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Man arrested in Chalong for theft from oil tanker
Man arrested in Chalong for theft from oil tanker
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a 48-year-old man in Chalong wanted for multiple offenses, including nighttime theft from an oil tanker and tampering with official evidence. 
Phuket man arrested for role in multi-million baht investment scam
Phuket man arrested for role in multi-million baht investment scam
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), working with Highway Police, have apprehended a Phuket man wanted on four arrest warrants for his role in a multi-million baht investment scam.
Phuket Sports chief elected to SAT board
Phuket Sports chief elected to SAT board
PHUKET: Thammarat Wongcharoenyos, President of the Phuket Provincial Sports Association, has been elected to the board of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), it was confirmed yesterday (Nov 30).
Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center opens
Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center opens
PHUKET: Yesterday (Nov 30) saw the official opening of the Phuket Islamic Ethics Training Center building in Thalang by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO).
Phuket targets food waste management
Phuket targets food waste management
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed the introduction of a new food waste management program which they say targets a daily reduction of 15 tonnes of waste as part of its effort to become a low-carbon destination.
Legal Matters: Avoiding illegal nominee structures
Legal Matters: Avoiding illegal nominee structures
The number of new business registrations in Thailand is projected to surpass 90,000 this year, fuelled by a rebound in exports and tourism, alongside government stimulus initiatives in the final quarter.
Phuket ceremony honours ex-military personnel
Phuket ceremony honours ex-military personnel
PHUKET: The Director of the War Veterans Organisation under Royal Patronage visited and talked with more than 500 former military personnel from Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Phang Nga provinces yesterday (Nov 29).
Governor proposes monorail to quell traffic woes
Governor proposes monorail to quell traffic woes
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat has proposed the idea of constructing a monorail in an effort to combat the increasingly challenging traffic conditions being experienced across the island.
Phuket prepares for royal visit
Phuket prepares for royal visit
PHUKET: Preparations are underway for the royal visit as His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen are set to present awards at the 36th Phuket King's Cup Regatta. The ceremony will take place next Friday (Dec 6) at the Beyond Kata Hotel in Karon.
Australian Ambassador spotlights tourist safety during Phuket visit
Australian Ambassador spotlights tourist safety during Phuket visit
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Dr Angela McDonald was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 28) to meet with Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri to discuss economic, political and safety issues, emphasizing the importance of strong ties between Australia and Phuket.
Brit arrested for overstay, insulting officers
Brit arrested for overstay, insulting officers
PHUKET: A 37-year-old British man has been arrested by Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport for overstaying in the country, and for insulting Immigration officers performing their duty.
Phuket ready for King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket ready for King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: The 36th edition of the prestigious Phuket King’s Cup Regatta gets underway in Kata Bay tomorrow (Nov 30).
Illegal jet-skis seized at Pa Khlok
Illegal jet-skis seized at Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Police and Marine Department officers seized six illegal jet-skis at Cape Yamu, Pa Khlok, yesterday (Nov 28).
Phuket Town cultural tourism festival underway
Phuket Town cultural tourism festival underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has kicked off the ‘Travel Old Town, Telling Phuket’ cultural tourism festival to highlight the rich cultural heritage and unique charm of Phuket’s Old Town. 
More mooring buoys installed at Maya Bay
More mooring buoys installed at Maya Bay
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, has joined efforts to further protect Maya Bay by installing more mooring buoys in the area.
Suan Luang to get B2.1mn ‘Phuket Care Center’
Suan Luang to get B2.1mn ‘Phuket Care Center’
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanaphilas has announced that work is underway to build a ‘Phuket Care Center’ at Chalermprakiat Rama IX Park (Suan Luang) to provide healthcare for the elderly, bedridden patients and those seeking alternative medical treatments.
Phuket targets labour trafficking in local marine fisheries
Phuket targets labour trafficking in local marine fisheries
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a meeting yesterday (Nov 27) to strengthen collabouration among agencies to combat human trafficking and ensure fair employment conditions in the Phuket marine fisheries sector. 
Srisoonthorn Municipality wins ‘Outstanding Performance’ award
Srisoonthorn Municipality wins ‘Outstanding Performance’ award
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Municipality has been recognised as a leader in local governance, receiving the ‘Outstanding Performance Award for 2024’ in the areas of public assistance management and rabies prevention and control.
Phuket to host Andaman Tourism Networking 2024
Phuket to host Andaman Tourism Networking 2024
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has invited people to take part in the ‘Andaman Tourism Networking 2024’ event, aimed at highlighting the unique tourism potential of six Andaman provinces under the theme ‘Happening Andaman’. The event will will be held at Saphan Hin on Dec 6-8.
Tourist Police ramp up training ahead of high season
Tourist Police ramp up training ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police, in partnership with the Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Phuket Rajabhat University, has launched its ‘Tourist Police Guide’ project to enhance officers’ ability to and make more more capable of assisting and advising tourists visiting Phuket.