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Army inducts only 47 conscripts from Kathu
Army inducts only 47 conscripts from Kathu
PHUKET: Of the 433 young men in Kathu District called up to present themselves for conscription duty at Saphan Hin yesterday (Apr 3), only 47 will serve as soldiers, officials have reported.
Phuket candidates register for election
Phuket candidates register for election
PHUKET: Crowds of supporters turned out in droves at the Phuket Auditorium, located at the Phuket Provincial Administration Centerin Phuket Town, yesterday (Apr 3) as candidates registered to contest seats as Members of Parliament representing Phuket in the upcoming election to be held on May 14.
Kamala beach wastewater woes continue
Kamala beach wastewater woes continue
PHUKET: A week after Kamala officials promised to take action over black wastewater running across the sand at Kamala Beach, the Pak Bang Canal that feeds the dark stream remains a shiny black, and reeking with a foul stench.
Chongqing Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
Chongqing Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Chongqing Airlines became the latest airline flying direct from mainland China to Phuket with the arrival of Flight OQ2093 from Chongqing landing at Phuket International Airport late yesterday afternoon (Apr 2).
‘Lovable rogue’ Aussie expat ‘Diver’ passes away
‘Lovable rogue’ Aussie expat ‘Diver’ passes away
PHUKET: The “lovable rogue” Ian ‘Diver’ Dick, a resident of Phuket for more than 40 years and best known for his bar at Surin Beach that he ran for nigh on a decade, where he saved seemingly countless lives from dangerous surf, has passed away.
Phuket Immigration to close for holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced its office will be closed to observe the national public holiday Chakri Memorial Day this Thursday (Apr 6).
Police target rental companies taking public parking spaces
Police target rental companies taking public parking spaces
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Police, has ordered officers to take action against any motorbike rental shops that occupy public parking spaces solely for presenting their rental bikes to customers.
Registration of Phuket candidates begins
Registration of Phuket candidates begins
PHUKET: As with elsewhere throughout the country today, candidates in Phuket this morning (Apr 3) began registering with the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) their intent to run for election in the national polls to be held on May 14.
Patong officials issue heat stroke warning
Patong officials issue heat stroke warning
PHUKET: The Department of Public Health and Environment at Patong Municipality has issued a warning for people to beware signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal.
Envoys enjoy Andaman culture fam trip
Envoys enjoy Andaman culture fam trip
PHUKET: Ambassadors and foreign diplomatic staff from more than 20 countries arrived in Phuket yesterday (Apr 1) to enjoy a taste of local culture from throughout the Andaman provinces.
Blood donors invited to join island-wide drive to save lives
Blood donors invited to join island-wide drive to save lives
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) operated by the the provincial chapter of Thai Red Cross is calling for Thais and foreigners to donate blood, as medics in Phuket and nearby provinces are facing shortages of all blood types due to growth in tourist arrivals and, sadly, various emergencies including road accidents.
Phuket Opinion: Steering clear of trouble
Phuket Opinion: Steering clear of trouble
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew’s obvious grimace at the taxi meetings this week said it all. He had just flown from back from Bangkok from a meeting and press conference with the Prime Minister to bolster support for Thailand’s bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28. On returning to Phuket, the first thing he had to contend with is the island’s inability to deal with the public taxi situation.
Patong Municipality probed over B4.5mn ‘sculpture’ roundabout
Patong Municipality probed over B4.5mn ‘sculpture’ roundabout
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has been called to explain why it cost B4.5 million to build the roundabout at the intersection of Nanai Rd, Sirirat Rd and Phra Metta Rd at the southern end of the town.
Officials clarify Phuket metered taxi fares
Officials clarify Phuket metered taxi fares
PHUKET: The Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, has issued a notice reminding people of the rates to be charged by metered taxis in Phuket.
Phuket water supply reservoirs 65% full
Phuket water supply reservoirs 65% full
PHUKET: Phuket officials are taking precautions in case emergency measures are required to resolve any water shortage issue that may arise as the dry season continues.
TAT joins forces with online giants to boost tourism
TAT joins forces with online giants to boost tourism
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed an agreement on strategic partnership with four of the world’s biggest online platforms to introduce a joint marketing initiative to boost tourism to Thailand. The partners include such leading players as Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay.
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
PHUKET: A foreign national has died in Phuket after a motorcycle rear-ended a garbage truck on Karon beach road in the early hours of this morning (Mar 31)
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered three operators, including a restaurant, on Leypang Beach to vacate their sites after they were deemed to be on public land.
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
PHUKET: Police have arrested three foreigners for paying for sex with a minor following further investigations into a child sex trafficking ring exposed when a bar in Patong was raided earlier this month.
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
PHUKET: Checkpoints will be set up as police and transport officials continue their crackdown on illegal taxis, a meeting joined by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew announced yesterday (Mar 30).