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Chalong Police press defamation charge over TikTok post
Chalong Police press defamation charge over TikTok post
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a man with criminal defamation over a TikTok post that accused Chalong Traffic Police officers of stopping motorists at a traffic checkpoint only to get money, and not for improving road safety.
Humpback whale spotted off coast of Phuket
Humpback whale spotted off coast of Phuket
PHUKET: An extremely rare sighting of a humpback whale was reported off the coast of Phuket this morning (Aug 24) by the owner of a tour boat company.
Phuket holds earthquake response drill
Phuket holds earthquake response drill
PHUKET: Phuket disaster officials conducted an earthquake response drill yesterday (Aug 23) as part of the national plan for the country to be prepared for major earthquakes.
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn areas
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn areas
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced power outages that will affect homes in Cherng Talay and Srisoonthorn tomorrow (Aug 25).
Road safety campaign inches forward
Road safety campaign inches forward
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) is to create a map to be handed out to tourists highlighting the main roads across the island and the locations of the “high risk” points. The map is to be featured in three languages, the Phuket Road Safety Committee has announced.
English complaint form launched on Traffy Fondue
English complaint form launched on Traffy Fondue
PHUKET: There is now a form in English for foreigners to use to file complaints through the Traffy Fondue app, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
DSI investigate B225mn land grab in Sirinath National Park
DSI investigate B225mn land grab in Sirinath National Park
PHUKET: Pol Capt Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director General of the Department of Special Investigation, arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 22) to inspect a parcel of land valued at B225 million that is under investigation for encroaching on Sirinath National Park.
Water outages to affect Chao Fa East, Cape Panwa areas
Water outages to affect Chao Fa East, Cape Panwa areas
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a mains water supply outage to affect homes and businesses on Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong and in the Cape Panwa area tomorrow (Aug 24).
Turtle caught in fishing net has flipper amputated
Turtle caught in fishing net has flipper amputated
PHUKET: A turtle rescued at Sai Kaew beach in Mai Khao has had to have most of its front right flipper amputated due to the injury suffered by the turtle by being entangled in discarded ropes and fishing net.
Campaign to clean up Phuket’s cannabis trade
Campaign to clean up Phuket’s cannabis trade
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) PPHO Chief Dr Kusak Kukkiattikoon has announced that health officials will conduct weekly random inspections of cannabis shops and venues across the island as part of a campaign to clean up the island’s cannabis industry.
MP Somchart calls for people to report taxi app rip-offs
MP Somchart calls for people to report taxi app rip-offs
PHUKET: Phuket MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen, the successful Move Forward Party candidate for Phuket District 1, has called for people to report taxi app drivers who do not charge the correct fares according to the government mandated rates.
Corals damaged by derelict cargo boat
Corals damaged by derelict cargo boat
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is conducting a survey to determine how much damage was done to corals at Ao Makham, off Phuket’s east coast, by a derelict cargo boat that drifted onto the reef.
Kusoldharm Phuket hands out more than 3,000 ‘survival bags’ for Por Tor festival
Kusoldharm Phuket hands out more than 3,000 ‘survival bags’ for Por Tor festival
In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, well-known local charitable organisation Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation has distributed more than 3,000 survival bags to individuals and families in need as part of the annual Por Tor Festival celebrations.
Phuket officials echo alcohol promotion warning
Phuket officials echo alcohol promotion warning
PHUKET: The Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, has shared a warning by the Department of Disease Control that promoting alcohol on social media is illegal.
American with ‘weed blower’ spurs Bangla checks
American with ‘weed blower’ spurs Bangla checks
PHUKET: A foreign man offering people to be doused with a cloud a marijuana smoke on Bangla Rd is what prompted the cannabis checks on the popular party street in Patong, Phuket Provincial Police have explained.
Chalong fun run promotes healthy living
Chalong fun run promotes healthy living
FITNESS: A fun run held at Khlong Katha Reservoir in Chalong yesterday (Aug 19) geared to promoting healthy living saw an impressive turnout, organisers have confirmed.
New child safety seat rules in effect
New child safety seat rules in effect
PHUKET: A reminder has been issued relating to new rules on the mandatory use of safety seats for children when travelling in vehicles on the road.
Baba Babes!
Baba Babes!
Last week, in an explosion of colourful fabrics, a firework display of wildly colourful outfits, the grandest generation of a very fancy culture threw a party for themselves in Phuket Town, and you were not invited.
The future’s green with SALA Farmlife!
The future’s green with SALA Farmlife!
With the ever-increasing transition to a greener and more sustainable world, it was with interest that my partner and I recently headed to SALA Phuket Mai Khao to check out their new eco-friendly initiative ‘Farmlife’.
No weed violations on Bangla, say police
No weed violations on Bangla, say police
PHUKET: Patong police confirmed there were no violations committed following a random inspection to detect any infringements of marijuana laws on Bangla Road last night (Aug 18).