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Officials look to ramp up safety at Promthep Cape
Officials look to ramp up safety at Promthep Cape
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality is considering stronger measures to prevent people from descending onto the rocks at Phromthep Cape following the death of a Russian tourist who was swept off rocks by a large wave at the cape last Friday (May 12).
Government offices to close for Royal Ploughing Ceremony day
Government offices to close for Royal Ploughing Ceremony day
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai has confirmed that all Immigration offices on the island will be closed on Wednesday (May 17) as the country marks the traditional Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
Power outage to affect south of Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect south of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect homes and businesses south of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).
Move Forward Party sweeps Phuket
Move Forward Party sweeps Phuket
PHUKET: The Move Forward Party swept all three seats for Phuket in the national election for Members of Parliament yesterday, according to unofficial results announced early this morning (May 15).
When the washing is still green
When the washing is still green
Trillions of dollars have been poured into funds touting their green credentials via various voluntary disclosures as the world economy seeks to accelerate its low-carbon transition. More than 90 nations, representing an estimated 80% of global emissions, have pledged to commit to reaching net zero, according to the think tank World Resources Institute (WRI).
Polling underway in Phuket
Polling underway in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew cast the first vote at the polling station at the Phuket Auditorium in Phuket Town, marking the start of polling across the island in the national election today (May 14).
Phuket water reserves holding ‘safe’
Phuket water reserves holding ‘safe’
PHUKET: Phuket officials keeping an eye on drought concerns have confirmed that the three main reservoirs on the island currently collectively contain  9.73 million cubic metres of water, some 45.2% of capacity, which is deemed sufficient to see island residents through to the annual rains returning later this month.
PLTO riding clinic to provide training, licenses to Phuket students
PLTO riding clinic to provide training, licenses to Phuket students
PHUKET: Up to 350 students from five schools and colleges in Phuket will be able to obtain their first motorcycle driving licenses through a series of official riding clinics in May and June, the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has announced.
Phuket ready for national election
Phuket ready for national election
PHUKET: Phuket is ready for the national general election to be held on Sunday (May 14), Orapin Acheevasuk, Director of the Phuket Office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket), has announced.
Low season arrivals to Phuket forecast at 50% of pre-pandemic levels
Low season arrivals to Phuket forecast at 50% of pre-pandemic levels
PHUKET: Tourist arrivals to Phuket during this year’s low season are expected to be around 50% of the numbers recorded in 2019, the last pre-pandemic year. The key headwinds now are sluggish arrivals from China and the bankruptcy of Go First affecting arrivals from India, said Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Brit arrested for punching Patong tuk-tuk driver in the face
Brit arrested for punching Patong tuk-tuk driver in the face
PHUKET: A British man from Manchester has been arrested for punching a Patong tuk-tuk driver in the face after a motorbike being driven by one of his friends hit the driver’s tuk-tuk parked by the side of the road.
National police chief opens ‘Punrak Cafe’ in Phuket
National police chief opens ‘Punrak Cafe’ in Phuket
PHUKET: National Police Chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat was in Phuket yesterday (May 11) to officiate the formal opening of the ‘Punrak Cafe’ at Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town.
Thailand lures foreign filmmakers with ‘Amazing Workation’
Thailand lures foreign filmmakers with ‘Amazing Workation’
BANGKOK: The Thailand Film Office under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s status as the preferred shooting location for all types of foreign film productions.
Inaugural Tigerair flight from Taiwan touches down in Phuket
Inaugural Tigerair flight from Taiwan touches down in Phuket
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand management and staff at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) welcomed 190 arrivals from Taiwan on the first flight Tigerair to the island yesterday (May 10).
Police warn against political apparel on election day
Police warn against political apparel on election day
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police have warned that wearing clothing with logos of political parties or names of their candidates during the upcoming general election on May 13-14 can may be considered illegal campaigning and thus result in a hefty fine or even imprisonment.
Man charged for vicious beating of woman in Patong
Man charged for vicious beating of woman in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a man has been charged for viciously beating a woman in a karaoke car park in Patong late last month.
Nigerian arrested after failed drug bust
Nigerian arrested after failed drug bust
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have arrested a Nigerian man for illegally entering the country after a raid on his rented home in Rawai failed to result in any drugs seized.
Rainwater runoff blamed for mass fish death at Nai Harn lake
Rainwater runoff blamed for mass fish death at Nai Harn lake
PHUKET: An influx of freshwater from heavy downpours in recent days has been blamed for causing thousands of fish to die at Nai Harn Lake.
Darasamut Underpass ‘never fully maintained’, says election candidate
Darasamut Underpass ‘never fully maintained’, says election candidate
PHUKET: The essential safety equipment in the Darasamut Underpass, including the pumps, have never had a full overhaul, a candidate for the upcoming election has claimed.
Phuket motorbike rental shops targetted in road safety drive
Phuket motorbike rental shops targetted in road safety drive
PHUKET: Phuket officials have set their sights on inspecting motorbike rental shops as part of the measures to be set out to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries in accidents on Phuket’s roads.