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Belarusian tourist apologises to Karon Police for drunken incident
Belarusian tourist apologises to Karon Police for drunken incident
PHUKET: A Belarusian tourist has formally apologised to local police for his drunken and disorderly behaviour at a hotel in Karon last month.
Schoolgirl praised for life-saving efforts
Schoolgirl praised for life-saving efforts
PHUKET: A secondary school student from Cherng Talay Witthaya School has been hailed as a hero after performing life-saving CPR on a man who suffered cardiac arrest while riding his ‘samlor’ (motorbike with sidecart).
Lucky prizes drawn at ‘Good Things’ fair
Lucky prizes drawn at ‘Good Things’ fair
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the lucky prize draw at the ‘Phuket Good Things’ fair at Saphan Hin last night (Jan 6), with the top prize being a brand-new Toyota Fortuner.
Phuket closes New Year safety campaign with four road deaths
Phuket closes New Year safety campaign with four road deaths
PHUKET: According to Phuket officials, the official 10-day road and marine safety campaign for New Year 2025 concluded at midnight last night (Jan 5) with Phuket suffering four deaths and 71 people admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in 74 accidents across the island during the 10 days.
Vietnam defeat Thais in late ASEAN Cup drama
Vietnam defeat Thais in late ASEAN Cup drama
FOOTBALL: Vietnam won the 2024 Mitsubishi Electric ASEAN Championship in dramatic style yesterday (Jan 5) after a 3-2 victory against Thailand in the second leg of the final in Bangkok.
Skål Phuket’s vision for the future
Skål Phuket’s vision for the future
As Skål International Phuket transitions from Eddy Brosse’s impactful presidency to Bas van Straten’s promising leadership, the club reflects on its achievements and anticipates an exciting future.
PPAO presidential election a three-horse race
PPAO presidential election a three-horse race
PHUKET: Just three candidates have registered to contest the position of President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) in the election to be held on Feb 1.
Road safety campaign trundles along
Road safety campaign trundles along
PHUKET: According to Phuket officials, there were somehow only five road accidents in total across the whole of the island yesterday (Jan 2), resulting in five people being admitted to hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Ao Po Pier inspection to boost marine safety
Ao Po Pier inspection to boost marine safety
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Tipsiri led an inspection at Ao Po Pier in Pa Khlok yesterday (Jan 2) as part of the ongoing campaign to boost marine safety and bolster tourist confidence during the bustling New Year period. 
Phuket spared road deaths for New Year’s Day
Phuket spared road deaths for New Year’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket suffered 10 road accidents with 11 people admitted to hospital on New Year’s Day yesterday (Jan 1), but no deaths, according to Phuket officials.
Phuket starts New Year with blessings
Phuket starts New Year with blessings
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials ushered in the New Year with a traditional alms-giving ceremony yesterday morning (Jan 1). Held in front of the Phuket branch of the Government Savings Bank on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town, the event drew senior officials, local government leaders and residents from across the province.
Police beef up presence on Bangla for New Year
Police beef up presence on Bangla for New Year
PHUKET: Police have bolstered their presence on Patong’s popular Soi Bangla following Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Prachuap Wongsuk arriving to announce ramp-up efforts by police to ensure tourists’ safety during the New Year.
No deaths on Day 3 of Phuket safety campaign for New Year
No deaths on Day 3 of Phuket safety campaign for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket suffered no deaths on Day 3 of the marine and road safety campaign for the New Year, officials have reported.
Phuket ‘Good Things’ fair underway
Phuket ‘Good Things’ fair underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night (Dec 29) officially declared the ‘Phuket Good Things 2025’ annual festival underway at Saphan Hin.
Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth
Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth
PHUKET: Two boat operators at Chalong Pier have tested positive for meth use during a screening conducted as part of the New Year safety campaign.
Eight accidents, no fatalities on day two of Phuket’s road safety campaign
Eight accidents, no fatalities on day two of Phuket’s road safety campaign
PHUKET: Officials confirmed that there were a total of eight accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 28), in what was the second day of the annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign, although no fatalities were reported.
Phuket Airport inspected ahead of New Year rush
Phuket Airport inspected ahead of New Year rush
PHUKET: A thorough inspection of Phuket Airport was conducted by Dr Keerati Kitimanawat, Director-General of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AoT) yesterday (Dec 28).
Phuket honours community models in driving ‘Food Bank’ project
Phuket honours community models in driving ‘Food Bank’ project
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) and Baan Haad Surin Community have been honoured as ‘model communities’ for their outstanding contributions to the ‘Raksa Food’ project, better known as ‘Food Banks’.
Phuket kart star wins big in Macau
Phuket kart star wins big in Macau
KARTING: Young Phuket go-karting sensation Kamolphu “Porsche” Anutchakun signed off for 2024 by winning the junior category at the Macau International Kart Grand Prix IAME Asia Final 2024 on the weekend of Dec 6-8.
One death on first day of road safety campaign
One death on first day of road safety campaign
PHUKET: Officials reported today (Dec 28) that there was one fatality on the first day of the annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign.