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Russian illegal ‘tour guide’ arrested in Phuket
Russian illegal ‘tour guide’ arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A Russian national has been arrested by Phuket Tourist Police for allegedly operating an illegal tour business while using a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as cover, officials confirmed.
Phuket water reserves hold steady
Phuket water reserves hold steady
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reaffirmed that the island’s water supply remains sufficient despite dry-season pressures, with proactive measures in place to manage potential shortages and rainfall expected to return later this month.
Phuket-Phi Phi boat fares to rise
Phuket-Phi Phi boat fares to rise
PHUKET: Marine operators in Phuket have agreed to increase fares and tour prices by up to B200 per person on routes between Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, with the new pricing set to take effect from Sunday (Apr 5), officials have confirmed.
Senate panel probes illegal businesses, tourist safety in Phuket
Senate panel probes illegal businesses, tourist safety in Phuket
PHUKET: A Senate committee has visited Phuket to examine the impact of illegal business operations, nominee schemes and migrant labour issues, while also pushing for stronger measures to safeguard tourists.
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
PHUKET: A weakened green sea turtle suspected of being struck by a hard object has been rescued after being found floating off the coast of Phuket.
Phuket officials join nationwide traditional Thai dress campaign
Phuket officials join nationwide traditional Thai dress campaign
PHUKET: Phuket has joined a nationwide campaign encouraging people to wear traditional Thai clothing throughout April, as part of a government drive to promote cultural identity and stimulate tourism.
New Phuket EV bus routes to come online
New Phuket EV bus routes to come online
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) plans to expand its electric bus (EV) service with two new routes are moving ahead, as officials move to ease transport costs for residents and tourists during a period of rising fuel prices.
Fuel prices jump in Phuket as diesel rises B3.50 per litre
Fuel prices jump in Phuket as diesel rises B3.50 per litre
PHUKET: Fuel prices in Phuket have surged again, with diesel increasing by B3.50 per litre as of today (Apr 3), according to the latest pricing update issued by the provincial energy office.
Phuket officials monitor discounted goods under ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme
Phuket officials monitor discounted goods under ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme
PHUKET: Officials have begun monitoring the sale of discounted essential goods across Phuket under the government’s ‘Thai Helps Thai’ campaign aimed at easing the cost of living.
KIS Hawks swoop to impress at regional basketball tournament
KIS Hawks swoop to impress at regional basketball tournament
BASKETBALL: Boys in two different age groups representing the Phuket KIS Hawks lived up to their team name recently by swooping to impress and receive acclaim at a leading regional 3x3 basketball tournament.
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
PHUKET: A Chinese national wanted for fraud involving more than B5 million has been arrested by Phuket Immigration Police after allegedly fleeing to the island to evade prosecution.
Phuket officials silent as fuel prices surge again
Phuket officials silent as fuel prices surge again
PHUKET: Fuel prices rose sharply nationwide today (Apr 2), with Phuket officials yet to issue any local response beyond confirming the increases hours after they took effect.
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Eye’ system of CCTV cameras deployed across the island is set to play a central role in a sweeping crackdown on road safety, as officials ramp up efforts to reduce accidents across the island ahead of the Songkran holiday.
32,000 meth pills seized in Kathu
32,000 meth pills seized in Kathu
PHUKET: Officials have seized 32,000 methamphetamine pills and more than 56 grammes of crystal meth following a targeted sting operation in Kathu, authorities confirmed at a press conference yesterday (Apr 1).
Govt offices to close for Chakri Day, Songkran breaks
Govt offices to close for Chakri Day, Songkran breaks
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including the Phuket Immigration Office, will close on multiple dates throughout April to observe national public holidays, with services resuming on the next working day after each closure.
Urgent appeal for O-negative blood
Urgent appeal for O-negative blood
PHUKET: An urgent appeal for O-negative blood donations has been issued following a serious road accident on Chao Fa East Rd that has left a foreign man in critical condition in intensive care.
‘Hyundai’ container spotted off Similans
‘Hyundai’ container spotted off Similans
PHUKET: Local authorities have warned that two partially submerged shipping containers have been spotted drifting near the Similan Islands, posing a hazard to vessels in the area.
Phuket drivers face crackdown as traffic fines take effect
Phuket drivers face crackdown as traffic fines take effect
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have warned that a nationwide traffic crackdown came into force today (Apr 1), with police ordered to impose “real arrests and real fines” on motorists committing serious road offences following the end of a three-month warning period.
Phuket Police raid foreign-run ‘nominee’ businesses
Phuket Police raid foreign-run ‘nominee’ businesses
PHUKET: A coordinated crackdown on suspected illegal foreign-run businesses has seen eight establishments across the island raided as authorities step up enforcement of Thailand’s Foreign Business Act.
Blood drive continues through April
Blood drive continues through April
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), together with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout April, officials have confirmed.