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Phuket closes Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign with five dead
Phuket closes Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign with five dead
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised 51 road accidents resulting in five deaths and 51 people injured during the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign for Songkran 2023, which concluded at midnight last night (Apr 17).
Seven injured, no deaths recorded for Day 6 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Seven injured, no deaths recorded for Day 6 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised seven road accidents resulting in eight people injured during Day 6 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 16).
PLTO arrests 10 more taxi drivers at Phuket airport
PLTO arrests 10 more taxi drivers at Phuket airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has confirmed arresting 10 more drivers for operating illegally at Phuket International Airport.
Phuket officials assure smog is clearing
Phuket officials assure smog is clearing
PHUKET: Phuket officials have assured that the heavy smog that has plagued Phuket for days is now clearing, and that people can safely enjoy outdoor activities.
Over 8,000 runners expected for 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon
Over 8,000 runners expected for 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon
MARATHON: The Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to welcome over 8,000 runners from more than 40 countries to compete in one of Southeast Asia’s favourite destination marathons on June 10-11, organisers have confirmed.
Phuket Water Festival making a splash
Phuket Water Festival making a splash
PHUKET: Narong Woonciew, Governor of Phuket, officially inaugurated the “Phuket Water Festival 2023 Water Festival...Thai Way” yesterday (Apr 15) to welcome in the Thai New Year while promoting the province as a desirable tourists destination.
Health warning issued as heat and smog persist
Health warning issued as heat and smog persist
PHUKET: At-risk people have been urged by health experts to take precautions as sustained heat and heavy smog continue to plague Phuket.
Three injuries, no deaths on Day 5 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Three injuries, no deaths on Day 5 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials reportedjust three road accidents resulting in three people injured during Day 5 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 15).
Phuket Opinion: Stymied by a new idea
Phuket Opinion: Stymied by a new idea
PHUKET: The debate over whether the floating party barge ‘Yona Beach Club’ should be approved or not continues, but what cannot be debated is how unfairly the operator of the party barge has been treated by being led on a merry dance by officials.
Police weed out illegal cannabis sellers
Police weed out illegal cannabis sellers
PHUKET: Officials have arrested a man in Patong who was producing and distributing cannabis related products illegally, warning that harsh punishments will be enforced on anyone operating similarly without the appropriate licence.
One death, 11 injured on Day 4 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
One death, 11 injured on Day 4 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials reportednine road accidents that resulted in one death and 11 people injured during Day 4 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 14).
Two suspects arrested on drug charges in Chalong
Two suspects arrested on drug charges in Chalong
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested two men in their area of responsibility today (Apr 14) after they were spotted leaving a “drug epidemic area” and then attempted to avoid a search by officers on Wiset Rd.
Police warn Songkran revellers against impetuous celebrations 
Police warn Songkran revellers against impetuous celebrations 
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has issued a warning for local residents and tourists planning to continue their Songkran celebrations after the main events yesterday (Apr 13). People have been reminded of fines and jail terms for specific festival-related actions which can be considered criminal offenses not tolerated as they could be the day before.
Bangkok woman reported missing in Phuket
Bangkok woman reported missing in Phuket
PHUKET: A sister of a 27-year-old Thai woman on a trip from Bangkok to Phuket is appealing for help in tracking down Vannapa Bamrab, who has been missing since Tuesday (Apr 11).
Thai women win Asean Rugby Sevens championship
Thai women win Asean Rugby Sevens championship
RUGBY: Thailand’s women rugby team won the Southeast Asian (SEA) Sevens tournament in Singapore last weekend after they defeated the hosts in their own back yard 22-7.
Hotel kitchen worker stabbed by co-worker, dies in Cherng Talay
Hotel kitchen worker stabbed by co-worker, dies in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Police are investigating what led to a kitchen porter being fatally stabbed by a co-worker in the car park of a well-known hotel in Cherng Talay yesterday (Apr 13).
Seven injured, no deaths on Day 3 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Seven injured, no deaths on Day 3 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered only seven road accidents that resulted in seven people injured but no deaths during the 24 hours of Songkran Day, Apr 13, marking Day 3 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign, according to the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).
Phuket revellers turn out for Songkran
Phuket revellers turn out for Songkran
PHUKET:  For the first time in three years tens of thousands of people turned out to enjoy Songkran on the streets across Phuket yesterday (Apr 13).
Phuket officials recognise first road accident death in ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket officials recognise first road accident death in ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered 11 road accidents that resulted in 10 people injured and one man killed during the 24 hours of Apr 12, Day 2 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign, reports the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).
Sakhu on restricted water supply
Sakhu on restricted water supply
PHUKET: Residents in Tambon Sakhu, located south of Phuket International Airport, have been put on restricted water supply following a notice by the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) issued late yesterday (Apr 12).