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Andaman Tourism Networking event heralded to generate B180mn boost
Andaman Tourism Networking event heralded to generate B180mn boost
PHUKET: The Andaman Tourism Networking 2023 event underway at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town is hoped to generate B180 million in trade among tourism and tourism-related businesses in the six Andaman provinces.
Mongolia opens ‘honorary consulate’ in Phuket
Mongolia opens ‘honorary consulate’ in Phuket
PHUKET: The Embassy of Mongolia has opened an Honorary Consulate in Phuket to help facilitate tourism and trade ties.
Temple building damaged by fire in Chalong
Temple building damaged by fire in Chalong
PHUKET: A small building used to coordinate and conduct funerals at Wat Latthiwanaram in Chalong was damaged by fire yesterday (Oct 8).
Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged for assault on tourist
Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged for assault on tourist
PHUKET: Three tuk-tuk drivers in Patong have been charged with “jointly causing harm to another person” after an altercation with a tourist over a B300 fare early yesterday (Oct 8).
Daniel showing signs of recovery but in dire need of operation
Daniel showing signs of recovery but in dire need of operation
PHUKET: A 10-year-old boy who was revived after a drowning incident in Phuket earlier this year is in dire need of an operation to alleviate a condition that is hampering his body’s attempt to breathe on its own.
Health officials warn of life-threatening infection during floods
Health officials warn of life-threatening infection during floods
PHUKET: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a warning regarding the potentially lethal leptospirosis infection, which can be contracted through physical contact with contaminated water, such as walking through a flooded area or working in a garden after rain.
AoT outlines B6bn Phuket airport expansion
AoT outlines B6bn Phuket airport expansion
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) celebrated the “35th Anniversary” of Phuket International Airport on Friday (Oct 6), with AoT Phuket General Manager Monchai Tanode hailing a great new era for tourism in the region under the new project to expand Phuket airport’s capacity and the plan to build a new ‘Andaman Airport’ in Khok Kloi, Phang Nga.
Five nabbed in Rawai sea gypsy village drug bust
Five nabbed in Rawai sea gypsy village drug bust
PHUKET: Five men have been arrested in an anti-drug raid conducted in Rawai sea gypsy village by a joint team of Muang Phuket District officials and drug suppression officers earlier this week.
Water supply outages to affect most of Chalong
Water supply outages to affect most of Chalong
PHUKET: Residents and businesses throughout much of Chalong will see their mains water supply shut off tomorrow (Oct 7) while workers upgrade the water-supply system.
BDMS to spend B300mn on new ‘Phuket Cancer Center’
BDMS to spend B300mn on new ‘Phuket Cancer Center’
PHUKET: Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) is to invest B300 million to open its ‘Phuket Cancer Center’, marking the first radiotherapy service in Phuket and the Andaman region. 
Disgruntled Surin Beach vendors petition new Governor
Disgruntled Surin Beach vendors petition new Governor
PHUKET: There was no time to rest on ceremonies for Phuket’s new Governor on his first official day in office as a delegation of local merchants descended on Provincial Hall yesterday (Oct 5) demanding their greivances be heard and dealt with.
New Phuket Governor outlines plans
New Phuket Governor outlines plans
PHUKET: It was the first official day in office for new Governor of Phuket Sophon Suwannarat today (Oct 5) and he used the occasion to outline his plans for the province moving forward.
Taxi app drivers warned at Phuket Airport
Taxi app drivers warned at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Authorities at Phuket International Airport, operated by Airports of Thailand (AoT), have posted a sign warning all taxi drivers not authorised by AoT to pick up passengers at the airport will be fined B2,000.
Football youth development plan in the pipeline
Football youth development plan in the pipeline
FOOTBALL: A scheme to develop football skills amongst youngsters in Phuket has been launched, it was confirmed earlier this week.
Phuket explores Da Nang tourism ties
Phuket explores Da Nang tourism ties
PHUKET: An official delegation welcomed Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation in charge of Da Nang city, in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, to Phuket yesterday (Oct 4).
Heavy rain puts Phuket Town officials on flood watch
Heavy rain puts Phuket Town officials on flood watch
PHUKET: Officials are again on watch for potential flooding in Phuket Town after more than 42mm of rainfall drenched the town within three hours yesterday afternoon (Oct 4).
New Phuket Governor arrives
New Phuket Governor arrives
PHUKET: Sophon Suwannarat and his wife, Ms Busadee, arrived on the island today (Oct 4) as Mr Sophon took up the role as the new Governor of Phuket.
Cable fire nearly reaches residents’ homes
Cable fire nearly reaches residents’ homes
PHUKET: Disaster response officials at Phuket City Municipality are calling for people to report any dangerous cable fires by calling the 191 emergency hotline.
Phuket van driver fined B5k for abandoning tourists
Phuket van driver fined B5k for abandoning tourists
PHUKET: A Phuket passenger van driver has been fined B5,000 for abandoning two Russian tourists by the side of the road because he did not want to risk driving through a police checkpoint.
Phuket welcomes Chinese for ‘Golden Week’
Phuket welcomes Chinese for ‘Golden Week’
PHUKET: Phuket officials have started their campaign to welcome Chinese visitors for the ‘Golden Week’, with the hopes the Chinese national holidays will help bring a much-welcomed boost to the island’s tourism industry.