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Late penalties confirmed as Phuket underpass closures drag on
Late penalties confirmed as Phuket underpass closures drag on
PHUKET: Late-completion penalties against the contractor responsible for Phuket’s delayed Smart City traffic management project will continue to mount after overnight closures at four major highway underpasses were extended for a seventh time.
Phuket MP alleges B1mn Thai ID scheme linked to Chinese nominee network
Phuket MP alleges B1mn Thai ID scheme linked to Chinese nominee network
PHUKET: A Chinese national holding shares in five Phuket companies is suspected of operating a lucrative network helping fellow Chinese nationals obtain Thai identification cards and citizenship for fees of up to B1 million each, Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has alleged.
Phuket jet-ski crackdown nets 23 offenders, each fined B10,000
Phuket jet-ski crackdown nets 23 offenders, each fined B10,000
PHUKET: Marine Department officials have fined 23 rental jet-ski operators the maximum B10,000 each in the latest crackdown on unlicensed vessels in Phuket, as authorities have launched yet another campaign to “tighten controls on the island’s marine tourism industry”.
Nine arrested over forest encroachment in Karon
Nine arrested over forest encroachment in Karon
PHUKET: Nine people have been arrested after officials investigated reports of forest encroachment and illegal house construction within the Nakkerd Hills National Forest Reserve in Karon.
Officials dismiss claims of parking fees at Bang Wad
Officials dismiss claims of parking fees at Bang Wad
PHUKET: Phuket officials have dismissed claims circulating on social media that motorists are being charged B500 to park on public land near Bang Wad Dam, saying an investigation found no evidence to support the allegation.
Cabinet approves cuts to visa-free stays
Cabinet approves cuts to visa-free stays
PHUKET: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved sweeping changes to the country’s visa-free entry scheme, reducing the maximum visa-exempt stay from 60 days to 30 days for eligible visitors while restructuring entry privileges for a total of 65 countries and territories.
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have arrested at least 28 suspects and seized more than 15,800 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and nearly half a kilogramme of crystal meth (ya ice), along with illegal firearms and hundreds of thousands of baht in cash, during the first week of the province’s latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign.
PM Anutin backs Nene Royal’s AGT journey
PM Anutin backs Nene Royal’s AGT journey
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged government support for Phuket teenager Rattikan ‘Nene Royal’ Amlai following her viral success on ‘America’s Got Talent’, announcing that the 16-year-old singer will be appointed as a tourism promoter and have her competition expenses covered.
Nai Harn Lake B70mn revamp finally to restart
Nai Harn Lake B70mn revamp finally to restart
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has warned residents and visitors to avoid the island at Nai Harn Lake and surrounding areas as major redevelopment works begin, with construction expected to continue until Mar 30, 2027.
Phuket orders safety inspections after deadly Bangkok blaze
Phuket orders safety inspections after deadly Bangkok blaze
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered sweeping inspections of entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels and other public establishments across the island following the deadly fire at a bar in Bangkok on Saturday night that has so far killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
PHUKET: A green sea turtle was rescued after becoming entangled in a ghost net off Karon Beach on Monday (July 13), with marine officials treating the animal before preparing it for release back into the Andaman Sea.
Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund
Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has raised more than B45 million from last weekend’s auction of premium vehicle registration plates, with the main ‘KhorTor’ series alone surpassing the Department of Land Transport’s B30mn target.
Governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims
Governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered an urgent investigation into the proposed issuance of land title deeds for public land within the Baan Ao Makham (Khao Khad) wildlife reserve area, insisting that any action must be transparent, fair and carried out in accordance with the law.
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee personally led raids on three Phuket hotels on Saturday (July 11), less than 24 hours after the deadline he had extended for operators to seek legalisation under a special government consultation programme expired.
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has ordered inspections of every licensed cannabis shop in Phuket after authorities found a single Cherng Talay outlet allegedly continuing to operate despite its licence being suspended.
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 216,000 smuggled cigarettes worth more than B400,000 after raiding a rented property in Wichit and arresting two suspects.
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has urged the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society to play a greater role in promoting the province's cultural heritage, as the local branch sets out its operational plans for the 2027 fiscal year.
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum chaired a meeting on Wednesday (July 8) to review the province’s proposed projects for the 2027 fiscal year ahead of parliamentary scrutiny of the national budget.
Polapee repeats crackdown orders in Phuket
Polapee repeats crackdown orders in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has again called for tougher action against illegal land titles, nominee businesses, unlicensed hotels, cannabis shops and other illegal activities in Phuket, repeating many of the directives issued during previous visits and meetings.
Deputy Interior Minister admits five Bang Tao plots legally owned
Deputy Interior Minister admits five Bang Tao plots legally owned
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has confirmed that five plots at the centre of the ongoing Bang Tao Beach land investigation have valid title deeds and are legally owned by a private company.