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Water supply outages to affect Koh Kaew, Rassada
Water supply outages to affect Koh Kaew, Rassada
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Koh Kaew and Rassada will see their mains water supply shut off on Thursday (August 25) while workers repair a sluice at Bang Jo Water Production Station in Srisoonthorn.
International surfing comp at Phuket Beach Festival kicks off at Kata
International surfing comp at Phuket Beach Festival kicks off at Kata
SURFING: More than 100 surfers from throughout Southeast Asia have converged at Kata Beach to take part in the International Surfing Competition being held as part of the Phuket Beach Festival.
Fisherman knocked overboard found safe on uninhabited island
Fisherman knocked overboard found safe on uninhabited island
PHUKET: A fisherman knocked overboard amid heavy seas on Sunday* has been safely recovered from a small uninhabited island south of Phuket.
Power outage affect Wat Manik area
Power outage affect Wat Manik area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect the area behind Wat Manik in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 25) so that repairs and maintenance can be carried out on high-voltage cables in the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Suspected overdose on Patong Beach || August 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Suspected overdose on Patong Beach || August 23
PHUKET XTRA - August 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man found dead on Patong Beach from suspected overdose
Man found dead on Patong Beach from suspected overdose
PHUKET: A man found unconscious and unresponsive on Patong Beach last night (Aug 22) is believed to have died from drug overdose.
Drivers warned illegal to splash pedestrians
Drivers warned illegal to splash pedestrians
PHUKET: Drivers have been warned that splashing pedestrians could land them with a fine of up to B10,000 or even three months’ jail.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Masseurs hoping for happy ending || August 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Masseurs hoping for happy ending || August 22
PHUKET XTRA - August 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outages to affect Cape Panwa, Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
Power outages to affect Cape Panwa, Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Phuket offices of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) have announced three separate power outages to affect Cape Panwa, Srisoonthorn Rd and Cherng Talay areas tomorrow (Aug 23) while work is carried out upgrading the local electricity distribution network.
TAT expects 7.5mn foreign arrivals in second half
TAT expects 7.5mn foreign arrivals in second half
BANGKOK: Thai tourism in the second half is expected to draw 7.5 million foreign arrivals and contribute B403 billion baht to the economy, according to a market forecast by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Kata beach road to close for music festival
Kata beach road to close for music festival
PHUKET: The beach road in Kata will be closed to traffic from midday tomorrow (Aug 23) as the Karon Municipality readies to hold its Kata Beach Life Festival.
Health officials warn against intensified dengue outbreaks
Health officials warn against intensified dengue outbreaks
BANGKOK: Health authorities have voiced their concern about the threat of dengue fever during the current rainy season. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has indicated the illness is now being increasingly found in the adult population.
Man found hanged on banyan tree in Thalang
Man found hanged on banyan tree in Thalang
PHUKET: Police are investigating the circumstances leading to a man being found hanged in Srisoonthorn today (Aug 21).
More rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
More rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for heavy rain in around 40 Thai provinces, including those on the Andaman coast.
Anyone Can Drown. No one should.
Anyone Can Drown. No one should.
World Drowning Prevention Day, declared by the United Nations in April 2021, is observed annually on July 25. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and to encourage organisations and individuals to offer life-saving solutions to prevent drowning.
Phuket Opinion: Fair game
Phuket Opinion: Fair game
PHUKET: The warning by police over agents renting cars and motorbikes to people without the proper licence – and warning tourists that they face a B1,000 fine for driving a car or motorbike without the proper licence – has raised eyebrows among some observers in Phuket, as the move appears to be trying to stem the rising number complaints over regular police targetting foreigners.
Burglar arrested, confesses to four more crimes
Burglar arrested, confesses to four more crimes
PHUKET: Wichit Police arrested a man for breaking into a house on Soi Phatthana Uthit 1 off Sakdidet Road in Wichit earlier this week.
Police reminds car and bike rentals to check driving licenses
Police reminds car and bike rentals to check driving licenses
PHUKET: Tourist Police warned vehicle rentals about fines for letting a person without a proper license drive a car or a motorcycle.
Car catches fire on Soi Ta-ied in Chalong
Car catches fire on Soi Ta-ied in Chalong
PHUKET: Police are investigating what caused the fire that badly damaged a bronze Mazda sedan on Soi Ta-ied in Chalong yesterday (Aug 20).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners allowed extensions, Bangla Rd fire drill includes 100’s || August 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners allowed extensions, Bangla Rd fire drill includes 100’s || August 19
PHUKET XTRA - August 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand