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Colossal ’Chinese Squid’ caught in Phang Nga Bay
Colossal ’Chinese Squid’ caught in Phang Nga Bay
PHUKET: Thai fishermen plying their trade in Phang Nga Bay have hauled in some rarely seen giant squid sparking curiosity from netizens about the origin of the creatures and their gastronomic qualities.
More Omura’s whale sightings reported in Phuket waters
More Omura’s whale sightings reported in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Three Omura’s whales have been spotted in the waters around Phuket, but none of them is the exceptionally rare and mysterious albino, nicknamed Thalang, reported ’Monsoon Garbage Thailand’ Facebook page yesterday (Feb 2).
Hour-long blaze marks start of Phuket’s fire season
Hour-long blaze marks start of Phuket’s fire season
PHUKET: Firefighters battled for over an hour to extinguish a blaze at a workers’ residence in the Baan Don area on Thursday (Feb 1), according to the Thalang Police Station. This fire marks the third such incident reported by officials from Jan 30 through Feb 1, signaling the onset of Phuket’s fire season.
British teacher arrested for indecent acts on Phuket international student
British teacher arrested for indecent acts on Phuket international student
PHUKET: Thai Immigration officials have arrested a 38-year-old British man in Chiang Mai who was wanted for indecent acts with students in Phuket, where he worked at an international school.
Urgent call for Type O blood as blood bank runs out of stock
Urgent call for Type O blood as blood bank runs out of stock
PHUKET: The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town is calling for donations of Type O blood, after issuing a notice late yesterday (Feb 1) marked “Most Urgent”, saying that the blood bank is out of stock of the common blood type.
‘Monkey Hill’ measures begin
‘Monkey Hill’ measures begin
PHUKET: In response to the escalating issues of macaque-related incidents at Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town, officials yesterday (Feb 1) began their measures to clear the area of illegal vendors selling food for tourists to give macaques on the hill, and preventing tourists themselves from feeding the monkeys.
Police ready for Chinese New Year
Police ready for Chinese New Year
PHUKET: At the behest of the Phuket Governor, Phuket’s top-ranking police met yesterday (Feb 1) to discuss tourist security and safety measures ahead the Chinese New Year festival, this year from Feb 10-15.
Patong to honour LGBTQ+ marriage on Valentine’s Day
Patong to honour LGBTQ+ marriage on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is leading the way with the official events for Valentine’s Day this year, honouring 14 LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriage on the ‘Day of Love’.
Phuket Governor highlights safety at meeting with island consuls
Phuket Governor highlights safety at meeting with island consuls
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat highlighted tourists’ safety as a key issue at a meeting with the island’s honorary consuls and diplomatic corps yesterday (Jan 31).
Bi-2 band members deported to Israel
Bi-2 band members deported to Israel
PHUKET: The seven band members of exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 who were arrested in Phuket for working illegally have been deported to Israel.
Tourists fined for hanging out of car windows
Tourists fined for hanging out of car windows
PHUKET: Karon Police have confirmed that tourists caught on video hanging out of the windows of a car while travelling along the road have been fined for their unsafe behaviour.
NACC asked to probe Bang Khanun corruption
NACC asked to probe Bang Khanun corruption
PHUKET: Chamroon Kerddam, Chairman of the Gulf of Thailand Coastal Area Conservation Network - Andaman (branch), and concerned members have filed a complaint urging the Director of Phuket off of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate and prosecute civil servants accused of facilitating encroachment in the Bang Khanun protected forest reserve.
Human Rights Watch urges Thailand not to deport Bi-2 band members to Russia
Human Rights Watch urges Thailand not to deport Bi-2 band members to Russia
PHUKET: International human rights agency Human Rights Watch, whose global headquarters are based in New York, has called on Thai authorities to not deport Russian band members of exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 arrested in Phuket back to Russia.
Aussie tourist caught short by overstay fine
Aussie tourist caught short by overstay fine
PHUKET: A 44‒year-old Australian tourist found himself caught short while trying to leave the country without enough cash to pay his overstay fine, Phuket Tourist Police reported earlier today (Jan 30), 
Phuket tour boat captains, crews get safety training
Phuket tour boat captains, crews get safety training
PHUKET: In a bid to bolster the safety and confidence of maritime tourism, Phuket provincial officials yesterday (Jan 29) launched a training program aimed at enhancing the skills and preparedness of boat operators and crews.
Chalong Hospital finally officially opened
Chalong Hospital finally officially opened
PHUKET: Dr Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, was in Phuket to preside over the actual grand opening of Chalong Hospital yesterday (Jan 29). 
Discussion heats up over ’Go Wholesale’ shopping centre
Discussion heats up over ’Go Wholesale’ shopping centre
PHUKET: A heated meeting took place at the offices of Phuket City Municipality last Thursday (Jan 25) as relevant government agencies, stakeholders and representatives gathered to address complaints regarding the construction of the ‘Go Wholesale’ shopping centre in Phuket Town
Russian rockers face deportation after arrest in Phuket
Russian rockers face deportation after arrest in Phuket
PHUKET: Seven members of a Russian rock band who oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine face deportation from Thailand after their arrest in Phuket for working illegally by performing a concert in Patong.
Eva Beach grasps at new trial appeal
Eva Beach grasps at new trial appeal
PHUKET: The Nakhon Sri Thammarat Administrative Court has accepted a motion that may derail a Supreme Administrative Court ruling last year deeming the Eva Beach development in Rawai as illegal construction. 
Parents of Russian Provincial Hall vandal apologise to Governor
Parents of Russian Provincial Hall vandal apologise to Governor
PHUKET: The parents of a Russian man who was recently involved in a disturbing incident at Provincial Hall met with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat to apologise yesterday (Jan 27).