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Phuket showcases new royal fabric designs
Phuket showcases new royal fabric designs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led a ceremony this week to present the 2026 royal fabric designs bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, as part of an initiative to promote Thai textiles and elevate local craftsmanship to international standards.
Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe 
Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe 
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has thanked the Royal Forest Department (RFD) for quickly issuing a public clarification over allegations tied to the long-running Freedom Beach land scandal, but says another retired senior official also remains under scrutiny.
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has called for stricter law enforcement against public land encroachment and urged a review of the official definition of an “influential person” as part of efforts to strengthen security operations nationwide.
Phuket White Collar Boxing Smashes Target
Phuket White Collar Boxing Smashes Target
BOXING: A sold-out crowd of 340 watched 20 first-time fighters step into the ring at Angsana Laguna Phuket on May 9 at the inaugural Phuket White Collar Boxing event – and together they raised over B1.5 million for the Children First Fund, far surpassing the original target of B1.1mn by almost 40%.
Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga
Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga
PHUKET: A Russian national has been arrested in Phang Nga for allegedly working illegally as a tour guide while leading foreign tourists on a sightseeing trip, Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed.
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
PHUKET: A Phuket Old Town shop owner who earlier this year sparked controversy over charging tourists a B40 entry fee has again come under scrutiny after a new viral video showed a heated confrontation with Chinese tourists outside the same Yaowarat Rd premises.
Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit
Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit
PHUKET: Municipal officers in Chalong and Wichit have stepped up enforcement against illegal dumping in public areas, tracking down offenders through CCTV footage and public complaints, issuing fines and ordering clean-up operations.
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.
Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
PHUKET: Heavy rain across Phuket caused minor flooding, fallen trees and traffic disruption in several areas yesterday (May 20), with officials continuing cleanup and drainage operations after rainfall totals exceeded 130 millimetres in some parts of the island.
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
PHUKET: Five senior Phuket provincial officials have been temporarily transferred from their current posts following mounting allegations of bribery and extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing in Patong.
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
PHUKET: An Austrian man accused of repeatedly causing public disturbances while intoxicated in Rawai has had his visa revoked and now faces deportation, Phuket Immigration have confirmed.
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy rain and localised flooding hit several parts of Phuket today (May 20) as officials warned residents to remain cautious over the possibility of more rain and strong winds through the weekend.
Phuket hosts run to mark International Nurses Day
Phuket hosts run to mark International Nurses Day
RUNNING: The Phuket Provincial Nurses Association organised a special running event at Saphan Hin Park on Sunday (May 17) to mark the occasion of International Nurses Day.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
PHUKET: Provincial officials have pledged to strengthen road safety measures across the island as authorities push to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas through closer coordination between agencies and targeted local solutions.
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered officials across the island to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds forecast to affect Phuket and the Andaman coast from May 19-21, after days of heavy downpours and strong gusts of wind that have already felled trees in several areas.
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged urgent action to improve flood prevention infrastructure in Wichit after inspecting a canal retaining wall project aimed at easing water flow through flood-prone communities.
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched the fifth annual ‘New School Year Project: Sending Children to School’ initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students across the island prepare for the new academic year.
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
PHUKET: Motorists travelling between Kathu and Patong are being advised to expect delays this week as the Phuket Highway District carries out resurfacing works on Phra Baramee Rd and temporarily closes the Bang Khu Underpass tunnel overnight for ‘Smart City’ upgrades.
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has extended warnings for residents and tourists to prepare for heavy rain, dangerous surf and possible flash flooding across the island as strong southwest monsoon conditions continue to batter the Andaman coast.
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has opened the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre building at Tha Chatchai, bringing into use a long-delayed government facility that had remained unused for almost a decade.