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Tha Chatchai Police defends ‘pointless’ patrol pickup, rental car at Phuket Check Point
Tha Chatchai Police defends ‘pointless’ patrol pickup, rental car at Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: Tha Chatchai Police have responded to a complaint online that a patrol pickup truck that remains parked at the Phuket Check Point is a pointless waste of resources, and questioned why a rental car is allowed to remain parked at the checkpoint all day.
Trees felled by strong winds as weather warning extended
Trees felled by strong winds as weather warning extended
PHUKET: Cleanup crews have been deployed to clear trees felled by strong winds overnight and this morning (July 19) as the weather advisory warning of heavy rain and strong wind waves continues to be in effect, now extended to until at least tomorrow.
Children safe as bullet flies into classroom at Phuket Town primary school
Children safe as bullet flies into classroom at Phuket Town primary school
PHUKET: Police are investigating a gunshot that left a bullet hole in a window of a classroom at a private school on the northern side of Phuket Town where 10-year-olds were taking art class yesterday (July 18).
Region 8 Police tout anti-drug campaign success
Region 8 Police tout anti-drug campaign success
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, based at the northern end of Phuket, have announced the results of a campaign against drug networks that has landed more than 1,000 arrests and seen more than B6 million in assets seized.
Running for a good cause at the Rawai Mini Marathon
Running for a good cause at the Rawai Mini Marathon
MARATHON: The 6th Rawai Mini Marathon took place on Sunday (July 16) with organisers confirming that funds raised from the race will go towards the purchase of an ambulance for Chalong Hospital.
Nakhon Si United win Phuket pre-season football competition
Nakhon Si United win Phuket pre-season football competition
FOOTBALL: Nakhon Si United Football Club were celebrating yesterday (July 16) after winning the Phuket-hosted four-team pre-season football tournament, which included one of the country’s major professional sides.
Patong motorbike taxi driver apologises for losing temper
Patong motorbike taxi driver apologises for losing temper
PHUKET: A motorbike taxi driver in Patong has apologised for losing his temper at a foreign tourist after the motorbike taxi driver refused to uphold the fare as presented by Grab when the ride was booked.
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced two separate power outages that will affect homes and businesses in Bang Tao and in Pa Khlok tomorrow (July 18).
More than 900 turn out for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’
More than 900 turn out for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’
PHUKET: More than 900 people of all ages and walks of life joined the Tsunami Walk & Run event held in Mai Khao yesterday (July 16) to promote awareness of tsunami evacuation routes.
Class Act Media bestowed two APAC Insider awards
Class Act Media bestowed two APAC Insider awards
PHUKET: The Phuket News has been awarded ‘Most Comprehensive Media Outlet 2023 - Southern Thailand’ and IMAGE asia / Class Act Media has been awarded ‘Most Comprehensive News & Media Company 2023 - Southern Thailand’ in the ‘2023 South East Asia Business Awards’ of United Kingdom- based APAC Insider Magazine.
Sergey Lavrov opens Russian consulate in Phuket
Sergey Lavrov opens Russian consulate in Phuket
PHUKET: Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, officially opened the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket at Royal Phuket Marina yesterday (July 15).
Beyond the Green: is ESG failing?
Beyond the Green: is ESG failing?
The ESG movement of ‘environmental, social and corporate governance’, originally driven by good intentions, has been co-opted by lobbyists, special interest groups and various NGOs, and recent reviews have revealed its lacklustre performance in creating meaningful environmental change and have highlighted chronic abuse of flawed methodologies.
More mains pressure tests bring water supply outages
More mains pressure tests bring water supply outages
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a slew of ‘step tests’ to confirm water pressure in mains supply pipes that affect many homes and businesses in various areas in Phuket over the next three days.
Man arrested in Phuket for selling personal data
Man arrested in Phuket for selling personal data
PHUKET: Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested a man in Phuket yesterday (July 14) for selling personal data gleaned from gambling websites.
Sergey Lavrov arrives in Phuket
Sergey Lavrov arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, arrived in Phuket last night (July 14).
Water outage to affect Baan Borrae to Cape Panwa
Water outage to affect Baan Borrae to Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a mains water supply outage to affect homes and businesses from Baan Borrae in Wichit all the way to Cape Panwa on Monday (July 17).
Rawai accident leaves rescue vehicle out of operation
Rawai accident leaves rescue vehicle out of operation
PHUKET: A rescue vehicle belonging to Rescue Team Volunteers Phuket was out of operation for several hours today (July 14) and will have to be left in a repair shop for a full day or more after a minor accident and a prolonged dispute with a foreign motorcyclist in Rawai.
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), located near Phuket airport, has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain from tomorrow through Tuesday (July 15-18).
Darasamut Underpass closed while new pump installed
Darasamut Underpass closed while new pump installed
PHUKET: The southbound lane through the Darasamut Underpass has been closed to traffic while workers install a new pump in the tunnel.
Phuket hosts pre-season pro football tournament
Phuket hosts pre-season pro football tournament
FOOTBALL: Officials announced yesterday (July 13) that a four-team football tournament, including one of the country’s major professional sides, is taking place at Surakul Stadium this weekend.