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NACC cracks down on corruption at Similans, Phi Phi national parks
NACC cracks down on corruption at Similans, Phi Phi national parks
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has stepped up efforts to tackle corruption in marine national parks, joining forces with special task forces to monitor E-Ticket revenue systems and investigate alleged misconduct by park officials and private operators at the Similans and the Phi Phi Islands.
Princess Ubolratana to visit Phuket
Princess Ubolratana to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing for the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, who will travel to Phuket on June 6 to follow up on youth development projects and officially open the ‘To Be Number One Friend Center’ at Phuket Rajabhat University.
Labour Minister visits Phuket to boost Thai workers and marine tourism
Labour Minister visits Phuket to boost Thai workers and marine tourism
PHUKET: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn visited Phuket yesterday (May 2) to open a welding skills test and support training for marine tourism jobs.
Dates set for 19th annual Laguna Phuket Marathon
Dates set for 19th annual Laguna Phuket Marathon
MARATHON: Organisers have confirmed they expect over 8,000 athletes from more than 50 countries to descend on Phuket during the weekend of June 13-15 for the 19th annual Laguna Phuket Marathon.
Police arrest Israeli man for stealing motorbike
Police arrest Israeli man for stealing motorbike
PHUKET: Following a joint operation between Phuket Immigration and Wichit Police, officers have arrested a 37-year-old Israeli man for stealing a motorbike from Dibuk Hospital.
Labourers raise B150K for Vachira cancer centre
Labourers raise B150K for Vachira cancer centre
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials marked National Labour Day 2025 yesterday (May 1) with the event ‘Labourers for the Light’. raising more than B150,000 to support the construction of the province’s first government cancer centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Thalang roadblock checkpoints for meth continue
Thalang roadblock checkpoints for meth continue
PHUKET: Road checkpoints in Mai Khao on Wednesday night (Apr 30) saw the “random” testing for drugs of 80 people, of whom nine tested positive and “voluntarily” entered treatment, the Thalang District Office has reported.
Multi-sport ‘Phuket Recreation Games’ underway
Multi-sport ‘Phuket Recreation Games’ underway
ALL SPORTS: A multi-sport event designed to encourage local residents to pursue a healthier lifestyle is underway in Phuket.
Phuket Governor honours eight for ‘good deeds’
Phuket Governor honours eight for ‘good deeds’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has presented certificates of honour to eight individuals who demonstrated outstanding acts of courage and compassion throughout 2024.
Call for blood donations throughout May
Call for blood donations throughout May
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging local residents to begin May with a life-saving act by donating blood.
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
British consular officials tour Bangla
British consular officials tour Bangla
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police welcomed British consular representatives to a tour of Bangla Rd, Patong, on Monday night (Apr 28) as part of a joint effort to strengthen tourist safety in one of Thailand’s busiest holiday destinations.
Tourist Police arrest foreign prostitute in Phuket Town
Tourist Police arrest foreign prostitute in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A foreign woman was arrested in Phuket Town last Thursday (Apr 24) in connection with prostitution-related offences, following a Tourist Police investigation aimed at cracking down on crimes affecting tourism.
Taxi driver charged after blocking ambulance, patient dies
Taxi driver charged after blocking ambulance, patient dies
PHUKET: A taxi driver has been charged with obstructing an emergency vehicle and violating the rights of a patient after allegedly blocking an ambulance in Kamala, leading to the death of a 62-year-old man.
UK Ambassador urges ‘cannabis awareness’ during Phuket visit
UK Ambassador urges ‘cannabis awareness’ during Phuket visit
PHUKET: British Ambassador to Thailand Mark Gooding has urged Thai authorities to continue reminding tourists that cannabis remains strictly illegal in the United Kingdom, during a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Apr 28).
Bukit Jazz Summit brings old magic to Phuket Old Town
Bukit Jazz Summit brings old magic to Phuket Old Town
PHUKET: The streets of Phuket Old Town came alive with the sounds of jazz on Sunday (Apr 27) as the ‘Bukit Jazz Summit 2025’ made a lively debut at the Charter Walking Street Market.
Boat driver fined B10k for tourists drinking alcohol, smoking at Phi Phi Islands
Boat driver fined B10k for tourists drinking alcohol, smoking at Phi Phi Islands
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) took swift action against a group of tourists who were caught smoking and drinking alcohol while swimming at Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park on Saturday (Apr 26).
Phuket’s ‘Opal’ stripped of Miss Universe award, crowned Miss World Thailand
Phuket’s ‘Opal’ stripped of Miss Universe award, crowned Miss World Thailand
PHUKET: Phuket-born Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri has been stripped of her Miss Universe 2024 third runner-up title due to breach of contract, and she has now been crowned Miss World Thailand 2025.
Phuket pushes for ‘Special Local Government’ status
Phuket pushes for ‘Special Local Government’ status
PHUKET: Kongsak Khoopongsakorn, President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, has presented a proposal to a visiting delegation from a Senate subcommittee calling for Phuket to be a ‘special local government organisation’.
Phuket yachting community rallies to support injured friend after motorbike crash
Phuket yachting community rallies to support injured friend after motorbike crash
PHUKET: Members of Phuket’s yachting community are banding together to support one of their own after a serious motorbike accident left Rico Stapel with life-altering injuries and mounting medical bills.