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Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat led a delegation to Liwa-ul-Islam Mosque in Baan Bang Chi Liao in Ratsada yesterday (Mar 23) to meet with the local Thai Muslim community and present dates and sweets in honour of the holy month of Ramadan.
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
BADMINTON: Officials have confirmed that an international badminton tournament is to be staged in Phuket next month.
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
PHUKET: Provincial officials have selected Wat Latthiwanaram (Wat Tai) in Chalong as the leading temple to participate in a nationwide project celebrating Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday in April.
Night water supply outages announced
Night water supply outages announced
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect many areas across central Phuket for several hours overnight both Sunday night and Monday night.
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
ALL SPORTS: A week-long multi-sports competition organised as a joint initiative by authorities in Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat starts on Sunday (Mar 23).
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
PHUKET: Police have launched an operation targeting individuals they claim are harming the image of Thai tourism, with a particular focus on transgender women on Patong’s famed nightlife street Bangla Rd.
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Nonthaburi yesterday (Mar 20) to take part in a prestigious ceremony presenting the royal fabric pattern ‘Siriraj Phattra Phorn’, which was created by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
PHUKET: The Phuket Social Security Office has called for increased awareness of its services and operations, emphasising the importance of financial protection for employees and insured persons. 
Phuket officials announce Songkran plans
Phuket officials announce Songkran plans
PHUKET: Phuket officials are gearing up to celebrate Songkran again with a focus on safety and tradition as it hosts the ‘Songkran No Alcohol Festival Phuket 2025’.
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Water supply outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water supply outage that will affect large areas of Patong tomorrow (Mar 21).
Phuket officials raid ‘literacy centre’ for Myanmar children
Phuket officials raid ‘literacy centre’ for Myanmar children
PHUKET: Raids on the charity operations run by the Good Shepherd Foundation have continued with officials from the Thalang District Office conducting an “inspection” of the BanYa LIteracy Center in Srisoonthorn.
Power outage to affect housing estates in Ratsada
Power outage to affect housing estates in Ratsada
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage tomorrow (Mar 20) for “electrical system improvements”.
Man arrested for stealing beer, power banks from 7-Eleven
Man arrested for stealing beer, power banks from 7-Eleven
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 39-year-old Thai man for stealing a case of beer and two power banks from a 7-Eleven store in Patong.
Burrows found guilty of 54 offences of sexual abuse of boys
Burrows found guilty of 54 offences of sexual abuse of boys
PHUKET: Richard Burrows, who for decades lived in Phuket under the name ‘Peter Smith’, has been found guilty of 54 offences of sexual offences against young boys.
British restaurateur seriously injured, struck by motorbike in Rawai
British restaurateur seriously injured, struck by motorbike in Rawai
PHUKET: A well-known Bristol restaurant owner is fighting for his life after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing a road in Saiyuan, Rawai.
‘The Mesh’ finds form to land Kamala pairs title with partner Rose
‘The Mesh’ finds form to land Kamala pairs title with partner Rose
BOWLS: The Phuket Lawn Bowls Pairs tournament was held earlier this month at Kamala Bowls Club with not only all of the island’s regular resident bowlers involved but a number of holidaymakers pitching in too.
Phuket conducts marine rescue exercise ‘to boost tourism confidence’
Phuket conducts marine rescue exercise ‘to boost tourism confidence’
PHUKET: Local officials conducted a ‘table top’ marine rescue exercise yesterday (Mar 18), simulating a cruise ship explosion at sea, to enhance preparedness for maritime disasters. 
Phuket honours Rama V on ‘Local Thai Day 2025’
Phuket honours Rama V on ‘Local Thai Day 2025’
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong presided over a ceremony at the King Rama V Monument at the old provincial hall yesterday (Mar 18) to pay homage to King Chulalongkorn as officials across the country marked ‘Local Thai Day 2025’.
PM to join Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PM to join Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will deliver a special presentation at the first ‘Thailand Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025’ (TSTC 2025), to be held at the Phuket Rajabhat University Conference Centre on Mar 28-29.
Phuket officials raid free charity school for Myanmar children
Phuket officials raid free charity school for Myanmar children
PHUKET: Following a popular YouTuber posting a video highlighting the biggest slum community on the island, Phuket officials in their wisdom have raided a free charity-run school that provides free education and free lunches to children in the area.