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Boat Taxi trial postponed to December
Boat Taxi trial postponed to December
PHUKET: Phuket officials have postponed the trial launch of the province’s new Boat Taxi service along Phuket’s west coast to Dec 15-30, citing unstable weather and safety risks.
PHA charity golf day declared a big success
PHA charity golf day declared a big success
GOLF: A local golf tournament that helped raise much needed financial support for Patong Hospital took place at Blue Canyon Golf and Country Club recently.
Illegal e-cigarette shop raided near Cherng Talay school
Illegal e-cigarette shop raided near Cherng Talay school
PHUKET: A late-night raid has uncovered an illegal e-cigarette shop operating just metres from Cherngtalay Witthaya School, with officers seizing dozens of e-cigarettes and arresting a male suspect, Phuket authorities confirmed yesterday.
Armed drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Armed drug dealer arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: An armed drug dealer has been arrested in Mai Khao after Thalang District officers seized crystal meth and a homemade shotgun during a raid carried out earlier this week.
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
PHUKET: Phuket is left mopping up for the third week in a row after heavy rain triggered islandwide flooding, landslips and traffic chaos yesterday (Nov 6), prompting renewed warnings from provincial authorities.
Phuket Governor issues storm, flood warning
Phuket Governor issues storm, flood warning
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent warning for residents across the island to brace for heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds as intensified southwesterly monsoon conditions sweep across the Andaman coast this week.
Phiphat insists Patong Tunnel ‘will definitely be built’
Phiphat insists Patong Tunnel ‘will definitely be built’
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has publicly reaffirmed that the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project “will definitely be built”, despite recent confusion following his order to overhaul the project’s design and management.
Phuket unites in call for Patong Tunnel
Phuket unites in call for Patong Tunnel
PHUKET: Local residents led by former Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri staged a protest on Patong Hill yesterday (Nov 4), demanding that the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project finally move forward after nearly three decades of promises.
Phuket Loy Krathong festivities to be toned down
Phuket Loy Krathong festivities to be toned down
PHUKET: Phuket municipalities across the province are preparing to host Loy Krathong activities tonight (Nov 5), but all entertainment has been cancelled as the nation remains in mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
Chalong-Patong road gains momentum
Chalong-Patong road gains momentum
PHUKET: The long-awaited road connecting Chalong and Patong is moving forward after a site inspection yesterday (Nov 4) by PPAO President Rewat Areerob, Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri and Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol.
Police launch Loy Krathong anti-crime blitz
Police launch Loy Krathong anti-crime blitz
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have launched a province-wide crime suppression operation to ensure public safety during this year’s Loy Krathong festival today (Nov 5), while observing the period of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Boon Rawd-Ekapoj Vanich Foundation steps up scholarships
Boon Rawd-Ekapoj Vanich Foundation steps up scholarships
PHUKET: The Boon Rawd-Ekapoj Vanich Foundation has continued its long-standing mission to support local youth, awarding scholarships to students in Phuket for the 29th consecutive year.
Senate Foreign Affairs committee inspects Phuket
Senate Foreign Affairs committee inspects Phuket
PHUKET: The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee has visited Phuket to promote the province’s Smart City initiative and strengthen cooperation on projects aimed at sustainable international development and regional competitiveness.
Phuket hosts stroke awareness fitness event
Phuket hosts stroke awareness fitness event
FITNESS: The 11th annual “Light of the Nation” Walk, Run and Bike to Prevent Paralysis event took place at Saphan Hin Public Park last Sunday (Nov 2).
Man, 42, and nephew, 13, drown at Bang Tao
Man, 42, and nephew, 13, drown at Bang Tao
PHUKET: The bodies of a man and his teenage nephew who were swept away by strong surf at Bang Tao Beach on Saturday (Nov 1) were recovered late last night (Nov 2), Thalang District officials have confirmed.
Governor Saransak ‘happy to stay’
Governor Saransak ‘happy to stay’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra says he is content to continue his work in Phuket while waiting for royal approval of his transfer to Nong Khai ‒ a transfer that is currently waiting in limbo.
Phuket U-turn safety barriers get high praise
Phuket U-turn safety barriers get high praise
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has hailed the success of the now-famous ‘Khong Hua To’ (Big Head Curve) U-turn safety project, reporting that no serious accidents have occurred at the locations where the U-turn safety barriers have been installed ‒ a dramatic improvement for what was once among the island’s most dangerous stretches of road.
Impoverished Chalong family get lottery-funded house
Impoverished Chalong family get lottery-funded house
PHUKET: A poor family in Chalong has been given a new home under the Government Lottery Office (GLO)’s ‘Caring from the Heart’ housing project, aimed at helping low-income households achieve a safe and stable place to live.
Phuket officials move ahead with Big Data integration
Phuket officials move ahead with Big Data integration
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials are moving ahead with the ‘Big Data’ integration policy in partnership with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and the National Statistical Office.
Phuket to be included in emergency alert test
Phuket to be included in emergency alert test
PHUKET: Phuket will be part of a nationwide emergency broadcast test on Jan 20, 2026 – the first time the island has been included in any public tests of Thailand’s national disaster warning system.