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Aussie MP ‘cautious’ over Phuket’s cannabis state
Aussie MP ‘cautious’ over Phuket’s cannabis state
PHUKET: A Member of Parliament of the Australian state of Victoria has voiced his concerns over lack of awareness regarding the laws regulating the use of cannabis and how the availability of marijuana on the island may land tourists, especially Australians, in trouble.
Phuket small hotels ready to register
Phuket small hotels ready to register
PHUKET: Wirintra Paphakityotphat, head of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Region 11 branch, which represents Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, has urged Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to instruct relevant government agencies to facilitate small hotels being able to legally register.
1,000 trees planted for His Majesty’s birthday
1,000 trees planted for His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Scores of people braved the sporadic thundershowers across the island late yesterday afternoon (July 23) to plant 1,000 tree saplings at Thalang Memorial Park in Tambon Thepkrasattri in honour of the 71st birthday of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn this Friday (July 28).
PLTO ‘lucky’ licence plate auction raises B25mn
PLTO ‘lucky’ licence plate auction raises B25mn
PHUKET: An online auction of special licence plates by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) over the weekend has raised more than B25 million for road safety initiatives.
Chalong Pier pontoon sinking again
Chalong Pier pontoon sinking again
PHUKET: Operators of Thai diving and fishing tour boats at Chalong Pier have raised safety concerns about the state of one of the main pontoons at the key tour boat facility, with exposed rust posing a danger to tourists and the pontoon starting to sink again.
Bluebottles found at Layan
Bluebottles found at Layan
PHUKET: Beachgoers at Layan Beach are warned to beware Portuguese man-o-war, also called ‘bluebottles’, found washed ashore.
Phuket readies for ‘long holiday’ weekend
Phuket readies for ‘long holiday’ weekend
PHUKET: Officials are urging people to take advantage of five days of holidays over six days next weekend as the country celebrates the 71st birthday of His Majesty The King next Friday (July 28) and observes two major Budhhist religious holidays ‒ Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) ‒ on Aug 1-2.
Phuket yachting trailblazer Andy Dowden passes away
Phuket yachting trailblazer Andy Dowden passes away
PHUKET: Andy Dowden, one the key figures who drove the original development of Phuket’s boating and sailing yacht industry, has passed away.
More traffic woes for Patong as Nanai repaved
More traffic woes for Patong as Nanai repaved
PHUKET: While Patong continues to struggle with the traffic woes brought on by the floodworks underway on Phra Metta Rd, Patong Municipality has announced the partial closure of Nanai Rd from today (July 22) until Aug 5 while the road is resurfaced.
Bar near airport raided for late trading
Bar near airport raided for late trading
PHUKET: A bar immediately south of Phuket International Airport has been raided by police for late trading.
Another man arrested for selling fireworks on Patong Beach
Another man arrested for selling fireworks on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested another man for selling fireworks on Patong Beach.
Tri Iyara Triathlon set to debut in Phuket
Tri Iyara Triathlon set to debut in Phuket
TRIATHLON: The hugely popular sport of triathlon has a new event coming to Phuket later this year after the Tri Iyara Triathlon was officially confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday (July 18).
Thai, Malaysian Navies conclude exercises off Phuket
Thai, Malaysian Navies conclude exercises off Phuket
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command in Phuket yesterday (July 20) concluded a week of joint naval exercises conducted in coordination with the Royal Malaysian Navy off the coast of Phuket.
New promotion offers free Smart Bus travel
New promotion offers free Smart Bus travel
PHUKET: A promotion has been launched offering a total of 1,500 free passes to eligible travellers riding the Phuket Smart bus on the Airport to Rawai route.
Officials use envoys meeting to highlight law-breaking foreigners
Officials use envoys meeting to highlight law-breaking foreigners
PHUKET: A special meeting with consuls and honorary consuls from across the island was held at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (July 19) to discuss a range of issues, with Thai officials focussing on foreigners committing crimes on the island.
Injured turtle rescued at Nai Yang Beach
Injured turtle rescued at Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: Sirinat National Park officials have confirmed that they rescued an injured turtle from Nai Yang Beach yesterday (July 19) and taken it into care.
More direct flights from China arrive in Phuket
More direct flights from China arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: Air Changan has launched direct flights from Shaanxi Province, in northern central China, landing in Phuket three times a week.
Officials to plant 1,000 trees to honour His Majesty’s birthday
Officials to plant 1,000 trees to honour His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket officials will organise for 1,000 trees to be planted at Thalang Memorial Park (also called ‘Victory Field’) this Sunday (July 23) as part of the activities to be held to commemorate the 71st birthday of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn on July 28.
Jordanian man arrested for working illegally as a barber in Patong
Jordanian man arrested for working illegally as a barber in Patong
PHUKET: A Jordanian man has been arrested in Patong for working illegally as a barber serving foreign tourists.
Chalong Underpass to close for pump check
Chalong Underpass to close for pump check
PHUKET: The Chalong Underpass will be closed to traffic in both directions on Saturday (July 22) as workers conduct an inspection of the pump system in the tunnel.