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NACC chief confirms 54 construction projects under scrutiny
NACC chief confirms 54 construction projects under scrutiny
PHUKET: NACC Phuket Director Suwat Saowaran has confirmed to The Phuket News that the investigation into alleged corruption in the construction of major condo developments in Bang Tao will target several major developments.
Wichit Police call in local leaders to assist with youth crackdown
Wichit Police call in local leaders to assist with youth crackdown
PHUKET: Wichit Police have stepped up enforcement against motorcycle gangs by shifting checkpoint locations and times and working closely with village heads, community security volunteers and auxiliary police to curb late-night disturbances caused by groups of teenagers riding modified motorcycles.
The War Next Door: What Thailand now faces on the Cambodian frontier
The War Next Door: What Thailand now faces on the Cambodian frontier
A veteran living in Phuket explains here why the border clashes are no temple dispute; they are a collision between a professional Thai military and a criminalised system across the line.
Phuket census figures held until national release
Phuket census figures held until national release
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the National Statistical Office (NSO Phuket) has confirmed that its compilation of data from the national population and housing census conducted earlier this year is complete ‒ but the results cannot be revealed until officials in Bangkok have completed their role.
City Pillar Shrines selected as Phuket’s ‘Unseen Thai Thai’ highlight
City Pillar Shrines selected as Phuket’s ‘Unseen Thai Thai’ highlight
PHUKET: Provincial cultural officials have selected ‘The Path of Faith: The Four City Pillar Shrines’ as Phuket’s representative highlight for the Ministry of Culture’s ‘Unseen Thai Thai’ initiative for 2025.
More Phuket citizens’ to travel to pay respects to Queen Mother’s royal remains
More Phuket citizens’ to travel to pay respects to Queen Mother’s royal remains
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that preparations are in place for more Phuket residents selected to travel to Bangkok tomorrow (Dec 14) to pay respects to the royal remains of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
Patong Tower death confirmed to be social media star
Patong Tower death confirmed to be social media star
PHUKET: The Mexican-Canadian woman who died in a nine-storey fall from the Patong Tower condominium earlier this week has been confirmed as the surgery-addicted social media personality known online as ‘Mary Magdalene’.
Gold rush for Thais at SEA Games
Gold rush for Thais at SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Hosts Thailand are leading the medal table after an extremely impressive start to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).
Srisoonthorn checks net 15 for drugs
Srisoonthorn checks net 15 for drugs
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office conducted inspections of migrant worker camps and set up road checkpoints in Srisoonthorn on Tuesday night (Dec 9) as part of the nationwide ‘120 Days Nonstop’ social-order campaign led by the Ministry of Interior.
‘Cash not mandatory’ for tourist entry
‘Cash not mandatory’ for tourist entry
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration Chief Pol Col Rasarin Thiraphatthanakun has clarified that proof of funds remains a standard requirement for entry to Thailand as a tourist. However, she added, “Cash is not mandatory.”
Russian arrested over illegal hookah items
Russian arrested over illegal hookah items
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 41-year-old Russian national and seized hundreds of illegal hookah products during a raid in Thalang District.
Phuket rated ‘Excellent’ in national anti-corruption assessment
Phuket rated ‘Excellent’ in national anti-corruption assessment
PHUKET: Phuket Province has been rated ‘Excellent’ in the national Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for the 2025 fiscal year.
Phuket Governor goes to Patong
Phuket Governor goes to Patong
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn visited Patong yesterday (Dec 9) to be brought up to speed on the critical development issues plaguing Phuket’s busiest tourism town.
Bang Tao condo developer denies corruption allegations
Bang Tao condo developer denies corruption allegations
PHUKET: One World One Home Condominium BangTao has vehemently denied any wrongdoing following news that the project will be investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket).
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Four juvenile Indo-Pacific leopard sharks fitted with acoustic tracking devices were released into the wild off Koh Maiton yesterday (Dec 8), marking the latest milestone in Thailand’s first endangered shark rewilding programme.
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Angela Macdonald paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn yesterday (Dec 8) to discuss strengthening cooperation on tourist safety, social issues and long-standing relations between Thailand and Australia.
Mentally ill man hospitalised after rampage in Wichit
Mentally ill man hospitalised after rampage in Wichit
PHUKET: Police and rescue workers intervened after a mentally ill man went on a late-night rampage in a residential estate in Wichit, smashing vehicles and frightening residents before being taken to hospital for treatment.
Phuket holds merit-making ceremony to honour Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket holds merit-making ceremony to honour Princess Bajrakitiyabha
PHUKET: Phuket officials and residents gathered at Wat Thepwararam (Wat Manik) in Thalang yesterday (Dec 7) to hold a merit-making and blessing ceremony in honour of the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.
Royal visit highlights 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Royal visit highlights 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Their Majesties the King and Queen arrived in Phuket over the weekend to preside over and present awards at the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2025, as crowds of residents and tourists gathered across the island to welcome the royal visit.
Patong gears up for annual carnival festival
Patong gears up for annual carnival festival
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is asking people to avoid the main roads at southern end of Patong and the Patong beach road (Thaweewong Rd) on the evening of Friday, Dec 19 as, the annual parade of the now-branded ‘Phuket Carnival’ is held to mark the official start of the tourism high season.