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Phuket Opinion: On the cards
Phuket Opinion: On the cards
PHUKET: The new system of ‘yellow cards’ and ‘red cards’ for law-breaking foreigners in Phuket announced by the regional Immigration chief this past week is a cause for concern – but not because Immigration is looking to take action against foreigners caught wantonly flouting the law.
Saphan Hin festival to mark Makha Bucha Day
Saphan Hin festival to mark Makha Bucha Day
PHUKET: A food and goods festival is underway in Saphan Hin to mark Makha Bucha Day and the long weekend.
Phuket targets more French tourists
Phuket targets more French tourists
PHUKET: A roadshow held in Paris on Thursday (Mar 2) is aiming to increase the number of tourists visiting Phuket from France, officials have confirmed.
Medical tourism can boost Phuket 2028 Expo hopes, says PM
Medical tourism can boost Phuket 2028 Expo hopes, says PM
PHUKET: The government is behind a major push to promote the country’s capabilities in the medical tourism sector as part of further efforts to boost Phuket’s candidacy to host the 2028 Specialized Expo.
Phuket condo market still needs time to recover
Phuket condo market still needs time to recover
PHUKET: The Phuket condominium market remains an attractive investment opportunity with good ROI figures especially for foreign investors, but still needs time to recover and is waiting for more foreign tourists to increase, says Nattha Kahapana, Managing Director, Knight Frank Thailand Co Ltd.
Long weekend brings another alcohol ban
Long weekend brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Budhhist holiday Makha Bucha will see all major government offices closed and a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in effect for the national public holiday on Monday (Mar 6).
Over 50 airlines confirmed to fly to Phuket from abroad in March
Over 50 airlines confirmed to fly to Phuket from abroad in March
PHUKET: International flights to Phuket airport are expected to continue growing in numbers on March as more carriers get permissions to add the island to their networks of routes. The official schedule, released earlier this week by the Phuket branch of the Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), lists 3,710 inbound and outbound flights by 52 carriers in March.
Third leatherback turtle nest found in Phuket
Third leatherback turtle nest found in Phuket
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have confirmed that the third turtle nest of the 2022-2023 season was found in Phuket on Wednesday (Mar 1) following one similar discovery in December 2022 and another in February 2023.
Fake goods workshop raided in Kathu
Fake goods workshop raided in Kathu
PHUKET: Officers led by Region 8 Police raided several commercial units in Kathu yesterday (Mar 2) where trademark logos of companies such as Adidas, Nike, Under Armour and RVCA, owned and operated by Billabong and Quiksilver, were illegally produced on shirts.
Patong Police respond over attack on Canadian tourist
Patong Police respond over attack on Canadian tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police have responded to accusations of lack of action taken regarding a Canadian tourist being attacked and robbed on Patong Beach in the early hours of one morning last month.
Patong ladyboy arrested for snatch and run
Patong ladyboy arrested for snatch and run
PHUKET: A ladyboy frequenting Bangla Rd has been arrested and charged for the snatch and run of a gold necklace from a British tourist in the early hours of this morning (Mar 2).
Jellyfish sting warning, first aid posters released in four languages
Jellyfish sting warning, first aid posters released in four languages
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has created jellyfish warning and first aid posters in four languages to inform tourists of the dangers of jellyfish stings and what to do if they are stung.
‘Red card’ system launched for ‘bad foreigners’ in Phuket
‘Red card’ system launched for ‘bad foreigners’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has launched a ‘red card’ system that will see foreigners found guilty of two offences deported from the country.
Kongsak installed as new Phuket Chamber of Commerce President
Kongsak installed as new Phuket Chamber of Commerce President
PHUKET: Kongsak Koophongsakorn has been installed as President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual general meeting.
Vendors up in arms over stall permit delay for Heroines Festival
Vendors up in arms over stall permit delay for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: More than 70 vendors looking to set up stalls at the upcoming Heroines Festival this month massed at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 28) over not yet being issued their permits to operate at the popular annual event.
Buzz in Bangkok as ‘Golden Fly Series’ comes to town
Buzz in Bangkok as ‘Golden Fly Series’ comes to town
ATHLETICS: The established in-city athletics spectacle “Golden Fly Series” returned to Thailand last Saturday (Feb 25) with 20 world-class track and field athletes from five continents competing on the world’s largest certified mobile track and field facility.
Patong Police crack down on street racers
Patong Police crack down on street racers
PHUKET: Patong Police have launched a crackdown on street racers, including foreigners speeding on motorbikes, following instructions in Bangkok for police to clamp down on street racing throughout the country.
Officials tackle black wastewater at Karon Beach
Officials tackle black wastewater at Karon Beach
PHUKET: Local officials are rushing to take remedial action over dark wastewater flowing across the sand and into the sea at the northern end of Karon Beach, scaring tourists and local people over health concerns.
Three arrested by anti-drugs officials
Three arrested by anti-drugs officials
PHUKET: Administration officials from the Phuket Provincial Defense Office (PPDO) have arrested three men on drug charges, with a 9mm handgun seized in the raids.
Phuket officials recognise algae bloom in Patong
Phuket officials recognise algae bloom in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Municipality and local environmental officials have started talks about preventative measures regarding an algae bloom that has persisted in Patong Bay since last month.