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Mayor battles repeated flooding in Srisoonthorn
Mayor battles repeated flooding in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermphon Kerdsap has blamed construction and development that obstructs natural water runoff as primary causes of recurring floods in the fast-developing area of Tambon Thepkrasattri.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phang Nga-Phuket water pipeline for 2027, No local cops in local raids, PM urges action || Aug 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phang Nga-Phuket water pipeline for 2027, No local cops in local raids, PM urges action || Aug 9
PHUKET XTRA - August 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Vaping trader, kratom juice shop raided in Phuket Town
Vaping trader, kratom juice shop raided in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) officials have arrested one man after a raid on illegal e-cigarettes, better known as vaping devices, in the heart of Phuket Town.
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight on Sunday (Aug 11) so that repairs can be carried out to the lighting system in the tunnel.
Holiday weekend tourism revenue set to disappoint
Holiday weekend tourism revenue set to disappoint
BANGKOK: Tourism income from 2.6 million domestic trips during the Mother's Day holiday this year is estimated to reach B9.39 billion, dipping from recent back-to-back long holidays in July, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phang Nga water supply ordered to be online by 2027
Phang Nga water supply ordered to be online by 2027
PHUKET: The water supply pipeline from Phang Nga is to be completed within three years, Chakkraphong Saengmanee, Minister for the Prime Minister's Office, told the Phuket Irrigation Office yesterday (Aug 8).
More medals for Thailand at Paris Olympics
More medals for Thailand at Paris Olympics
OLYMPICS: Thailand has secured more medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after surprise performances from weightlifting duo Theerapong Silachai and Surodchana Khambao, who were both making their debuts at Olympic level.
UK riots prompt travel warning to Thais
UK riots prompt travel warning to Thais
LONDON: The Royal Thai Embassy in London has warned Thais about to travel to the United Kingdom and those living there to stay away from anti-racism rallies across England and Northern Ireland.
All Move Forward MPs ‘will join new party’
All Move Forward MPs ‘will join new party’
BANGKOK: All 143 MPs from the dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) have applied for membership in a new party, confirmation that there will be no “cobras” in the now-disbanded opposition party.
Boom time in women’s rugby
Boom time in women’s rugby
RUGBY: While New Zealand retaining the women’s 7s gold medal at the Paris Olympics might not raise too many eyebrows, Canada and the USA finishing second and third respectively might.
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Major power outage to affect Koh Kaew
Major power outage to affect Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The main branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority for Phuket (PEA Phuket) has announced a major power outage that will affect a large area along Thepkrasattri Rd tomorrow (Aug 9) that will affect many businesses and large housing estates in Koh Kaew.
Dissolution is not the end, says Phuket MP
Dissolution is not the end, says Phuket MP
PHUKET: Chalermpong Saengdee, one of three MPs for Phuket, all from the recently banned Move Forward Party, assures The Phuket News that the party's dissolution will not affect his commitment to serving the people of Phuket. 
PM Srettha urges immediate action on landslide prevention in Phuket
PM Srettha urges immediate action on landslide prevention in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Phuket today (Aug 8) convened a meeting to address landslide prevention and mitigation measures on the island.
PM launches ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project
PM launches ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at an event in Patong today (Aug 8) officially declared the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project underway.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Top opposition party dissolved, Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates, Thailand’s 1st gold! || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Top opposition party dissolved, Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates, Thailand’s 1st gold! || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA - August 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Jungle Trail Marathon confirmed
Phuket Jungle Trail Marathon confirmed
MARATHON: The hugely popular Jungle Trail Phuket marathon has been confirmed to take place early next month, organisers confirmed yesterday (Aug 7).
UK anti-racism protesters take to streets after days of far-right unrest
UK anti-racism protesters take to streets after days of far-right unrest
LONDON: Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in several English cities yesterday (Aug 7) to oppose days of far-right violence that have had UK police on high alert.
Governor readies for Srettha visit
Governor readies for Srettha visit
PHUKET: With Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to arrive on the island today (Aug 8), Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat held a meeting yesterday to prepare for the visit, where he said he would explain the details of the impact of the June 30 floods to the PM.
PM ‘unaware’ of bid to poach Move Forward MPs
PM ‘unaware’ of bid to poach Move Forward MPs
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted yesterday (Aug 7) that he wasn’t aware of any Cabinet ministers attempting to persuade MPs from the opposition Move Forward Party to switch sides by offering them B20-30 million.