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Chalong Pier fire destroys 24 boats, estimated B40mn in damage
Chalong Pier fire destroys 24 boats, estimated B40mn in damage
PHUKET: Preliminary inspections have confirmed that 24 speedboats belonging to 13 tour operators were damaged in the early-morning fire near Chalong Pier yesterday (Jan 7), with total losses estimated at around B40 million.
Phuket officials face nightlife corruption probe
Phuket officials face nightlife corruption probe
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Damrongtham Office has confirmed it will investigate allegations circulating on social media that entertainment venue operators in the province are being asked to pay bribes to officials, following a special press conference convened by Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong.
Red Cross charity lottery draw draws crowds at Saphan Hin
Red Cross charity lottery draw draws crowds at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Red Cross Society held its annual charity lottery draw at Saphan Hin last night (Jan 6), marking one of the final and most anticipated events of the 2026 Phuket Red Cross Fair.
Phuket governor calls for ‘fair’ campaigning in national election
Phuket governor calls for ‘fair’ campaigning in national election
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has called on election candidates and their supporters to campaign honestly and within the law, warning that political competition must not lead to conflict as Thailand heads toward the Feb 8 general election.
Phuket marks first Thai killed in road accident for New Year
Phuket marks first Thai killed in road accident for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have confirmed five fatalities and 53 injuries from 50 road accidents during the New Year holiday period, with motorcycles and speeding again identified as the dominant risk factors.
Administrative Court rejects bid to halt Layan developments
Administrative Court rejects bid to halt Layan developments
PHUKET: The Phuket Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request by 13 petitioners seeking to halt or delay construction approvals and ongoing work at several major developments in the Layan area, ruling that it has no authority to suspend the issuance of construction permits by local administrative bodies.
Phuket sees 325,000 visitors, B1.14bn in revenue over New Year holiday
Phuket sees 325,000 visitors, B1.14bn in revenue over New Year holiday
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector showed strong signs of recovery over the New Year period, with rising long-haul arrivals helping push hotel occupancy above 80% and generating more than B1.14 billion in revenue for the island, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office.
Phuket luxury property market surges
Phuket luxury property market surges
PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market has entered a period of exceptional performance, underpinned by record tourism revenue, sustained international buyer demand and strong absorption across high-end segments, according to new research released by AYANA Phuket and Colliers Thailand.
Four deaths recorded in Phuket New Year road accidents
Four deaths recorded in Phuket New Year road accidents
PHUKET: A total of 39 road accidents, resulting in 43 injuries and four deaths, were recorded in Phuket during the first four days of the New Year road safety campaign, provincial officials have confirmed.
Blood donation drive continues into the New Year
Blood donation drive continues into the New Year
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), in collaboration with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout January.
Phuket Red Cross Fair gets underway
Phuket Red Cross Fair gets underway
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Red Cross Fair opened last night (Dec 29) with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn highlighting the event’s role in promoting Phuket-made goods through the OTOP market set up there.
Phuket Town launches free open-top EV bus tours
Phuket Town launches free open-top EV bus tours
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality today (Dec 30) launched free sightseeing tours aboard two new 17-seater open-top electric buses, providing residents and visitors with a fresh way to experience Phuket Old Town while supporting environmentally friendly urban tourism.
Phuket tests boat taxi service
Phuket tests boat taxi service
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have accelerated testing of the proposed ‘boat taxi’ service linking Phuket International Airport with Patong, in a bid to offer travellers an alternative to the island’s heavily congested roads.
Patong announces road closures, fireworks ban for New Year
Patong announces road closures, fireworks ban for New Year
PHUKET: Patong Police and Patong Municipality have announced temporary road closures and strict safety measures for the New Year countdown celebrations at Patong Beach, including a complete ban on fireworks and sky lanterns.
Phuket’s Srimant Ganapati Temple marks first anniversary
Phuket’s Srimant Ganapati Temple marks first anniversary
PHUKET: The Srimant Ganapati Temple at Rawai Beach has celebrated the first anniversary of its founding with an elaborate ceremony featuring sacred rituals, traditional performances and the presentation of precious jewellery specially brought from India.
Phuket’s People’s Party trio seek re-election
Phuket’s People’s Party trio seek re-election
PHUKET: Phuket’s three incumbent People’s Party representatives ‒ Somchart Techathaworncharoen, Thitikan Thitiphrutikul and Chalermpong Saengdee ‒ have officially entered the race to retain their seats in the national election to be held on Feb 8 next year.
Kamala park toilets upgrade stalled by local headman
Kamala park toilets upgrade stalled by local headman
PHUKET: Provincial officials have stepped in after the long-awaited improvement of public toilets at the Kamala Tsunami Memorial Park stalled when a village headman and committee members refused to vacate the building earmarked for renovation.
Phuket orders tougher anti-drug action as arrests surge nearly 30%
Phuket orders tougher anti-drug action as arrests surge nearly 30%
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have ordered intensified anti-drug operations and stricter enforcement across Phuket after surveillance reports showed drug-related arrests have surged by almost 30% in the first two months of fiscal 2026.
Workshop targets greenhouse gas reduction efforts
Workshop targets greenhouse gas reduction efforts
PHUKET: Government agencies, community groups and education institutions in Phuket joined a full-day workshop this week aimed at strengthening local knowledge and participation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions under Thailand’s Low Emission Support Scheme (LESS).
Governor leads lecture on rabies
Governor leads lecture on rabies
PHUKET: Phuket has moved forward in its goal of becoming a rabies-free province with the launch of a training programme to strengthen the capacity of livestock volunteers to support rabies surveillance, prevention, and control in communities.