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Firefighters contain wildfires near Phuket Airport
Firefighters contain wildfires near Phuket Airport
PHUKET: The Fire and Rescue Department at Phuket International Airport was called to help douse two fires in areas near the airport yesterday (Apr 18).
Phuket to offer internationally accredited swimming scholarship programs
Phuket to offer internationally accredited swimming scholarship programs
SWIMMING: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has confirmed it is partnering with Phuket-based Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort to develop and offer an international swimming scholarship program accredited by the World Aquatics Federation.
Phuket officials take a trip to China
Phuket officials take a trip to China
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket recently completed a trip to Chengdu where they explored mutual cooperation efforts on trade, investment and tourism between Thailand and China with counterparts based on the Mainland.
Russian man Phuket’s one death in ‘Seven Days’ Songkran campaign
Russian man Phuket’s one death in ‘Seven Days’ Songkran campaign
PHUKET: A 40-year-old Russian man has become the sole death in a road accident in Phuket during the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024, which concluded at midnight last night (Apr 17).
PM Srettha visit to include police action against ‘foreign mafia’ in Phuket
PM Srettha visit to include police action against ‘foreign mafia’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is to be briefed on local police action against “foreign mafia” in Phuket during his visit to the island tomorrow (Apr 19).
Phuket water reserves not yet critical
Phuket water reserves not yet critical
PHUKET: Phuket Irrigation Office Chief Krirksak Leenanon has assured that the water levels in Phuket’s three main reservoirs are sufficient to see island residents through until the annual rains arrive next month.
HRH Sirindhorn opens Phuket Prison ‘Library of Wisdom’
HRH Sirindhorn opens Phuket Prison ‘Library of Wisdom’
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited Phuket today (Apr 17) to officiate the opening of the ‘Library of Wisdom’ at Phuket Provincial Prison.
PM Srettha visit to review Phuket traffic woes
PM Srettha visit to review Phuket traffic woes
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit Phuket on Friday (Apr 19) as an inspection visit to review projects to solve traffic problems on the island.
Phuket maintains zero road deaths in Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket maintains zero road deaths in Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: With Phuket entering its last day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024, the island still has yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the campaign began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Patong drunk driving arrests continue
Patong drunk driving arrests continue
PHUKET: Patong Police are maintaining their efforts to curtail drunk driving in the busy tourism town, with two more foreigners charged for the dangerous behaviour early this morning (Apr 16).
Phuket passes five days without a road accident death
Phuket passes five days without a road accident death
PHUKET: Phuket has still yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Maha Songkran events continue in Phuket Town
Maha Songkran events continue in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night (Apr 14) joined Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas and Miss Grand Phuket 2024 Malin ‘Lin Malin’ Charanan, who was also crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2024 last month, in promoting the Maha Songkran events still underway in Phuket Town.
Officials warn of heatstroke
Officials warn of heatstroke
PHUKET: As the hot weather continues, ;local officials have issued a warning urging people to beware heatstroke.
Wage hike to B400 takes effect
Wage hike to B400 takes effect
PHUKET: While the nation was busy engaging in water fights and celebrating the Songkran festival on Saturday (Apr 13), the second daily minimum wage hike for this year came into effect.
Phuket roads yet to claim first Songkran death
Phuket roads yet to claim first Songkran death
PHUKET: Phuket has still yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Phuket survives Songkran Day with no road deaths
Phuket survives Songkran Day with no road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket has survived the first three days of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the tally so far stands at 24 people hospitalised for injuries in the 24 accidents recognised by local officials.
Thai weightlifters secure four spots for Paris 2024 Olympics
Thai weightlifters secure four spots for Paris 2024 Olympics
WEIGHTLIFTING: Team Thailand have secured four berths at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris following their success at the recent World Weightlifting Championships in Phuket.
Phuket Songkran: 12 hospitalised in road accidents
Phuket Songkran: 12 hospitalised in road accidents
PHUKET: Phuket has survived its first two days of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the tally so far stands at 12 people hospitalised for injuries in the 12 accidents recognised by local officials.
M2MMA’s Phuket debut a knockout success
M2MMA’s Phuket debut a knockout success
MMA: Marie Heinz stole the headlines as she walked away with the World Muaythai Organization (WMO) World Featherweight Title Belt as new fight promotion M2MMA debuted strongly in Phuket on Mar 31.
Chalong Police give away helmets in gesture of festive care
Chalong Police give away helmets in gesture of festive care
PHUKET: Riders caught without helmets at a road safety checkpoint near Chalong Circle on Friday (Apr 12) were surprised with free helmets and gentle warning from the police, marking a fresh approach to promoting road safety.