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Dates for Phuket Heroines Festival announced
Dates for Phuket Heroines Festival announced
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Heroines Festival, honouring Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Srisoonthorn, who led Phuket’s defense against Burmese invaders in 1785, this year will be held from Mar 8-22.
Karon authorities step up safety measures after fatal parasailing accident
Karon authorities step up safety measures after fatal parasailing accident
PHUKET: Authorities in Karon are ramping up safety measures for water sports operators following a parasailing staff member falling to his death earlier this month.
Darasamut Underpass to close to install safety sign
Darasamut Underpass to close to install safety sign
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass, in front of the Central shopping malls on the bypass road, will be closed temporarily tonight (Jan 15) while workers install a ‘Beware Rear-End Collision’ sign in the tunnel.
Campaign against counterfeit products targets Patong
Campaign against counterfeit products targets Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has launched a campaign in Patong using slogans including ‘Stop Piracy!’ and ‘Buy Original Now!’ to combat counterfeit products and violations of intellectual property rights.
Phuket officials ready for disaster-response exercise
Phuket officials ready for disaster-response exercise
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials are readying for a comprehensive disaster-response exercise to be held on Thursday (Jan 16).
Governor reviews plans for ‘Phuket City Pillar’ tourism project
Governor reviews plans for ‘Phuket City Pillar’ tourism project
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat recently visited the site of the ‘City Pillar Shrine Tourist Service Center’, to be built in the Bang Khanun Protected Forest Area, to assess the development project’s progress.
Cyber Police arrest scam gang mule in Koh Kaew
Cyber Police arrest scam gang mule in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Phuket accused of creating mule accounts for a scam gang that defrauded victims out of B22 million by one of the gang members claiming to be a well-known politician.
New beginnings in Rawai
New beginnings in Rawai
As people across Phuket were readying for the New Year, Hindus on the island celebrated the grand opening of the Lord Shrimant Ganpati Bappa Davalai in Rawai, a small temple dedicated to Ganesha, one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon.
Phuket airport defends ‘Subway’ prices
Phuket airport defends ‘Subway’ prices
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), which operates  Phuket International Airport, has defended prices charged by the Subway out at the International Terminal in response to posts and comments online.
Governor honours Phuket’s ‘Outstanding Youth’
Governor honours Phuket’s ‘Outstanding Youth’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat held a special ceremony at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Jan 10) to present certificates to the ‘Outstanding Youth of 2024’ and ‘Outstanding Children of Phuket Province for 2025’.
Phuket celebrates Children’s Day with island-wide festivities
Phuket celebrates Children’s Day with island-wide festivities
PHUKET: Children across Phuket are embracing the excitement of National Children’s Day today (Jan 11), with a range of activities and events held under the national theme: “Every opportunity is learning, ready to adapt to the future that you choose.”  
Minister of Labour conducts migrant worker site inspection in Phuket
Minister of Labour conducts migrant worker site inspection in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Labour Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn conducted an inspection of migrant worker management practices at a condo construction site in Sakhu, south of Phuket International Airport, during his visit to the island yesterday (Jan 9).
PM punts for Phuket as a ‘Premium Tourism’ destination
PM punts for Phuket as a ‘Premium Tourism’ destination
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Phuket yesterday (Jan 9) said her administration aimed to address critical issues in Phuket and set the stage for the island’s growth as a ‘Premium Tourism’ destination.
Phuket cancer clinic hits PM's agenda
Phuket cancer clinic hits PM's agenda
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra discussed healthcare as a major issue facing Phuket residents at a meeting held at Phuket International Airport this morning (Jan 9).
PM arrives in Phuket
PM arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Phuket this morning (Jan 9) to be briefed on issues and challenges facing people on the island, including traffic management; floods, droughts and water management; and the explosion in the number of tourist arrivals.
Mystery surrounds death of British tourist, family pleads for help
Mystery surrounds death of British tourist, family pleads for help
PHUKET: The grief-stricken family of 28-year-old British tourist Regan Kelly is searching for answers after his body was found floating in the sea off Patong Beach, just days into his planned month-long trip to Thailand.  
Police arrest mule in B200k call centre scam impersonating Phuket police officer
Police arrest mule in B200k call centre scam impersonating Phuket police officer
PHUKET: The Metropolitan Police Bureau in Bangkok (IDMB) has arrested a suspect linked to a call centre scam that impersonated police officers, including an officer in Phuket, to deceive a victim into transferring more than B200,000.
Phuket officials launch project to promote honest elections, political transparency
Phuket officials launch project to promote honest elections, political transparency
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Election Commission Office launched its ‘Honest Political Reform on the Basis of Elections’ project, aiming to enhance transparency and prevent political misconduct in a democratic regime.
Kata Noi beach chair crush eased
Kata Noi beach chair crush eased
PHUKET: Local residents have confirmed that the ‘sand grab’ by beach chair vendors at Kata Noi Beach has been eased, with more space now available for beachgoers.
PM Paetongtarn to visit Phuket
PM Paetongtarn to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn ‘Ing’ Shinawatra and her delegation are set to visit Phuket on Thursday (Jan 9).