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Traffic patience urged as schools reopen

Traffic patience urged as schools reopen

Female students face police over vicious attack on 11-year-old

Female students face police over vicious attack on 11-year-old

Power outages to affect Rawai, Srisoonthorn

Power outages to affect Rawai, Srisoonthorn

Airlines see recovery as more routes reopen

Airlines see recovery as more routes reopen

Young, poor and from minorities: the Russian troops killed in Ukraine

Young, poor and from minorities: the Russian troops killed in Ukraine

Thai sprinters dominate relay events

Thai sprinters dominate relay events
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Phuket Governor marks Visakha Bucha
Phuket Governor marks Visakha Bucha
Monday 16 May 2022, 10:20AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew last night (May 15) led the island’s top-ranking officials in commemorating Visakha Bucha Day at Wat Mongkhon Nimit (Phra Aram Luang) in Phuket Town.
Four-day weekend brings another alcohol ban
Four-day weekend brings another alcohol ban
Friday 13 May 2022, 09:03AM
PHUKET: The Royal Ploughing Ceremony to be held today and the Budhhist holiday Visakha Bucha on Sunday will see government officials enjoy another four-day weekend starting today (May 13).
Phuket needs continued government support to go forward, PCC Chief urges
Phuket needs continued government support to go forward, PCC Chief urges
Sunday 8 May 2022, 03:00PM
PHUKET: Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) President Thanusak Phungdet has urged the Thai government to continue supporting Phuket in its efforts to raise tourism to a new level in parallel with developing alternative income sources in line with GEMMSST strategy and preparing to host the World Specialized Expo 2028
Tourists urged to respect local shrines
Tourists urged to respect local shrines
Friday 6 May 2022, 11:25AM
PHUKET: Tourists are being urged to show more respect at shrines set up at local venues after a foreign woman sat at an altar for incense and offerings at a popular market on the outskirts of Phuket Town, ignorant of where she was sitting while fully engaged with her mobile phone.
Phuket launches ‘Fruit Festival’
Phuket launches ‘Fruit Festival’
Tuesday 3 May 2022, 03:29PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has launched a campaign to promote fresh fruit sold across the island at special low prices.
Jurin promises more homes for Phuket sea gypsies
Jurin promises more homes for Phuket sea gypsies
Saturday 30 April 2022, 12:57PM
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit yesterday (Apr 29) vowed to provide more housing for sea gypsies in Phuket and other Andaman provinces.
Phuket to host Joint Trade Committee meeting with Bhutan
Phuket to host Joint Trade Committee meeting with Bhutan
Friday 22 April 2022, 02:43PM
PHUKET: Government officials in Phuket are preparing to welcome a ministerial delegation from Bhutan to the island as part of a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) next week as the two countries strive to establish a preferential trade agreement (PTA) on selected goods and tariffs.
Phuket Governor responds to Patong hotel closed, Songkran COVID rules flouted
Phuket Governor responds to Patong hotel closed, Songkran COVID rules flouted
Monday 18 April 2022, 01:22PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning (Apr 18) trod carefully in responding to the news of a well-known Patong hotel being ordered closed for flouting COVID-19 prevention rules during the Songkran holidays, and the mass water fights on Bangla Rd during Songkran, resulting in five officers from Patong Police Station being transferred pending further investigation.
Roi Rim Lay seafood fair underway in Rawai
Roi Rim Lay seafood fair underway in Rawai
Saturday 16 April 2022, 05:25PM
PHUKET: Another Roi Rim Lay fair is underway at Rawai Beach in the southern part of Phuket. The three-day festival named “Roi Rim Haad Lad Rim Lay” is aimed at helping redistribute income throughout the community and cheer up locals amid the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19.
Bangla Songkran water fights continue, despite police presence
Bangla Songkran water fights continue, despite police presence
Thursday 14 April 2022, 10:33AM
PHUKET: Tourists and other revellers continued their water fights on Bangla Rd in Patong last night as part of their Songkran celebrations, despite a police presence and checkpoints set up at the entry to the popular nightlife street.
Police set up Bangla checkpoints to prevent Songkran water fights
Police set up Bangla checkpoints to prevent Songkran water fights
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 06:36PM
PHUKET: Police have set up checkpoints on Bangla Rd in Patong to ensure that no water fights or splashing of water will be held on the popular nightlife street tonight (Apr 13), following the vigorous  water play late into the night there last night.
Bangla Songkran water fights shut down
Bangla Songkran water fights shut down
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 12:43PM
PHUKET: Tourists and Thais celebrating Thai New Year with water fights and splashing on Bangla Rs, Patong, last night (Apr 12) were soon shut down by officials for ignoring the national order for no water play during this year’s Songkran festivities.
Phuket poll hacked as Russian Consulate decries Russophobia
Phuket poll hacked as Russian Consulate decries Russophobia
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 10:49AM
PHUKET: The online poll by The Phuket News has been intentionally interfered with to render the results void, on the same day that the Russian Consulate in Phuket publicly denounced The Phuket News for inciting Russophobia.
26 killed, 238 injured on first day of Songkran travel
26 killed, 238 injured on first day of Songkran travel
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 10:17AM
BANGKOK: Twenty-six people were killed and 238 injured in 237 accidents on Monday (Apr 11), the first of the “seven deadly days” of the Songkran festival, with speeding the biggest single cause of accidents, interior deputy permanent secretary Nirat Pongsithithavorn said yesterday.
Official Songkran celebrations begin in Phuket Town
Official Songkran celebrations begin in Phuket Town
Tuesday 12 April 2022, 11:23AM
PHUKET: The first of the official festivities being held for the Songkran holidays began at the Chartered Bank Intersection in the Phuket Old Town area yesterday (Apr 11), with Miss Thailand 2022, Phuket native Manita Duangkham Farmer, as special guest.
Officials honour Khaw Sim Bi, first Governor of Phuket
Officials honour Khaw Sim Bi, first Governor of Phuket
Monday 11 April 2022, 09:56AM
PHUKET: Senior Phuket officials and other leading figures on the island gathered atop Khao Rang hill in Phuket Town yesterday to pay tribute to Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahitsaraphakdi, better known as Khaw Sim Bi, the first Governor of Phuket.
Srisoonthorn mayor steps up for Ramadan
Srisoonthorn mayor steps up for Ramadan
Tuesday 5 April 2022, 10:37AM
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermpol Kerdsup yesterday (Apr 4) visited the five mosques in his area to donate food staples and drinking water to be be used in serving meals at the mosque as local Muslim residents break fast at the end of each day during Ramadan.
Ramadan begins in Phuket
Ramadan begins in Phuket
Monday 4 April 2022, 09:49AM
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket are now observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan following a proclamation by the Chularatchamontri, Sheikul Islam Aziz Phitakkumpon, the leading Muslim cleric for the nation, on Saturday (Apr 2).
On Campus: My journey to the West
On Campus: My journey to the West
Sunday 3 April 2022, 11:00AM
When it comes to the word ‘leadership,’ most individuals are probably more familiar with it within the context of the workplace; however, you must be a leader in your own life first before inspiring others. Our parents and teachers were leaders, providing guidance, support and motivation. As we grow up and enter society, we have to take on our own responsibilities in self-leadership to accomplish our objectives in life. 
‘Phuket Tastival’ gets underway at Saphan Hin
‘Phuket Tastival’ gets underway at Saphan Hin
Saturday 2 April 2022, 03:30PM
PHUKET: The latest in a long list of food festivals that have or are due to take place across the island as part of a drive to boost tourism and aid the fledging local economy opened yesterday (Apr 1) at Saphan Hin Park.
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