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Phuket Road in Old Town to close for Por Tor parade
Phuket Road in Old Town to close for Por Tor parade
PHUKET: Motorists have been asked to avoid Phuket Rd in the historical part of Phuket Town from 5.30pm today (Sept 3) due to the street procession to honor Por Tor Kong, the Chinese god of the realm of diseased.
Nobel Foundation cancels Russian Ambassador’s invitation
Nobel Foundation cancels Russian Ambassador’s invitation
STOCKHOLM: The Nobel Foundation has reversed its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia, Belarus, and Iran to this year’s Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm. The foundation announced yesterday (Sept 2) that the envoys from the three countries are still not welcome, just as they were in 2022.
Missing tourist found dead on Phuket beach
Missing tourist found dead on Phuket beach
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Tourist Police has confirmed the discovery of Dmitriy Rochsha, an 18-year-old tourist from Kazakhstan who was declared missing on Friday (Sept 1) after disappearing in the sea on Nai Yang Beach. The dead body washed ashore by waves this morning (Sept 3).
Overstaying foreigner faces blacklist after arrest
Overstaying foreigner faces blacklist after arrest
PHUKET: A foreign man was arrested by Immigration Police at Phuket International Airport earlier this week and now faces being blacklisted according to the ’Good Guys In, Bad Guys Out’ policy.
Hotels, malls join Phuket blood donation effort
Hotels, malls join Phuket blood donation effort
PHUKET: Some 20 local businesses have joined forces with the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross in September supporting the Phuket Regional Blood Bank’s (Phuket RBC) campaign to replenish the much-needed blood reserves in Phuket. People of all ways of life are invited to donate blood at any of the 20 mobile blood donation station in various parts of Phuket starting from 2pm today (Sept 2). Vachira Phuket Hospital will add 16 other locations as part of its own campaign.
King of Thailand endorses Srettha’s cabinet
King of Thailand endorses Srettha’s cabinet
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King of Thailand has endorsed the new cabinet of ministers nominated by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, according to the announcements in the Royal Gazette and on the Royal Thai Govenment official website today (Sept 2).
New TAT Governor takes office with Chinese market in mind
New TAT Governor takes office with Chinese market in mind
BANGKOK: Thapanee Kiatphaiboon officially took the helm as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday (Sept 1) with a clear focus on boosting Chinese tourist arrivals as one of the short-term actions needed to be taken. 
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned at Nai Yang Beach
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned at Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: The Phuket division of the Tourist Police Bureau has issued a public appeal for any information that may aid in the search for a missing Russian man who allegedly disappeared in the sea at Nai Yang Beach this evening (Sept 1).
Rain cannot dampen spirits at Hungry Ghost Parade
Rain cannot dampen spirits at Hungry Ghost Parade
PHUKET: Despite heavy weather, the annual Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, continues in Phuket. Hundreds of local residents gathered today (Sept 1) in Phuket Old Town for the first Por Tor Parade, one of the festival’s highlights. The second parade is scheduled for Sunday (Sept 3).
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
More heavy rain forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for today through Tuesday (Sept 1-4), reports the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) Southern Western Meteorological Center, based near Phuket airport.
Phuket airport busts woman attempting entry with other person’s passport
Phuket airport busts woman attempting entry with other person’s passport
PHUKET: A foreign woman was apprehended at Phuket International Airport last Thursday night (Aug 30) when she attempted to bypass immigration control using someone else’s passport. The offense carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to B200,000 according to Thai law.
‘Blue dragon’ warning at the beaches
‘Blue dragon’ warning at the beaches
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has warned beachgoers of venomous ‘blue dragon’ sea slugs washing ashore at Phuket beaches.
Man found hanged at house in Thalang
Man found hanged at house in Thalang
PHUKET: The body of a 38-year-old man who hung himself in a rented house in Thalang was discovered earlier today (Aug 31), police have confirmed.
Phuket wins 10 gold medals at the 48th National Games
Phuket wins 10 gold medals at the 48th National Games
NATIONAL GAMES: Athletes representing Phuket have emerged with great credit at the 48th National Games in Kanchanaburi after securing an overall 40-medal haul.
Phuket Highways Chief details B115mn spent on major projects
Phuket Highways Chief details B115mn spent on major projects
PHUKET: ​​In a bid to enhance transparency and curb corruption, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yutthana Phitak was called on by the ‘Phuket Good Governance Committee’ (PGGC) yesterday (Aug 30) to detail major projects his office is undertaking.
Navy Commander-in-Chief bids farewell in Phuket
Navy Commander-in-Chief bids farewell in Phuket
PHUKET: Admiral Cherngchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, visited the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command at Cape Panwa yesterday (Aug 30) as he continued his tour of Naval bases to say farewell ahead of his retirement.
Price checks for Por Tor Festival
Price checks for Por Tor Festival
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Provincial Commerce Office are conducting checks among retailers for evidence of price gouging amid a spike in demand for products used in observing the Por Tor Festival.
Phuket airport chief confirms app taxis welcome from Sept 1
Phuket airport chief confirms app taxis welcome from Sept 1
PHUKET: Monchai Tanode, General Manager of Phuket International Airport, today (Aug 30) announced that taxi drivers who are hired through ride-sharing apps will be allowed to pick up passengers at Phuket International Airport, starting this Friday (Sept 1).
Roads to be affected for Phuket Tri Iyara triathlon
Roads to be affected for Phuket Tri Iyara triathlon
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Tourism and Sports Office is calling for motorists to exercise caution on the roads as athletes take part in the Phuket Tri Iyara triathlon to be held in the northern reaches of the island on Sept 10.
Power outages to affect Nai Yang, Pa Khlok areas
Power outages to affect Nai Yang, Pa Khlok areas
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced power outages that will affect homes and businesses at Nai Yang Beach and Baan Para in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Aug 31).