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Phuket Rotary Club charity fun run confirmed
Phuket Rotary Club charity fun run confirmed
RUNNING: The Rotary Club of Phuket has confirmed the return of the its annual charity fun run later this month.
Overnight water repairs to impact several tambons
Overnight water repairs to impact several tambons
PHUKET: Several parts of Phuket will be without access to water this evening (Nov 2) through tomorrow morning as maintenance repair work is planned, the Provincial Water Authority (PWA) confirmed earlier today.
Patong’s Phra Mettha Rd finally reopens
Patong’s Phra Mettha Rd finally reopens
PHUKET: The section of Phra Mettha Rd in Patong that has been closed to traffic for the past four months finally reopened yesterday (Nov 1).
Action continues on new Kathu-Srisoonthorn road
Action continues on new Kathu-Srisoonthorn road
PHUKET: Surveys and inspections will be conducted, and maps showing land boundaries will be created, in order for the proposed new road joining Kathu and Srisoonthorn to proceed, a working group created to see the new road to fruition has confirmed.
Governor calls in OrSor for social order
Governor calls in OrSor for social order
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the official launch of a campaign yesterday (Nov 1) that will see the Phuket branch of the Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor) used to provide extra security and target criminals during the upcoming tourism high season.
Phuket to host UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ conference
Phuket to host UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ conference
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy 2024 conference, Phuket CIty Municipality has announced.
Phang Nga water pipeline back on the agenda
Phang Nga water pipeline back on the agenda
PHUKET: The Regional Waterworks Authority will yet again request a budget of more than B3 billion to build the Phang Nga - Phuket water supply pipeline to solve long-term water problems to support tourism, officials have announced.
Man sentenced for posts against former Governor
Man sentenced for posts against former Governor
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced a man to 27 months in prison for defamation after he posted false claims online claiming that former Governor Narong Woonciew was illegally smuggling Muslims into Phuket in 2021.
Phuket officials told to prepare for 4am closing
Phuket officials told to prepare for 4am closing
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered local officials to prepare to allow local nightlife venues on the island to remain open until 4am.
Patong tuk-tuk, taxi drivers protest planned ‘baht bus’ service
Patong tuk-tuk, taxi drivers protest planned ‘baht bus’ service
PHUKET: About 50 tuk-tuk and taxi drivers descended upon the Patong Municipality offices today (Oct 31) to protest the ‘baht bus’ style circular service to be launched in the tourism town.
Streets to close for new ‘Chartered Walking Street’ market
Streets to close for new ‘Chartered Walking Street’ market
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is warning people that Phang Nga Rd will be closed to traffic from 1pm to midnight this Sunday (Nov 5) as the inaugural Chartered Walking Street market gets underway.
Phuket Veg Fest shrines fail food hygiene standards
Phuket Veg Fest shrines fail food hygiene standards
PHUKET: At least seven Chinese shrines assessed by health officials during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival failed to pass food hygiene requirements, officials revealed today (Oct 30).
Thousands turn out for stroke awareness fun run
Thousands turn out for stroke awareness fun run
PHUKET: Thousands of people turned out for the ‘Sang Nam Jai Thai Nation’ fun run events at Saphan Hin and Kamala Beach early yesterday morning (Oct 29), held as part of a national series of events to promote awareness of strokes and their debilitating effects.
Rare Omura’s whale spotted at Surin Islands
Rare Omura’s whale spotted at Surin Islands
PHUKET: Tourists on a sightseeing boat in the Surin islands have spotted a rare whale that was first recognised in the wild only eight years ago.
Governor orders cracks in Darasamut Underpass barrier to be repaired
Governor orders cracks in Darasamut Underpass barrier to be repaired
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office will carry out repairs to cracks in a barrier at the Darasamut Underpass as soon as possible following an order from the Phuket Governor.
Patong Municipality warns of alcohol ban for bars, shops, hotels
Patong Municipality warns of alcohol ban for bars, shops, hotels
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued its own reminder of the ban on the sale of alcohol tomorrow (Oct 29), as the nation commemorates the Buddhist holiday Wan Org Pansa.
New Sunday market set to debut in Phuket Town
New Sunday market set to debut in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A new walking street market is set to debut in the historic Old Town of Phuket next week, local officials have announced. The new Chartered Walking Street event will be taking place every Sunday, starting from Nov 5.
New Zealand fugitive with history of arrests nabbed upon landing in Phuket
New Zealand fugitive with history of arrests nabbed upon landing in Phuket
PHUKET: A New Zealand man, who was apprehended by Immigration Police at Phuket International Airport earlier this week, was found to have a prior history of arrests in Kenya, Cambodia, and Malaysia, along with an outstanding warrant in Thailand. This warrant was the reason for his immediate arrest upon arrival on the island.
Anutin: 4am closing guidelines hoped to be ready by Dec 15
Anutin: 4am closing guidelines hoped to be ready by Dec 15
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Minister of Interior, expects the ministerial guidelines to allow entertainment venues to remain open to 4am to be ready by Dec 15.
Phuket MP questions Patong Tunnel delay
Phuket MP questions Patong Tunnel delay
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has questioned the delay in proceeding with the construction of the Patong Tunnel with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with the Deputy Minister of Transport present.