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MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-delayed infrastructure projects have come under renewed scrutiny after a local MP formally questioned the Ministry of Transport over what he described as a lack of progress across key developments vital to the island’s future.
Governor pushes EV buses
Governor pushes EV buses
PHUKET: Phuket is pushing ahead with plans to position itself as a clean, sustainable city, with officials promoting an expanded electric bus network offering low fares and free travel for key groups to ease the cost of living and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Phuket hosts ‘Connecting Hearts’ youth programme
Phuket hosts ‘Connecting Hearts’ youth programme
PHUKET: A new group of young participants have arrived on the island under the ‘Connecting Hearts of Thais to Southern Hearts’ programme, with officials highlighting both cultural exchange and environmental education as key pillars of the initiative.
Phuket Immigration silent on fee increase
Phuket Immigration silent on fee increase
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has declined to explain why it is now charging B1,000 for an official letter confirming a foreigner’s address ‒ more than double the fee that was previously charged.
Phuket eyes Hyundai partnership to drive ‘smart mobility’ push
Phuket eyes Hyundai partnership to drive ‘smart mobility’ push
PHUKET: Phuket is stepping up plans to develop an international-standard smart city, holding talks with South Korean automotive giant Hyundai on upgrading the island’s transportation system through advanced technology and innovation.
Governor vows long-term waste reforms after Saphan Hin landfill fire
Governor vows long-term waste reforms after Saphan Hin landfill fire
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has pledged urgent relief for affected residents and outlined a roadmap for sustainable waste management after visiting communities impacted by the Saphan Hin landfill fire last weekend.
Five dead, 29 injured in Phuket Songkran road toll
Five dead, 29 injured in Phuket Songkran road toll
PHUKET: Five people were killed and 29 others injured in 32 road accidents across Phuket during the Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road safety campaign from April 10-16, officials have confirmed, as provincial authorities closed the accident prevention centre and pledged stricter controls on risky behaviour among both residents and tourists.
Underwater sculptures installed at Racha Yai
Underwater sculptures installed at Racha Yai
PHUKET: A series of underwater sculptures has been successfully installed in Siam Bay off Koh Racha Yai, with officials highlighting the project as a dual effort to restore marine ecosystems and create a new draw for eco-conscious tourism.
Immigration chief orders inspection of Phuket Airport
Immigration chief orders inspection of Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has ordered a senior commander to inspect operations at Phuket International Airport following widespread reports of passenger congestion, with officials announcing a series of measures to ease delays and improve processing.
Four dead, 28 injured in Phuket so far during Seven Days of Danger
Four dead, 28 injured in Phuket so far during Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Four people have died and 26 others have been hospitalised in road accidents across Phuket during the first six days of the Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ campaign, with officials pointing to motorcycles, speeding and failure to wear helmets as the key causes.
Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up
Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up
PHUKET: Officials are still sifting through tonnes of landfill waste at the Saphan Hin disposal site to extinguish smouldering pockets and prevent the fire from flaring up again, despite the blaze being declared under control earlier this week.
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
PHUKET: A B50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for beheading a dugong found dead at Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, as officials warn the incident highlights the fragile state of Thailand’s dwindling marine population.
Happy Songkran!
Happy Songkran!
PHUKET: From all of us at The Phuket News and Class Act Media, we wish everyone a safe and happy Thai New Year. Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the celebrations…
Phuket officials ponder new piers
Phuket officials ponder new piers
PHUKET: Plans to build a series of small-scale piers aimed at supporting local fishermen and community tourism are under review following inspections at five proposed sites across Thalang and Mueang districts this week.
Officials vet B88.5mn in canal clearing projects
Officials vet B88.5mn in canal clearing projects
PHUKET: Provincial officials are scrutinising B88.5 million worth of canal dredging and flood prevention projects across the island, with a focus on transparency, cost control and ensuring value for money.
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
PHUKET: Authorities have ordered full-scale evacuation drills in Karon next month as part of urgent measures to strengthen landslide preparedness ahead of the rainy season, following a high-level meeting held earlier this week.
‘Seven Days of Danger’ gets underway in Phuket
‘Seven Days of Danger’ gets underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The annual ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road safety campaign got underway at midnight last night (Apr 10) with no fatalities recorded so far, officials have confirmed.
Phuket gears up for Songkran
Phuket gears up for Songkran
PHUKET: Authorities across the island are ramping up preparations for Songkran 2026, combining traditional merit-making ceremonies, large-scale water festivities and public safety campaigns aimed at ensuring a safe and respectful Thai New Year.
DBD pushes to scrap paper corporate records
DBD pushes to scrap paper corporate records
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has ordered 325 government agencies to stop requesting corporate documents in paper form from July 1, in a bid to accelerate a shift towards a fully digital government.
Phuket delegation joins royal merit-making ceremony honouring Queen Mother
Phuket delegation joins royal merit-making ceremony honouring Queen Mother
PHUKET: A 200-strong delegation from Phuket Province travelled to Bangkok to take part in a royal merit-making ceremony paying respects to the late Queen Sirikit at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall yesterday (Apr 9).