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Phuket not being overtaken by Russians, officials confirm
Phuket not being overtaken by Russians, officials confirm
PHUKET: Authorities held a press coference yesterday (Sept 8) to deny reports that surfaced in foreign media earlier in the week stating that the island had effectively been overtaken by Russians, including members of the Russian mafia.
Yaowarat Road resurfacing reaches halfway mark
Yaowarat Road resurfacing reaches halfway mark
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket Town are urging motorists to continue cooperating with municipal workers as the resurfacing of Yaowarat Rd reaches the halfway point as of today (Sept 8).
Thai man with golden gun arrested for detaining Russian woman in Patong
Thai man with golden gun arrested for detaining Russian woman in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Thai man on charges of illegally carrying a firearm in public after he detained a Russian woman in a hotel room in Patong, threatening to use the gun against her if she attempted to leave. The situation was resolved before 7am today (Sept 8), though Patong Police have not revealed any details about the beginning of the ordeal.
‘Road to Hotel License’ unveiled to Phuket small hotels
‘Road to Hotel License’ unveiled to Phuket small hotels
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a seminar yesterday (Sept 7) to explain how small guest accommodation venues across the island can register and ‒ if they comply with the requirements ‒ be approved to register as a small hotel legally recognised by the law.
Airport taxis complain of losing income
Airport taxis complain of losing income
PHUKET: Airport taxi drivers who for decades have had a stranglehold on serving passengers at Phuket International Airport have filed a formal complaint claiming loss of income less than one week after drivers from the taxi app Grab became allowed to picn up passengers at the airport last Friday (Sept 1).
Patong Hill landslip ‘repairs’ completed
Patong Hill landslip ‘repairs’ completed
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has confirmed that the landslip spill that caused huge traffic tailbacks on Patong Hill on Tuesday (Sept 5) has been cleaned up, with traffic flow over the hill restored to normal, but has yet to announce any plans to prevent future landslips amid heavy rains at the same site.
Phuketians invited to honour outgoing Governor
Phuketians invited to honour outgoing Governor
PHUKET: Residents of Phuket have been officially invited to pay their respects to outgoing Governor Narong Woonciew as he embarks on a merit-making walk as a monk on Sunday (Sept 10).
Fugitive wanted for raping 12-year-old girl in Phatthalung arrested in Phuket
Fugitive wanted for raping 12-year-old girl in Phatthalung arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a man in Phuket who was wanted for raping a 12-year-old girl in Phatthalung five years ago.
MaAnn found guilty in corruption probe
MaAnn found guilty in corruption probe
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, the former Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has been named guilty of corruption charges in an investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Patong Police ‘most moral, transparent’ in Phuket
Patong Police ‘most moral, transparent’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Patong Police Station has been rated the ‘most moral, transparent’ police station in Phuket, and is the only police station in Phuket to receive a ‘Pass’ mark in the annual ‘Integrity and Transparency Assessment’ (ITA) conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Surf’s up at Kalim Beach
Surf’s up at Kalim Beach
SURFING: Keen surfers and fans of the sport will be heading to Kalim this weekend (Sept 8-10) to participate in and watch the “Kalim Reef Surfers Contest 2023”.
Phuket’s inability to treat wastewater confirmed
Phuket’s inability to treat wastewater confirmed
PHUKET: Phuket is already unable to treat the volume of wastewater the island generates by nearly 55,000 cubic metres per day, Dr Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has revealed.
Power outage to affect Baan Tha Reua
Power outage to affect Baan Tha Reua
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect an area south of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (Sept 7).
Landslip on Patong Hill spurs concerns
Landslip on Patong Hill spurs concerns
PHUKET: Officials have yet to announce what works are to be done to address a minor landslip on Patong Hill late yesterday afternoon (Sept 5) that led to a huge tailback in both directions over the hill.
American arrested in Bangkok for Phuket villa damage
American arrested in Bangkok for Phuket villa damage
PHUKET: A 41-year-old American man has been arrested in Bangkok and brought back to Phuket to face charges over damage done to a rented villa in Karon during a drunken rampage.
Police arrest wife of Phuket murder fugitive on conspiracy charge
Police arrest wife of Phuket murder fugitive on conspiracy charge
PHUKET: Police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested the wife of a Phattalung man wanted for stabbing to death the owner of an ice cream shop in Phuket Town in May.
Bangla nightclub raided for minors
Bangla nightclub raided for minors
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided another venue for using children under 20 years old as staff, this time the Grand Tarboosh nightclub on Bangla Rd.
Bang Yai Canal under watch for potential flooding
Bang Yai Canal under watch for potential flooding
PHUKET: Disaster officials in Phuket Town are on watch to monitor the water level in the Bang Yai Canal following heavy downpours across the island today (Sept 4).
400 foreigners checked for overstay in Phuket in August
400 foreigners checked for overstay in Phuket in August
PHUKET: A total of 401 foreigners were caught on overstay during the month of August, according to the latest reports by Phuket Immigration.
Phuket project supports islanders growing own veggies
Phuket project supports islanders growing own veggies
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, the President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), over the weekend led an entourage of government officials, educators, local leaders and eager residents to embrace the spirit of ‘Phuket Veggie Land’ - an inspiring green endeavour to get more people living on the isladn to grow their own vegetables.