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Getting set for the Phuket Rugby 11s tournament
Getting set for the Phuket Rugby 11s tournament
RUGBY: Get ready for some scintillating on-field action after this year’s Phuket Rugby 11s tournament was officially announced by organisers yesterday (May 3).
Phuket to host southern qualifiers for National and Handicapped Games
Phuket to host southern qualifiers for National and Handicapped Games
ALL SPORTS: Phuket has confirmed it will be hosting the Region 4 qualifying rounds for both the 48th National Games and the 38th National Handicapped Games later this month.
Lawyers look to expand free legal advice at police stations
Lawyers look to expand free legal advice at police stations
PHUKET: Pol Gen Chatchawan Suksomchit, chairman of the Senate Standing Commission on Law, Justice and Police, was in Phuket on Tuesday (May 2) to hear a proposal to have more lawyers providing free legal advice at police stations in Phuket.
Two arrested for illegal fishing off Cape Panwa
Two arrested for illegal fishing off Cape Panwa
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested for illegal fishing in protected waters in front of the Phuket Marine Resources Research Center at Cape Panwa, with one man caught with four baby black-tip reef sharks.
Phuket Immigration demands title deeds, home walk-throughs for permit to stay extensions
Phuket Immigration demands title deeds, home walk-throughs for permit to stay extensions
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration is refusing to accept applications for one-year extensions unless the foreigner provides a copy of the Chanote land title for property where the foreigner is staying ‒ even if the foreigner is only renting the property ‒ and photographs of inside the home where the foreigner is staying, including in the bedroom.
Phuket marine safety ramped up for long weekend
Phuket marine safety ramped up for long weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Chief Natchaphong Pranit has issued a slew of notices calling for boat operators to strictly observe safety regulations ahead of the four-day weekend, which starts tomorrow (May 4).
‘Green’ loan to encourage renewable energy usage
‘Green’ loan to encourage renewable energy usage
PHUKET: As part of a renewable energy initiative the Government Savings Bank has announced it is introducing loans to enable people to invest in solar panels to help reduce household energy costs while having a positive impact on the environment by reducing global warming.
Phuket prisoners to get vocational training in boatbuilding
Phuket prisoners to get vocational training in boatbuilding
PHUKET: Ten inmates from Phuket Prison will start training as boatbuilders from next Monday (May 8) under a project to provide prisoners with skills to use to support themselves after their release from jail.
Chinese outpace Russian arrivals to Phuket
Chinese outpace Russian arrivals to Phuket
PHUKET: The number of Chinese arrivals over the past week surpassed the number of Russian arrivals by more than 4,000, according to the latest report released by Phuket Immigration.
Alcohol bans for election days confirmed
Alcohol bans for election days confirmed
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Chief Pol Maj Gen Sermpan Sirikong has confirmed that the ban on the sale of alcohol for the early voting to be observed this weekend and for the national general election on May 14 will be enforced to full effect.
Three killed in road accidents
Three killed in road accidents
PHUKET: Three people were killed in road accidents today (May 1), including a 17-year-old male struck by a motorbike after he jumped a red light in Thalang.
Phuket airport runway hole causes flight delays
Phuket airport runway hole causes flight delays
PHUKET: People boarding flights to or from Phuket International Airport have been advised to check with their airlines for any delays following delays starting yesterday resulting from a hole in the runway.
Phuket Bike Week draws to a close
Phuket Bike Week draws to a close
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week drew to a close yesterday following a concert by legendary Thai rock band Carabao at Loma Park, Patong, on Saturday night (Apr 29).
Fun run to support disabled community
Fun run to support disabled community
RUNNING: A charity fun run to help aid disabled members of the community in Phuket has been confirmed, authorities confirmed on Friday (Apr 28).
Charity boxing match to help Pa Khlok drug rehab program
Charity boxing match to help Pa Khlok drug rehab program
BOXING: A charity boxing match will be organised later this year to help raise funds for a Pa Khlok-based drug rehabilitation program, it was announced on Friday (Apr 28).
Phuket Opinion: A semblance of reassurance
Phuket Opinion: A semblance of reassurance
PHUKET: It’s amazing what officials can forget even when they are doing an outstanding job trying to explain an incident when they genuinely have no idea what caused it.
Phuket honours Prince’s birthday
Phuket honours Prince’s birthday
PHUKET: Tributes were paid today to mark the 18th birthday of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Sirivibulyarajakumar.
Phuket Songkran celebrations declared a huge success
Phuket Songkran celebrations declared a huge success
PHUKET: Authorities have declared the recent Songkran celebrations a major success, lauding a variety of activities across the island that attracted significant interest from local residents and tourists alike, which helped boost the local economy.
Phuket targets 70% voter turn out
Phuket targets 70% voter turn out
PHUKET: Government officials in Phuket have declared they expect at least 70% of eligible voters to turn out and cast their vote in the upcoming General Election.
Bodybuilders flex their muscles at Phuket Classic
Bodybuilders flex their muscles at Phuket Classic
BODYBUILDING: The sport of bodybuilding is alive and well on the island of Phuket, as witnessed by the Phuket Classic 2023 event held last Sunday (Apr 23).