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No demerit points for speeding in Phuket, for now
No demerit points for speeding in Phuket, for now
PHUKET: Motorists fined for speeding or any other moving violations are currently not losing any demerit points from their driver’s licences as the whole demerit-points system has yet to be launched, Phuket Traffic Police confirmed today (Jan 25).
Electricity outage to affect area in Rawai
Electricity outage to affect area in Rawai
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in a part of Rawai tomorrow (Jan 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Prab’s brother enters election for Patong Mayor
Prab’s brother enters election for Patong Mayor
PHUKET: Pakrit Keesin, younger brother to influential Patong businessman Preechawut ‘Prab’ Keesin, has announced that he will contest the seat of mayor in the upcoming municipal election in Patong to be held on Mar 28.
No Phuket quarantine for Bangkok arrivals
No Phuket quarantine for Bangkok arrivals
PHUKET: People arriving in Phuket from in Bangkok no longer need to observe a mandatory 14-day quarantine following an order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Jan 24).
Phuket Opinion: A jab for health, hygiene and safety
Phuket Opinion: A jab for health, hygiene and safety
PHUKET: The recent proposal by Phuket tourism industry leaders for Phuket to start receiving international tourists from October pins its hopes all on one thing, the COVID vaccine, as if it will solve all our problems.
National Park officer accused of spying on woman loses job
National Park officer accused of spying on woman loses job
PHUKET: A national park officer accused of spying on a woman in the public toilet at Phuket’s Sirinath National Park has been dismissed from his role, it was confirmed today (Jan 23).
Japanese restaurant burglar arrested
Japanese restaurant burglar arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who broke into a Japanese restaurant in Phuket Town Wednesday night (Jan 20) and stole B7,500.
Phuket tourism industry calls to end quarantine for Bangkok arrivals, pitches plan to revive tourism by October
Phuket tourism industry calls to end quarantine for Bangkok arrivals, pitches plan to revive tourism by October
PHUKET: Leading representatives from Phuket’s devastated tourism industry have called for the Phuket provincial government to end the mandatory 14-day quarantine for people arriving from specific districts in Bangkok in the hope of throwing local businesses a lifeline until international tourists return.
Phuket’s International Veterans Association - Prepared For Anything
Phuket’s International Veterans Association - Prepared For Anything
A brand-new association has been formed in Phuket with special focus on military and emergency-service men and women, either serving or veteran, providing a focal point for providing help to those in need, both the members and the community alike.
Phuket air quality still good, assures health official
Phuket air quality still good, assures health official
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health (PPHO) Office has maintained that the air quality across the island is “healthy”, despite a light haze covering the island and a government agency under the Pollution Control Department reporting a red ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ warning with PM2.5 reading of 149 at Chalong Circle this morning (Jan 22)
Joint efforts see help provided for Phuket people in financial distress
Joint efforts see help provided for Phuket people in financial distress
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday stepped up to announce more help being provided to help those suffering financial difficulties from the COVID-19 crisis.
Phuket police hunt Japanese restaurant burglar
Phuket police hunt Japanese restaurant burglar
PHUKET: Police are searching for a man who broke into a Japanese restaurant in Phuket Town Wednesday night (Jan 20) and robbed the venue of B7,500 cash.
Phuket protected forest encroachment to be handed to DSI
Phuket protected forest encroachment to be handed to DSI
PHUKET: The investigation into the encroachment of more than 100 rai of protected forest in Phuket’s Nakkerd Hills will be handed to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate further as a special case.
Vote for Old Kent Road on Phuket Monopoly
Vote for Old Kent Road on Phuket Monopoly
PHUKET: The Phuket edition of Monopoly was announced just a few weeks ago, and now the makers of the game are asking people to vote for what they think should replace Old Kent Road.
Phuket officials confirmed involved in protected forest encroachment
Phuket officials confirmed involved in protected forest encroachment
PHUKET: Officers from the Royal Forest Department have confirmed that local Phuket officials were involved in allowing a private individual to encroach on protected forest land near Bang Wad reservoir to make way for a road over the hills in Kathu and to clear areas of the protected forest to create plantations.
Phuket Smart Bus grinds to a halt – again
Phuket Smart Bus grinds to a halt – again
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus has stopped running, again, due to the lack of people on the island using the service
Phuket schools may reopen tomorrow, confirms Vice Governor
Phuket schools may reopen tomorrow, confirms Vice Governor
PHUKET: Schools across Phuket may reopen tomorrow after the provincial order forcing all schools across the island to close expires today, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Chuwong has announced.
Class Act Media wins APAC Insider Business Award
Class Act Media wins APAC Insider Business Award
PHUKET: Class Act Media and IMAGE asia have been recognised in the annual APAC Insider Business Awards by being bestowed the accolade ‘Most Outstanding Small Local Business - Phuket’.
Phuket Town bar gets hit with triple charge after inspection
Phuket Town bar gets hit with triple charge after inspection
PHUKET: A bar owner in Phuket Town has been charged for operating his business without permission and for neglecting the current provincial orders brought in to control entertainment venues.
Struck poor by COVID, Phuket man tries to sell eye on Facebook
Struck poor by COVID, Phuket man tries to sell eye on Facebook
PHUKET: A man who has been severely affected by the COVID-19 fallout took to social media in desperation last week offering to sell one of his eyes.