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Sweden appoints new honorary consul for Phuket
Sweden appoints new honorary consul for Phuket
PHUKET: Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Anna Hammargren was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 20) to formally introduce the new Swedish Honorary Consul for Phuket, Somboon Chirayus.
Kamala charity fun run confirmed
Kamala charity fun run confirmed
RUNNING: A charity fun run in Kamala has been confirmed to take place early next year with the proceeds going to help a local mosque, organisers confirmed yesterday (Nov 20).
Police launch Loy Krathong anti-crime blitz
Police launch Loy Krathong anti-crime blitz
PHUKET: Region 8 Police Deputy Commander Pol Maj Gen Nipon Rattanasirisaengchot led a ceremony at Phuket City Police Station yesterday (Nov 20) to mark the start of a seven-day anti-crime campaign for the Loy Krathong festival.
Bangla shooting involved eight-man attack
Bangla shooting involved eight-man attack
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum late yesterday (Nov 20) broke the silence on explaining the shooting off Bangla Rd early Sunday morning, saying that the shooter was fending off an attack by eight people.
Ratsada mayor moves on illegal dumping
Ratsada mayor moves on illegal dumping
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Nakarin Yosaengrat has instructed the legal division at Ratsada Municipality to prosecute the person responsible for illegally dumping trash amid a mangrove forest near the Soi King Kaew community.
Fire damages massage salon in Ratsada
Fire damages massage salon in Ratsada
PHUKET: Firefighters at Phuket City Municipality are urging people to report any house or shop fires by calling the emergency hotline 199 after a fire caused heavy damage to a massage salon on the north side of Phuket Town.
Man arrested for fake ‘red licence plates’
Man arrested for fake ‘red licence plates’
PHUKET: Phuket Highway Police have arrested a man for using fake ‘red licence plates’ after he claimed that he could not afford to pay the loan instalments for the car.
Officials campaign to stop violence against children
Officials campaign to stop violence against children
PHUKET: More than 250 people turned out for an event in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Nov 19) held as part of a campaign to end violence against children and women and prevent human trafficking under the theme of ‘Stop Violence with Love’.
Patong nightlife head issues statement on Bangla shooting
Patong nightlife head issues statement on Bangla shooting
PHUKET: Weerawit Krueasombat, President of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA), has issued a statement regarding the shooting off Bangla Rd early this morning (Nov 19).
DSI, Navy uncover illegal logging at Bang Khanun
DSI, Navy uncover illegal logging at Bang Khanun
PHUKET: An inspection of Bang Khanun protected forest by officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) accompanied by Royal Thai Navy personnel and forest protection officials has uncovered an illegal logging operation.
Tourists safe as longtail sinks off Bamboo Island
Tourists safe as longtail sinks off Bamboo Island
PHUKET: The chief of the Phi Phi Islands National Park has urged all boat operators to ensure their boats are safe after a longtail sank after carrying six tourists to Bamboo Island.
Student rescued after jump from Sarasin Bridge
Student rescued after jump from Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: A student from Phang Nga was rescued from the fast-moving water between Phuket and the mainland yesterday (Nov 18) after jumping from the Sarasin Bridge.
Illegal sunbed vendors arrested at Kata Beach
Illegal sunbed vendors arrested at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Three sunbed and umbrella operators were arrested earlier today (Nov 18) for operating illegally on Kata Beach following an inspection led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat.
Former Chalong Mayor under fire as market deemed ‘illegal’
Former Chalong Mayor under fire as market deemed ‘illegal’
PHUKET: Former Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol presented himself at Chalong Police Station yesterday (Nov 17) in response to a summons alleging that his popular ‘Suk Samran’ fresh market near Country Home is operating illegally.
Patong cannabis shop raids lead to three arrests
Patong cannabis shop raids lead to three arrests
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested three suspects as part of the ongoing crackdown on cannabis shops that illegally sell drugs alongside legal marijuana products.
Cherng Talay Police warn against ‘street racing’
Cherng Talay Police warn against ‘street racing’
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have shared a notice warning motorbike riders of illegal street racing, targeting motorbike riders.
Loy Krathong festivities for Phuket Town announced
Loy Krathong festivities for Phuket Town announced
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has announced its festivities to be held for the Loy Krathong festival, this year to be observed on Monday, Nov 27.
Sky doctor delivers urgent patient to Phuket amid rough weather
Sky doctor delivers urgent patient to Phuket amid rough weather
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy 3rd Naval Area Command (RTN 3rd NAC) successfully transported an urgent patient from Lanta Noi island in Krabi province to Vachira Phuket Hospital via air yesterday (Nov 16). The operation was conducted while a heavy weather warning was in effect in both Phuket and Krabi provinces.
US Embassy reviews Phuket’s migrant worker conditions
US Embassy reviews Phuket’s migrant worker conditions
PHUKET: Elska Vuong, Political Affairs Associate at the US Embassy in Bangkok, was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 16) to discuss with local officials how migrant workers on the island are treated.
Patong will be ready for 4am closing by Dec 15 D-Day, assures district chief
Patong will be ready for 4am closing by Dec 15 D-Day, assures district chief
PHUKET: Kathu District Chief Theeraphong Chuaychu has announced that Patong will be ready to allow nightlife venues to remain open until 4am by the Dec 15 deadline.