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Phuket launches National Science Week
Phuket launches National Science Week
PHUKET: The 36th annual National Science Week kicked off yesterday (Aug 18) in Phuket under the theme of “Life Sciences Environment and Society BCG: Learn - Play - Work - Career with Science and Technology”.
Phuket pledges e-cigarette restrictions for youths
Phuket pledges e-cigarette restrictions for youths
PHUKET: Talks were held yesterday (Aug 18) between authorities and anti-smoking campaign groups and an agreement signed to restrict the access of e-cigarettes to youths across the island.
Phuket expat appeals for help in recovering stolen bag, bank card
Phuket expat appeals for help in recovering stolen bag, bank card
PHUKET: A family of expatriates residing in Kamala is seeking the assistance of their fellow Phuket residents to recover a stolen Louis Vuitton bag containing a bank card and a driving license. The incident has been reported to the Kamala Police, who are currently investigating the matter.
Phuket joins crackdown on Chinese rip-off schemes at temples
Phuket joins crackdown on Chinese rip-off schemes at temples
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police and tourism officials have begun their inspections of temples across Phuket to ensure they comply with an edict by the Sangha Supreme Council to not allow foreigners to rent areas at temples in order to profit from tourists.
Phuket flights delayed, diverted as airport runway cracks repaired
Phuket flights delayed, diverted as airport runway cracks repaired
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Phuket branch, which operates Phuket International Airport, has confirmed it has fixed cracks in the runway which caused several flights to be delayed yesterday, and one flight to divert and land in Krabi yesterday (Aug 17).
Phuket tourism roadshow hits Moscow
Phuket tourism roadshow hits Moscow
PHUKET: A Phuket tourism roadshow held in Moscow earlier this month attracted representatives from more than 80 travel agencies, reports the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
1mn baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
1mn baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office together with Mueang Municipality held an event today (Aug 17) to release one million baby shrimp in honour of the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Phuket heavies target zero food waste
Phuket heavies target zero food waste
PHUKET: Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, Advisor to Phuket Chamber of Commerce, met with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and a host of leading local government figures earlier this week to discuss a new ‘zero food waste’ project underway and the ambitious goal of making Phuket a ‘Low Carbon Destination City’.
Phuket athletes among the medals as 48th National Games kicks off
Phuket athletes among the medals as 48th National Games kicks off
NATIONAL GAMES: Phuket athletes have wasted no time in demonstrating their sporting prowess by winning number of medals in the first three days of the 48th National Games in Kanchanaburi.
Poor residents gifted B200k to renovate homes
Poor residents gifted B200k to renovate homes
PHUKET: Two impoverished families in Wichit have been selected to receive B200,000 each to renovate their homes through a community welfare project organised by the Phuket chapter of the Red Cross Society of Thailand.
Thailand, Malaysia hold border security meeting in Phuket
Thailand, Malaysia hold border security meeting in Phuket
PHUKET: Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region, based in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, and Maj Gen Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Commander 3rd Malaysian Infantry Division (3 Div), are in Phuket to take part in the Thailand-Malaysia Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting being held on the island.
Phuket airport to hold major fire drills
Phuket airport to hold major fire drills
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, has announced a series of major fire drills to be held at Phuket airport starting next week.
Navy calls in DSI to resurrect Bang Khanun encroachment probe
Navy calls in DSI to resurrect Bang Khanun encroachment probe
PHUKET: Pol Capt Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSi) arrived in Phuket today (Aug 15) to inspect firsthand areas in the Bang Khanun Protected Forest Reserve that are occupied by farmers and to speak with senior Navy figures about their plans to build military installations there.
Patong massage operator raided for using minors
Patong massage operator raided for using minors
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided the operator of a second massage shop for using minors to provide massage services.
Patong tuk-tuks warned against using public parking spaces
Patong tuk-tuks warned against using public parking spaces
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a warning for all tuk-tuks in the town to stop using public parking spaces, especially along the Patong beach road.
Jason Wilder memorial raises B32k for charity
Jason Wilder memorial raises B32k for charity
A charity memorial held in Phuket Town last month in memory of renowned Phuket DJ Jason Wilder (real last name Winder) raised more than B32,000 to buy musical instruments for  impoverished school children in Northern Thailand.
More rain forecast
More rain forecast
PHUKET: The wet weather that has soaked Phuket over the weekend is set to continue with heavy to very heavy rain and strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea forecast through at least tomorrow, the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) announced this morning (Aug 14).
Boatman faints during Phuket sea trip with tourist
Boatman faints during Phuket sea trip with tourist
PHUKET: A British holidaymaker, identified by Phuket Tourist Police only as Mr Christopher, safely returned to shore and provided assistance to his long-tail boat skipper after the latter passed out during a sea trip from Koh Yao Noi last Friday (Aug 11).
Tourist injured after ATV collides with bus on Phuket public road
Tourist injured after ATV collides with bus on Phuket public road
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after the ATV he was driving collided with a tour bus on Soi Yod Sane, a public road leading from Chao Fa West Rd to Big Buddha.
At the helm of Rotary Patong
At the helm of Rotary Patong
Walter Wyler has been elected President of Rotary Club of Patong Beach, the only English-language Rotary Club on the island. This is his second term as President, re-elected late last month to take up the mantle from outgoing President Best Wanamakok.