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Rawai holds ‘Andaman Sky, Southern Paradise at the Seaside’ event
Rawai holds ‘Andaman Sky, Southern Paradise at the Seaside’ event
PHUKET: Yesterday (Dec 14) saw the launch of the third annual “Opening the Andaman Sky, Southern Paradise at the Seaside” in Rawai.
Youth crime prevention project launched
Youth crime prevention project launched
PHUKET: An initiative to promote crime prevention among Phuket’s youth and drive towards a safer and more sustainable society was launched yesterday (Dec 14).
Mobile agricultural clinic to support local farmers
Mobile agricultural clinic to support local farmers
PHUKET: More than 100 farmers in the Cherng Talay area of Phuket received a welcome boost to their businesses yesterday (Dec 13) as support services via a mobile agricultural clinic project were unveiled.
Senate committee visits Phuket to boost sustainable tourism, SME development
Senate committee visits Phuket to boost sustainable tourism, SME development
PHUKET: A delegation from the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry visited Phuket yesterday (Dec 13) to review and discuss strategies for fostering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the province’s tourism sector.  
'Running at Wichit' event confirmed
'Running at Wichit' event confirmed
RUNNING: Organisers have confirmed the 17th edition of the hugely popular “Running at Wichit” event will take place on Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 and that registration is now open.
Bang Khu Underpass to close during nights
Bang Khu Underpass to close during nights
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Bang Khu Underpass in Koh Kaew will be closed for three consecutive nights, starting tonight (Dec 13).
Phuket marks Disabled People's Day
Phuket marks Disabled People's Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat marked Disabled People's Day 2024 at a special event held at Phuket Rajabhat University yesterday (Dec 11).
More fines for renting illegal jet-skis to tourists
More fines for renting illegal jet-skis to tourists
PHUKET: As the crackdown on illegal jet-skis continues, Phuket Marine officials have found another 17 illegal jet-skis being used to make money by being rented out to tourists.
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
PHUKET: Four more Afghanistan nationals have been arrested for using forged Kazakh passports while attempting to enter the country at Phuket International Airport.
Jet-ski operators fined B250k
Jet-ski operators fined B250k
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Marine Office have fined jet-ski operators on Koh Siray B250,000 for renting out unlicensed jet-skis to tourists.
Prison products fair underway at Saphan Hin
Prison products fair underway at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The 18th Southern 14 Provinces Corrections Products Exhibition is underway at Saphan Hin, showcasing the talents of rehabilitated inmates and their efforts to transition back into society.
Countdown to the ASEAN Para Games begins
Countdown to the ASEAN Para Games begins
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The countdown to the 13th ASEAN Para Games (APG13) to be staged in Thailand next year officially began on Sunday (Dec 8).
‘Toon Bodyslam’ to headline Phuket cancer centre charity concert
‘Toon Bodyslam’ to headline Phuket cancer centre charity concert
PHUKET: Popular Thai artist Artiwara Kongmalai, better known as ‘Toon Bodyslam’, will headline a charity concert in Phuket in March to help raise the B290 million needed to build a cancer-treatment centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
PHUKET: Two Afghan men were arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Dec 9) for attempting to leave the country on forged Kazakhstan passports.
Phuket marks International Anti-Corruption Day
Phuket marks International Anti-Corruption Day
PHUKET: A special sports-themed event was organised by officials in Phuket yesterday (Dec 9) to mark International Anti-Corruption Day.
Crackdown finds more illegal jet-skis
Crackdown finds more illegal jet-skis
PHUKET: An inspection by officials at Laem Sai Pier in Tambon Thepkrasattri yesterday (Dec 9) found 10 unlicensed jet-skis being used to rent out to tourists.
Darasamut Underpass to close again, for cleaning
Darasamut Underpass to close again, for cleaning
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed during the day on Wednesday (Dec 11).
Phuket touts anti-corruption efforts
Phuket touts anti-corruption efforts
PHUKET: Phuket officials marked International Anti-Corruption Day, observed around the world today (Dec 9), with an event at Phuket Provincial Hall to honour the review ratings issued by the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket) for local government officials’ efforts in their fight against corruption.
Over 3,000 people turn out for Kathu Half Marathon
Over 3,000 people turn out for Kathu Half Marathon
MARATHON: More than 3,000 runners participated in the 27th edition of the increasingly popular Kathu Half Marathon yesterday (Dec 8).
‘Phuket Carnival at Patong’ underway
‘Phuket Carnival at Patong’ underway
PHUKET: Patong Beach came alive as the ‘Phuket Carnival at Patong’ festival took to the streets with the annual vibrant street parade yesterday evening (Dec 8).