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Blood donations: Give the gift of life this Thai New Year
Blood donations: Give the gift of life this Thai New Year
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are urging residents to kick off April and the Thai New Year by performing a life-saving act, donating blood.
Phuket mayoral and council candidates register for election
Phuket mayoral and council candidates register for election
PHUKET: The first day of registration for mayoral and municipal council candidates in Phuket today (Mar 31) saw an energetic and competitive atmosphere, with multiple teams vying for key leadership positions.
Public Works holds forum on draft national policy map
Public Works holds forum on draft national policy map
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT) hosted a public forum today (Mar 31) to gather input on the draft national policy map, engaging stakeholders from various sectors in the southern region.
Governor quells quake, tsunami fears in Phuket
Governor quells quake, tsunami fears in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has met with the press to make a public statement that the 7.7 Magnitude earthquake in Myanmar that devastated Mandalay and rocked Bangkok has had no effect at all in Phuket.
Phuket gifted B4mn for road safety campaigns
Phuket gifted B4mn for road safety campaigns
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received more than B4 million from the Road Safety Fund to support accident prevention initiatives, with a strong focus on motorbike safety.
Phuket Immigration to close for April holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for April holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced on its official website that its offices will be closed for the Chakri Memorial Day substitution day holiday on Monday, Apr 7, and from Apr 12-16 for the Songkran holidays.
Officials hold public hearing on ‘new highway network’
Officials hold public hearing on ‘new highway network’
PHUKET: Provincial officials held a meeting earlier this week to review the results of a study on the selection of routes and formats for a new highway network development project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting urban expansion.
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
PHUKET Officials have released 80,000 sea crabs into Phuket’s coastal waters as part of an initiative to restore marine resources and promote sustainable local fisheries.
Young Turks announce candidates for Phuket mayoral election
Young Turks announce candidates for Phuket mayoral election
PHUKET: The ‘Young Turks’ Party has officially introduced its candidate for Phuket Town Mayor, Phisit Sutthichindawong, along with a full slate of council candidates to contest all four constituencies in the Phuket City Municipality elections on May 11.
Prime Minister cuts Phuket meeting short to address Bangkok earthquake crisis
Prime Minister cuts Phuket meeting short to address Bangkok earthquake crisis
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was forced to cut short a high-level meeting with Phuket officials today (Mar 28) after receiving an urgent call regarding the earthquake situation in Bangkok.
PM opens Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PM opens Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra inaugurated the Thailand Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 (TSTC 2025) at the Phuket Rajabhat University Conference Centre today (Mar 28), marking the first international seminar of its kind in Thailand aimed at advancing sustainable tourism. 
Russian cannabis dealer arrested in Phuket
Russian cannabis dealer arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a Russian man accused of illegally selling cannabis products and e-cigarettes worth nearly B1 million.
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight tonight (Mar 28) so that repairs can be carried out to the lighting system in the tunnel.
French murder suspect arrested in Phuket
French murder suspect arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 24-year-old French national wanted for murder and hostage-taking in a deadly prison break in France.
Haze starts to shroud Phuket
Haze starts to shroud Phuket
PHUKET: The haze across Phuket is continuing to build, with some reports marking several areas on the island reaching ‘red’ levels yesterday (Mar 26).
Chalong Police arrest 11 teen racers, seize six motorbikes
Chalong Police arrest 11 teen racers, seize six motorbikes
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested 11 teenagers early yesterday morning (Mar 26) for loitering and causing a disturbance, seizing six motorcycles in the process.  
Isoc holds anti-terrorism training in Phuket
Isoc holds anti-terrorism training in Phuket
PHUKET: The Region 3 branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) held a specialised training program in Phuket yesterday (Mar 25) aimed at strengthening community surveillance against modern threats.
Armed robbers steal more than B500k in cash, valuables from Myanmar worker’s camp shop
Armed robbers steal more than B500k in cash, valuables from Myanmar worker’s camp shop
PHUKET: Police are investigating a robbery in which four armed men stole more than B500,000 in cash and valuables from a grocery shop at a Myanmar worker’s camp in Thalang yesterday (Mar 25).
Power outage to affect area in Koh Kaew, all of Koh Maphrao
Power outage to affect area in Koh Kaew, all of Koh Maphrao
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Koh Kaew tomorrow (Mar 26).
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket City Municipality have inspected ongoing efforts to tackle flooding in the Soi Phaniang area in Samkong, with the first phase of a major drainage system project completed and further work set to continue.