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Phuket OrSor get water rescue training
Phuket OrSor get water rescue training
PHUKET: Members of Phuket's Volunteer Defence Corps (OrSor), best known for assisting police during security operations and manning checkpoints across the island, are now being trained in basic water rescue techniques to strengthen Phuket's disaster response capabilities.
Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign
Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a province-wide campaign encouraging farmers to stop burning agricultural waste and instead turn it into a source of income, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution and prevent haze caused by agricultural burning.
Nirat transfer to Bangkok finally takes effect
Nirat transfer to Bangkok finally takes effect
PHUKET: The order confirming the transfer of now-former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn to Bangkok has finally been published in the Royal Gazette, formally bringing into effect a Cabinet decision approved 10 days ago.
Vice governor keeps focus on youth road safety
Vice governor keeps focus on youth road safety
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Romdon Hayiawae has continued his focus on improving road safety among young people, presiding over the second batch of a youth safe driving programme aimed at reducing accidents through what officials describe as a “traffic vaccine”.
Phuket illegal worker crackdown hits Patong
Phuket illegal worker crackdown hits Patong
PHUKET: Newly appointed Phuket Vice Governor Pol Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp has launched an island-wide crackdown on illegal foreign workers, nominee businesses and other foreign-operated activities accused of taking jobs reserved for Thai nationals, leading a multi-agency operation just nine days after taking up his post.
Rungruang to return as Phuket Palad after probe
Rungruang to return as Phuket Palad after probe
PHUKET: Rungruang Thimabut is to return to his post as Phuket Provincial Palad following the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) completing its 30-day fact-finding investigation into allegations that prompted his temporary transfer last month.
Traffic warning as 100 cement trucks head to cancer centre site
Traffic warning as 100 cement trucks head to cancer centre site
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists to expect heavy vehicle movements on Pracha Uthit Rd this Saturday (June 27) as construction of the hospital’s new radiotherapy building reaches a major stage.
Phuket community mourns passing of Carole Anne Dux
Phuket community mourns passing of Carole Anne Dux
PHUKET: The Phuket community is mourning the loss of Carole Anne Dux, whose family announced her passing today (June 25) in a heartfelt message shared online.
Patong black seawater blamed on plankton
Patong black seawater blamed on plankton
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has blamed a phytoplankton bloom for the black water along the southern end of Patong Beach, insisting the phenomenon is not the result of wastewater being discharged directly into the sea.
Kamala OrBorTor apologises for early morning national anthem blast
Kamala OrBorTor apologises for early morning national anthem blast
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has issued a public apology after the Thai national anthem was unexpectedly broadcast through the subdistrict's public address system at around 2:28am this morning (June 25), waking residents and causing confusion among some who feared it was an emergency warning.
No entry fee at Freedom Beach, Phuket officials insist
No entry fee at Freedom Beach, Phuket officials insist
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered improvements to the access route to Freedom Beach to ensure free public access while intensifying enforcement efforts against illegal structures, forest encroachment and suspected foreign nominee businesses at nearby Nui Beach.
Brit arrested after drunk-driving crash at Chalong Circle
Brit arrested after drunk-driving crash at Chalong Circle
PHUKET: A British man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into traffic barriers and cones at Chalong Circle before attempting to flee the scene on Wednesday morning (June 24).
Former Phuket Governor Nirat joins OTOP Fair in Bangkok
Former Phuket Governor Nirat joins OTOP Fair in Bangkok
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has made his first public appearance in Bangkok since the Cabinet approved his transfer from Phuket, attending the opening of the OTOP Midyear 2026 exhibition while he awaits formal confirmation of his new appointment.
Deputy Interior Minister sets deadlines for Phuket beach demolitions
Deputy Interior Minister sets deadlines for Phuket beach demolitions
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasit has ordered authorities to press ahead with demolishing illegal structures at Freedom Beach and Nui Beach while expanding investigations into hundreds of suspected foreign nominee companies allegedly used to acquire land illegally in Phuket.
Karon continues crackdown on illegal beach vendors
Karon continues crackdown on illegal beach vendors
PHUKET: Karon Municipality is preparing legal action against dozens of vendors found illegally selling goods on public roads and public areas at Kata and Karon beaches after repeated warnings to cease operating without permission.
Phuket Pride to bring parade, concerts to Old Town
Phuket Pride to bring parade, concerts to Old Town
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in the Phuket City Pride 2026 parade through Phuket Old Town this Saturday (June 27), with organisers promising the island's biggest celebration yet of diversity, equality and inclusion.
Phuket drug probe nets 1kg of meth
Phuket drug probe nets 1kg of meth
PHUKET: A suspected drug dealer has been arrested and about one kilogramme of crystal meth (ya ice) seized after police uncovered the drugs hidden in the ceiling of a car during an expanded narcotics investigation in Phuket.
22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site
22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site
PHUKET: Twenty-two foreign workers were detained during a raid on a construction site in Chalong yesterday (June 23), as Phuket authorities stepped up their crackdown on illegal labour and expanded investigations into suspected nominee business operations.
Phuket marine police seize Starlink, bust illegal Chinese fishing tour
Phuket marine police seize Starlink, bust illegal Chinese fishing tour
PHUKET: A fishing tour boat carrying Chinese tourists has been caught operating off Phuket with illegal Starlink satellite internet equipment on board, while authorities have also launched investigations into alleged breaches of tour guide regulations and possible nominee business arrangements.
First candidate registers for PPAO by-election
First candidate registers for PPAO by-election
PHUKET: The first candidate has officially registered to contest the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) by-election for Constituency 4 in Thalang, with nominations now open ahead of the Aug 2 vote.