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Phuket on alert after heavy rain triggers local flooding
Phuket on alert after heavy rain triggers local flooding
PHUKET: Local officials have ramped up efforts to manage flooding and prevent further disruptions after heavy rainfall inundated parts of Phuket yesterday (May 24, according to reports from the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM Phuket) Command Center.
Phuket Blood Bank marks 58th anniversary
Phuket Blood Bank marks 58th anniversary
PHUKET: Phuket officials celebrated the 58th anniversary of the Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank yesterday (May 23), honouring decades of lifesaving contributions under the theme ‘The Giver is Happy, Giving Breath to the Recipient’.
More heavy weather to come
More heavy weather to come
PHUKET: Patong Police are calling on motorists to drive with extra caution as heavy downpours continue to drench the island, making roads slippery and treacherous ‒ particularly on Patong Hill.
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning, electrical repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning, electrical repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight for two nights to allow for cleaning and electrical system maintenance.
Parcel company probed for encroaching on street, causing traffic woes
Parcel company probed for encroaching on street, causing traffic woes
PHUKET: A parcel delivery company on Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit is under investigation for allegedly encroaching on public land and causing traffic obstructions, following complaints from local residents.
Chinese Consul General visits Phuket
Chinese Consul General visits Phuket
PHUKET: The Chinese Consul General in Songkhla, Wang Zhijian, paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at the Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 21).
Indonesian trawlers seized off Phuket
Indonesian trawlers seized off Phuket
PHUKET: Two Indonesian fishing vessels have been seized and their 18 crew members have been arrested for illegally operating in Thai waters, following a coordinated patrol and investigation in the Andaman Sea.
Power outages to affect Laguna area, Cherng Talay
Power outages to affect Laguna area, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced scheduled power outages in the Laguna area of Cherng Talay as part of ongoing work to upgrade the high-voltage distribution system in the area.
Andaman Trail Run dates confirmed
Andaman Trail Run dates confirmed
TRAIL RUNNING: Dates for this year’s Andaman International Trail Running (AITR) event in Phuket have been confirmed, organisers have announced.
Phuket third for COVID
Phuket third for COVID
PHUKET: Phuket has been ranked the third-highest province in Thailand for COVID-19 infection rates per 100,000 population, according to the latest update from the Department of Disease Control covering data from Jan 1 to May 10, 2025.
Surin Beach cleanup marks end of crackdown on illegal businesses
Surin Beach cleanup marks end of crackdown on illegal businesses
PHUKET: Local officials and volunteers came together for a large-scale beach cleanup at Surin Beach yesterday (May 19), marking the symbolic end of efforts to remove illegal businesses operating along the beachfront.
Taxi van ‘mechanical failure’ blamed for Phuket Airport pile-up
Taxi van ‘mechanical failure’ blamed for Phuket Airport pile-up
PHUKET: Four vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction crash at Phuket International Airport this afternoon (May 19), after a van reportedly suffered a “mechanical failure” and ploughed into traffic outside the international arrivals terminal.
Government pawnshop slashes interest rates for ‘Back to School’ push
Government pawnshop slashes interest rates for ‘Back to School’ push
PHUKET: The Phuket City Municipality Pawnshop has reduced its interest rates in a bid to ease financial burdens for families at the start of Thai school year.
Minister visits sea gypsy communities in Phuket
Minister visits sea gypsy communities in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Varawut Silpa-archa, visited the sea gypsy communities of Phuket on Friday (May 16) as part of a government initiative to promote empowerment, improve well-being and support cultural preservation among Thailand’s ethnic minority groups.
Phuket Town gears up for Pride 2025
Phuket Town gears up for Pride 2025
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is preparing to host its ‘Phuket City Pride 2025’ celebrations on June 28, with a vibrant Pride Parade and a full day of festivities aimed at celebrating diversity, promoting equal rights, and boosting tourism and the local economy.
WildAid launches leopard shark rewilding project off Phuket
WildAid launches leopard shark rewilding project off Phuket
PHUKET: Thailand has officially launched its first-ever endangered shark rewilding initiative aimed at restoring populations of the Indo-Pacific leopard shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), a species critical to marine biodiversity and increasingly rare in Thai waters.
Phuket run marks International Nurses Day
Phuket run marks International Nurses Day
RUNNING: The Phuket Provincial Nurses Association organised a special running event at Saphan Hin Park on Saturday (May 18) to mark the occasion of International Nurses Day.
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
PHUKET: Phuket’s residential property market is evolving rapidly in 2025, with developers responding to lifestyle-driven demand, rising costs and growing interest in branded real estate, according to a new report from consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Phase 2 to combat Sai Kaew coastal erosion approved
Phase 2 to combat Sai Kaew coastal erosion approved
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is pressing ahead with efforts to tackle severe coastal erosion at Sai Kaew beach in Sirinath National Park, with 80% of the first phase now complete and preparations underway for a second phase following ministerial approval.
Kusoldharm makes merit by giving to the poor
Kusoldharm makes merit by giving to the poor
PHUKET: More than 3,000 relief bags were distributed to underprivileged residents in Phuket as part of the annual merit-making and deity worship ceremony hosted by the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation this week.