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Governor orders crackdown on ‘black taxis’
Governor orders crackdown on ‘black taxis’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered intensive, province-wide inspections targeting illegal public transport vehicles, commonly known as ‘black plate taxis’, following mounting complaints from licensed operators and growing concerns over fairness, enforcement and the island’s tourism image.
Phuket welcomes direct Minsk flights
Phuket welcomes direct Minsk flights
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport yesterday (Jan 12) welcomed Belavia flight B2 8603 (BRU 8603), carrying 281 international passengers on the first direct Belavia flight from Minsk. 
Egyptian arrested in Patong for working illegally as barber
Egyptian arrested in Patong for working illegally as barber
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration have arrested an Egyptian national for illegally working as a barber in Patong, a profession reserved exclusively for Thai citizens, officials confirmed.
Manoch re-elected Cherng Talay OrBorTor Chief
Manoch re-elected Cherng Talay OrBorTor Chief
PHUKET: Incumbent Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief Manoch Phanchalad has been re-elected for another term after unofficial results from local elections held across six subdistrict administrative organisations in Phuket yesterday (Jan 11) showed clear victories for several sitting mayors and their teams.
Mai Khao ‘Takeoff Run’ confirmed
Mai Khao ‘Takeoff Run’ confirmed
RUNNING: Keen runners and fitness fanatics alike have a unique event to look forward to after officials announced dates for the inaugural “Takeoff Run 2026” recently.
Speedboat hits trawler off Phi Phi
Speedboat hits trawler off Phi Phi
PHUKET: At least 11 people were injured, one seriously, after a tourist speedboat collided with a fishing trawler near Koh Phi Phi, Krabi Province, this morning (Jan 11).
Phuket athletes recognised for successful 2025
Phuket athletes recognised for successful 2025
ALL SPORTS: Athletes of all ages and abilities from Phuket have been honoured in recognition of their collective achievements throughout 2025, while simultaneously being awarded with cash prizes at a recent awards ceremony.
Tourists urged to beware monkey bites
Tourists urged to beware monkey bites
PHUKET: Well-known British volunteer rescue worker in Phuket Vinnie Modell, founder of the Rescue Team Volunteers Phuket, has called for tourists to beware of interacting with local monkeys, warning that bites may result in injury, and the possible transmission of rabies.
Getting to know the man behind the words
Getting to know the man behind the words
Ron McMillan, an author now based in Chiang Mai, started out as a writer and photojournalist amidst the flying rocks and toxic teargas clouds of Seoul in the run-up to the 1988 Olympics. After covering the Seoul Games from opening to closing ceremonies, he shifted base to Hong Kong in time for the final decade of British colonial rule.
Phuket eyes stricter rules for ride-hailing taxis
Phuket eyes stricter rules for ride-hailing taxis
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved to tighten controls on illegal app-based taxi services, amid growing pressure from licensed operators and concerns over congestion, enforcement and the island’s tourism image.
Phuket steps up slaughterhouse inspections
Phuket steps up slaughterhouse inspections
PHUKET: Provincial officials have begun inspections of slaughterhouses and animal holding facilities across Phuket as part of a strict licence renewal process aimed at safeguarding public health, consumer confidence and animal welfare.
Thailand International Boat Show to highlight marine tourism’s role in high-value travel
Thailand International Boat Show to highlight marine tourism’s role in high-value travel
PHUKET: Phuket is set to host the Thailand International Boat Show 2026 later this month, with organisers and tourism officials positioning marine and coastal tourism as a growing driver of Thailand’s high-value visitor economy.
Phuket readies island-wide celebrations for Children’s Day
Phuket readies island-wide celebrations for Children’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing for a full slate of activities to mark National Children’s Day, celebrated nationwide tomorrow (Jan 10), with events taking place across the island aimed at promoting youth development, creativity and community participation.
‘Big Day’ event held to promote OrBorTor elections
‘Big Day’ event held to promote OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Local officials have launched their ‘Big Day’ campaign to encourage eligible voters to take part in upcoming local elections for Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) mayors and council members, to be held in select areas across Phuket on Sunday (Jan 11).
Phuket officials promote ‘saviour role’ in Chalong boat fire response
Phuket officials promote ‘saviour role’ in Chalong boat fire response
PHUKET: Phuket officials are highly promoting their action in response to the blaze on the Chalong beachfront earlier this week, which saw 24 tour speedboats destroyed by fire.
Phiphat denies rumours Phuket mass transit project ‘scrapped’
Phiphat denies rumours Phuket mass transit project ‘scrapped’
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has moved to clarify widespread speculation that the long-discussed Phuket light rail or tram project has been cancelled, insisting the project remains government policy ‒ but will only proceed after major road and traffic bottlenecks across the island are resolved.
NACC probes B265mn Thalang Victory Park project
NACC probes B265mn Thalang Victory Park project
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has conducted an on-site inspection of the long-delayed Thalang Victory Monument project amid concerns it may fall under the category of abandoned or neglected state developments, commonly known as “plan, do, abandon”.
Russian illegal tour guide arrested in Phuket
Russian illegal tour guide arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A 33-year-old Russian national has been arrested at a Phuket pier for illegally working as a tour guide, an occupation reserved exclusively for Thai citizens, officials have confirmed.
Phuket launches mobile medical unit outreach
Phuket launches mobile medical unit outreach
PHUKET: Phuket officials launched a Mobile Medical Unit outreach activity in Ratsada yesterday (Jan 7), delivering comprehensive public health services to local residents while commemorating the benevolent legacy of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Beauty clinic caught unlicensed amid B1.8mn scam probe
Beauty clinic caught unlicensed amid B1.8mn scam probe
PHUKET: Provincial officials have inspected a beauty clinic in Phuket following complaints from at least 16 customers who allege they were tricked into financial arrangementds that cost them in total more than B1.8 million.