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Phuket transfer row reaches Parliament as leaked chat faces questions
Phuket transfer row reaches Parliament as leaked chat faces questions
PHUKET: The controversy surrounding the transfer of Rungruang Thimabut, the now-sidelined Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administration Officer) and four other senior administrative officials has escalated to the national stage. A formal complaint has been submitted to Parliament alleging possible political interference behind the move, while questions continue to grow over the authenticity of a leaked Line chat at the centre of the dispute.
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will begin operating automated passport control gates for international departures from June 13, with immigration authorities also warning travellers of temporary disruption due to renovation works in the international arrivals area.
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including Phuket Immigration, are closed today (June 1) for the substitution holiday for Visakha Bucha Day and will close again on Wednesday (June 3) for celebrations marking the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Phuket waste drops 9% as tourist numbers ease
Phuket waste drops 9% as tourist numbers ease
PHUKET: Waste volumes entering Phuket’s main disposal centre dropped by more than 9% in April, with officials attributing the decline to both improved waste-management measures and lower tourist numbers.
Phuket signs MoU to strengthen juvenile warrant arrests
Phuket signs MoU to strengthen juvenile warrant arrests
PHUKET: Phuket officials have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at improving the tracking and arrest of people wanted under warrants issued by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, in a move intended to strengthen the justice system and better protect children and youth.
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued a public advisory informing visitors of updated alcohol sales regulations in Thailand, following the publication of new rules in the Royal Gazette.
Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches
Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Authorities have issued a warning to beachgoers after Portuguese man o’ war, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore at Kata Noi Beach amid rough monsoon conditions, prompting heightened monitoring along parts of Phuket’s west coast.
Phuket steps up migrant labour oversight, employer training
Phuket steps up migrant labour oversight, employer training
PHUKET: More than 200 employers and business operators attended a provincial training session this week aimed at improving understanding of foreign labour laws and the legal employment of migrant workers in Phuket.
Phuket foundation awards B600k in scholarships
Phuket foundation awards B600k in scholarships
PHUKET: The Phuket Child Protection Foundation has awarded more than B600,000 in scholarships to 238 vulnerable children across Phuket this year, continuing more than two decades of support for disadvantaged youth in the province.
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving to preserve the island’s traditional culinary heritage through a new initiative aimed at reviving disappearing local dishes under the national ‘The Lost Taste’ project.
Phuket signs equality pact ahead of Pride 2026
Phuket signs equality pact ahead of Pride 2026
PHUKET: Phuket officials have signed a national memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing gender equality and promoting the island as an ‘Inclusive City’, while also inviting residents and tourists to join the upcoming Phuket Pride Festival 2026 in Patong next month.
New stadium proposed for King Rama IX park
New stadium proposed for King Rama IX park
ALL SPORTS: The construction of a multi-sports stadium has been proposed at King Rama IX Commemoration Park in Talat Nuea as Phuket gears up to host the National Youth Games, officials have announced.
Alcohol ban for Visakha Bucha holiday
Alcohol ban for Visakha Bucha holiday
PHUKET: Phuket residents and visitors are being reminded that alcohol sales will be banned islandwide during the Visakha Bucha holiday this weekend, with exemptions only for legally registered service establishments, hotels and approved venues.
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was stabbed in Kathu early yesterday morning (May 27) after a dispute reportedly involving a woman escalated into two violent confrontations stretching from Kathu to Patong.
Phuket tour company charged after illegal Chinese guide arrest
Phuket tour company charged after illegal Chinese guide arrest
PHUKET: A Phuket-registered tour company is facing legal action after authorities arrested an illegal Chinese tour guide while leading tourists around the island, according to a report issued by the national Department of Tourism.
Phuket welcomes 4.9mn tourists, down 2%
Phuket welcomes 4.9mn tourists, down 2%
PHUKET: Phuket welcomed nearly 4.9 million tourists in the first four months of 2026, generating more than B186.9 billion in tourism revenue, as officials continue expanding international flight connections despite a slight decline in overall visitor numbers compared with last year.
Rawai villa burglar arrested in Karon
Rawai villa burglar arrested in Karon
PHUKET: Police have arrested a burglar for breaking into a luxury villa in Rawai and stealing cash and jewellery from a foreign tourist before fleeing the area.
Darasamut Underpass closes overnight for upgrade works
Darasamut Underpass closes overnight for upgrade works
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be temporarily closed overnight from tonight (May 27) through Sunday (May 31) to allow for major electrical and smart traffic system upgrades, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket steps up Ebola monitoring
Phuket steps up Ebola monitoring
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved to tighten surveillance and screening measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), stressing that no cases have been detected in Thailand while authorities prepare for any potential risk following directives issued by the Ministry of Public Health.
DSI sends Villa Andaman cases to prosecutors
DSI sends Villa Andaman cases to prosecutors
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has submitted additional case files involving 31 suspects in the ‘Villa Andaman’ nominee case to public prosecutors following an expanded investigation into alleged illegal foreign-owned real estate businesses in Phuket and Koh Samui.