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Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has publicly accepted his abrupt transfer to Bangkok, insisting he has no regrets over his tenure and denying suggestions he had taken sides in the bitter internal conflict that has shaken Phuket's provincial administration.
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
PHUKET: A Patong hotel has been raided for allegedly operating without a licence just months after its operator was convicted for the same offence, with officials accusing the business of continuing to flout the law despite a court ruling.
Landmark Laguna Phuket Marathon hits the heights
Landmark Laguna Phuket Marathon hits the heights
MARATHON: More than 7,000 competitors from countries far and wide joined in the landmark 20th Laguna Phuket Marathon last weekend (June 13-14).
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched a province-wide investigation into companies suspected of illegally holding land on behalf of foreign nationals, following the discovery of shareholding structures that may have been designed to circumvent Thai land ownership laws.
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has been transferred out of the province by order of Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, deepening an extraordinary political upheaval that has seen eight senior Phuket officials removed from their posts in less than a month.
Phuket hosts major badminton comp
Phuket hosts major badminton comp
BADMINTON: The Phuket-hosted Toyota Phuket International Challenge 2026 badminton tournament concluded on Sunday (June 14), with organisers stating the success of the event reinforced the island’s potential as a world-class sports city and sport tourism destination.
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
PHUKET: A Cambodian man has been arrested after allegedly stealing five motorbikes across Phuket, with police recovering one stolen bike and linking him to thefts in Phuket Town, Karon and Patong.
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has officially launched its new Automated Border Control (ABC) system, allowing eligible international travellers holding electronic passports (e-passports) to complete immigration clearance through self-service gates in a move aimed at reducing congestion and speeding up passenger processing.
Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led celebrations marking World Blood Donor Day 2026 on Sunday (June 14), honouring hundreds of blood donors and encouraging residents to support blood, organ and eye donation campaigns across the province.
Overnight underpass closures extended
Overnight underpass closures extended
PHUKET: Four major underpasses across Phuket will remain closed overnight through the end of this month as work continues on the island's Smart City traffic monitoring and control system, the Phuket Highway District has announced.
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
PHUKET: Officials have reviewed proposals for road safety projects after the province received B4 million from the national Road Safety Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.
Phuket vice governors transferred
Phuket vice governors transferred
PHUKET: Two Phuket vice governors have been transferred out of the province following a dramatic intervention by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who ordered an investigation into corruption allegations circulating about senior provincial officials.
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered 16 kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside pet food packages in her luggage as she attempted to board an international flight.
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
PHUKET: Officials from the Ombudsman’s office, Phuket authorities, police and forestry agencies have inspected the disputed Nui Beach area in Karon following complaints of illegal encroachment on protected forest land and obstruction of public access.
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led provincial officials, members of the judiciary, military and police officers, and residents in a ceremony honouring Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Phuket Provincial Hall on Saturday morning (June 13).
Phuket steps up teen pregnancy campaign
Phuket steps up teen pregnancy campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials are stepping up efforts to prevent teenage pregnancy, with authorities promoting greater access to counselling services, including the national 1663 hotline for people facing unplanned pregnancies.
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
PHUKET: Officials are advancing plans to widen the main road from Thepkrasattri Bridge, which leads from the mainland onto the island, and the Phuket Check Point at Tha Chatchai.
Phuket launches ‘City Lab’ transport trials
Phuket launches ‘City Lab’ transport trials
PHUKET: Phuket has officially launched the next phase of its City Lab initiative, introducing pilot projects aimed at reducing private vehicle use, easing traffic congestion and helping transform the island into a low-carbon city.
Mai Khao OrBorTor honoured as Phuket reviews key development projects
Mai Khao OrBorTor honoured as Phuket reviews key development projects
PHUKET: Mai Khao OrBorTor has received an EHA Excellence Award for fiscal 2026 as Phuket officials gathered to review major development projects and priorities across the island.
Illegal hotel crackdown continues, seven arrested in two days
Illegal hotel crackdown continues, seven arrested in two days
PHUKET: Officials have arrested operators of seven unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket over the past two days as part of a crackdown on illegal hotels ordered by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA).