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The action hots up on day 3 of the Phuket cricket sixes
The action hots up on day 3 of the Phuket cricket sixes
CRICKET: It was a fascinating third day of cricket at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang yesterday (Apr 22) as the ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes continued in scorching conditions.
Phuket Opinion: Feeling the heat
Phuket Opinion: Feeling the heat
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) heat index warnings that spread across popular Phuket social media channels like wildfire on Friday (Apr 21) certainly set the cat among the pigeons with reports that the “real feel” heat in Phuket will be the same as if it were 54°C.
Fire guts car on Phuket’s main highway
Fire guts car on Phuket’s main highway
PHUKET: Phuket police and Koh Kaew officials are yet to explain what caused a car fire which completely destroyed a sedan on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Apr 22).
Monkey neutering resumed in Phuket following complaints by residents
Monkey neutering resumed in Phuket following complaints by residents
PHUKET: Public complaints about the perpetual disturbance from wild monkeys in Rassada have pushed local officials to resume their catch-and-neuter campaign on the eastern outskirts of Phuket Town.
Blue Tree top of the crop after day 2 at the ACG
Blue Tree top of the crop after day 2 at the ACG
CRICKET: Blue Tree Cricket Team maintained their early form on Day 2 at the ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang yesterday (Apr 21).
Understanding Phuket’s ‘haze season’
Understanding Phuket’s ‘haze season’
PHUKET: A meteorologist with 17 years experience with the Belgian air force has come forward with his understanding of the “natural phenomenon” of haze that has plagued Phuket since last week, and has only just started to clear.
Phuket aims for more Chinese with roadshows in major cities
Phuket aims for more Chinese with roadshows in major cities
PHUKET: Three roadshows have been held in Mainland China earlier this week to increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting Phuket, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced.
Foreign crewman in Phuket hospital after medical emergency on board
Foreign crewman in Phuket hospital after medical emergency on board
PHUKET: A foreign crewman was taken to Phuket Provincial Hospital hospital this Wednesday (Apr 19) after a medical emergency on board of a cargo ship passing through Phuket waters.
Phuket Muslims ready to mark end of Ramadan
Phuket Muslims ready to mark end of Ramadan
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket, and Thailand, will observe the Islamic holy day Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, on Saturday (Apr 22).
Water outages to affect areas in six Phuket’s subdistricts
Water outages to affect areas in six Phuket’s subdistricts
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in central Phuket will suffer water outages on Friday and Saturday (Arp 21-22) due to reservoir cleaning at Bang Jo filtration station.
Crackdown on stray dogs in Phuket Town
Crackdown on stray dogs in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A crackdown on stray dogs was launched yesterday (Apr 19) in Phuket Town after authorities received a series of complaints from disgruntled local residents.
Patong police nab motorbike thief
Patong police nab motorbike thief
PHUKET: Patong police have managed to successfully track down a man who stole a motorcycle from the popular nightlife location before arresting him.
Russian man succumbs to injuries from Rawai motorbike accident
Russian man succumbs to injuries from Rawai motorbike accident
PHUKET: Russian national Vlad Kalaev, who suffered severe injuries in a road crash in Rawai during the seven days of intense traffic control, has passed away. Mr Kalaev’s body is to be cremated today (Apr 20), as announced by the family.
Phuket selects ‘Outstanding Woman of the Year’
Phuket selects ‘Outstanding Woman of the Year’
PHUKET: Authorities have revealed their selection for “Outstanding Woman of the Year” from Phuket province, it was confirmed today.
Smog coming from the North, says PSU professor
Smog coming from the North, says PSU professor
PHUKET: A professor at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Faculty of Science has pointed out that PM2.5 in the haze that has been blanketing Southern Thailand for the past week has come from the north of the country.
Rain will clear the haze, says Phuket official
Rain will clear the haze, says Phuket official
PHUKET: As local Phuket officials continue their campaign to assure island residents and tourists that the air quality in Phuket is fine, Wiroj Lewchareonsap, Director of the Southern Western Meteorological Center based at Phuket airport, has come forward to say that the air “will get better” as the rains start to return.
Haze not affecting tourism, says hotelier
Haze not affecting tourism, says hotelier
PHUKET: The Deputy Director of Sales at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in the heart of Phuket Town has come forward to say that the haze that has been plaguing Phuket for the past week is not affecting tourism, according to a local government report.
Speeding tour boats continue to ignore safety laws
Speeding tour boats continue to ignore safety laws
PHUKET: The issue of tour speedboats speeding dangerously has reared its head again, with yet another injury from a “close pass” by a speedboat estimated to be travelling at about 25 knots in the approach to the channel leading to Royal Phuket Marina and Phuket Boat Lagoon.
Phuket Immigration issues ‘yellow cards’ to Thai landlords
Phuket Immigration issues ‘yellow cards’ to Thai landlords
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has issued ‘yellow cards’ to Thais for allowing foreigners found breaking the law to stay at their rented premises. 
Water reserves holding strong
Water reserves holding strong
PHUKET: With about a month to go before the annual rains return, officials are confident that the water reserves held at the island’s three main reservoirs, now about 50% full, will see the island through.