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Phuket continues push for EV buses
Phuket continues push for EV buses
PHUKET: Phuket officials have submitted a formal request to roll out a system of electric buses to serve people travelling to and from the airport while waiting for the ‘light rail’ project to become a reality.
Patong ready for 4am closing
Patong ready for 4am closing
PHUKET: A ‘war room’ has been set up to monitor the effectiveness of measures introduced to make 4am closing of nightlife venues in Patong safe, Kathu District Chief Theeraphong Chuaychu has revealed.
Feedback meeting held on design of old Phuket Prison public park
Feedback meeting held on design of old Phuket Prison public park
PHUKET: Officials held a public hearing yesterday (Dec 12) to solicit feedback and suggestions on what to do with the public park to be built at the site of the old Phuket Provincial Prison on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town.
Sanlorenzo ink deal for majority stake of Simpson Marine
Sanlorenzo ink deal for majority stake of Simpson Marine
PHUKET: Italian shipbuilders specialising in luxury yachts and superyachts, Sanlorenzo S.p.a., have signed a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 95% of share capital of Simpson Marine Ltd.
Phuket confirms four sports events to boost tourism
Phuket confirms four sports events to boost tourism
ALL SPORTS: Officials in Phuket have confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed bteween public and private sector entities outlining four major sporting events to take place on the island in the coming months that is says will help boost tourism figures.
‘Ashamed’ of Democrats, Phuket’s Anchalee resigns party
‘Ashamed’ of Democrats, Phuket’s Anchalee resigns party
PHUKET: After 31 years as a Democrat Party member, Anchalee Tephabutra, who once served as Secretary-General to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during his term in office, has resigned from the party.
Wayward Russian man arrested at airport
Wayward Russian man arrested at airport
PHUKET: Tourist Police and officials from the Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) resolved a situation yesterday (Dec 11) that saw a Russian man wandering around the airport wearing only blue denim shorts, and at one point climbing onto the balcony of one of the main terminals.
Foreigners removed from camping on Patong Beach
Foreigners removed from camping on Patong Beach
PHUKET: A group of foreigners have been forced to remove their tent from Patong Beach and find more suitable accommodation elsewhere.
Long weekend brings tourism boon
Long weekend brings tourism boon
PHUKET: The ongoing long weekend has brought a welcome boost to Phuket’s tourism industry with an estimated 40,000 tourists arriving each day, the local Tourism & Sports chief has announced.
PLTO confirms which taxi apps are legal
PLTO confirms which taxi apps are legal
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has re-issued a notice confirming which taxi apps have been approved by the Department of Land Transport and are legal to operate in Thailand.
Phuket Town continues flood-prevention efforts
Phuket Town continues flood-prevention efforts
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is continuing its campaign to clear drains from debris to help prevent the town from flooding.
Queen Suthida races in the King’s Cup Regatta
Queen Suthida races in the King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Her Majesty Queen Suthida returned to Phuket today (Dec 9) to rejoin the crew on racing yacht ‘THA 72’ and take part in the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Carnival in Patong got underway last night, starting with the traditional parade of floats and entertainers from a variety of Phuket’s leading tourism attractions and businesses.
Phuket officials vow against corruption
Phuket officials vow against corruption
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and the heads of all 19 local government administrations on the island vowed to not tolerate corruption yesterday (Dec 8).
Red Cross Fair lucky draw tickets already for sale
Red Cross Fair lucky draw tickets already for sale
PHUKET: The annual ‘Red Cross Fair’ and New Year festivities will return to Saphan Hin from Friday, Dec 29 to Saturday, Jan 6.
Constitution Day brings another long weekend
Constitution Day brings another long weekend
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday is to be observed on Monday (Dec 11), bringing another long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Immigration raid on Patong barber shop a bust
Immigration raid on Patong barber shop a bust
PHUKET: A raid by Phuket Immigration officers on a barber shop in Patong has failed to identify a foreigner working illegally as a barber, an occupation by law reserved for Thais.
Campaign against cervical cancer launched
Campaign against cervical cancer launched
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has launched a ‘Phuket Women’s Empowerment’ cervical cancer screening campaign that will continue through to Aug 12 next year.
HM The King, Queen Suthida arrive in Phuket
HM The King, Queen Suthida arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: Tourists on Kata Beach received a surprise today (Dec 7) as His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida both made their way along the floating pier at the beach as they headed out to the boats offshore.
Patong welcomes new police chief
Patong welcomes new police chief
PHUKET: Pol Col Chalermchai Hersawat, former Cherng Talay Police Chief, has been welcomed to his new post as Superintendent of Patong Police Station.