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Governor talks up tourists’ safety to big guns
Governor talks up tourists’ safety to big guns
PHUKET: A series of events including an air-sea rescue exercise off Patong Beach originally scheduled to be held later this month is to show how seriously the government is taking tourists’ safety, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat said yesterday (Nov 16).
Officials tackle slippery road over Patong Hill
Officials tackle slippery road over Patong Hill
PHUKET: Work is to begin on applying a new surface to the road over Patong Hill in the hope of reducing the number of accidents on the steep slopes.
Road closure warning issued ahead of Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Road closure warning issued ahead of Laguna Phuket Triathlon
TRIATHLON: Police in Cherng Talay have issued an official warning for motorists and residents in Laguna and surrounding areas to be aware of road closures ahead of this weekend’s Laguna Phuket Triathlon.
Two arrested for slingshot attacks on Russian tour buses
Two arrested for slingshot attacks on Russian tour buses
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men in Phuket who were allegedly paid B1,000 for each Russian tour bus they damaged with a slingshot and ball bearings, with attacks on 10 vehicles carried out before the men were caught.
Bang Tao gets a pre-season cleanup
Bang Tao gets a pre-season cleanup
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) yesterday (Nov 15) led an underwater cleanup in Bang Tao Bay, off Phuket’s central west coast, and had several mooring buoys installed ahead of the tourism high season.
Phuket 4am closing zones to include Karon, Chalong
Phuket 4am closing zones to include Karon, Chalong
PHUKET: A meeting of more than 70 nightlife venue operators yesterday (Nov 15) saw majority support for four zones for 4am closing in Phuket’s Muang District, with two of them in Phuket Town, along with one in Karon and another in Chalong.
Aussie arrested at Phuket airport, arrives with cocaine in passport
Aussie arrested at Phuket airport, arrives with cocaine in passport
PHUKET: A 26-year-old Australian man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after immigration officers found a small packet of cocaine hidden in his passport.
Dept of Tourism head hears Phuket operators’ woes
Dept of Tourism head hears Phuket operators’ woes
PHUKET: Price  controls on Phuket boat tours and marine transport was just one of the requests levelled at Jaturon Phakdeewanit, Director-General of the Department of Tourism, during a meeting in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 14).
Phuket remembers its road accident victims
Phuket remembers its road accident victims
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led an event yesterday (Nov 14) to remember Phuket’s road-accident victims as part of provincial efforts to commemorate ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’.
Patong 4am closing gets unanimous support
Patong 4am closing gets unanimous support
PHUKET: More than 800 people turned out for a public forum held at Kathu Wittaya School yesterday (Nov 14) to hear public opinion on nightlife venues being allowed to remain open until 4am in specified zones, with a unanimous show of hands in support of the move.
More Phuket Town cables to go underground
More Phuket Town cables to go underground
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has signed an agreement to expand its project to have power cables moved underground along sections of three key roads in Phuket Town.
Karon hotel employee charged for joint attempted murder
Karon hotel employee charged for joint attempted murder
PHUKET: An employee at a hotel in Karon has been arrested for “joint attempted murder” for his part in a gang attack on a rival in Phuket Town in August.
Russian escapes injury as car flies offroad in Trang
Russian escapes injury as car flies offroad in Trang
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police reported earlier today (Nov 13) that a Russian tourist had escaped injury after his rental car flew off a main road in Trang and landed in a deep road-side ditch.
Karon beach umbrella vendors appeal to Governor for help
Karon beach umbrella vendors appeal to Governor for help
PHUKET: A group of people who previously worked as beach bed umbrella vendors at Karon have appealed to the Phuket Governor for help in being allowed to return to the sands.
Phuket holds 20th Child Protection Mini Marathon
Phuket holds 20th Child Protection Mini Marathon
RUNNING: The 20th Child Protection Mini Marathon took place yesterday (Nov 12) to raise funds to support and protect the welfare of youngsters in Phuket.
Floating charity for animal welfare
Floating charity for animal welfare
This Loy Krathong this year will see the annual fundraising event and doggie fashion show hosted by CHOW Pet Foods moved to Blue Tree Phuket, where guests will enjoy an evening meal designed by an executive chef and the stars of the show, the doggies, will enjoy a five-course feast.
Free sterilisation, vaccines for cats and dogs in Phuket Town
Free sterilisation, vaccines for cats and dogs in Phuket Town
PHUKET: People are being invited to bring their pets along to mobile service that is offering free medical services for cats and dogs in the Phuket Town area.
Phuket Governor reiterates clampdown on illegal drugs
Phuket Governor reiterates clampdown on illegal drugs
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Sophon Suwannarat, has reiterated the stance on tackling illegal drugs, stating the proceedures are in place at a local level to succeed.
Smart Bus issues apology after Ambulance obstruction
Smart Bus issues apology after Ambulance obstruction
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus Company issued an official apology today (Nov 11) after one of its drivers was found guilty of obstructing an emergency vehicle on the road.
Island-wide CCTV proposed as part of Smart City project
Island-wide CCTV proposed as part of Smart City project
PHUKET: Island-wide closed-circuit television (CCTV) could well become a realisation as part of the Phuket Smart City project, officials announced yesterday (Nov 10).