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Surin Beach New Year event confirmed
Surin Beach New Year event confirmed
PHUKET: Officials in Cherng Talay have confirmed the annual “Kin Lom Chom Lay” festival at Surin Beach to take place between Dec 29-31.
Protest spurs ban on any new taxi-app vehicles in Phuket
Protest spurs ban on any new taxi-app vehicles in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Transport Office (PLTO) has announced that it is suspending the registration of any private cars for use as taxis via taxi apps.
Phuket accident victim transported to Bangkok for critical care
Phuket accident victim transported to Bangkok for critical care
PHUKET: Artur Kostenko, a Ukrainian national critically injured in a Phuket accident, has been transported to Vejthani Hospital in Bangkok for medical assistance. The man was struck by a red-light-running Phuket taxi on Tuesday (Dec 19) and initially taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital. The transfer to Bangkok became possible through donations from Phuket residents and people worldwide.
Phuket readies for New Year
Phuket readies for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkhanapilas has announced Phuket City Municipality will hold its ‘Discover Phuket Countdown 2024’ event to usher in the New Year, with festivities centred in the Phuket Old Town area and the countdown concluding an “impressive” fireworks display
Algae bloom returns to Patong Beach
Algae bloom returns to Patong Beach
PHUKET: Workers from Patong Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division were dispatched to collect from the sand algae that had washed ashore Patong Beach yesterday (Dec 20).
Phuket marks Disabled Persons Day
Phuket marks Disabled Persons Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials yesterday marked International Day of Disabled Persons with an event at Phuket Rajabhat University yesterday (Dec 20).
Another leatherback turtle nest found in Phang Nga
Another leatherback turtle nest found in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Another leatherback turtle nest has been found in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, this time at Tha Sai Beach in the Na Toei area of Thai Mueang District.
Christmas Day water outage to affect Chalong, Rawai, Karon
Christmas Day water outage to affect Chalong, Rawai, Karon
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a scheduled water outage next Monday (Dec 25) that will affect Chalong, Rawai and Karon.
E-scooters hit Phuket streets
E-scooters hit Phuket streets
PHUKET: South Korean company GCOO has launched its clean-energy personal transport services in Phuket with e-bikes and e-scooters now available at key locations on the island, including Patong and Phuket Town.
Probe names government claims to Bang Khanun forest
Probe names government claims to Bang Khanun forest
PHUKET: A provincial working group chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan has revealed a list of the main claims to areas in the Bang Khanun Protected National Forest already granted to government agencies.
Knife-wielding man in custody on Soi Ta-iad
Knife-wielding man in custody on Soi Ta-iad
PHUKET: Fitness fanatics and Muay Thai and MMA athletes training on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong were put into a state of heightened alert as a large man in obvious emotional distress brandished a nine-inch knife and stormed along the street looking for someone late this afternoon (Dec 18).
PM Srettha books holiday to Phuket
PM Srettha books holiday to Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to arrive in Phuket tomorrow (Dec19) for a three-day holiday with family.
Power outages to affect areas near Heroines Monument
Power outages to affect areas near Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced scheduled power outages tomorrow (Dec 19) that will affect the Supalai Hills housing estate in Srisoonthorn and a small soi in Pa Khlok.
Air Arabia launches direct flights from Sharjah to Phuket
Air Arabia launches direct flights from Sharjah to Phuket
PHUKET: A gathering of high-ranking officials welcomed tourists arriving on the inaugural Air Arabia flight from Sharjah International Airport, United Arab Emirates, at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Dec 16).
Patong begins legal 4am trading with ramped up security
Patong begins legal 4am trading with ramped up security
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Phuket Police Chief Maj Gen Sukhum Sinlert led provincial officials on a stroll along Bangla Rd in Patong yesterday (Dec 15) to inspect entertainment venues ahead of the first night of legal trading until 4am. No incidents were reported the next morning.
Air India launches direct New Delhi flights to Phuket
Air India launches direct New Delhi flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was on hand at Phuket International Airport this morning (Dec 15) to welcome tourists arriving on the inaugural flight of a new Air India service providing direct flights from New Delhi.
Phuket explores deepening Uzbek relations
Phuket explores deepening Uzbek relations
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Fakhriddin Sultanov, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his delegation during a courtesy visit yesterday (Dec 14) to introduce themselves and discuss cooperation between Phuket and Uzbekistan in trade, investment and tourism.
Phuket Bankers Club holds AGM
Phuket Bankers Club holds AGM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Banking Club held its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday (Dec 14), with positive news for Phuket and Thailand in general.
Vachira Hospital launches blood donation drive
Vachira Hospital launches blood donation drive
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital held its latest blood donation drive earlier this week in an effort to ensure that blood reserves are at a sufficient level to be able to provide care for patients in need.
‘Seven Days of Family Happiness’ road safety campaign launched
‘Seven Days of Family Happiness’ road safety campaign launched
PHUKET: The traditional annual road safety campaign in Phuket has a new slogan which authorities hope can further minimise accidents, injuries and fatalities on the island’s roads during the upcoming festive holiday period.