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Five Bangladeshis attempt to enter Phuket on fake visas
Five Bangladeshis attempt to enter Phuket on fake visas
PHUKET: Five Bangladeshi men have been arrested at Phuket International Airport for attempting to enter Thailand by using fake visas.
Phuket officials get ‘Thailand Biennale 2025’ preparations underway
Phuket officials get ‘Thailand Biennale 2025’ preparations underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat chaired a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Jan 17) held to prepare for Phuket hosting the international contemporary art Festival ‘Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025’.
Busy day for Phuket Tourist Police
Busy day for Phuket Tourist Police
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have reported no less than 18 incidents in the past 24 hours where they were called in to help intervene with issues involving tourists and where necessary provide assistance.
Phuket’s private sector inks anti-corruption MoU
Phuket’s private sector inks anti-corruption MoU
PHUKET: A consortium of leading Phuket business associations joined the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 8 branch yesterday (Jan 17) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to help stamp out corruption in a bid to boost investment into Phuket.
Russian man in custody after incursion at Provincial Hall
Russian man in custody after incursion at Provincial Hall
PHUKET: A 26-year-old Russian man with a history of mental illness is in protective custody in hospital after he smashed a glass door to the Phuket Governor’s office while trying to evade capture at Phuket Provincial Hall early this morning (Jan 17).
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
PHUKET: More than 130 key figures signed a commitment to improve safety in Phuket’s marine tour industry at the first-ever Phuket Marine Safety Event held at Phuket Boat Lagoon in Koh Kaew yesterday (Jan 15).
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
PHUKET: To address the rising issue of informal debt problems, the Phuket Provincial Office has launched its now-monthly ‘Debt Resolution Market’.
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
PHUKET: Harold Schwarz, founder and chef of Phuket’s renowned restaurant Tatonka, in Cherng Talay, has passed away. He was just 55 years old.
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
PHUKET: Wannayut ‘Beng’ Suthikul has been declared the unofficial winner of the election held yesterday (Jan 14) for the office of Kathu Mayor.
Drunken Ukrainian taken into safe custody
Drunken Ukrainian taken into safe custody
PHUKET: A Ukrainian man has been taken into safe custody after a series of drunken outbursts at Patong Police Station yesterday morning (Jan 14).
Children’s Day celebrated Island wide
Children’s Day celebrated Island wide
PHUKET: Festivities were in full effect yesterday (Jan 13) as Phuket celebrated Children’s Day with a series of events taking place across the island.
Phuket blood donors start new year of life-saving effort
Phuket blood donors start new year of life-saving effort
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (Phuket RBC, operated by the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society) and Phuket Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital have begun yet another year of campaigning for blood donations. The island-wide blood donation drive is set to continue throughout January and beyond.
Phuket selected to host Thailand Biennale arts fest
Phuket selected to host Thailand Biennale arts fest
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host a major international arts exhibition next year which will provide a significant boost to the island’s economy, officials have declared.
Seventh annual Rawai Mini Marathon confirmed
Seventh annual Rawai Mini Marathon confirmed
RUNNING: Registration is now open for the seventh edition of the hugely popular Rawai Mini Marathon, which will take place this year on Sunday, Feb 18.
Wichit to hold 16th annual running event
Wichit to hold 16th annual running event
RUNNING: Keen runners and amateurs alike have been invited to join the upcoming annual Wichit run, which takes place on Sunday, Feb 4.
Phuket events honour Children’s Day
Phuket events honour Children’s Day
PHUKET: A ceremony to celebrate Children’s Day was held at Provincial Hall earlier today (Jan 13) where a series of fun-themed actvities were organised for attending children to enjoy.
Safety warning issued after Pelagia jellyfish spotted in Phuket
Safety warning issued after Pelagia jellyfish spotted in Phuket
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has issued a safety reminder following the discovery of stinging jellyfish from the Pelagiidae family in Phuket. The stingers have been found earlier this week in the area of Pullman Panwa Beach Resort.
Patong hotel maid arrested for stealing B140k from tourists
Patong hotel maid arrested for stealing B140k from tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police officers have arrested a hotel maid for stealing B140,000 in cash from foreign guests. Known victims include a man from Sweden and two brothers from Cyprus. The suspect is a Myanmar national.
Officials target migrant worker employers on ’awareness’
Officials target migrant worker employers on ’awareness’
PHUKET: The Phuket Employment Office yesterday (Jan 11) launched a series of events to inform employers of foreign workers of the new minimum wage rate in Phuket of B370 a day and to raise awareness of the law regarding the hiring of migrant workers in a bid to stem human trafficking.
Governor orders creation of Phuket marine safety centre
Governor orders creation of Phuket marine safety centre
PHUKET: In response to the recent ’Apirak 89’ tour speedboat accident that killed a 5-year-old Russian girl, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered the establishment of a dedicated ’marine safety center’.