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Phuket team returns from Global Sustainable Tourism Conference
Phuket team returns from Global Sustainable Tourism Conference
PHUKET: A delegation of public and private sector representatives from Phuket has returned from Fiji after attending the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 (GSTC 2025) ‒ a key step in preparing the island to host next year’s edition of the event.
38 illegal jet-skis seized in Phuket crackdown
38 illegal jet-skis seized in Phuket crackdown
PHUKET: Officers from Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), joined by Phuket Marine Police, have seized 38 illegally operated jet-skis in a coordinated crackdown across six locations in Phuket, as part of efforts to boost tourist safety and protect the island’s image.
Phuket hosts inter-provincial snooker tournament
Phuket hosts inter-provincial snooker tournament
SNOOKER: Phuket hosted an inter-provincial snooker tournament this week with the goal of raising the sport’s profile while boosting the local economy and tourism.
Govt offices prepare for four-day weekend
Govt offices prepare for four-day weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Aug 11-12) as the country commemorates the birthday of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The special day, Aug 12, is also honoured in Thailand as Mother’s Day.
Phuket police launch ‘Safer Road Connect’ digital traffic enforcement
Phuket police launch ‘Safer Road Connect’ digital traffic enforcement
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new digital initiative aimed at reducing road accidents in Phuket through the use of integrated vehicle data and real-time traffic violation monitoring.
Patong unites to support border conflict victims
Patong unites to support border conflict victims
PHUKET: Local officials, business leaders and residents in Patong have come together to donate essential supplies and financial aid to support Thai citizens and military personnel affected by the conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Phuket Town seeks B30mn subsidy to tackle landfill waste backlog
Phuket Town seeks B30mn subsidy to tackle landfill waste backlog
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is seeking a B30 million subsidy to continue rehabilitating its central landfill site in a renewed effort to reduce the island’s mounting waste backlog and improve long-term waste management.
‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ enters Phase 2
‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ enters Phase 2
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched Phase 2 of the nationwide ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign, continuing their crackdown on drug networks and stepping up efforts to create drug-free communities across the island.
Thailand expands EV incentives to boost exports, production, investment
Thailand expands EV incentives to boost exports, production, investment
BANGKOK: Thailand’s National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) has approved key adjustments to the EV3 and EV3.5 subsidy schemes in a move designed to boost electric vehicle exports, increase local production and reinforce the country’s status as a regional hub for EV manufacturing.
Phuket fishing boats face human trafficking checks
Phuket fishing boats face human trafficking checks
PHUKET: A coordinated inspection of fishing vessels off the coast of Phuket has revealed no evidence of forced labour or human trafficking, officials have reported, in a move seen as a positive step towards enhancing Thailand’s labour rights image in the marine sector.
Give the gift of life this August
Give the gift of life this August
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to give life in honour of HM Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, and to mark Mother’s Day this August.
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong visited Soi Bangla in Patong yesterday (Aug 1) to promote the ‘Phuket Model’ of safe tourism and inspect the area’s readiness to welcome international visitors under higher safety standards.
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
PHUKET: A B420 million project to upgrade Srisoonthorn Rd (Route 4025) has gained much public support, Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermpol Kerdsup has told The Phuket News.
Gun seized from suspect heading to Phuket
Gun seized from suspect heading to Phuket
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Krabi after allegedly attempting to smuggle a loaded handgun and ammunition into Phuket in anticipation of a potential clash with rival youth gangs.
‘Phuket Harmony’ fair unites 300 SMEs
‘Phuket Harmony’ fair unites 300 SMEs
PHUKET: More than 300 small- and medium-sized enterprises gathered at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 31) for the grand opening of the ‘Phuket Harmony SMEs Fair’, a four-day event aimed at boosting the local economy through sustainable business, tourism and innovation.
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung to Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (July 31), as the two parties explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, urban development and potential sister-city partnerships.
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
PHUKET: Provincial authorities are pushing forward with a plan to reduce Phuket’s waste by 30% within three months, as part of urgent efforts to relieve the strain on the overwhelmed Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin.
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee has conducted a series of field inspections to monitor the progress and transparency of six key government projects worth more than B600 million, all aimed at improving infrastructure and services for local residents.
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced a mains water supply outage in Rawai from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 1).
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend a public meeting tomorrow (July 31) regarding a major road upgrade planned for Srisoonthorn Rd, from near the Heroines Monument all the way to Cherng Talay Police Station.