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New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket’s new Governor, Nirat Phongsittithaworn, began his first official day not in Phuket, but in Bangkok.
Riyadh Chamber talks trade, investment and tourism
Riyadh Chamber talks trade, investment and tourism
PHUKET: Opportunities for deeper Thai–Saudi Arabian trade and investment cooperation were the focus of discussions at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (Nov 14), as the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce met with provincial officials and local business leaders to explore new areas of economic partnership.
Phuket Rotary ‘Uniting for Good’
Phuket Rotary ‘Uniting for Good’
PHUKET: The Rotary Club of Phuket marked its 48th anniversary on Saturday night (Nov 15) with a ceremony celebrating decades of community service and renewed commitment to social development across the province.
Polish man in critical condition after fall from fourth floor
Polish man in critical condition after fall from fourth floor
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Polish man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Wichit late yesterday afternoon (Nov 16).
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this week held its ‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ in Phuket to strengthen safety standards, promote sustainable tourism, and build confidence among domestic and international visitors.
Thailand Biennale preparations near completion
Thailand Biennale preparations near completion
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to unveil the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025 – a world-class international contemporary art festival set to transform the island into a living gallery of art and culture from November 2025 to April 2026.
Order of Saint Stanislas delegation visits Phuket
Order of Saint Stanislas delegation visits Phuket
PHUKET: Representatives of the Order of Saint Stanislas, an international NGO focused on helping disadvantaged children, visited Phuket on Thursday (Nov 13) to discuss strengthening relations and exploring new avenues of community development cooperation.
‘World-class’ hacker arrested in Phuket rumoured to be GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev
‘World-class’ hacker arrested in Phuket rumoured to be GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev
PHUKET: Multiple international outlets are reporting that the 35-year-old Russian man arrested in Phuket by Thai cyber police earlier this week is likely GRU military intelligence officer Aleksey Lukashev.
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
PHUKET: Provincial officials have met to review the proposed Muang Mai–Koh Kaeo–Kathu Expressway, emphasising that any future development must comply with strict environmental protection rules.
Immigration cracks down on ‘visa runners’
Immigration cracks down on ‘visa runners’
PHUKET: The Immigration Bureau has ordered a nationwide crackdown on foreigners repeatedly entering Thailand on visa-free stays, aiming to stop the practice of ‘visa runs’ being used as cover for illegal business and cybercrime.
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
PHUKET: Thousands of Phuket residents gathered at the Phuket Merlin Hotel yesterday (Nov 11) to join a special event headlined by Lt Gen Boonsin Phadklang, widely known as ‘Capt Goong’, a former Commander of the 2nd Army Region and current advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu District Office officials have arrested a 23-year-old man for selling kratom juice and possessing illegal prescription drugs near an educational institution as part of the ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ social order campaign.
More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in raids
More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in raids
PHUKET: Local officials have seized more than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes in two coordinated raids in Phuket Town following complaints from local residents.
Parents call for Cherng Talay school director to be removed
Parents call for Cherng Talay school director to be removed
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have launched an investigation after a group of parents staged a protest calling for the removal of Cherng Talay Witthaya School Director Pajaree Suwatthikun.
Phuket Airport holds oath-taking ceremony in honour of Queen Sirikit
Phuket Airport holds oath-taking ceremony in honour of Queen Sirikit
PHUKET: Leading management and staff at Phuket International Airport held an oath-taking ceremony yesterday morning (Nov 10) to offer royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Phuket officials target illegal taxis
Phuket officials target illegal taxis
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ramped up their crackdown on illegal public taxis, known locally as ‘black-plate taxis’, following renewed complaints from operators and concerns over impacts on public safety and service standards.
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
PHUKET: Phuket is driving forward two key environmental initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation for sustainable development while reshaping the island’s urban planning to better cope with climate change.
Thai PBS pushes ‘Phuket City of Learning’ drive
Thai PBS pushes ‘Phuket City of Learning’ drive
PHUKET: Thai PBS has stepped forward to support Phuket’s long-term ambition to become a ‘City of Learning’ by hosting its ‘LearnNext Sustainable City’ event in Phuket Town on Friday (Nov 7), bringing together provincial officials, educators and business leaders to push coordinated human-capital development across the island.
Culture Ministry confident as Phuket gears up for Thailand Biennale
Culture Ministry confident as Phuket gears up for Thailand Biennale
PHUKET: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture has expressed confidence that Phuket is on track to host the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, as officials confirmed preparations are progressing well ahead of the event’s opening later this month.
Punked: Phuket real estate agents fight fake reviews attack
Punked: Phuket real estate agents fight fake reviews attack
PHUKET: A wave of coordinated fake reviews and suspicious online advertising activity has sent shockwaves through Phuket’s property sector, prompting several leading real estate agencies to unite in an unprecedented move, demanding that Google Thailand take action to protect local businesses and restore consumer confidence.