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B1.4mn push to cut Phuket kids’ screen time
B1.4mn push to cut Phuket kids’ screen time
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have approved a B1.44 million budget to support the ‘PHUKET-EF Model’, a brain-skills development initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood education and reducing screen time among families across the island.
Work permit applications to go online
Work permit applications to go online
PHUKET: The Department of Employment has officially launched a new outsourcing project aimed at transforming the process of applying for work permits for foreigners ‒ and for work permit renewals ‒ in Thailand into an online streamlined service.
Five of 20 suspects arrested for Andaman bomb-scare plot
Five of 20 suspects arrested for Andaman bomb-scare plot
PHUKET: Police have arrested five of the 20 suspects believed to be involved in the bombings that rocked key tourist destinations in Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket last week. Fifteen suspects remain at large as authorities continue their investigation.
Wichit Municipality holds electric vehicle fire safety training
Wichit Municipality holds electric vehicle fire safety training
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality has launched a specialised training programme to equip its disaster prevention teams with the skills needed to safely handle electric vehicle (EV) fires, as part of its disaster prevention and mitigation efforts for the 2025 fiscal year.
Grocery shop used as front for meth sales
Grocery shop used as front for meth sales
PHUKET: Provincial officials have arrested a drug suspect in Baan Phru Samphan, in Tambon Thepkrasattri following a sting operation that uncovered the illegal sale of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) from a local grocery store.
Charity fitness event to aid medical research
Charity fitness event to aid medical research
RUNNING / CYCLING: Officials have confirmed a multi-sports charity event to take place later this year with which aims to raise funds to help fight the threat of heart disease, strokes and paralysis.
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has ordered the immediate suspension of licenses for seven cannabis shops found to be in violation of regulations during a coordinated inspection operation conducted yesterday (July 2)..
Phuket Health Expo underway
Phuket Health Expo underway
PHUKET: Phuket has kicked off the ‘Phuket Health Expo 2025’ as part of a major push to position the island as a world-class wellness tourism destination.
Water outage to affect Kamala
Water outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket has announced a mains water supply outage in Kamala from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow (July 4) due to a scheduled power cut by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Phuket gets a new French Consul
Phuket gets a new French Consul
PHUKET: The French embassy in Bangkok has announced the appointment of a new French Honorary Consul in Phuket.
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
PHUKET: Phuket officials have declared their intention for Phuket to become a ‘Morality Province’ under a national initiative to promote good values and ethical development across Thai society. 
Governor hears pleas over Kamala crown land evictions
Governor hears pleas over Kamala crown land evictions
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called for action to address the plight of more than 100 residents evicted from crown land near the beachfront in Kamala, after meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat on Monday (June 30).
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Branch has announced a scheduled power outage in parts of Bang Tao and surrounding areas this Friday (July 4).
All officials ordered to check for abandoned vehicles in safety sweep
All officials ordered to check for abandoned vehicles in safety sweep
PHUKET: All government agencies and local authorities across Phuket have been ordered to inspect their areas for abandoned vehicles as a safety and security measure to prevent the potential planting of explosive devices.
Phuket readies for July holidays
Phuket readies for July holidays
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week (July 10-11), for Asahna Bucha Day and Wan Khao Pansa.
Phuket taxi drivers plea for fairness
Phuket taxi drivers plea for fairness
PHUKET: Legal taxi and public transport operators have called on officials to finally get tough on illegal taxis infiltrating Phuket’s transport system, saying years of lax enforcement and loophole-ridden ride-hailing apps have created an unfair, unsafe environment for drivers and passengers alike.
Kick off July with a blood donation
Kick off July with a blood donation
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to start July by donating blood, a simple act that can save lives.
Phuket Pride 2025 celebrates diversity, equality
Phuket Pride 2025 celebrates diversity, equality
PHUKET: Phuket Town proudly opened its streets to diversity and equality on Saturday (June 28) as thousands gathered for the vibrant ‘Phuket City Pride 2025’ festival, held under the theme ‘Wave of Generations’ to promote inclusivity across all ages, genders and identities.
Healthy turnout for Phuket Trail Run
Healthy turnout for Phuket Trail Run
TRAIL RUNNING: This year’s Andaman International Trail Running (AITR) event in Phuket took place yesterday (June 29), with over 1,000 keen local and international competitors involved.
Phuket pushes forward with teenage pregnancy prevention strategy
Phuket pushes forward with teenage pregnancy prevention strategy
PHUKET: Phuket officials have renewed their efforts to address teenage pregnancy, a persistent social issue with wide-ranging impacts, by convening a key multi-agency meeting to review prevention strategies and push for stronger, coordinated action across the province.