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Zero deaths in Phuket on Day 1 of ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
Zero deaths in Phuket on Day 1 of ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed there were no deaths in road accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 29), the first day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year holidays.
Russian 18-year-old slashes mother’s throat
Russian 18-year-old slashes mother’s throat
PHUKET: An 18-year-old man has been arrested for slaying his mother, slashing her throat with a knife, at a house in Tambon Thepkrasattri yesterday (Dec 29).
Boat safety checks conducted ahead of New Year
Boat safety checks conducted ahead of New Year
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Marine Office carried out a series of boat safety inspections at Ratsada Pier yesterday (Dec 29) as the number of tourists using the tour boats and ferries continues to rise ahead of the New Year.
Governor urges New Year safety for tourists
Governor urges New Year safety for tourists
PHUKET: With 50,000 tourists arriving in Phuket each day for the New Year holidays, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has urged all visitors to obey the law, and all sectors to take steps to help prevent accidents and incidents as good hosts providing for tourists’ safety.
Patong announces New Year entertainment
Patong announces New Year entertainment
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has announced the entertainment line-up to wow crowds on Patong Beach on New Year’s Eve this Sunday night.
Patong karaoke stabbing suspects arrested
Patong karaoke stabbing suspects arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested a second man for the fatal stabbing of a karaoke staffer in Patong early yesterday morning (Dec 28) and levied a charge of murder.
New Phuket Vice Governor arrives
New Phuket Vice Governor arrives
PHUKET: Phuket’s third Vice Governor, Norasak Suksomboon, has arrived on the island to start fulfilling his duties as one of three vice governors assigned to support Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat.
Phuket officials launch ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign
Phuket officials launch ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials launched their ‘Seven Day’s safety campaign for the New Year with an event in front of Phuket Provincial Hall today (Dec 28).
Wichit gets a headstart on road safety campaign for New Year
Wichit gets a headstart on road safety campaign for New Year
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality got a headstart on its annual road-safety campaign for the New Year as officials led an event launching their campaign yesterday (Dec 27).
Bangla bolstered by 117 ‘volunteer guards’
Bangla bolstered by 117 ‘volunteer guards’
PHUKET: Tourist Police have certified 117 ‘volunteer guards’ who underwent training yesterday (Dec 26) to help bolster security on Bangla Rd now that nightlife venues in the area have been granted 4am closing.
Phuket officials to set up task force to identify ‘bad farang’
Phuket officials to set up task force to identify ‘bad farang’
PHUKET: Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Ittisanronnachai, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau, in Phuket yesterday (Dec 26), called for Phuket officials to establish a task force to identify ‘bad foreigners’ so that the Immigration Bureau can help to deal with them.
Mai Khao remembers tsunami victims
Mai Khao remembers tsunami victims
PHUKET: Sarawut Srisakukam, Chief of the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), led the official tsunami memorial service at the Wall of Remembrance at the Mai Khao Cemetery yesterday (Dec 26), marking 19 years since the disaster.
Phang Nga holds tsunami remembrance
Phang Nga holds tsunami remembrance
PHUKET: Phang Nga Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai this morning (Dec 26) led a memorial service to remember those who died in the 2004 Asian Tsunami on this day 19 years ago.
Russian man nabbed at airport for role in Boat Avenue shooting
Russian man nabbed at airport for role in Boat Avenue shooting
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Dec 25) arrested a Russian man wanted for his role in the Boat Avenue shooting in June
Foreigners in Phuket can now apply for ‘visa extensions’ online
Foreigners in Phuket can now apply for ‘visa extensions’ online
PHUKET: Foreigners in Phuket staying in Thailand on one of any 12 types of visas will be allowed to apply for extensions to stay via an online portal, Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, announced in Phuket yesterday (Dec 25).
Marine Office conducts boat safety checks
Marine Office conducts boat safety checks
PHUKET: As Phuket heads into the New Year holidays, Marine Department Region 5 office yesterday (Dec 25) conducted safety inspections on boats carrying tourists to and from Chalong Pier.
Police launch New Year anti-crime blitz
Police launch New Year anti-crime blitz
PHUKET: Provincial Region 8 Police Deputy Commander Pol Maj Gen Saranyu Chamnanrat late yesterday (Dec 24) presided over a ceremony to announce the launch of a police anti-crime blitz across the island for the New Year.
Phuket gets into the Christmas spirit
Phuket gets into the Christmas spirit
PHUKET: Phuket is relishing the Christmas season with efforts to welcome tourists with Christmas-themed decorations across the island.
Solo swim around Phuket aiming to save kids’ lives
Solo swim around Phuket aiming to save kids’ lives
SWIMMING: Phuket resident Todd Blankenship will be taking to the waters off the coast of Phuket next month as part of a charity solo swim to help local children via a Rotary Club of Patong initiative.
Phuket hosts WWF sustainability seminar
Phuket hosts WWF sustainability seminar
PHUKET: A nationwide project being driven by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) took place in Phuket on Friday (Dec 22) with the aim of raising awareness of environmental sustainability among tourists.