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Phuket officials concerned over tourist drug users, ‘epidemic’ in Patong
Phuket officials concerned over tourist drug users, ‘epidemic’ in Patong
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok has expressed his concern over the growing number of tourists in Patong that are drug users.
Wind, wave, flood warning in effect of Phuket, Andaman
Wind, wave, flood warning in effect of Phuket, Andaman
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this morning issued a warning of strong wind and waves with heavy rain for Phuket and other areas along the Andaman Coast for tomorrow and Friday (Aug 16-17).
Water shut-offs announced for Wichit on Aug 16
Water shut-offs announced for Wichit on Aug 16
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that there will be no water supply on Thursday (Aug 16) at certain areas of Wichit sub-district.
New Phuket Governor announced, starts role Oct 1
New Phuket Governor announced, starts role Oct 1
PHUKET: Thailand’s Council of Ministers announced this morning that a new Phuket Governor will take over from outgoing Governor Norraphat Plodthong on October 1.
Phuket tour boat fire investigation underway
Phuket tour boat fire investigation underway
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that an investigation is underway into the fire that destroyed a tour boat during an island day trip off Phuket yesterday (Aug 13).
Hope floats to raise the Phoenix
Hope floats to raise the Phoenix
PHUKET: After weeks of preparations, a team of salvage operators are today (Aug 14) hoping to complete the recovery of the Phoenix tour boat, which sank in a storm squall of Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.
Phuket beach surf safety urged amid ‘monsoon surge’
Phuket beach surf safety urged amid ‘monsoon surge’
PHUKET: Swimmers at all Phuket beaches have been urged to exercise high caution today (Aug 13) as a strong ‘monsoon surge’ pounds the west coast with powerful waves.
PM Prayut, Cabinet to visit Phuket
PM Prayut, Cabinet to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Phuket as part of a tour of the Southern Thailand provinces this month.
Mother’s Day, Queen Sirikit’s Birthday honoured in Phuket
Mother’s Day, Queen Sirikit’s Birthday honoured in Phuket
PHUKET: The island’s top-ranking officials joined a merit-making ceremony at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town this morning to honour the 86th birthday of the Queen Mother Sirikit Kitiyakara, mother to His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Phuket Opinion: Never look back, never learn
Phuket Opinion: Never look back, never learn
PHUKET: The news that actual safety inspections of Phuket tour boats is finally underway is much welcome. Even better is that action has been taken in banning 10 boats from operating because they were deemed unsafe.
Police link armed bank robbery with gold necklace snatch
Police link armed bank robbery with gold necklace snatch
PHUKET: Police believe that the man who robbed a bank in Pa Khlok this morning may be the same man who robbed a gold necklace valued at about B9,400 from a victim in Thalang yesterday morning (Aug 9)
New initiative against single-use plastics at Thailand’s national parks welcomed by TAT
New initiative against single-use plastics at Thailand’s national parks welcomed by TAT
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced its support for the latest initiative by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to fight against plastic pollution.
Phuket officials ordered to crack down on price fraud
Phuket officials ordered to crack down on price fraud
PHUKET: Local officials have been ordered to strictly check price tags and products in stores across the island to protect consumers from price fraud and being taken advantage of.
Thunderstorm warning as Phuket beach surf danger remains
Thunderstorm warning as Phuket beach surf danger remains
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a thunderstorm warning with waves along the Andaman coast reaching over three metres tall and winds gusting 20km/h-40km/h in thunderstorm areas for at least the next 24 hours.
Phuket tourism vans, buses from ‘out of town’ ordered to undergo safety inspections
Phuket tourism vans, buses from ‘out of town’ ordered to undergo safety inspections
PHUKET: The Phuket Land of Transport Office (PLTO) has ordered all transportation and tourism business owners who operate vehicles that are registered in other provinces but operate in Phuket to bring their vehicles in for roadworthy inspections.
‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon back for 4th edition
‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon back for 4th edition
PHUKET: It was announced earlier this week that the Accor Hotels ‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon will return for its 4th edition in September.
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
PHUKET: Despite the break in the wind and rain today (Aug 9), the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has repeated its call to close Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside - as the surf remains just as dangerous as it has been throughout this week.
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Despite patches of blue sky breaking through the clouds this morning, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 20th consecutive ‘Strong Wind Wave in South and Heavy Rain in upper Thailand’ weather warning.
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
PHUKET: A Navy vessel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent to Koh Racha yesterday after it was reported that almost 200 tourists were stranded on the island due to poor weather conditions.
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
PHUKET: An expat teacher at a Phuket school rescued a 7-year-old boy from surf at Nai Harn Beach on Monday (Aug 6), while the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) issued a notice today (Aug 8) recommending that Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches be closed to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside.