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Kusoldharm makes merit by giving to the poor
Kusoldharm makes merit by giving to the poor
PHUKET: More than 3,000 relief bags were distributed to underprivileged residents in Phuket as part of the annual merit-making and deity worship ceremony hosted by the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation this week.
Woman charged over Surin Beach encroachment
Woman charged over Surin Beach encroachment
PHUKET: A woman has been charged with illegally occupying public land at Surin Beach in Phuket as part of a major crackdown on beachfront businesses encroaching on state-owned property.
Officials reclaim public land at Surin Beach
Officials reclaim public land at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A task force led by Thalang District officials today (May 15) continued their dismantling and removal of illegal businesses along the Surin beachfront.
Phuket officials ponder flood-response measures
Phuket officials ponder flood-response measures
PHUKET: While Phuket was experiencing isolated flooding in areas across the island yesterday, local officials today (May 15) held a meeting to start contending with the annual flooding that comes with each rainy season.
Phuket debt resolution fair to help thousands
Phuket debt resolution fair to help thousands
PHUKET: The Ministry of Justice has launched the second year of its nationwide initiative, the ‘Debt Resolution Fair: Creating a Path to Justice’, in Phuket, aiming to ease the financial burden on debtors and improve access to justice.
Phuket readies for major tsunami drill
Phuket readies for major tsunami drill
PHUKET: Preparations are underway for a major national disaster response exercise in Kamala next month, with officials gathering this week to finalize plans for the simulated tsunami drill.
Phuket International Rugby 11s confirm schedule change
Phuket International Rugby 11s confirm schedule change
RUGBY: The organisers of this year’s Phuket International Rugby 11s have confirmed that the schedule for the June 6-8 torunament is to be shortened due to various factors affecting team participation.
Ukrainian woman wanted for trashing condo arrested - again
Ukrainian woman wanted for trashing condo arrested - again
PHUKET: A Ukrainian woman accused of vandalising a condominium in Phuket was arrested in Phuket Town yesterday (May 13) after failing to attend a scheduled meeting with police.
Five workers test positive for drugs in Thalang labour camp raids
Five workers test positive for drugs in Thalang labour camp raids
PHUKET: A coordinated inspection of migrant worker camps in Thalang District has led to five individuals testing positive for methamphetamine, Thalang officials have reported.
Surakul Stadium renovations on track
Surakul Stadium renovations on track
ALL SPORTS: Officials have confirmed that renovation work on Phuket’s Surakul Stadium is on schedule, meaning the venue will reopen before year’s end.
Public consultations underway for ‘Phuket Maritime Hub’ project
Public consultations underway for ‘Phuket Maritime Hub’ project
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has launched a public participation campaign as part of an initial environmental examination (IEE) for the proposed ‘Baan Yamu Community Marina’ project in Phuket.
Lalita takes Patong
Lalita takes Patong
PHUKET: Lalita Maneesri, sister of outgoing Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri, has won the Patong Municipality election and been unofficially declared the new Mayor of Patong.
Phuket to host debt relief fair
Phuket to host debt relief fair
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Justice Office is hosting a ‘Debt Relief Fair: Creating a Path of Justice in Phuket’ at Phuket Rajabhat University this coming Wednesday and Thursday (May 14-15).
DBD confirms 23 found guilty in Phuket nominee charges
DBD confirms 23 found guilty in Phuket nominee charges
PHUKET: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has confirmed that 23 individuals and over 60 companies involved in illegal nominee business arrangements in Phuket have been found guilty by the Criminal Court.
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting repairs
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Samkong Underpass will be closed overnight tonight (May 9) so that repairs can be carried out to the lighting system in the tunnel.
‘Random’ drug tests hit 160 at Nai Yang
‘Random’ drug tests hit 160 at Nai Yang
PHUKET: A drug checkpoint set up in the Sakhu area near Nai Yang Beach resulted in 15 individuals testing positive for illegal substances during a two-hour operation on Tuesday night (May 6).
Volunteers unite for coastal cleanup at Sirinat National Park
Volunteers unite for coastal cleanup at Sirinat National Park
PHUKET: A large-scale coastal and underwater cleanup was held at Sirinat National Park yesterday (May 7) in a joint effort to protect Phuket’s marine environment.
Local elections, Visakha Bucha Day bring double alcohol ban
Local elections, Visakha Bucha Day bring double alcohol ban
PHUKET: Major areas across Phuket will face a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol from 6pm Saturday (May 10) through to 6pm Sunday (May 11) as local residents go to the polls on Sunday for municipal elections, while a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol will go into effect from midnight Saturday night to midnight Sunday night as the country observes the Buddhist religious holiday Visakha Bucha Day.
World record attempt to headline Phuket Peranakan Festival
World record attempt to headline Phuket Peranakan Festival
PHUKET: A Guinness World Record attempt for the iconic ‘Phuket Hokkien Noodles’ dish will headline the ‘Phuket Peranakan Festival 2025’, set to take place from June 20-22.
Environment Minister targets Phuket coastal erosion
Environment Minister targets Phuket coastal erosion
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on has announced that officials will expand a project at Sai Kaew Beach, at the northern end of the island, to combat coastal erosion.