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Major power outage to affect Laguna, Layan
Major power outage to affect Laguna, Layan
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect key areas in Laguna and Layan, north of Bang Tao, in Cherng Talay, on Friday (Jan 6).
Road safety campaign to counter foreigners renting motorbikes
Road safety campaign to counter foreigners renting motorbikes
PHUKET: Foreigners renting motorbikes and driving dangerously on Phuket’s roads became the focus of attention at the daily briefing of the Seven Days of Danger safety campaign for New Year 2023 held at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Jan 3).
New Year brings B6bn boost to Phuket
New Year brings B6bn boost to Phuket
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office (TAT Phuket) estimates that more than 280,000 visitors arrived on the island over the New Year holidays, generating more than B6 billion for the local economy.
No road deaths over Phuket New Year, report officials
No road deaths over Phuket New Year, report officials
PHUKET: Seven people were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in road accidents on the island but there were no deaths on New Year’s Day yesterday (Jan 1), Phuket officials announced this morning (Jan 2).
Patong Beach cleared of 12 tons of trash in New Year cleanup
Patong Beach cleared of 12 tons of trash in New Year cleanup
PHUKET: More than 12 tons of trash were cleared from Patong Beach yesterday (Jan 1) as staff from Patong Municipality and volunteers cleaned up the debris left behind from the New Year countdown that saw thousands of people celebrate the New Year in Patong.
Cathay Pacific steps up Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific steps up Hong Kong flights
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Senior management and staff at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) saw in the New Year yesterday (Jan 1) by welcoming 118 arrivals from Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific flight.
One death, four injuries reported on day three of Seven Days of Danger
One death, four injuries reported on day three of Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Day three of the Seven Days of Danger road safety campaign in Phuket saw its first death reported, with a further three accidents reported as taking place.
Phuket welcomes in the New Year
Phuket welcomes in the New Year
PHUKET: Revellers welcomed in the New Year in style today (Jan 1) as tourists and locals alike flocked to popular sites across the island to celebrate with friends and enjoy spectacular firework displays.
Phuket Opinion: On the tourism horizon
Phuket Opinion: On the tourism horizon
PHUKET: Having tourists back on our beaches for the New Year is a sight for sore eyes, especially for people on the island whose incomes suffered heavily over the past two years, yet there is some room for apprehension on the horizon as the island’s tourism industry continues to recover.
Just seven accidents in first two days of road safety campaign
Just seven accidents in first two days of road safety campaign
PHUKET: Officials figures pertaining to the first two days of the Seven Days of Danger road safety campaign in Phuket confirm no recorded deaths and just seven accidents, it was announced today (Dec 31).
Governor thanks Phuket residents for recovery
Governor thanks Phuket residents for recovery
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew has expressed his gratitude to the people of Phuket for their efforts in helping get the island back on its feet after the COVID-19 pandemic to become highest-ranked province nationally, outside of Bangkok, in regards to tourism generated income this year.
New Year countdown festival underway at Surin Beach
New Year countdown festival underway at Surin Beach
PHUKET: Preparations to welcome in the New Year are well and truly underway at Surin Beach in Cherng Talay after the official festival was launched yesterday (Dec 30).
Man revived from drowning at Kamala Beach
Man revived from drowning at Kamala Beach
PHUKET: A 26-year-old Thai man was rushed to Patong Hospital after being pulled from the water without pulse and revived at Kamala beach yesterday (Dec 30).
Maya Bay to close in January for jetty repairs
Maya Bay to close in January for jetty repairs
PHUKET: Maya Bay, which reopened to tourists on Oct 1 this year after another period on “natural rehabilitation”, will be closed once again next month, but this time only for two days – Jan 15-16.
Phuket police launch anti-crime drive for New Year
Phuket police launch anti-crime drive for New Year
PHUKET: Maj Gen Saksira Phuak-am, Deputy Commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 8, yesterday (Dec 29) presided over a ceremony to launch an anti-crime campaign for the New Year.
Seven Days of Danger safety campaign underway in Phuket
Seven Days of Danger safety campaign underway in Phuket
PHUKET: Only two women were injured in motorbike accidents on Day 1 of the Seven Days of Danger for New Year 2023 road-safety campaign, according to Phuket officials.
Tourists arrive as Phuket New Year festivals begin
Tourists arrive as Phuket New Year festivals begin
PHUKET: More than 35,000 people are expected to land on the island on domestic and international flights over the New Year holidays, officials announced yesterday (Dec 29).
Yacht goes missing off Nai Harn coast
Yacht goes missing off Nai Harn coast
PHUKET: A German national has been left searching for his yacht after it was discovered missing from a mooring point in waters off Nai Harn beach yesterday (Dec 28).
Stranded in Phuket, American man, 35, dies after plunge at airport
Stranded in Phuket, American man, 35, dies after plunge at airport
PHUKET: A 35-year-old American man died from his injuries after plunging from a platform on the third story at Phuket International Airport yesterday afternoon (Dec 28).
Foreigner in fall at Phuket airport
Foreigner in fall at Phuket airport
PHUKET:  A foreign man has been rushed to hospital after he fell from the balcony on the third floor of the International Terminal at Phuket airport this afternoon (Dec 28).