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Lifeguards issue jellyfish warning
Lifeguards issue jellyfish warning
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has issued an official warning for beachgoers and people entering the sea to be aware of the danger of poisonous jellyfish in waters off the island.
Mission Impossible wannabe attempts burglary in Phuket bank
Mission Impossible wannabe attempts burglary in Phuket bank
PHUKET: Two burglaries took place in Phuket’s Old Town last Sunday (June 4), both featuring a suspect who entered the premises by descending from the ceiling, imitating a famous scene from the Mission Impossible movie.
Thai inflation slows down to nearly 2-year minimum
Thai inflation slows down to nearly 2-year minimum
BANGKOK: The Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by only 0.53% in May year-on-year, indicating the lowest growth in 21 months. This was primarily attributed to lower energy and food prices, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday (June 6). The ministry also noted the high-base effect but predicted a further decrease in consumer prices in the coming months.
Russian man shot outside Boat Avenue bar
Russian man shot outside Boat Avenue bar
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that a Russian man was shot and severely injured in a popular part of Boat Avenue in Cherng Talay earlier this morning (June 7).
Phuket wins National Games golf qualifier
Phuket wins National Games golf qualifier
GOLF: Congratulations are in order for the Phuket’s men’s and women’s golf teams who both won gold in their respective National Games Region 4 southern qualifiers last weekend (June 2-5).
Crackdown on illegal bars continues
Crackdown on illegal bars continues
PHUKET: The crackdown on entertainment venues operating illegally continued in the early hours of yesterday (June 6) after a raid on a bar in Phuket Town.
Phuket bans small boats from leaving shore until end of week
Phuket bans small boats from leaving shore until end of week
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Chief Natchaphong Pranit has issued an order banning all boats smaller than 10 meters from leaving the shore until this Saturday (June 10) due to heavy weather.
Two injured in accidents in front of Satree Phuket School within one night
Two injured in accidents in front of Satree Phuket School within one night
PHUKET: Two road accidents occurred within a span of two hours in front of Satree Phuket School in Phuket Town last night (June 5-6). A man and a woman were hospitalised, and government property was damaged.
Blood donation campaign honours Her Majesty the Queen
Blood donation campaign honours Her Majesty the Queen
PHUKET: A blood donation drive in honour of the recent birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana was organised at Limelight Avenue in Phuket Town yesterday (June 5).
All taxis welcome at Rassada Pier after ’turf war’ hits spotlight
All taxis welcome at Rassada Pier after ’turf war’ hits spotlight
PHUKET: Any legally registered taxi is now welcome to pick up passengers at Rassada Pier, Phuket’s main marine gateway to Phi Phi Islands and the location of the most recent episode in the island’s taxi ’turf wars’.
One foreigner, Russian, issued ’yellow card’ in May
One foreigner, Russian, issued ’yellow card’ in May
PHUKET: Five ’yellow cards’ were issued to Thai landlords in May, while only one warning was given to a foreigner during the same month, according to a report by the Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau.
Crackdown on illegal taxis enters fifth month in Phuket
Crackdown on illegal taxis enters fifth month in Phuket
PHUKET: The crackdown on illegal taxi drivers in Phuket entered its fifth month as officials made two arrests in Kathu last Friday (June 2).
Tourist from Kazakhstan survives Kata Beach drowning incident, remains in coma
Tourist from Kazakhstan survives Kata Beach drowning incident, remains in coma
PHUKET: The tourist from Kazakhstan, who was initially reported to have drowned on Kata Beach on June 1, is still alive but in a coma. The confirmation of this was provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan to Kazakhstani media on June 4. The earlier information from local officials stating the tourist had passed away was incorrect.
DLT confirms Bolt as legitimate taxi app in Thailand
DLT confirms Bolt as legitimate taxi app in Thailand
PHUKET: The Department of Land Transport (DLT), operating under the Ministry of Transport of Thailand, has officially confirmed that the Bolt application and its drivers are now legally authorised to operate in Phuket and throughout Thailand. With this confirmation, the total number of taxi apps available for local residents and tourists to use has reached seven.
Foreigner slashed by boat propeller in Phuket
Foreigner slashed by boat propeller in Phuket
PHUKET: An unnamed foreign man was hospitalised in Phuket on Thursday (June 1) after being slashed by a boat propeller. However, no information has been released regarding the circumstances that led to the injury. The case was reported on Saturday (June 2).
Russian man drowns at Naithon Beach
Russian man drowns at Naithon Beach
PHUKET: A tourist from Russia drowned yesterday (June 3) at Naithon Beach, in what lifeguards claim to be another case of a foreign beach-goer ignoring red flags and entering the water, despite it being strictly prohibited.
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha Day
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials, led by Governor Narong Woonciew, joined a merit-making and blessing ceremony this morning (June 3) to honor the 45th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida. Coinciding with her birthday this year is Visakha Bucha Day, one of the major Buddhist holidays.
Emergency workers showcase skills in Phuket airport fire drill
Emergency workers showcase skills in Phuket airport fire drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport conducted a successful emergency drill on Wednesday (May 31), simulating an oil spill and fire near the airport’s runway. The most recent real hard landing, which luckily did not cause a fire, hasn’t even been publicly reported by the airport’s management team.
Sick Thai elephant to fly home from Sri Lanka in July
Sick Thai elephant to fly home from Sri Lanka in July
BANGKOK: Thai officials are preparing to evacuate Plaisak Surin, one of three Thai elephants in Sri Lanka, back to Thailand in early July for medical treatment, announced the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Phuket surfing competition confirmed
Phuket surfing competition confirmed
SURFING: Local surfers have the chance to enter an upcoming competition in Phuket free of charge and stand the chance to win cash prizes, organisers confirmed on Thursday (June 1).