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Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
Hong Kong Airlines commences flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong arrived in Phuket on Thursday (June 21) evening, bringing 147 passengers to the island.
New boutique hotel regulation comes into effect
New boutique hotel regulation comes into effect
PHUKET: The long-awaited ministerial regulation to allow boutique and other small accommodation venues to legally operate as hotels has been brought into effect.
Spanish fugitive on international warrant arrested in Phuket
Spanish fugitive on international warrant arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A foreign man wanted by Spanish authorities on fraud charges was apprehended at Phuket airport yesterday evening (June 22).
Phuket marine safety ramped up
Phuket marine safety ramped up
PHUKET: Maritime safety and disaster officials have launched a campaign to ramp up water transport safety in the hope of preventing accidents involving local boats and ferries and to build confidence among tourists in Phuket water transport safety.
Phuket ‘International Medical Hub’ to go ahead despite Expo bid Loss
Phuket ‘International Medical Hub’ to go ahead despite Expo bid Loss
PHUKET: The government project to develop Phuket as an ‘International Medical HUb’ will continue despite Thailand losing its bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28.
Human security takes lead focus in Phuket human trafficking training
Human security takes lead focus in Phuket human trafficking training
PHUKET: More than 60 officials from various agencies joined a training seminar today (June 22) that placed the focus of the recovery of victims of human trafficking squarely on human security and welfare.
Phuket International Rugby 11s proves a huge success
Phuket International Rugby 11s proves a huge success
RUGBY: The recently contested Phuket International Rugby 11s has been declared an overwhelming success by organisers and participants, with plenty of thrilling action on the pitch and much laughter and merriment off it over the three day competition.
Phra Metta flood-prevention works underway
Phra Metta flood-prevention works underway
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a map providing an alternative route now that a one-kilometre section of Phra Metta Rd, one of the main roads through the tourism town, has been closed for flood-prevention works to be carried out.
Thank you for the support
Thank you for the support
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a statement directly thanking all those who stood strong in their support in Phuket’s bid to host the World Sepcialised Expo 2027/28.
Phuket fails bid to host Specialised Expo
Phuket fails bid to host Specialised Expo
PHUKET: Thailand has not won its bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28 following the final voting held at the 172nd general assembly of the event organiser, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), in Paris today (June 21).
Phuket airport limo co-op fined B180k for tour shop stops
Phuket airport limo co-op fined B180k for tour shop stops
PHUKET: An airport limousine co-operative has been fined “about B180,000” for its drivers stopping at tour shops before delivering passengers to their hotels or other destinations, in breach of the terms of its concession to serve tourists at Phuket International Airport, Tourist Police have announced.
Bumper turnout for Phuket Surf Contest
Bumper turnout for Phuket Surf Contest
SURFING: This weekend’s “Phuket Surf Contest 2023” promises to be a fantastic occasion after organisers today (June 21) confirmed bumper particpation for the three-day event.
Phuket City Municipality launches anti-dengue blitz
Phuket City Municipality launches anti-dengue blitz
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has launched an intensive campaign to counter dengue infections in the Phuket Town area. Specifically to be targetted are schools and other educational  institutions, Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has announced.
Officials, operators concede to new illegal pork abattoir
Officials, operators concede to new illegal pork abattoir
PHUKET: Officials and operators of Phuket’s two legally operating pork slaughterhouses have conceded to allow a privately owned abattoir on Army-controlled land in Phuket to open ‒ on the condition that it operates in accordance with legal standards.
Police issue reminder of peak-hours ban on large vehicles on Patong Hill
Police issue reminder of peak-hours ban on large vehicles on Patong Hill
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a notice reminding large vehicle drivers that all large vehicles with 10 or more wheels are banned from travelling over Patong Hill during peak traffic hours.
Police question Freedom Beach dope smokers
Police question Freedom Beach dope smokers
PHUKET: The two men who provided marijuana to two tourists who suffered adverse reactions to ingesting smoke from the herb at Freedom Beach last Friday (June 16) have been brought in by police for questioning.
Phuket airport to hold public shooting safety drill
Phuket airport to hold public shooting safety drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will hold a safety drill simulating a public shooting emergency on Friday (June 23).
Surfers clean up at Khao Lak Festival
Surfers clean up at Khao Lak Festival
SURFING: The Khao Lak Surf Festival 2023 came to a close yesterday (June 18) with perfect weather conditions making for great surfing which was followed by a community-led beach clean up.
Navy moves on protected forest abuse
Navy moves on protected forest abuse
PHUKET: Vice Admiral Arpakorn Yookongkaew, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, has warned people illegally occupying areas in the Bang Khanun Forest near Phuket International Airport that their buildings will be demolished, as the Navy proceeds with its plan to build several facilities in the protected area.
Ayutthaya couple arrested in Phuket for B20mn Facebook scam
Ayutthaya couple arrested in Phuket for B20mn Facebook scam
PHUKET: A Thai couple from Ayutthaya have been arrested in Phuket for a fraud scam operated through Facebook that duped victims of an estimated more than B20 million.