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Repairs continue on Patong Hill road
Repairs continue on Patong Hill road
PHUKET: Motorists are still asked to exercise caution while driving over Patong Hill into Phuket’s busiest tourism town, Patong, while repairs continue on the section of road shoulder that collapsed due to subsidence yesterday (Nov 29).
Phuket beaches covered by 100 lifeguards
Phuket beaches covered by 100 lifeguards
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported that there are 100 lifeguards to cover all the main beaches in Phuket, ahead of the prime minister’s visit to Phuket to review a marine safety demonstration tomorrow (Dec 1).
Phuket A-Class golf tournament set to tee off
Phuket A-Class golf tournament set to tee off
GOLF: Keen golfers have been invited to participate in a tournament in Phuket this weekend that carries an overall prize pot of B200,000.
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri, Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage  tomorrow (Dec 1) that will affect a large area from Baan Don in Tambon Thepkrasattri to the SuperCheap store in Cherng Talay.
Officials ready for PM Srettha ’tourism safety’ visit
Officials ready for PM Srettha ’tourism safety’ visit
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisiin will be in Phuket on Friday (Dec 1) to oversee the ‘emergency response’ exercise to be held in Patong as part of the push to promote tourist safety.
Rewat solicits PM to resolve traffic woes, pushes for EV buses
Rewat solicits PM to resolve traffic woes, pushes for EV buses
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has petitioned Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to expedite measures to alleviate Phuket’s traffic congestion, and to push for the PPAO to operate electric-powered buses in and around Phuket Town.
Russian woman arrested at Phuket airport on fraud charges
Russian woman arrested at Phuket airport on fraud charges
PHUKET: A 34-year-old Russian woman has been arrested on cyber crime charges while trying to leave the country via Phuket International Airport.
Cracks on Patong Hill road repaired
Cracks on Patong Hill road repaired
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has asked motorists to exercise caution when driving over Patong Hill following emergency repairs made to cracks caused through roadside subsidence.
Power outage to affect Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect a large area in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Nov 30).
10 Chinese airlines cancel flights
10 Chinese airlines cancel flights
PHUKET: Suttipong Kongpool, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), has announced that 10 major Chinese airlines have given notice of cancelling flights to Thailand, starting Dec 1.
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
SAILING: The prestigious Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns this weekend, running from Saturday (Dec 2) until Dec 9 at the Beyond Kata Resort.
Russian man killed in collision with passenger van
Russian man killed in collision with passenger van
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed the death of a Russian man after the motorbike he was riding collided with a passenger van carrying six Chinese tourists on Kata Hill on Saturday (Nov 25).
Bangla security roped into tourist safety exercise
Bangla security roped into tourist safety exercise
PHUKET: The safety exercise to be held in Patong on Friday (Dec 1), widely promoted by government officials, will include a demonstration of lifeguards rescuing a tourist in trouble in the water and law enforcement officers responding to a drunken tourist on Bangla Rd.
Proposal for visas for parents of children at international schools, with criminal checks
Proposal for visas for parents of children at international schools, with criminal checks
PHUKET: Provincial officials are hoping to have a visa especially for parents of children enrolled at international schools, but with criminal background checks in order to prevent parents with criminal records from being approved to stay in the country.
KanEang at Pier celebrates 50 years with charity fun run
KanEang at Pier celebrates 50 years with charity fun run
RUNNING: Many Phuket residents and visitors alike will no doubt be familiar with the KanEang @Pier restaurant in Chalong, a hugely popular long-time fixture in the island’s culinary scene and local community.
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: A beach and underwater cleanup at Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket, over the weekend collected more than four tonnes of trash and debris at the idyllic Rang Kai Bay, a popular dive tourist destination.
Askhabov brothers cleared of charges, released
Askhabov brothers cleared of charges, released
PHUKET: MMA fighter Khusein Askhabov and his twin brother Khasan have been cleared of charges of conspiracy to torture and extortion and released, a post on a Russian-language social network has announced.
Food and music festivals set Nai Yang, Srisoonthorn abuzz
Food and music festivals set Nai Yang, Srisoonthorn abuzz
PHUKET: The spirit of Loy Krathong is in the air as the annual Srisoonthorn Carnival and the second Nai Yang Beach Music Festival kicked off yesterday (Nov 25). Both festivals are slated to continue today and conclude tomorrow (Nov 26-27).
Phuket boat saved from sinking after hitting rocks in Krabi
Phuket boat saved from sinking after hitting rocks in Krabi
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy and Koh Lanta National Park officials swiftly came to the aid of four foreign tourists and two Thai nationals after their sailing catamaran collided with rocks on Koh Ha in Krabi province.
Patong Police offer rides to tourist to prevent drunk driving
Patong Police offer rides to tourist to prevent drunk driving
PHUKET: Tourists in Patong, unable to drive due to intoxication, can contact local police officers for assistance in getting back to their accommodation. Patong Police can arrange a taxi or even give tourists a ride in a police vehicle – all to prevent drunk driving.