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Foreigners divided on ‘tourist entry fee’, says poll
Foreigners divided on ‘tourist entry fee’, says poll
PHUKET: Respondents to an online poll by The Phuket News are divided over whether the ‘tourist entry fee’ currently set to come into effect in June should be implemented in its current form.
Children lost near Patong Beach found safe
Children lost near Patong Beach found safe
PHUKET: Two young children reported lost near Patong Beach were found safe last night (Feb 26), local Tourist Police have reported.
Patong Hill closure causes traffic woes
Patong Hill closure causes traffic woes
PHUKET: Phuket officials are urging motorists to avoid Patong Hill from 9pm to 5am tonight while the road is closed to all traffic while works on installing water mains continues after long traffic tailbacks plagued the hill last night (Feb 26).
Water outages to hit central, southern Phuket
Water outages to hit central, southern Phuket
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in central and southern Phuket will suffer a series of water outages on Monday and Tuesday (Feb 27-28) due to ’step tests’ and works on Bang Jo filtration station. 
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri Rd near Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri Rd near Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect residents and businesses along the northbound side (west side) of Thepkrasattri Rd from the Heroines Monument on Monday (Feb 27).
B10,000 reward for missing dog in Phuket
B10,000 reward for missing dog in Phuket
PHUKET: Kathu residents are asked for help in finding an ex-stray dog missing for three days. B10,000 reward is offered for help in finding the animal which is described as being afraid of humans and having health issues.
Phuket authorities tout greater than ever Heroines Festival
Phuket authorities tout greater than ever Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival in Phuket this year will be bigger and greater than ever, featuring a reworked historical show and famous Thai actresses performing the roles of Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Srisoonthorn, Phuket officials have announced. The festival will be held at the Victory Field in Thalang on Mar 13-15.
Police destroy thousands of seized guns
Police destroy thousands of seized guns
RAYONG: Several thousands* of seized guns have been destroyed at a Millcon Steel Company’s facility in Rayong earlier this week concluding the most recent round of Royal Thai Police’s efforts to enforce gun control in the country and suppress illegal firearm possession.
Itameshi served in style
Itameshi served in style
Featuring Japanese floral décor and a well-crafted menu focusing on the best local ingredients and produce, dining at Semi Di Tsubu is a delight for the taste buds.
Anticipation abounds as cycling’s Tour of Phuket returns
Anticipation abounds as cycling’s Tour of Phuket returns
CYCLING: After a three-year hiatus due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular Tour of Phuket 2023 returns to the island next month.
Phuket Opinion: A corruption playground
Phuket Opinion: A corruption playground
PHUKET: It is difficult not to get one’s hopes up with the corruption probe into the money spent by Cherng Talay Municipality for its children’s playground. The case has all the hallmarks of a slam dunk, with more than B3.14 million spent on a handful of ‘bouncy rides’ and playground equipment. Yet, the people of Phuket just might get to see how ineffective the anti-corruption measures truly are.
Phuket airport handles rush hour arrivals
Phuket airport handles rush hour arrivals
PHUKET: Immigration officers had to open all passport control counters at Phuket International Airport and speed up their work to the maximum yesterday morning (Feb 25) when seven flights landed one after another on the island.
More flights from China added to Phuket airport’s schedule
More flights from China added to Phuket airport’s schedule
PHUKET: Hainan Airlines’ first direct flight from Guangzhou landed in Phuket yesterday evening (Feb 24), bringing the number of air carriers serviced by Airports of Thailand Ground Aviation Services Co., Ltd (AOTGA) at Phuket International Airport to 55. Hainan Airlines will be performing five flights per week to Phuket from Guangzhou.
Tourism fair underway in Phuket
Tourism fair underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai International Travel Fair 2023 (TITF 2023) is currently underway in Phuket and will continue through this Sunday (Feb 26).
Foreigners urged to join blood donation campaign
Foreigners urged to join blood donation campaign
PHUKET: Foreigners in Phuket and nationwide are invited to join the never-ending blood donation campaign to replenish much-needed reserves. Heightened emphasis is made on donating Rh-negative blood types, which are not common among Asians, but critically needed for providing help to other foreigners.
Greenwashing is more than dirty laundry
Greenwashing is more than dirty laundry
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to protect the environment, more and more businesses are claiming to be sustainable and environmentally friendly in order to attract consumers who prioritise these values. However, not all businesses are making genuine efforts to reduce their environmental impact, and this is where the concept of ‘greenwashing’ comes in.
Five more drivers nabbed in Phuket taxi crackdown
Five more drivers nabbed in Phuket taxi crackdown
PHUKET: The campaign by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) against who they consider illegal taxis drivers is continuing. Five more drivers were apprehended in the most recent round of checks conducted on Feb 22 in Cherng Talay. So far there has been no development in the ’peace talks’ between the PLTO and recently banned green plate taxis from outside Phuket, despite the office having promised to find a solution for them to become legal on the island again. This happened on Feb 9, more than two weeks ago from today.
Short-term car rentals market predicted to grow by 33% in 2023
Short-term car rentals market predicted to grow by 33% in 2023
BANGKOK: Car rental business in Thailand is enjoying a strong recovery driven by growing demand from tourists. The market is expected to grow by 10.2% and reach B51 billion in 2023, says TTB Analytics, a research branch of TMBThanachart bank now branded as TTB. 
Budget for police bodycams approved
Budget for police bodycams approved
BANGKOK: The cabinet has approved a budget of about B445 million to purchase bodycams for Royal Thai Police officers. According to new regulations, officers are now required to record their actions while on duty, including interrogation process, traffic control, negotiations.
Patong Hill traffic reduced ahead of waterworks
Patong Hill traffic reduced ahead of waterworks
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reduced traffic over Patong Hill to one lane each way ahead of the road being closed overnight so that water mains pipes can be installed from the bottom of the hill to the Chao Por Seua ‘Tiger’ Temple at the top of the hill.