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Phiphat: Price-cutting harming Phuket’s marine tour safety
Phiphat: Price-cutting harming Phuket’s marine tour safety
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has backed the introduction of a minimum price system for Phuket’s marine tourism sector, warning that rampant price-cutting is undermining safety, service quality and the long-term survival of local businesses.
Phuket ‘seven-coloured lobster’ officially granted local GI status
Phuket ‘seven-coloured lobster’ officially granted local GI status
PHUKET: The famed Phuket seven-coloured lobster has officially been registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product, marking a major milestone for local fishermen and reinforcing the island’s growing use of ‘soft power’ to drive its grassroots economy and tourism sector.
More illegal cigarettes seized
More illegal cigarettes seized
PHUKET: Officials have arrested a 36-year-old man and seized nearly 1,900 packs of illegal cigarettes during a joint enforcement operation targeting untaxed tobacco sales in Phuket City.
Nipah screening at Phuket Airport
Nipah screening at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has ramped up health screening measures for the Nipah virus in coordination with the International Infectious Disease Control checkpoint, following reports of an outbreak in India.
Phuket ‘OrSor’ receive public relations training
Phuket ‘OrSor’ receive public relations training
PHUKET: Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps (OrSor) in Mueang Phuket District this week received training aimed at improving how they communicate with the public, as part of broader efforts to strengthen public confidence in security operations across the province.
Waste Not: Phuket turns to resort-led solutions as daily trash mounts 
Waste Not: Phuket turns to resort-led solutions as daily trash mounts 
PHUKET: Phuket’s worsening waste crisis has pushed provincial authorities to look beyond conventional disposal methods, with officials now studying resort-based waste management systems as potential models for the island’s long-term environmental survival.
Supreme Court disqualifies Phuket candidate from national election
Supreme Court disqualifies Phuket candidate from national election
PHUKET: The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of Kla Tham Party candidate Cholsit Kaewyarat from contesting Phuket Constituency 2 in the Feb 8 national election, ruling that he is disqualified for holding shares in a media organisation.
DLT moves to ban ‘out-of-province’ taxis from operating in Phuket
DLT moves to ban ‘out-of-province’ taxis from operating in Phuket
PHUKET: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has moved to prohibit taxis and ride-hailing vehicles registered outside Phuket from operating in the province, as authorities intensify enforcement efforts following the arrest of 162 illegal taxi drivers in an island-wide crackdown.
Kazakhstan Ambassador visits Phuket
Kazakhstan Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Markulan Baimukan, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand, met with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Jan 22) to strengthen cooperation in tourism and economic development, while reaffirming efforts to build confidence among Kazakhstani visitors to the island.
Smuggled cigarettes seized in Wichit shop raid
Smuggled cigarettes seized in Wichit shop raid
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have seized more than 1,700 smuggled cigarettes during a raid on a shop in Wichit as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal goods in the province.
Marine safety in focus after tour boat assists rival operator
Marine safety in focus after tour boat assists rival operator
PHUKET: A tour boat operated by 5 Star Marine diverted its journey to the Phi Phi Islands this morning (Jan 22) to assist another vessel from a different operator that encountered difficulties at sea.
Myanmar man arrested over motorbike thefts
Myanmar man arrested over motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a 22-year-old Myanmar national accused of stealing three motorbikes in Phuket Town to sell for cash to support himself and buy drugs.
Phuket media briefed ahead of Feb 8 national election, referendum
Phuket media briefed ahead of Feb 8 national election, referendum
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) has urged local media to play a key role in ensuring voters clearly understand the electoral process in the election of Members of Parliament and a national referendum to be held on Feb 8.
BoT relaxes foreign income repatriation rules
BoT relaxes foreign income repatriation rules
PHUKET: The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) have eased foreign income repatriation requirements for Thai individuals and businesses, increasing the threshold for mandatory repatriation to US$10 million per transaction, the central bank has confirmed.
Russian Interpol fugitive arrested in Phuket
Russian Interpol fugitive arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A Russian man wanted by Interpol for alleged large-scale construction fraud involving damages of more than B100 million was arrested in Phuket yesterday afternoon (Jan 20), Immigration Police have confirmed.
Phuket confirms full coverage in disaster alert test
Phuket confirms full coverage in disaster alert test
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that Thailand’s nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast emergency alert system yesterday (Jan 20) successfully delivered simultaneous alerts across the province, including both land-based areas and surrounding maritime zones.
Patong Municipality explains delay in Patong Hill road resurfacing
Patong Municipality explains delay in Patong Hill road resurfacing
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued a public explanation regarding delays to the ongoing road resurfacing project on the section of Phra Baramee Rd over Patong Hill, citing seasonal weather conditions and equipment damage as the main causes.
Speedboat operators seek provincial aid after Chalong fire
Speedboat operators seek provincial aid after Chalong fire
PHUKET: Speedboat operators affected by the Chalong Pier fire that damaged 24 vessels earlier this month have formally petitioned Phuket authorities for assistance, as officials move to coordinate compensation, insurance claims and a police investigation into the cause of the blaze.
Thailand Masters 2026 dates confirmed
Thailand Masters 2026 dates confirmed
BADMINTON: Dates have been confirmed for the Thailand Masters 2026 HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 international badminton tournament.
Officials threaten hotel licence after room break-in attempt by staffer
Officials threaten hotel licence after room break-in attempt by staffer
PHUKET: Officials have warned that a well-known hotel in Cherng Talay could face licence consequences following an attempted room break-in by a staff member using a master key card, an incident that sparked widespread concern after a video went viral on social media.