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Over 100 Air India passengers stranded in Phuket for 80 hours
Over 100 Air India passengers stranded in Phuket for 80 hours
PHUKET: More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight bound for New Delhi were stranded in Phuket for over 80 hours, enduring a series of delays caused by recurring technical problems with the aircraft.
Phuket incinerator to shut down for maintenance
Phuket incinerator to shut down for maintenance
PHUKET: The island’s only public incinerator will shut down for one month for intensive overhaul maintenance, with at least 42,000 tonnes of trash to be directed to recently opened sites at the Saphan Hin landfill while the incinerator is offline.
DMCR ramps up efforts to protect Phuket's dugongs
DMCR ramps up efforts to protect Phuket's dugongs
PHUKET: A survey team of marine biologists has confirmed the sighting of at least seven dugongs in Ao Tang Khen, off the east coast of Cape Panwa, and at least one more seen in Ao Pa Khlok, off Phuket’s east coast.
Patong gears up for 38th Tourism Festival
Patong gears up for 38th Tourism Festival
PHUKET:  Patong City Municipality has confirmed that the annual Phuket Festival, marking the beginning of the island’s tourism high season, will be held in Patong on Dec 8-10.
Phuket hosts successful trial of mobile emergency warning system
Phuket hosts successful trial of mobile emergency warning system
PHUKET: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Office, conducted a successful trial of the ‘Cell Broadcast’ mobile emergency warning system today (Nov 19).
Department of Tourism promotes ‘Low Carbon Tourism’ in Phuket Old Town
Department of Tourism promotes ‘Low Carbon Tourism’ in Phuket Old Town
PHUKET: The Department of Tourism has launched an initiative to promote low-carbon tourism routes as part of its 2024 fiscal year agenda, with a showcase event held in the historic Phuket Old Town yesterday (Nov 18).
Officials ramp up waste management efforts ahead of tourist season
Officials ramp up waste management efforts ahead of tourist season
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is expediting landfill management at the Phuket Provincial Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin to prepare for a surge in waste volumes during the upcoming tourism high season.
Suteepat defends Taiwan title after hard-fought thriller
Suteepat defends Taiwan title after hard-fought thriller
GOLF: Suteepat Prateeptienchai became the first player to successfully defend a title on the Asian Tour in seven years when he claimed the US$400,000 (B13.9 million) Taiwan Glass Taifong Open in Taiwan yesterday (Nov 17) after the closest of finishes.
Governor unveils ‘Ai-Jud’ sculpture in Phuket
Governor unveils ‘Ai-Jud’ sculpture in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially unveiled the ‘Ai-Jud’ sculpture, also called ‘Lovely Lucky Ai-Jud No. 13’, at a ceremony in Rawai as part of the run-up to Phuket hosting the ‘Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025’ contemporary arts festival.
Phuket’s ‘Opal Suchata’ places 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe
Phuket’s ‘Opal Suchata’ places 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe
PHUKET:  Phuket’s Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri has placed 3rd runner-up at the Miss Universe finals held in Mexico City.
Hayden Wilde with Laguna Phuket Triathlon win as Waugh defends her title
Hayden Wilde with Laguna Phuket Triathlon win as Waugh defends her title
TRIATHLON: New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde, a 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist, celebrated an impressive victory at the 30th Laguna Phuket Triathlon yesterday (Nov 17), while in the women’s division the United Kingdom’s Kate Waugh successfully defended her championship title, and Thailand’s Thanadon Wisarutsin triumphed as the Thai national champion for the second year running.
Phuket honours global road safety campaign
Phuket honours global road safety campaign
PHUKET: A special commemorative service in memory of people who lost their lives in road accidents in Phuket was held today (Nov 17) at Wat Wichit Sangkharam, otherwise known as Wat Kuan.
Thailand’s current regulatory stance on crypto payments
Thailand’s current regulatory stance on crypto payments
Thailand's regulatory authorities, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have taken a cautious yet open-minded approach towards the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Their primary concerns ‒ rooted in the volatility of digital assets, the risks of cybercrime and potential money laundering ‒ have led to a regulatory framework that discourages general usage while allowing for controlled experimentation through sandbox environments.
Phuket showcases ahead of sustainable tourism event
Phuket showcases ahead of sustainable tourism event
PHUKET: In preparation for hosting an upcoming major sustainable tourism initiative, Phuket officials were busy showcasing the province’s merit and capabilities at a recent event in Singapore.
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong in style
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong in style
PHUKET: Thailand’s national Minister of Industry joined the colourful Loy Krathong festivities at Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU) yesterday evening (Nov 15) as similar celebrations took place across the island.
PLTO confirms Maxim legal in Phuket
PLTO confirms Maxim legal in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has confirmed that the popular ride-hailing app Maxim is legal to use in Phuket.
Four Phuket officials receive Order of the White Elephant
Four Phuket officials receive Order of the White Elephant
PHUKET:  Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat  has presented four Phuket officials with the Royal Decorations of the Order of the White Elephant, First Class.
Grass Fed: Rawai experiment yields food for dugongs
Grass Fed: Rawai experiment yields food for dugongs
PHUKET: An experiment in Rawai to grow marine plants as a substitute for seagrass for dugongs for feed on is showing positive results, reports the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Patong Mayor urges people to not float krathong into the sea
Patong Mayor urges people to not float krathong into the sea
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is urging people to not float their krathong into the sea as part of the Loy Krathong festivities tonight (Nov 15).
Phuket officials hold bus fire response training
Phuket officials hold bus fire response training
PHUKET: The Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket), along with the Phuket Land TRansport Office (PLTO) have held a critical emergency response training session aimed at equipping students to handle and survive bus fire incidents.