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Charity event confirmed to support World Stroke Day
Charity event confirmed to support World Stroke Day
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office have confirmed plans for the 8th “Sang Nam Jai Thai Nation” project which will incorporate a charity walk, run and ride to help stroke prevention efforts.
Phuket gears up for international Karate competition
Phuket gears up for international Karate competition
KARATE: A meeting was held yesterday (Aug 11) in preparation of the international “Thailand Karate-Do Championship 2022” which runs Aug 19-23.
Bangla venues to stage fire evacuation drill
Bangla venues to stage fire evacuation drill
PHUKET: Entertainment venues on Bangla Rd, Patong, will take part in fire evacuation drills next week as a safety measure and to help instill confidence among tourists to keep visiting the popular nightlife businesses.
Prices of jasmine flowers skyrocket for Mother’s Day
Prices of jasmine flowers skyrocket for Mother’s Day
PHUKET: The price of jasmine flowers in Phuket has skyrocketed for Mother’s Day today (Aug 12), rising from the previous average of B100 per kilogramme to B1,000 baht per kilo.
500,000 baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
500,000 baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office together with Wichit Municipality held an event yesterday (Aug 11) to release 500,000 baby shrimp in honour of the 90th birthday of Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, today (Aug 12).
Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open
Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open
PHUKET: The process to nominate teachers deemed worthy to receive the Princess Maha Chakri Award is now underway, officials have confirmed.
Satree School charity run to aid local schools
Satree School charity run to aid local schools
RUNNING: A charity run organised by Satree Phuket School has been confirmed to take place in October to raise money for local schools in Phuket.
Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking
Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking
PHUKET: A specialist sub-committee which ensures the most robust measures to combating human trafficking in Phuket are in place and adhered to is paying dividends as no cases have so far been detected, officals say.
Phuket mangrove land corruption probe falters
Phuket mangrove land corruption probe falters
PHUKET: A series of high-profile inspections of land encroachment in Phuket conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has so far yielded no pro-active results, an official report noted yesterday (Aug 10).
More fire safety checks for Patong night venues
More fire safety checks for Patong night venues
PHUKET: Patong authorities have carried out yet another inspection on Bangla Rd checking that entertainment venues on the renowned street are serious enough about fire safety.
Pla Wan Corner road safety project to begin
Pla Wan Corner road safety project to begin
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office will spend B23 million to improve one kilometre of Sakdidet Rd, leading to Cape Panwa (Route 4023), in order to make the road safer, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yuttana Phithak has announced.
Phuket airport holds fire drill
Phuket airport holds fire drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held an emergency drill last Monday (Aug 8) simulating a fire near the airport’s runway.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage in part of Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 11).
Brit brought back to life on Patong beach road
Brit brought back to life on Patong beach road
PHUKET: An Australian tourist has been formally recognised for his life-saving efforts after he revived a British man who had suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the Patong beach road.
Driver’s licence renewals now on Saturdays
Driver’s licence renewals now on Saturdays
PHUKET: People in Phuket who have been unable to renew their driver’s licences during regular government office hours can now do so at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) on weekday evenings and on Saturdays.
Phuket tourism industry turns to India
Phuket tourism industry turns to India
PHUKET: Phuket tourism officials are hoping for inbound tourists from India to help boost the island’s economy following a road show to the subcontinent earlier this month.
Phuket readies celebrations to honour Queen Sirikit’s 90th birthday
Phuket readies celebrations to honour Queen Sirikit’s 90th birthday
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing to host a range of official festivities to mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, this Friday (Aug 12).
Lucky licence plate auction nets B25mn
Lucky licence plate auction nets B25mn
PHUKET: An auction of “lucky” specialised licence plates by the Phuket Land Transport Office raised more than B25 million for road safety initiatives yesterday (Aug 7).
Shooting nightclub closed 30 days
Shooting nightclub closed 30 days
PHUKET: The nightlife venue where a man brandishing a sword was shot dead by a pub security guard last week has been ordered closed for 30 days for late trading.
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
PHUKET: Teachers and students from Muslim Wittaya School in Koh Kaew welcomed Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Crown Prince of Perlis Malaysia yesterday (Aug 6).