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Pita announces Move Forward candidate for PPAO President
Pita announces Move Forward candidate for PPAO President
PHUKET: Pita Limjaroenrat in Phuket on Saturday (Feb 24) announced former Vachira Hospital Director Dr Lersak Leenanithikul as the Move Forward Party’s candidate for President in the next Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) election.
Phuket holds night fun run and mini marathon
Phuket holds night fun run and mini marathon
RUNNING: The “Discover Phuket Night Run” held yesterday (Feb 24) has been declared a big success by authorities, with more than 1,500 people taking part.
Expat completes children charity swim around Phuket
Expat completes children charity swim around Phuket
SWIMMING: Phuket resident Todd Blankenship recently successfully completed his ambitious mission to swim around Phuket to raise money and help local children via a Rotary Club of Patong Beach initiative.
Outrage as teen videoed skating on temple
Outrage as teen videoed skating on temple
PHUKET: Two teenagers have caused a stir after one of them was videoed skating on a building in the grounds of Wat Mueang Mai in Thalang on Friday (Feb 23).
More turtle eggs laid at Mai Khao Beach
More turtle eggs laid at Mai Khao Beach
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed the second case of a leatherback turtle laying eggs at Mai Khao Beach in the past fortnight after a nest containing 137 eggs was discovered early this morning (Feb 24).
Phuket hosts senior tennis comp
Phuket hosts senior tennis comp
TENNIS: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially welcomed teams from all over the world as he opened the 12th International Senior Tennis Cup this morning (Feb 24).
New beginnings for rescued lion cub
New beginnings for rescued lion cub
PHUKET: The lion cub used to attract tourists to a cafe north of Phuket Town by a Chinese national has found a new home, a new play mate and a new name.
7-Eleven staff join Patong ’volunteer guards’ training
7-Eleven staff join Patong ’volunteer guards’ training
PHUKET: Personnel from 7-Eleven convenience stores in Patong have joined nightlife venue security staff in their training as ’volunteer guards’ to help bolster security on Bangla Rd.
Officials remind of alcohol ban from midnight
Officials remind of alcohol ban from midnight
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police and Patongunicipality have issued a reminder about the ban on alcohol sales tomorrow (Feb 24), in observance of the Buddhist holiday Makha Bucha.
Phuket roadshow to India hoped to bring B10bn boost
Phuket roadshow to India hoped to bring B10bn boost
PHUKET: Representatives from the Phuket Tourist Association have praised their tourism roadshow to Mumbai a success, with more than 70 India-based travel operators taking part in the travel trade event.
Kratom juice producer in Kathu arrested
Kratom juice producer in Kathu arrested
PHUKET: Provincial and district officials led a raid on a shop in Tambon Kathu last night (Feb 22) where two men were arrested for the production and sale of kratom juice.
Senate inspects Phuket’s traffic woes
Senate inspects Phuket’s traffic woes
PHUKET: More than half a million vehicles are clogging Phuket’s roads, Senate Transportation Commission Chairman Gen Yodyut Bunyathikarn was told yesterday (Feb 22).
Phuket holds mobile agricultural clinic to help local farmers
Phuket holds mobile agricultural clinic to help local farmers
PHUKET: A mobile agricultural clinic supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and structured to develop local farming practices was held in Cherng Talay yesterday (Feb 22).
Ukrainian arrested as illegal tour guide
Ukrainian arrested as illegal tour guide
PHUKET: Tourist Police have arrested two foreigners for working illegally as tour guides, one of them a Ukrainian national.
Jellyfish wash ashore at Patong Beach
Jellyfish wash ashore at Patong Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have urged beach-goers to avoid contact with jellyfish that have started washing ashore since yesterday (Feb 21).
Fresh market vendors appeal against Go Wholesale delay tactics
Fresh market vendors appeal against Go Wholesale delay tactics
PHUKET: Fresh market vendors in Phuket Town gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 21) to submit formal request for the Phuket Damrongtham Centre (Phuket Provincial Ombudsman’s Office) to expedite its investigation into the issue of the Go Wholesale shopping mall opening in direct competition to the Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 2 on Ong Sim Phai Rd.
Over 1,500 runners take on Rawai Mini Marathon
Over 1,500 runners take on Rawai Mini Marathon
RUNNING: This year’s Rawai Mini Marathon has been declared a huge success by organisers after it was confirmed that over 1,500 people participated.
Move Forward to announce candidate for next Phuket PAO president
Move Forward to announce candidate for next Phuket PAO president
PHUKET: Pita Limjaroenrat will be in Phuket this Saturday (Feb 24) to announce the Move Forward Party’s candidate for President in the next Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) election.
Celebrating the life of Thomas Moore
Celebrating the life of Thomas Moore
(The following is from several close friends of Thomas Moore, who very sadly passed away recently).
Probe ordered into expensive Bangkok-Phuket airfares
Probe ordered into expensive Bangkok-Phuket airfares
PHUKET: Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to investigate complaints of airfares on domestic flights between Phuket and Bangkok being too expensive.