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Marine Dept moves ahead with ‘Andaman Marine Hub’ plan
Marine Dept moves ahead with ‘Andaman Marine Hub’ plan
PHUKET: Narinsak Satthaprasit, Deputy Director-General of the Marine Department, was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 25) to promote the Marine Department’s push to develop the Andaman coast into a ‘marine hub’.
Darasamut Underpass to close for pump repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for pump repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will close to traffic tomorrow (Oct 26) as the Phuket Highways Office carries out maintenace and repairs to the water pump in the tunnel.
Religious day brings alcohol ban
Religious day brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: A ban on the sale of alcohol will come into effect at midnight Saturday night as the country observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month ‘Rains Retreat’ often referred to as Buddhist Lent, on Sunday (Oct 29).
Taxis demand action against illegal ’taxi app’ drivers
Taxis demand action against illegal ’taxi app’ drivers
PHUKET: More than 100 public transport drivers, including drivers of metered taxis, ‘green plate’ taxis and passenger vans, gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Oct 24) to file a formal complaint calling for the Phuket provincial government to ramp up action against people on the island illegally using private cars as taxis through taxi apps.
Power outage to affect near Layan
Power outage to affect near Layan
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect an area near Layan Beach tomorrow (Oct 26).
TAT pushes ‘The One For Nature’ ecotourism campaign
TAT pushes ‘The One For Nature’ ecotourism campaign
PHUKET:  The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has concluded the second edition of its ‘The One for Nature’ project with a series of online and on the ground responsible tourism initiatives that underline Thailand’s direction towards high-value and sustainable tourism experiences, following the success of the campaign’s first edition in 2020.
39 arrested on drug, gun charges in one week
39 arrested on drug, gun charges in one week
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested 39 people on drug and firearm charges in the past week as the campaign to bolster security in the name of tourism continues.
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials today (Oct 23) paid tribute to the life and reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), often referred to by Thais as ’Piya Maharat’, meaning ‘Great Beloved King’, as the nation commemorated Chulalongkorn Day, marking the great monarch’s death 113 years ago.
Police warn of Phuket Town traffic disruptions for last day of Veg Fest
Police warn of Phuket Town traffic disruptions for last day of Veg Fest
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police has cautioned motorists of traffic disruptions in Phuket Town tonight (Oct 23) as street processions make their way to Saphan HIn for the mass ritual to send the Nine Emperor Gods back to the heavens.
Environment Minister pays visit to Sirinath National Park
Environment Minister pays visit to Sirinath National Park
PHUKET: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, paid a visit to Phuket yesterday (Oct 21) to inspect Sirinath National Park before heading to the Royal Thai Army’s Andaman Sea base.
New dive spot hopes to lessen pressure on local reefs
New dive spot hopes to lessen pressure on local reefs
PHUKET: A new diving attraction has officially been declared near Racha Yai Island which authorities hope will lessen the pressure on nearby coral reefs ahead of the high tourist season.
‘Knife ladder’ climb wows crowds at Bang Neow Shrine
‘Knife ladder’ climb wows crowds at Bang Neow Shrine
PHUKET: Crowds of locals and tourists alike looked on in awe last night (Oct 21) as devotees climbed the 72-step “knife ladder” in front of Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town as part of the ongoing Vegetarian Festival celebrations.
Navy inspects rescue workers’ readiness ahead of high season
Navy inspects rescue workers’ readiness ahead of high season
PHUKET: Rescue personnel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, along with other relevant agencies and organisations, participated in a mass assembly in Phang Nga this week to showcase their readiness for the upcoming high season.
Thai athletes ready for Asian Para Games
Thai athletes ready for Asian Para Games
ASIAN PARA GAMES: Thai athletes were given a rousing send off as they jetted off to the 4th Asian Para Games which starts in Hangzhou, China today (Oct 22).
Patong SME festival underway
Patong SME festival underway
PHUKET: An initiative to promote and support small businesses is taking place at Patong Beach this weekend, it was announced yesterday (Oct 20).
Phuket Town streets dazzled by Jui Tui Shrine procession
Phuket Town streets dazzled by Jui Tui Shrine procession
PHUKET: This morning saw the customary Buddha procession take place in the streets of Phuket Town as the Vegetarian Festival entered its seventh day.
Phuket ‘SorPorKor’ land for tourism under review
Phuket ‘SorPorKor’ land for tourism under review
PHUKET: Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thamanat Prompow was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 20) to review plans to allow farmers to develop ‘SorPorKor’ land into areas that generate income from tourism.
Penthouse gutted by fire in Rawai
Penthouse gutted by fire in Rawai
PHUKET: A fire broke out in Rawai this morning (Oct 20), causing damage to an upper-level of a residential building in Soi Saiyuan 9 but not resulting in any casualties.
Phuket worker returns from Israel
Phuket worker returns from Israel
PHUKET: Phuket officials were on hand at Phuket International Airport late last night (Oct 19) to welcome back an island resident who has returned after being evacuated from Israel.
Phuket readies for another long weekend
Phuket readies for another long weekend
PHUKET: All government offices across the island will be closed on Monday (Oct 23) as the nation honours the national public holiday Chulalongkorn Day, celebrating the life and reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on the anniversary of his death in 1910.