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Over 4,000 to participate in record-breaking Phuket diving event
Over 4,000 to participate in record-breaking Phuket diving event
PHUKET: The island of Phuket is getting ready to stage what officials promote as a record-breaking eco-oriented diving event and competition for the trophy of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Cars banned from travelling over Patong Hill from Kathu again
Cars banned from travelling over Patong Hill from Kathu again
PHUKET: All cars have been banned from travelling over Patong Hill from Kathu starting this Saturday night (Nov 12) due to safety concerns, Patong Municipality has announced.
Police praised for pushing broken-down Honda Dream up Patong Hill
Police praised for pushing broken-down Honda Dream up Patong Hill
PHUKET: Patong Police have been praised for lending a hand by helping to push a broken-down motorcycle up Patong Hill this morning (Nov 11). 
Foreign arrivals to Phuket rise as airlines switch to winter schedule
Foreign arrivals to Phuket rise as airlines switch to winter schedule
PHUKET: Foreign arrivals to Phuket International Airport have risen after airlines switched to their winter schedules on the last Sunday of October (Oct 30) and remain some 2,000 visits higher than last month on average.
Drivers asked to avoid Patong Hill during rush hours
Drivers asked to avoid Patong Hill during rush hours
PHUKET: Drivers have been asked to avoid the now reopened road over Patong Hill during rush hours in the morning and in the evening to avoid traffic congestion on the route.
No changes to bus fares to Patong yet, says PLTO chief
No changes to bus fares to Patong yet, says PLTO chief
PHUKET: Bus operators operating between Phuket Town and Patong have yet to file a formal request to increase their fares, Phuket Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO) Chief Adcha Buachan has confirmed.
Phuket Fisheries Office launches ‘Ching Fish Market’ at Nai Yang
Phuket Fisheries Office launches ‘Ching Fish Market’ at Nai Yang
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office has launched its ‘Ching Fish Market’ at Nai Yang Beach to help support the local community.
Phuket inmates get cooking in ‘street food’ contest
Phuket inmates get cooking in ‘street food’ contest
PHUKET: A handful of inmates at Phuket Provincial Prison have been recognised for the skills in cooking traditional Thai dishes in a cooking contest held as part of a project to prepare prisoners for the outside world after their release.
Governor leads robe-offering ceremony for Royal Tuition Scholarship Project
Governor leads robe-offering ceremony for Royal Tuition Scholarship Project
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Nov 10) led a robe-offering ceremony for Buddhist monks in Phuket as part of the Phuket Provincial Office’s ongoing contributions under the Royal Tuition Scholarship Project.
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Water supply outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in the Ratchapatanuson Rd area of Patong tomorrow (Nov 11).
Patong Hill opens to ‘selected vehicles’
Patong Hill opens to ‘selected vehicles’
PHUKET: Patong Hill Road opened in both directions to selected vehicles this afternoon (Nov 10), officials confirmed earlier.
Plans outlined to elevate education standards in Phuket
Plans outlined to elevate education standards in Phuket
PHUKET: A meeting was held today (Nov 10) to map out a comprehensive plan for enhancing the education system in an effort to elevate standards among students in Phuket.
Patong Hill to open to small cars travelling to Patong
Patong Hill to open to small cars travelling to Patong
PHUKET: Small vehicles will be allowed to travel up Patong Hill from Kathu today (Nov 10), starting at no later than 4pm, Phuket officials have announced.
Bypass lanes fully reopen to traffic
Bypass lanes fully reopen to traffic
PHUKET: The usual flow of traffic returned to the northbound lanes of the bypass road today as the Phuket Governor declared the lanes reopened early.
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong
PHUKET: A true sense of pre-COVID normality washed across Phuket last night as thousands of people joined Loy Krathong festivities across the island.
Bypass lanes to reopen
Bypass lanes to reopen
PHUKET: The northbound lanes along the bypass road are set to reopen this afternoon (Nov 9), bringing much relief to the traffic congestion that has backed up along the dual-used southbound lanes for the past three weeks.
Bangla raids target nightclub staff for drugs
Bangla raids target nightclub staff for drugs
PHUKET: Patong Police led by Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawangkul conducted random drug tests on 189 staff at five nightlife venues on Bangla Rd last night (Nov 7), with one staffer testing positive for drug use.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rain forecast, Bypass Rd close to full reopening, Patong Hill Rd safe? || November 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rain forecast, Bypass Rd close to full reopening, Patong Hill Rd safe? || November 7
PHUKET XTRA - November 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
LOT Airlines returns to Phuket
LOT Airlines returns to Phuket
PHUKET: LOT Polish Airlines Flight LO6193 from Warsaw Chopin Airport landed in Phuket today (Nov 7), bringing 252 more visitors to Phuket.
Phuket readies for lunar eclipse Loy Krathong
Phuket readies for lunar eclipse Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Preparations are underway across the island for the Loy Krathong festival to be observed tomorrow night (Nov 8), which will see a partial lunar eclipse occur from just after sunset.