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New Phuket constituencies put to the people
New Phuket constituencies put to the people
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC, or ECT Phuket) is calling for feedback on three options for the redrawn boundaries of constituencies to be used in the next national election.
Phuket hotel market to recover by end of year, says Knight Frank
Phuket hotel market to recover by end of year, says Knight Frank
PHUKET: At the end of 2022, the number of hotel rooms in Phuket totaled 44,024, up 1.1% year-on-year (YoY), and hotels currently under construction will add just over 2,000 new rooms to the market by 2025, Carlos Martinez, Director of Research and Consultancy, Knight Frank Thailand, has revealed.
Rotary Clubs rally for coral reef restoration
Rotary Clubs rally for coral reef restoration
PHUKET: Efforts by two  chapters of the Rotary Club in Phuket will see 39 blocks of 3D printed concrete frames installed at an ailing reef off Koh Maithon, just over eight kilometres southeast of Cape Panwa, to help the corals thrive.
BISP Sea Eagles continue to make waves in the pool
BISP Sea Eagles continue to make waves in the pool
SWIMMING: The Sea Eagles from the British International School, Phuket (BISP) will go into this weekend’s swim meet on home turf in supremely confident mood after a series of exceptional displays of late.
Crackdown on illegal Phuket taxi drivers launched
Crackdown on illegal Phuket taxi drivers launched
PHUKET: More than 100 Phuket taxi drivers massed in Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 2) to protest people using privately registered cars as illegal taxis. The drivers complained they were losing money to the illegal operators, and called for officials to ramp up efforts to curtail the illegal practice.
Phuket targets Saudi budget travellers, as Air China resumes direct flights
Phuket targets Saudi budget travellers, as Air China resumes direct flights
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association has held talks with low-cost Saudi airline Flynas in an effort to encourage more direct flights to the island, as China’s national carrier officially returned to Phuket this week.
Ministry of Labour in town to promote foreign workers’ rights
Ministry of Labour in town to promote foreign workers’ rights
PHUKET: A delegation from the Ministry of Labour was in Phuket yesterday (Feb 1) to highlight and showcase a public relations initiative focused on protecting foreign workers’ rights.
Phuket tour guide chief denounces report of B1mn drug extortion by police
Phuket tour guide chief denounces report of B1mn drug extortion by police
PHUKET: Krit Thepbamrung, President of the Andaman Tour Guide Association, is calling for a tour guide in Phuket to come forward and clarify that his claim that an “agency official” had planted drugs on a Saudi tourist then extorted B1 million from him happened years ago.
Phuket air quality takes a hit
Phuket air quality takes a hit
PHUKET: Air quality monitoring centres using data from Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) have reported unhealthy levels of PM2.5 particulates across Phuket yesterday and today (Jan 31-Feb 1),
Phuket gets three MPs at next election
Phuket gets three MPs at next election
PHUKET: Phuket will have three seats to be contested for the House of Representatives at the next election, the Election Commission of Thailand has confirmed.
Phuket officials ready for Valentine’s day
Phuket officials ready for Valentine’s day
PHUKET: The Mueang Phuket District Office is already making special preparations for people getting married on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14), including a gold giveaway and free photos for lucky couples.
Power outage to affect Sinsuk Thani, Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect Sinsuk Thani, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect the Sinsuk Thani housing estate in Moo 5, Srisoonthorn on Friday morning (Feb 3).
Corruption questions raised over failed Phuket construction projects
Corruption questions raised over failed Phuket construction projects
PHUKET: A key Phuket government information office has shared posts online by a national anti-corruption network, calling into question major constructions projects that have failed to materialise despite hundreds of millions of baht spent on them.
Thalang cop collects Red Cross Fair top prize
Thalang cop collects Red Cross Fair top prize
PHUKET: Lt Col Anukul Nooket, Deputy Chief of Thalang Police, has presented himself at an event at Phuket Provincial Hall to officially receive the top first prize of this year’s edition of the annual Red Cross Charity Lottery ‒ a brand-new Haval H6 SUV. The price of the car starts from B1.249 million.
Power outage to affect key areas in Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect key areas in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect a central residential and business areas in Cherng Talay on Thursday morning (Feb 2).
Phuket to welcome 12mn tourists in 2023, predicts TAT
Phuket to welcome 12mn tourists in 2023, predicts TAT
PHUKET: A total of 12 million tourists are expected to visit Phuket this year, Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Office (TAT Phuket) has revealed.
Climate Cycle - Chiang Mai to Phuket in 10 days
Climate Cycle - Chiang Mai to Phuket in 10 days
PHUKET: Joanna and Max Hellier, founders of the sustainability change organisation ‘Root The Future’, have begun their 10-day, 1,500km bicycle ride, starting in Chiang Mai and finishing in Phuket ‒ all in the name of climate action.
Democrats pitch to reclaim Phuket
Democrats pitch to reclaim Phuket
PHUKET: Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit was in Phuket yesterday (Jan 29) for a campaign event to present the party’s three Phuket candidates for the upcoming national election in May.
Power outage to affect entrance road to Laguna
Power outage to affect entrance road to Laguna
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage at the main three-way intersection leading to the entrance to Laguna Phuket tomorrow (Jan 31) so that work can be done on the low-voltage electricity distribution network.
The need for saving lives
The need for saving lives
The name Vincent Modell has become synonymous with helping people in need, especially foreigners ‒ expats and tourists alike ‒ injured in road accidents involving motorbikes in Phuket, and as one of the island’s leading snake-catchers. Here Vincent explains how he came to be the first responder making headlines and as the ‘Snake Guy in Phuket’ and what he sees as most important for people to know regarding helping to save lives.