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Drug use still on the rise in Phuket
Drug use still on the rise in Phuket
PHUKET: The prevalence of drug use across the island is continuing to rise, the Phuket Provincial Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Center committee has confirmed.
Phuket private water sources secured ’just in case’
Phuket private water sources secured ’just in case’
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has spent more than B12 million on securing 2.15 million cubic metres of water from private water sources in case the annual rains of the southwest monsoon arrive late.
Drunk driving arrests continue in Patong
Drunk driving arrests continue in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police are continuing their campaign against drunk drivers in Phuket’s key tourism town with nine arrests for the dangerous behaviour in the past five days.
Governor praised for stopping to help motorbike fall victim
Governor praised for stopping to help motorbike fall victim
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and his wife had some firsthand experience in providing assistance to a motorbike rider injured in an accident yesterday (Apr 29).
Five-metre python removed from Patong street
Five-metre python removed from Patong street
PHUKET: Rescue workers urge Phuket residents to take necessary precautions ahead of the upcoming rainy season, which forces snakes to migrate from their traditional dry-season habitats. The warning was issued after first-responders were called to Patong over the weekend to remove a five-metre-long reticulated python from the street.
Comms cables go underground in Phuket Town
Comms cables go underground in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has urged drivers to exercise caution as key roads in Phuket Town will be closed to traffic overnight while work continues to install communications cables underground.
Driving sustainability with Phuket’s Fusion Farm project
Driving sustainability with Phuket’s Fusion Farm project
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Agricultural Office has revealed its latest project that it believes can help drive ongoing sustainability efforts at farms across the island.
Hot-headed van driver threatens taxi driver with knife on busy street
Hot-headed van driver threatens taxi driver with knife on busy street
PHUKET: Police have apprehended a hot-headed van driver who pulled a knife and threatened a taxi driver in the middle of one of the island’s busiest roads yesterday (Apr 27).
Gearing up for the Laguna Phuket Marathon
Gearing up for the Laguna Phuket Marathon
MARATHON: This year’s Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to welcome over 10,000 runners and visitors from more than 40 countries to compete in what has become Southeast Asia’s favourite destination marathon.
Cheeky foreigner’s antics angers locals
Cheeky foreigner’s antics angers locals
PHUKET: Footage of a foreign man removing a wheel lock placed on his illegally parked motorbike by police then gesturing at a local resident to keep quiet has caused uproar on social media.
Phuket to host global sustainable tourism event
Phuket to host global sustainable tourism event
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host a globally renowned conference focused on sustainable tourism that organisers claim can contribute significantly to the island’s reputation as a leading tourism and business hub.
Water preservation campaign launched in Phuket Town
Water preservation campaign launched in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A campaign has been launched by officials in Phuket Town to encourage residents to be more mindful and economical with their water usage.
Three Syrians with fake passports arrested in Phuket
Three Syrians with fake passports arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the Immigration Bureau of the Royal Thai Police have arrested three Syrian nationals for possessing fake passports. The first suspect was apprehended at Phuket International Airport as he allegedly attempted to depart Thailand for another country using a counterfeit UAE passport. The two other suspects were arrested later on the island.
Governor voices support for Phuket ‘Special Admin’ status
Governor voices support for Phuket ‘Special Admin’ status
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has voiced his support for Phuket to be given ‘special administrative status’.
Tattoo artist child rapist fugitive arrested in Phuket
Tattoo artist child rapist fugitive arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A tattoo artist who raped a 13-year-old girl in Bangkok has been arrested in Phuket. The girl was later forced to undergo a hysterectomy as the result of the physical harm done during the assault.
Streets to close for marching bands
Streets to close for marching bands
PHUKET: Several key roads in Phuket Town will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Apr 27) as marching band members from throughout the country compete in the Marching Band Street Parade contest.
Fried ice cream shop spared from electrical fire in Soi Paniang
Fried ice cream shop spared from electrical fire in Soi Paniang
PHUKET: Quick action by firefighters prevented a fried ice cream shop from catching fire in the early hours of this morning (Apr 26).
Police bust Srisoonthorn kratom juice operation
Police bust Srisoonthorn kratom juice operation
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they have arrested a 21-year-old man who was illegally producing and selling kratom juice to teenagers in the Srisoonthorn area.
Biometric collection services for Australian visas now available in Phuket
Biometric collection services for Australian visas now available in Phuket
PHUKET: From next Monday (Apr 29), Thai applicants for Australian visas will be able to provide biometrics and access other services in Phuket.
B500mn in illegal cigarettes, alcohol seized in Phuket raids
B500mn in illegal cigarettes, alcohol seized in Phuket raids
PHUKET: More than B500 million in untaxed cigarettes and alcohol, and illegal e-cigarettes, were seized in raids across Phuket by a Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) Special Operations Team yesterday (Apr 24).