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Tourists in hospital after Bangla brawl
Tourists in hospital after Bangla brawl
PHUKET: UK and South African tourists found themselves admitted to Patong Hospital following a brawl on Bangla Rd in Patong, prompting police intervention to quell the disturbance.
Phuket officials recognise two dead, 40 injured in ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year
Phuket officials recognise two dead, 40 injured in ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat today (Jan 5) confirmed that the Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year, from Dec 29 to Jan 4, concluded officially with two people killed and 40 admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in 40 accidents recognised by officials.
New minimum wage rates come into effect
New minimum wage rates come into effect
PHUKET: Phuket now has the solely highest minimum wage in the country, with the new minimum wage rates coming into effect on Monday (Jan 1).
Rajabhat launches project to boost entrepreneurial spirit
Rajabhat launches project to boost entrepreneurial spirit
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University launched a project yesterday (Jan 4) in a bid to cultivate entrepreneurial skills among its students and inspire the spark of innovation in the community, 
Phuket officials recognise seven accidents on penultimate road safety day
Phuket officials recognise seven accidents on penultimate road safety day
PHUKET: Officials declared a total of six injuries arising from seven accidents on the penultimate day of this year’s ‘Seven Days’ road safety campaign yesterday (Jan 3).
Five boatmen test positive for drugs at Ao Por Pier
Five boatmen test positive for drugs at Ao Por Pier
PHUKET: Five boat operators at Ao Por Pier in Pa Khlok, on Phuket’s east coast, have tested positive for methamphetamine use in snap tests conducted by Tourist Police.
Power outage to affect Layan Soi 1
Power outage to affect Layan Soi 1
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage tomorrow (Jan 5) that will affect several housing, villa and condo estates along Layan Soi 1, in Moo 6, Cherng Talay.
Officials admit Maithon speedboat captain tested positive for meth use
Officials admit Maithon speedboat captain tested positive for meth use
PHUKET: Phuket officials have admitted in a public report that the captain of the speedboat that slammed into rocks at Koh Maithon last Sunday tested positive for meth use after the accident.
Officials mark Phuket’s first death in ’Seven Days’ campaign for New Year
Officials mark Phuket’s first death in ’Seven Days’ campaign for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised the first death in a road accident during this year’s ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year, which began last Friday (Dec 29) and will continue through to midnight tomorrow night (Jan 4).
Maithon speedboat investigation underway
Maithon speedboat investigation underway
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Chief Natchapong Pranit yesterday (Jan 2) led a team of investigators from Wichit Police, Phuket Marine Police and representatives from various agencies to inspect the ‘Apirak 89’ speedboat ‒ which slammed into rocks at Koh Maithon on Sunday.
Ratsada Pier drug tests nab one meth user
Ratsada Pier drug tests nab one meth user
PHUKET: One of 18 boat captains and crew tested at Ratsada Pier earlier today (Jan 2) tested positive for drug use during snap tests conducted at the critical marine tourism hub on Phuket’s east coast.
Phuket officials recognise only six accidents on New Year’s Day
Phuket officials recognise only six accidents on New Year’s Day
PHUKET: Only six people were officially recognised as injured in road accidents in Phuket on New Year’s Day, according to a report by the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) this morning (Jan 2).
Officials still warn of traffic delays
Officials still warn of traffic delays
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport is still urging people travelling to the airport to catch outbound flights to allow two to three hours travelling time before their flight departs.
New Year brings Phuket B8bn boost
New Year brings Phuket B8bn boost
PHUKET: Phuket has enjoyed an influx of more than 265,000 visitors over the New Year holidays, generating more than B8 billion in tourism revenue, the head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office has announced.
Tour boat operators at Chalong Pier tested for drugs
Tour boat operators at Chalong Pier tested for drugs
PHUKET: Phuket officials arrived in force at Chalong Pier this morning (Jan 1) to conduct drug tests on 23 boat operators and crew.
Phuket survives New Year’s Eve with zero road deaths
Phuket survives New Year’s Eve with zero road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket survived New Year’s Eve with zero deaths in road accidents on the island, officials confirmed this morning (Jan 1).
Phuket ushers in the New Year
Phuket ushers in the New Year
PHUKET: A large fireworks display over Phuket Town marked the beginning of New Year last night at the ‘Discover Phuket Countdown 2024’.
Russian girl, 5, killed as Phuket speedboat slams into rocks
Russian girl, 5, killed as Phuket speedboat slams into rocks
PHUKET: A 5-year-old Russian girl has died after the speedboat she was returning from Phi Phi Island to Phuket on with her family late yesterday (Dec 31) slammed into rocks at Koh Maithon.
Phuket maintains zero deaths in ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
Phuket maintains zero deaths in ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported no deaths in road accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 30), the second day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year holidays.
Governor inspects New Year checkpoints
Governor inspects New Year checkpoints
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined Udomphon Kan, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) in visiting major checkpoints across the island as a show of support for the officials on duty over the New Year holidays.