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Chalong Police seize nearly 2,000 meth pills in condo raid
Chalong Police seize nearly 2,000 meth pills in condo raid
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested three suspects and seized almost 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in an undercover operation targeting a drug trafficking network in the Rawai area.
Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong
Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public warning after several Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore along the popular tourist beach.
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
PHUKET: CCTV footage of a foreign man riding a motorcycle against traffic and crashing into the steps in front of a motorcycle showroom has gone viral after being shared online.
Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout
Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has declared the island on course to become “Thailand’s first AI prototype city” after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to use the AI robot ‘Dinsaw’ (‘Pencil Robot’) at local government hospitals.
‘Art of Muay Thai’ student competition underway
‘Art of Muay Thai’ student competition underway
MUAY THAI: The 37th edition of the Phuket Vocational College Art of Muay Thai comeptition was launched last Friday (Sept 12).
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand, which operates Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket), has again held no official memorial services in Phuket to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269.
Phuket launches road safety drive for locals and tourists
Phuket launches road safety drive for locals and tourists
PHUKET: Phuket officials have stepped up efforts to improve road safety for both residents and visitors with a series of initiatives, including a seminar on safety guidelines and a new helmet awareness campaign.
Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid
Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid
PHUKET: Four men have been arrested in Patong after Kathu District officials raided an illegal dice gambling den hidden behind a chicken coop.
Chaiyaphum peddles rice to Phuket
Chaiyaphum peddles rice to Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from Chaiyaphum Province staged a promotional event in Phuket yesterday (Sept 15) to showcase its rice and other quality agricultural products, aiming to expand markets and strengthen farmer incomes through value-added processing.
CIB seizes 200,000 meth pills after highway chase in Phang Nga
CIB seizes 200,000 meth pills after highway chase in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers seized more than 200,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) after intercepting a pickup truck during a high-speed chase in Takua Pa District yesterday (Sept 15).
Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race
Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race
PHUKET: The first day of registration for the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) election saw a lively atmosphere yesterday (Sept 15), with two major teams entering the race to lead the subdistrict through what promises to be a closely watched contest.
PPAO celebrates ‘Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket’
PPAO celebrates ‘Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) staged a cultural and educational event of the weekend highlighting the history and heritage of Islam in Phuket, with the aim of strengthening community ties and fostering greater understanding among residents.
New road behind Wat Tha Reua officially opens
New road behind Wat Tha Reua officially opens
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially has opened the newly expanded road behind Wat Tha Reua, south of the Heroines Monument, marking the completion of a long-awaited project to ease congestion on Thepkrasattri Rd and improve safety for motorists.
Justice Minister targets drugs in Rawai Sea Gypsy community
Justice Minister targets drugs in Rawai Sea Gypsy community
PHUKET: Justice Minister Pol Col Thawee Sodsong has vowed stronger measures to tackle the persistent drug problem in the Sea Gypsy village in Rawai, while also addressing wider community issues of land, flooding and youth vulnerability.
PPAO awards B2.9mn to support poor, disadvantaged students
PPAO awards B2.9mn to support poor, disadvantaged students
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has allocated more than B2.9 million to provide educational funding for students from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds, helping to ensure equal access to education.
Phuket to showcase Baba-Peranakan heritage at Kebaya Festival
Phuket to showcase Baba-Peranakan heritage at Kebaya Festival
PHUKET: Phuket will celebrate its Baba-Peranakan heritage on the world stage later this month with the ‘Phuket Creative City: Kebaya Festival 2025’, a two-day cultural showcase highlighting the kebaya costume, recently recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Phuket pushes cultural identity at Baba Andaman Forum
Phuket pushes cultural identity at Baba Andaman Forum
PHUKET: Phuket leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the island’s cultural identity through Baba-Peranakan heritage, with a major seminar held at Phuket Rajabhat University.earlier this week.
Officials start clearing red tape for Phuket ‘boat taxis’
Officials start clearing red tape for Phuket ‘boat taxis’
PHUKET: Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), was in Phuket on Friday (Sept 12) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will help help clear the way to allow a ‘boat taxi’ service operate along Phuket’s west coast.
Lobsters ready for new season
Lobsters ready for new season
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC have unveiled preparations including new players and kits ahead of the 2025/26 domestic season, which starts tomorrow (Sept 13).
Lucky prize ‘claw’ machines shut down in gambling crackdown
Lucky prize ‘claw’ machines shut down in gambling crackdown
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have shut down around 50 unlicensed claw machines across the district, warning venue operators they face prosecution if the machines are not removed.