets an aerator
Putrid Kamala canal gets an aerator
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat conducted an inspection of Klong Pak Bang in Kamla over the weekend to observe an aerator installed in the hope of alleviating the foul stench emanating from the canal.
First group of Muay Thai training tourists from China arrive under ‘Special Visa’
First group of Muay Thai training tourists from China arrive under ‘Special Visa’
PHUKET: The first group of eight Chinese tourists has arrived in Phuket to learn Muay Thai under 90-day ’Non-Ed’ visas as part of the country’s policy to promote ‘soft power’.
Water shortages hit Kamala
Water shortages hit Kamala
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat visited local villagers in Kamala yesterday (May 4) to ensure they had household water supply.
Brit arrested at airport with cocaine in passport
Brit arrested at airport with cocaine in passport
PHUKET: A 29-year-old British man has been arrested at Phuket International airport for attempting to bring into Thailand a small bag of cocaine that was hidden in his passport.
French men charged for breaking police motorbike chain
French men charged for breaking police motorbike chain
PHUKET: Two French nationals have been arrested and charged after using a stone to break a police chain that was securing their parked motorbike near Loma Circle in Patong.
Police crack down on firework sellers, buyers in Patong
Police crack down on firework sellers, buyers in Patong
PHUKET: Police have intensified efforts to curb the illegal sale and use of fireworks at Patong Beach in the early days of May, resulting in at least three arrests. Among those arrested was a New Zealand national caught with two fireworks, allegedly planning to launch them on the beach.
Russian man with expired visa arrested at Phuket airport
Russian man with expired visa arrested at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 40-year-old Russian national for overstaying his visa. The man now faces a 5-year ban on entering the Kingdom.