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Drug operation nets one woman
Drug operation nets one woman
PHUKET: A security crackdown in the Ratsada Soi King Kaew area last night (Mar 25) netted one woman arrested with one meth pill (ya bah) and 0.81 grammes of crustal meth (ya ice).
Fuel prices surge across Phuket as national hike takes effect
Fuel prices surge across Phuket as national hike takes effect
PHUKET: Fuel prices at petrol stations across Phuket jumped sharply today (Mar 26), with increases of up to B6 per litre taking effect from 5am, prompting fresh warnings from officials over hoarding and price gouging.
Late-night venue raided after social media complaints
Late-night venue raided after social media complaints
PHUKET: An illegal entertainment venue in Phuket Town was raided in the early hours today (Mar 26) after complaints on social media alleged it was operating until dawn.
Phuket to bar non-compliant garbage trucks from landfill
Phuket to bar non-compliant garbage trucks from landfill
PHUKET: Garbage trucks that fail to follow disposal rules at the island’s main waste facility will be barred from entry starting next month, as officials grapple with soaring waste volumes and mounting management challenges.
Phuket steps up fight against illegal labour
Phuket steps up fight against illegal labour
PHUKET: Authorities have intensified efforts to prevent illegal labour and strengthen worker protections through a province-wide training programme aimed at tackling forced and child labour in key industries.
Airlines slash Songkran fares as demand surges
Airlines slash Songkran fares as demand surges
PHUKET: Airfare discounts of up to 30% will be offered on nearly 30,000 seats across 191 domestic flights during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as aviation authorities move to ease travel costs amid soaring demand.
Five arrested in Freedom Beach hills raid
Five arrested in Freedom Beach hills raid
PHUKET: A major operation involving more than 100 officials was launched at Freedom Beach yesterday (Mar 24), resulting in multiple arrests and the discovery of extensive encroachment on protected forest land on the hills behind the tourist-popular beach.
Officials inspect Poonphol project
Officials inspect Poonphol project
PHUKET: More than 100 households affected by an access dispute at the Poonphol Night Plaza development have been advised of their legal options, as officials step up efforts to resolve complaints over blocked roads and walkways within the project.
Officials assure sufficient water supply for dry season
Officials assure sufficient water supply for dry season
PHUKET: Phuket officials have assured that the island has sufficient water reserves to meet demand through the peak dry season, as authorities step up monitoring and long-term planning to safeguard supplies.
Phuket Governor pushes real-time fuel tracking tool
Phuket Governor pushes real-time fuel tracking tool
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has urged residents to use an online platform to check which petrol stations across the island still have fuel available, as authorities step up efforts to manage public concern over potential shortages.
Jellyfish warning issued for Koh Racha Yai
Jellyfish warning issued for Koh Racha Yai
PHUKET: Authorities have issued an urgent warning to tourists after a dense concentration of venomous jellyfish was discovered at Koh Racha Yai, with officials temporarily advising against sea activities in affected areas.
PTA continues China push
PTA continues China push
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators have stepped up efforts to revive arrivals from China through a multi-city roadshow aimed at rebuilding confidence and strengthening business ties in one of the island’s most important source markets.
Phuket issues daily fuel updates
Phuket issues daily fuel updates
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office has begun issuing daily updates on fuel availability across the island, detailing which petrol stations have specific fuel types in stock and which have temporarily run dry, as authorities respond to nationwide supply pressures.
Freedom Beach land sales under probe
Freedom Beach land sales under probe
PHUKET: Complaints over the alleged sale of protected forest land at Freedom Beach have intensified, with multiple victims claiming they were misled into purchasing plots now suspected to lie within a national forest reserve.
More Patong roads to see power lines installed underground
More Patong roads to see power lines installed underground
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has confirmed that work on a B205.9 million underground cabling project will begin on Mar 26, with the next phase focusing on Haad Patong Rd and Ruamjai Rd.
Phuket Immigration Volunteers Need You!
Phuket Immigration Volunteers Need You!
Phuket Immigration Volunteers are calling for new recruits as rising demand and limited staffing stretch the long-running support unit that assists thousands of foreigners navigating the island’s visa system each year.
Patong named Thailand’s top sustainable municipality for 2025
Patong named Thailand’s top sustainable municipality for 2025
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has been awarded first prize at the national level for Outstanding Sustainable Livable Municipality 2025 in the general area category, in recognition of its achievements in urban development and environmental management.
Freedom Beach patrols stepped up amid land dispute probe
Freedom Beach patrols stepped up amid land dispute probe
PHUKET: Authorities have tightened security at Freedom Beach, deploying Volunteer Defence Corps (OrSor) officers to patrol the protected forest area following complaints and an escalating investigation into land use and alleged illegal activity.
South Koreans arrested in Phuket drug bust
South Koreans arrested in Phuket drug bust
PHUKET: Four South Korean nationals have been arrested in a coordinated early-morning raid on a suspected drug distribution hub in Koh Kaew, with officers seizing ketamine and crystal meth allegedly destined for export to South Korea.
Darasamut Underpass to close overnight for cleaning
Darasamut Underpass to close overnight for cleaning
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be temporarily closed overnight for two nights to allow for cleaning and maintenance works.