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Phuket mums vie for ‘Mother of the Year’
Phuket mums vie for ‘Mother of the Year’
PHUKET: The three awardees from Phuket, who were recently recognised as Outstanding Mothers of the Year 2025 at the regional level, are now among the national finalists. The official announcement of the National Mother of the Year 2025 will be made on Aug 12, which is celebrated in Thailand as Mother’s Day.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Ashura
Phuket Muslims celebrate Ashura
PHUKET: The Islamic Committee of Phuket Province held its first-ever Ashura event at the newly built Phuket Central Mosque Ethics Training Center in Mai Khao yesterday (July 13), with activities highlighting Islamic culture, community spirit and charitable giving.
Police lead training for road safety volunteers
Police lead training for road safety volunteers
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police held a road safety communication training programme this past week aimed at empowering female volunteers to promote safer roads in their communities.
Officials target noisy night venues in residential areas
Officials target noisy night venues in residential areas
PHUKET: Provincial officials convened a meeting this week to address ongoing public complaints about noise pollution caused by entertainment venues located near residential communities.
Phuket joins TAT roadshow to ‘CIS’
Phuket joins TAT roadshow to ‘CIS’
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a major tourism promotion campaign across Central Asia with the ‘Amazing Thailand Roadshow to CIS Countries 2025’, held from June 30 to July 4 in three key cities: Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Astana and Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Cruise ship disaster drill in Phuket praised a success
Cruise ship disaster drill in Phuket praised a success
PHUKET: The full-scale maritime emergency response exercise involving an international cruise ship at the Phuket Deep Sea Port on Wednesday (July 9) has been praised as a success, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's maritime disaster preparedness and enhance global confidence in its passenger safety standards.
Drug crackdown nets slew of suspects
Drug crackdown nets slew of suspects
PHUKET: Phuket authorities ramped up their anti-drug campaign ahead of the four-day weekend, arresting multiple suspects in coordinated operations that uncovered crystal methamphetamine (ya ice), ecstasy, ketamine and methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in several areas across the island.
Phuket announces new guidelines for cannabis sales
Phuket announces new guidelines for cannabis sales
PHUKET: Phuket officials have announced new regulations for businesses selling cannabis, following the Ministry of Public Health’s recent designation of cannabis as a controlled herb under updated national guidelines.
Phuket welcomes 5.8mn tourists, revenue hits B220bn
Phuket welcomes 5.8mn tourists, revenue hits B220bn
PHUKET: Phuket has enjoyed strong tourism performance in the first five months of 2025, with more than 5.8 million visitors generating over B220 billion in revenue, officials have announced.
Phuket to celebrate Peranakan heritage with Kebaya Festival
Phuket to celebrate Peranakan heritage with Kebaya Festival
PHUKET: Phuket is set to shine on the global cultural stage with the upcoming ‘Kebaya Festival’, a celebration of Peranakan heritage that forms part of the Phuket Creative City Festival 2025.
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
PHUKET: Patong Municipality will hold a tsunami evacuation drill later this month as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents, workers, students, and tourists in the area.
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
PHUKET: A series of raids in Srisoonthorn and Koh Kaew early yesterday morning (July 8) resulted in the arrest of three suspects on drug and firearm offences.
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
PHUKET: The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai-MECC 3), based at the Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area Command at Cape Panwa, conducted a major joint training exercise yesterday (July 8) simulating a passenger ship disaster.
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
BANGKOK: The United States has confirmed a 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on Aug 1, 2025.
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
PHUKET: Patong lifeguards have received a brand-new rescue boat to bolster sea safety efforts in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas, thanks to a joint donation from the Rotary Club of Patong Beach and local business Tonsai Marine Services.
Phuket urged ‘Be Aware, Don’t Panic’ at disaster prep briefing
Phuket urged ‘Be Aware, Don’t Panic’ at disaster prep briefing
PHUKET: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the need for public awareness without panic as part of nationwide efforts to strengthen earthquake and tsunami preparedness. Phuket authorities joined the online briefing today Monday (July 7) to align local readiness with national disaster response strategies.
Phuket Town gets a new night market
Phuket Town gets a new night market
PHUKET: A new night market has officially opened in the heart of Phuket Town, offering a new space for local businesses and tourists alike. The ‘Plern Pao Night Market’ was launched on Saturday (July 5) with an opening ceremony presided over by Phuket MP Thitikan Thitiphrutikul.
Minister urges public to stop giving to beggars in tourist hotspots
Minister urges public to stop giving to beggars in tourist hotspots
PHUKET: Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, has urged the public to stop giving money to beggars, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chonburi.
B1.4mn push to cut Phuket kids’ screen time
B1.4mn push to cut Phuket kids’ screen time
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have approved a B1.44 million budget to support the ‘PHUKET-EF Model’, a brain-skills development initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood education and reducing screen time among families across the island.
Work permit applications to go online
Work permit applications to go online
PHUKET: The Department of Employment has officially launched a new outsourcing project aimed at transforming the process of applying for work permits for foreigners ‒ and for work permit renewals ‒ in Thailand into an online streamlined service.