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Patong readies for Songkran
Patong readies for Songkran
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri got the Songkran celebrations for this year underway yesterday (Apr 11) with a blessing ceremony for elders, as the government heads into a five-day holiday and the three-day ‘Songkran Music Festival On The Beach 2024’ on Patong Beach starting today (Apr 12).
Zero Phuket road deaths on Day 1 of Songkran ‘Seven Days’
Zero Phuket road deaths on Day 1 of Songkran ‘Seven Days’
PHUKET: Phuket has survived its first day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the 24-hour period saw four people hospitalised for injuries in the four accidents recognised by local officials.
Koh Samui international beach volleyball comp a big hit
Koh Samui international beach volleyball comp a big hit
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Over 135 top athletes from more than 28 countries competed at the ‘TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball’ on Koh Samui on the weekend of Mar 29-31.
Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan
Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has given officials until Wednesday next week (Apr 17) to submit their plans for water management for the coming wet season ‒ and to make sure there is enough water supply for the dry season next year.
Motorbike convoy marks ‘Wear a helmet’ campaign launch
Motorbike convoy marks ‘Wear a helmet’ campaign launch
PHUKET: A motorbike convoy through the streets of Phuket Town marked the launch of a ‘Wear a hemet 100%’ campaign now underway by Phuket City Police and provincial disaster officials.
Phuket Songkran ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign to get underway
Phuket Songkran ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign to get underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the official ceremony today (Apr 9) to announce the annual road and water safety campaign for this year’s Songkran Thai New Year holidays.
Call for blood donations
Call for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (Phuket RBC) in Phuket Town is calling for people of all blood types to make donations to help boost blood stocks during the Songkran holidays.
Phuket Airport readies for Songkran rush
Phuket Airport readies for Songkran rush
PHUKET: Management at Phuket International Airport have assured that temperatures will not rise throughout the passenger terminals while two of the four main air-conditioning units at Phuket’s key tourism portal undergo an ‘overhaul’ ahead of the expected surge in passenger traffic over the Songkran holidays.
Water reserves ‘should be enough’
Water reserves ‘should be enough’
PHUKET: Phuket officials are confident that the water supply reserves at the island’s three main reservoirs are enough to safely provide residents and tourist accommodations with enough water until the annual rains arrive next month.
Couple selling stolen phones and tablets nabbed
Couple selling stolen phones and tablets nabbed
PHUKET: A couple selling mobile phones and tablets at a shopping centre in Phuket that were stolen from Phetchaburi province were arrested by police this morning (Apr 7).
Police bust Talat Yai illegal gambling den
Police bust Talat Yai illegal gambling den
PHUKET: Police have confirmed a raid was made on an illegal gambling den in Talat Yai during the early hours of yesterday (Apr 6) and a total of 32 arrests made.
Governor leads efforts to save trees at iconic viewpoint
Governor leads efforts to save trees at iconic viewpoint
PHUKET: Sophon Suwannarat, the Governor of Phuket, has ordered efforts to save palm trees at the popular tourist spot of Promthep Cape be hastened after a recent attack by black-headed caterpillars.
German nabbed for overstay, violent behaviour
German nabbed for overstay, violent behaviour
PHUKET: Police in Chalong have confirmed they have apprehended a German national who was found to have overstayed his visa by 500 days and who threatened neighbours and officers with weapons.
John Legend and family visit Phuket
John Legend and family visit Phuket
PHUKET: Superstar entertainer John Legend and his family were in Phuket yesterday (Apr 5) as part of a spring break holiday to Thailand.
New incinerator to burn at least 500 tons of solid waste a day
New incinerator to burn at least 500 tons of solid waste a day
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality last week held its first public meeting on a project to build a new incinerator at the solid waste disposal facility at Saphan Hin to cope with the increasing volume of trash generated on the island.
US Ambassador meets Phuket Governor, police top brass
US Ambassador meets Phuket Governor, police top brass
PHUKET: Ambassador of the United States of America, Robert Godec, held a meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat as part of the US Embassy’s Consular Outreach Visit to Phuket yesterday (Apr 4). Topics ranged from tourist safety to Phuket’s effort to become a special administrative area.
Phuket stunned by Burrows paedophile arrest
Phuket stunned by Burrows paedophile arrest
PHUKET: The arrest of Richard Burrows, better known in Phuket as Peter Smith, for paedophile charges after arriving in the UK last week has stunned many of those who knew him, as he had lived on the island in plain sight for decades.
Srettha outlines vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’
Srettha outlines vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has outlined his vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’ in 2025 with a multifaceted approach to establish the country as a tourism hub.
Five arrests in Octopus restaurant ’nominee’ raid
Five arrests in Octopus restaurant ’nominee’ raid
PHUKET: Police have raided the Russian-owned Octopus restaurant in Cherng Talay and arrested five suspects, including three Russian nationals, for illegally operating a business through a nominee shareholder.
Cherng Talay, Rawai gear up for Songkran celebrations
Cherng Talay, Rawai gear up for Songkran celebrations
PHUKET: Authorities yesterday (Apr 4) revealed two significant events scheduled for Cherng Talay and Rawai as part of Phuket’s upcoming Songkran festival celebrations.