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Officials present B226mn floodworks plan for Phuket Town
Officials present B226mn floodworks plan for Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas presided over a public hearing yesterday (July 13) to present a drainage system construction project costing B226 million to help protect the Phuket Old Town area from repeated flooding.
Durian farming expansion continues in Chalong
Durian farming expansion continues in Chalong
PHUKET: Vice Governor of Phuket Amnuay Phinsuwan led a durian planting project in Chalong today (July 13) as part of ongoing efforts to balance the eco-system by creating more green spaces across the island while incentivising farmers to reduce their carbon footprint.
Phuket’s use of Big Data used as blueprint for future leaders
Phuket’s use of Big Data used as blueprint for future leaders
PHUKET: Members of the 80th High Administrative Program from selected government ministries convened in Phuket today (July 13) to undergo an educational session on the development of modern organisational management.
Challenge run confirmed at Ban Bang Niew Dam
Challenge run confirmed at Ban Bang Niew Dam
RUNNING: A challenge run oragnised to raise awareness of healthy living has been confirmed to take place on Saturday, July 22, officials confirmed today (July 13).
Phuket to splash B849k on another ‘City Pillar’
Phuket to splash B849k on another ‘City Pillar’
PHUKET: A three-day ceremony to commemorate the installation of a ‘City Pillar’ (‘Lak Mueang’) at the grounds of the new Phuket Provincial Hall will be held on Aug 5-7, officials have confirmed.
Beached dolphin taken into care
Beached dolphin taken into care
PHUKET: A striped dolphin found beached at Koh Yao Noi, some 18 kilometres east of Phuket, has been taken into care by marine biologists at the Siritharn Rare Marine Life Rescue Center, based at Ao Makham on Phuket’s east coast.
Officials ready for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’ event
Officials ready for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’ event
PHUKET: Officials are preparing to hold the Phuket edition of the inaugural ’Walk & Run for Tsunami Learning 2023’ event, to be held in Mai Khao on Sunday (July 16).
Grab driver threatened with machete over taxi queue
Grab driver threatened with machete over taxi queue
PHUKET: A man has been charged for threatening a Grab taxi driver with a machete at Naithon Beach in a dispute over the Grab driver parking in an area claimed to be reserved for a local taxi queue.
B1.8mn to fix Darasamut Underpass pump problem
B1.8mn to fix Darasamut Underpass pump problem
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has hired a contractor to repair the water pump system in the Darasamut Underpass, in the hope of eventually avoiding having the essential tunnel closed again due to flooding.
Residents fight Navy over protected forest rights
Residents fight Navy over protected forest rights
PHUKET: More than 100 local residents occupying land within the Bang Khanun protected national forest yesterday (July 10) presented a formal request for the Royal Thai Navy to remove a barbed-wire fence from the area.
As Phuket mops up, more rain forecast
As Phuket mops up, more rain forecast
PHUKET: After isolated showers across the island this morning (July 10) the clouds parted to reveal patches of blue sky, yet the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is still warning of scattered thundershowers across 70% of the region, with warnings of heavy rain and flash flooding.
Bar raids continue
Bar raids continue
PHUKET: Raids on 10 entertainment venues in Muang District on Friday night (July 7) found no underage drinkers and no drugs. One venue was found trading outside legal hours, officials have reported.
Hoteliers see shift from quantity to quality amid sluggish recovery
Hoteliers see shift from quantity to quality amid sluggish recovery
PHUKET: Minor International and other hospitality businesses in Phuket and nationwide are mostly content with the ongoing tourism recovery despite slow growth in arrivals. Hotel occupancy remains below pre-COVID levels, but tourists are spending more than they did four years ago, according to hotel heavyweight William Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor international.
New ambulance stations open in tourist areas of Cherng Talay
New ambulance stations open in tourist areas of Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Two new ambulance stations opened earlier this week in the Surin and Pasak areas of tambon Cherng Talay to provide swift response to medical emergencies in this tourist-oriented part of central Phuket.
Flood warnings issued
Flood warnings issued
PHUKET: Heavy rain overnight and this morning (July 9) has resulted in a series of floods across the island prompting police to close off several streets.
Reforestation project launches in Rawai
Reforestation project launches in Rawai
PHUKET: A pilot project focused on reforestation efforts in Phuket was launched yesterday (July 8) as part of a drive to enhance environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
When is a Thai company not a Thai company?
When is a Thai company not a Thai company?
Last month, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) carried out a raid on an accounting and law firm in Phuket following allegations that the company was involved in illegal activities as a proxy for foreigners. The DSI’s intervention came after a prolonged investigation into the firm’s operations, which uncovered potential wrongdoing in facilitating the acquisition of Thai companies and real estate by foreigners, contravening Thai laws.
Rawai hosts national rowing competition
Rawai hosts national rowing competition
ROWING: An official ceremony to mark the 2023 Thailand Rowing Championship was held yesterday (July 7) as participants from all over the country compete for the King’s Cup in a variety of water sports specific disciplines.
Police crackdown on motorbike street racers
Police crackdown on motorbike street racers
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a targeted crackdown on motorcycle street racing across the island has seen a significant number of modified bikes and exhausts seized.
Funeral services for Arnaud Verstraete begin
Funeral services for Arnaud Verstraete begin
PHUKET: Funeral services for Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete, who passed away earlier this week, begin at Wat Chalong today (July 8).