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Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
PHUKET: A large-scale aquatic animal release ceremony was held at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 23) to promote marine conservation efforts in Phuket.and to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, which will be observed as a national public holiday on Monday (July 28).
Phuket launches football development course for youngsters
Phuket launches football development course for youngsters
FOOTBALL: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) has partnered with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) to produce a FIFA-endorsed youth training development course for schools across the island.
Australian man, 23, found dead in Phuket hotel room
Australian man, 23, found dead in Phuket hotel room
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Australian man was found dead under unclear circumstances in a hotel room in Thalang this morning (July 23), just a day before he was due to return home.
Patong launches awareness campaign ahead of tsunami drill
Patong launches awareness campaign ahead of tsunami drill
PHUKET: Patong Municipality officials took to the streets on Monday (July 21) to launch a public awareness campaign ahead of a scheduled tsunami evacuation drill next week.
Phuket officials undergo drug screening
Phuket officials undergo drug screening
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat and senior provincial officials underwent drug testing yesterday (July 21) as part of a nationwide campaign to keep government agencies free from narcotics and set a standard of safety across all administrative levels.
Storm causes damage to 40 houses in Thalang
Storm causes damage to 40 houses in Thalang
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has reported extensive damage across several subdistricts across northern Phuket following during the storm that hit the area on Sunday (July 20).
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
PHUKET: With preparations well underway for Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, organisers have unveiled the event’s official mascot – ‘Fufu’, the bat of happiness – a permanent sculpture created to symbolise prosperity, creativity and cultural connection.
Officials seize over 3,500 meth pills in early morning drug raid
Officials seize over 3,500 meth pills in early morning drug raid
PHUKET: Thalang District officials arrested a man in the early hours of Monday morning (July 21) after uncovering more than 3,500 methamphetamine pills during a targeted drug raid.
Governor urges continued caution after storm sweeps across Phuket
Governor urges continued caution after storm sweeps across Phuket
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat has urged the public to remain cautious in the aftermath of the storm passing across Phuket on Sunday after just a few hours of heavy rain and strong winds.
Vachira cancer centre donations hit B413mn
Vachira cancer centre donations hit B413mn
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital is short of just B8 million in funding needed to complete its long-awaited radiation therapy centre ‒ a facility critical to cancer patients across the Andaman region who are currently forced to travel hundreds of kilometres for treatment.
Phuket shrine marks Guan Yu’s birthday with rice donations
Phuket shrine marks Guan Yu’s birthday with rice donations
PHUKET: The Kuan Yu Shrine in Ban Nabon, Chalong, marked the birthday of the revered Chinese deity Guan Yu with a series of merit-making activities and traditional ceremonies from July 15-19, culminating in the distribution of 1,800 bags of rice to the local community.
Five rescued as fishing boat breaks down amid storm
Five rescued as fishing boat breaks down amid storm
PHUKET: Five people were safely rescued after a longtail fishing boat suffered engine failure and drifted off the coast of Phuket in rough sea conditions yesterday (July 20). None of the people on board were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
Phuket targets child sex exploitation in tourist areas
Phuket targets child sex exploitation in tourist areas
PHUKET: Local authorities in Phuket have launched a new campaign to strengthen child protection in the tourism sector, focusing on preventing child sexual exploitation in high-tourist areas.
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
PHUKET: In a landmark move to diversify its tourism offerings and strengthen cultural ties with India, Phuket provincial officials are preparing to host Thailand’s first-ever ‘Ganesha Chaturthi’ festival.
Phuket MPs call for AMLO to investigate Big Buddha finances
Phuket MPs call for AMLO to investigate Big Buddha finances
PHUKET: Phuket MPs Chalermpong Saengdee and Thitikan Thitipruethikul have called on the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to investigate the financial dealings of the private foundation that operates the Big Buddha viewpoint.
New Phuket festival to combine music, sports, arts and AI
New Phuket festival to combine music, sports, arts and AI
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to host its first-ever ‘Parn Hin Festival @ Phuket 2025’, a new multi-disciplinary event that brings together music, sports, arts and artificial intelligence (AI).
New app spotlights Phuket’s buses
New app spotlights Phuket’s buses
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting ‘Phuket OneMap’, a digital platform aimed at improving access to public transport across the island. The smart mobility service consolidates live route data and bus schedules into a single, user-friendly portal, supporting trip planning for both tourists and local residents.
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Governor’ award for his leadership in advancing the ‘To be Number One’ anti-drug campaign at the provincial level.
Jellyfish, Portuguese man o’ war warning at Kata Noi
Jellyfish, Portuguese man o’ war warning at Kata Noi
PHUKET: Marine life officials have issued a warning after several venomous marine creatures, including Portuguese man o’ war (also called ‘bluebottles’) were found washed up along Kata Noi Beach.
Phuket Student Sports Competition underway
Phuket Student Sports Competition underway
ALL SPORTS: This year’s Phuket City Municipality Student Sports Competition got underway on Monday (July 14) with seven schools across the island pitting themselves against each other in a variety of different sporting disciplines.