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Phuket flood relief aid rolls out
Phuket flood relief aid rolls out
PHUKET: Provincial officials, rescue units, private organisations and community groups across Phuket have mobilised en masse to support flood-hit communities in the South, as relief efforts intensify following days of heavy monsoon rain.
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: A coordinated provincial operation led by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Team raided a drug den in Rawai on Monday night (Nov 24), seizing 251 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and arresting four men.
Phuket prepares to welcome King and Queen for King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket prepares to welcome King and Queen for King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Provincial officials have begun final preparations ahead of the arrival of Their Majesties the King and Queen, who will preside over the award presentation for the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta on Saturday, Dec 6, 2025.
DBD warns over digital ID misuse and illegal ‘nominees’
DBD warns over digital ID misuse and illegal ‘nominees’
PHUKET: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has issued a renewed warning to company owners, representatives, and legal signatories to protect their digital identities when using the DBD Biz Registrar system, stressing that misuse of usernames and passwords can lead to criminal liability.
Thalang crackdown seizes over 100 bottles of kratom juice
Thalang crackdown seizes over 100 bottles of kratom juice
PHUKET: Thalang District officials seized more than 100 bottles of kratom juice in coordinated raids on two shops operating near schools yesterday evening (Nov 24), as part of the province’s ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign to reinforce social order.
Phuket launches ‘Next Chapter’ drive
Phuket launches ‘Next Chapter’ drive
PHUKET: Government leaders, tourism operators, academics and community representatives gathered in Phuket yesterday (Nov 24) for the launch of ‘Phuket Next Chapter’, a major new initiative aimed at shaping the island into a high-quality, sustainable global tourism destination.
Governor briefed on Phuket’s traffic, landfill woes
Governor briefed on Phuket’s traffic, landfill woes
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Pongsittithaworn has been finally briefed on two of Phuket’s critical problems – traffic congestion around the Heroines Monument and mounting pressure at the Saphan Hin waste-management centre – during a series of meetings with local administrators.
Phuket joins Hat Yai flood-relief efforts
Phuket joins Hat Yai flood-relief efforts
PHUKET: Local organisations, government agencies and volunteer groups across Phuket have launched a wide-ranging relief effort as severe flooding continues to inundate parts of southern Thailand, with Hat Yai in Songkhla Province among the hardest hit.
Free buses from Phuket to join national mourning in Bangkok
Free buses from Phuket to join national mourning in Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket officials across the island are offering free bus transport for local residents to travel to Bangkok to pay respects to the Queen Mother, with trips being planned and some already fully booked.
Phuket placed on precautionary ‘flood readiness’ alert
Phuket placed on precautionary ‘flood readiness’ alert
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has ordered all provincial agencies to heighten flood-prevention measures and simultaneously ensure adequate water reserves for the coming dry season, despite forecasts showing limited rainfall for Phuket in the days ahead.
Drug fugitive still at large after escaping custody
Drug fugitive still at large after escaping custody
PHUKET: Police are still searching for a drug suspect who escaped from Thalang District officials while being transferred to Wichit Police Station late Friday night (Nov 22).
More kratom shops near schools raided
More kratom shops near schools raided
PHUKET: Local officials are continuing their crackdown on kratom shops operating too close to schools and universities, with inspections finding three more shops in violation of national regulations.
Eight Chinese arrested in Bang Tao illegal-workers sweep
Eight Chinese arrested in Bang Tao illegal-workers sweep
PHUKET: Police arrested eight Chinese nationals found working without permits at a construction site in Bang Tao during a three-day immigration sweep carried out last week.
Phuket wins hosting of Global Wellness Summit 2026
Phuket wins hosting of Global Wellness Summit 2026
PHUKET: Thailand has secured the right to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026), with Phuket confirmed as the venue for what is considered the world’s most influential health-economy conference.
Meth raid in Rawai nets 264 pills
Meth raid in Rawai nets 264 pills
PHUKET: A man was arrested with more than 260 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) during a nighttime anti-drug sweep in Rawai on Friday (Nov 21) under an operation led by the Phuket Provincial Defense Office and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Special Operations Unit.
American man charged for traveling to Phuket for sex with minors
American man charged for traveling to Phuket for sex with minors
PHUKET: An American man has been indicted on seven federal child-sex charges in the US after travelling to Phuket to abuse minors.
Social Development Minister pledges stronger protection for sea gypsy rights
Social Development Minister pledges stronger protection for sea gypsy rights
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security Akkhara Prompow visited the sea gypsy community at Laem Tukkae on Koh Siray, Rastada, on Saturday (Nov 22) to join the 15th Chao Lay Ethnic Family Reunion and reaffirm the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and cultural heritage of Thailand’s sea gypsy communities.
Phuket MP urges new governor to probe Phromthep land encroachment
Phuket MP urges new governor to probe Phromthep land encroachment
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called on newly appointed Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn and relevant agencies to urgently investigate alleged encroachment on public land and protected forest within the Laem Phromthep Wildlife Reserve.
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has been awarded Level 2 “Reduction” under the global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, recognising the airport’s measurable progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
Social Development Minister launches ‘MSD Near You’ project in Phuket
Social Development Minister launches ‘MSD Near You’ project in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security Akkhara Prompow arrived in Phuket yesterday (Nov 21) to launch a nationwide outreach campaign aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and improving access to state welfare.