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King and Queen of Thailand honour Phuket with Royal Visit
King and Queen of Thailand honour Phuket with Royal Visit
PHUKET: The residents of Phuket witnessed and participated in a momentous day on Sunday (June 11) as His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida graced the island with their inaugural official Royal Visit since King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended the throne as Rama X in 2019.
Sekachev and Nuntaporn on top at the 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon
Sekachev and Nuntaporn on top at the 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon
MARATHON: Friends and families, young and old came together in Phuket for the 17th edition of the Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon at the weekend which saw competitive racing, personal bests and lots of smiles among more than 6,000 runners from more than 43 countries.
Phuket students acquire critical fire safety skills in real fire drill
Phuket students acquire critical fire safety skills in real fire drill
PHUKET: Over 100 students from Wat Sawang Arom School took part in a fire safety training session organised by Rawai Municipality. During the session, they were educated on fundamental fire safety regulations and had the opportunity to practice fire extinguishing techniques.
Found in Phuket, Portugese man-o-war not yet confirmed on Phi Phi
Found in Phuket, Portugese man-o-war not yet confirmed on Phi Phi
PHUKET: Despite media reports, officials from Krabi have stated that the dangerous bluebottle physalia, also known as Portuguese man-o-war, has not been found on Phi Phi Islands yet.
Safe Waters: Recognising drowning and providing emergency help
Safe Waters: Recognising drowning and providing emergency help
The southwest monsoon has arrived in Phuket, making the dangers of the sea evident to most beach-goers, but not all. The recent drownings in Phuket emphasise the paramount importance of being able to not only avoid the dangers yourself but also provide help to others. Quick identification of an emergency is essential for rescue.
Phuket residents gather to greet King and Queen of Thailand
Phuket residents gather to greet King and Queen of Thailand
PHUKET: People from all walks of life, clad in vibrant yellow garments, have begun gathering at assembly points from where they will proceed to Tha Kraeng Rd in Phuket Town or to designated greeting points on the route of the Royal Motorcade to pay their respects to King Maha Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X) and Queen Suthida later today (June 11).
‘Wild Wolf’ completes Pattaya to Phuket charity walk
‘Wild Wolf’ completes Pattaya to Phuket charity walk
A man with an extremely big heart recently completed an incredible 1,050-kilometre walk from Pattaya to Phuket to raise money for a children’s charity.
Business interests suspected as motive for Boat Avenue shooting
Business interests suspected as motive for Boat Avenue shooting
PHUKET: Investigators believe that the possible motive behind an assassination attempt on a Russian man at Boat Avenue could be his business interests in Phuket. The man was shot four times through the windshield of his car on Wednesday (June 7) but managed to survive the attack.
Alcohol ban in force in Patong
Alcohol ban in force in Patong
PHUKET: Sales, distributing and collective consuption of alcohol have been banned in Patong starting at 6pm today (June 10) and through 6pm tomorrow (June 11).
Five vehicles damaged in Phuket wet road crash
Five vehicles damaged in Phuket wet road crash
PHUKET: At least five vehicles were damaged as a result of a road accident on the northern tip of Phuket in Thalang this afternoon (June 10).
Seminar cautions of cyber risks to youngsters
Seminar cautions of cyber risks to youngsters
PHUKET: A seminar focused on educating children and parents on the consumption and potential dangers of social media and online content was held in Rawai on Thursday (June 8).
Phuket police reunites tourist with lost wife
Phuket police reunites tourist with lost wife
PHUKET: Tourist Police officers provided required assistance and safely reunited a Russian family after the husband reported his wife as missing in the early hours of yesterday (June 9).
Phuket people invited to greet King and Queen of Thailand
Phuket people invited to greet King and Queen of Thailand
PHUKET: People from all walks of life, including expats and foreign tourists, are cordially invited to pay their respects to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida during their upcoming Royal Visit to Phuket on Sunday (June 11).
Hospitals inundated as norovirus infections rise
Hospitals inundated as norovirus infections rise
PHUKET: Officials issued a list of health guidelines yesterday (June 8) after hospitals across the island were inundated with patients over the past few days laid low with gastrointestinal infections.
Phuket celebrates World Ocean Day
Phuket celebrates World Ocean Day
PHUKET: A ceremony was held at Patong Beach yesterday (June 8) to acknowledge World Ocean Day with officials sounding calls for more to be done to protect the marine environment.
Phuket businesses to pitch tourism development proposals to Move Forward
Phuket businesses to pitch tourism development proposals to Move Forward
PHUKET: Aiming to revitalise Phuket’s tourism industry, local entrepreneurs have prepared several proposals for the Move Forward Party (MFP) and are ready to present them to the winners of the national elections. Prime minister hopeful party leader Pita Limjaroenrat Pita will be meeting local business people duting his vitis to Phuket today (June 9).
Fishing boats up to standard after latest round of checks
Fishing boats up to standard after latest round of checks
PHUKET: Officials have declared the latest round of inspections on fishing boats based in Phuket waters have shown no signs of illegal activity such as human trafficking or compromised working conditions.
Prime minister aspirant Pita to visit Phuket
Prime minister aspirant Pita to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Prime minister hopeful Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat will meet his Phuket supporters on a brief one-day visit to the island this Friday (June 9).
Suspect in Boat Avenue shooting apprehended at Phuket Airport
Suspect in Boat Avenue shooting apprehended at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A man suspected of being the assailant in yesterday’s shooting at Boat Avenue has been apprehended at Phuket Internaional Airport and charged for overstaying his visa, authorities confirmed today (June 8).
Eligible citizens from Thailand now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
Eligible citizens from Thailand now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
BANGKOK: The Embassy of Canada in Bangkok has announced the addition of Thailand to the electronic travel authorisation (eTA) program.