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Govt offices to close as Makha Bucha Day brings another alcohol ban
Govt offices to close as Makha Bucha Day brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office has announced that it, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Wednesday (Feb 12) for the Makha Bucha national Buddhist holiday. Additionally, a nationwide 24-hour alcohol sales ban will be in effect on that day.
Cherng Talay Police launch CCTV ‘Command Center’
Cherng Talay Police launch CCTV ‘Command Center’
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have officially launched their new ‘CCTV Control and Command Center’ to “enhance security and improve law enforcement efficiency” in the rapidly expanding subdistrict.
Valentine's spending in Thailand set to rise 7.2%
Valentine's spending in Thailand set to rise 7.2%
BANGKOK: Thais are expected to spend around B5.2 billion this year during Makha Bucha Day and Valentine’s Day, according to a recent survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Phuket to host national windsurfing competition
Phuket to host national windsurfing competition
WINDSURFING: Phuket is gearing up to host the latest leg of the Windsurfer LT Thailand National Championships.
Phuket officials ready for Heroines Festival
Phuket officials ready for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials and community leaders have set out the schedule of events to be held for this year’s Heroines Festival, to be held March 8-22
Fed up: Local mayor, residents tired of Bang Tao traffic woes
Fed up: Local mayor, residents tired of Bang Tao traffic woes
PHUKET: Manoch Panchalad, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), just like his local residents, has expressed his frustration with the never-ending lines of traffic tailbacks that now plague the popular beach area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stop-gap for Phuket trash crisis, Regulator gets jail over True Digital, Dog attack|| Feb 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stop-gap for Phuket trash crisis, Regulator gets jail over True Digital, Dog attack|| Feb 7
PHUKET XTRA - February 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
LIV Golf players given direct path into US Open
LIV Golf players given direct path into US Open
GOLF: LIV Golf players were given a direct path into the US Open on Wednesday (Feb 5) as the US Golf Association announced new exemption categories for this year’s June 12-15 event.
Russian woman in care after wandering into Bang Tao house, changing into boy’s scout uniform
Russian woman in care after wandering into Bang Tao house, changing into boy’s scout uniform
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police responded to reports of a foreign woman behaving erratically in Soi Bang Tao 4 yesterday (Feb 6), ultimately taking her into custody before transferring her to a hospital for mental health care.  
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
PHUKET: Marine officials were able to successfully assist around 70 baby sea turtles into the sea after they hatched on Kata Noi Beach yesterday (Feb 6). However, some hatchlings were found weak or unwell, prompting intervention from marine conservation experts.  
Mother seeks justice after dog attack leaves toddler with severe head wound
Mother seeks justice after dog attack leaves toddler with severe head wound
PHUKET: A mother in Ranong has appealed to the Phuket media for help in calling for justice after her 3-year-old son suffered a severe head injury when he was attacked by a Bangkaew dog in Kapoe District.
Myanmar towns powered down but not out
Myanmar towns powered down but not out
BANGKOK: Thailand’s stoppage of cross-border power and fuel supplies is affecting border communities in Myanmar, some of which are sourcing electricity from Laos where possible.
Broadcast regulator given jail term over dispute with True
Broadcast regulator given jail term over dispute with True
BANGKOK: Pirongrong Ramasoota, a member of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, has been sentenced to two years in jail for dereliction of duty arising from a complaint filed by True Digital Group.
Pepper’s annual Golf Day a big hit
Pepper’s annual Golf Day a big hit
GOLF: Pepper’s Sports Bar hosted its annual Golf Day last Sunday (Feb 2) with enthusiasts of the sport and casual players alike getting involved in the fun.
New NACC president ‘fit for post’
New NACC president ‘fit for post’
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday (Feb 6) insisted that its new president, Suchart Trakulkasemsuk, is qualified to take the post despite being subject to a legal complaint.
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Phuket drug bust nets 25K meth pills, Thai PM meets with China’s top boss || Feb 6
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Phuket drug bust nets 25K meth pills, Thai PM meets with China’s top boss || Feb 6
PHUKET XTRA - February 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket spends B40mn on waste sorting facility
Phuket spends B40mn on waste sorting facility
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is moving forward with plans to install a municipal solid waste sorting facility at the province’s waste disposal centre in Saphan Hin, on the outskirts of Phuket Town.
Phuket fishing boats checked for human trafficking
Phuket fishing boats checked for human trafficking
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri led an inspection of several boats from Phuket’s commercial fishing fleet today (Feb 6) as part of efforts to prevent human trafficking and ensure compliance with labour laws.
US appears to backtrack as Trump Gaza plan sparks global outcry
US appears to backtrack as Trump Gaza plan sparks global outcry
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration appeared to backtrack yesterday (Feb 5) after his proposal to take over Gaza sparked uproar, with the United Nations warning against “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory.
No chlorate tainted soft drinks sold in Thailand
No chlorate tainted soft drinks sold in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that no soft drinks contaminated with chlorate from a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Europe were imported into Thailand.