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Underpass overnight closures extended again
Underpass overnight closures extended again
Tuesday 7 July 2026 08:58 AM
PHUKET: Overnight closures at four of Phuket's busiest highway underpasses have been extended again as work continues on the island's delayed Smart City traffic management project.
Governor promises AI will sort public concerns
Governor promises AI will sort public concerns
Monday 6 July 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum on Friday (July 3) opened the doors of the Governor's Residence in a bid to hear directly from residents, inviting the public to answer two simple questions: “What do you want to tell the Governor?” and “What do you want the Governor to do?”
Underpass contractor appeals for B7mn late-completion penalty waiver
Underpass contractor appeals for B7mn late-completion penalty waiver
Saturday 4 July 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The contractor behind Phuket's delayed underpass smart-lighting project is seeking to have more than B7 million in late-completion penalties waived or reduced, but officials say no decision has yet been made.
Truck driver charged for dangerous driving on Thepkrasattri Rd
Truck driver charged for dangerous driving on Thepkrasattri Rd
Thursday 2 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A driver of a palm oil tanker truck filmed swerving across lanes and braking suddenly on Thepkrasattri Rd has been charged with reckless driving after a video of the incident sparked widespread concern online.
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket, python caught in Old Town
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket, python caught in Old Town
Wednesday 1 July 2026 03:28 PM
PHUKET: Heavy rain that lashed Phuket throughout the morning today (July 1) left roads flooded across the island, disrupted traffic and prompted emergency warnings for residents, while a two-metre python was captured in the heart of Phuket Old Town.
Police Committee Chairman conducts ‘study visit’ Phuket City Police Station
Police Committee Chairman conducts ‘study visit’ Phuket City Police Station
Monday 29 June 2026 11:15 AM
PHUKET: Members of the House of Representatives Police Committee visited Phuket City Police Station on Saturday (June 27) to assess traffic management, crime prevention and public safety operations, while pledging to help seek a solution to the long-running traffic bottleneck at Koh Kaew.
Man, 89, killed crossing road in Thalang
Man, 89, killed crossing road in Thalang
Friday 26 June 2026 11:50 AM
PHUKET: An 89-year-old man was killed after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang early this morning (June 26).
Traffic warning as 100 cement trucks head to cancer centre site
Traffic warning as 100 cement trucks head to cancer centre site
Friday 26 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists to expect heavy vehicle movements on Pracha Uthit Rd this Saturday (June 27) as construction of the hospital’s new radiotherapy building reaches a major stage.
Brit arrested after drunk-driving crash at Chalong Circle
Brit arrested after drunk-driving crash at Chalong Circle
Thursday 25 June 2026 08:52 AM
PHUKET: A British man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into traffic barriers and cones at Chalong Circle before attempting to flee the scene on Wednesday morning (June 24).
Kazakh woman arrested after road blockade ends in crash
Kazakh woman arrested after road blockade ends in crash
Monday 22 June 2026 09:13 AM
PHUKET: A Kazakhstani woman who allegedly blocked traffic on a major road in northern Phuket before leading police on a lengthy pursuit has been arrested after crashing into a van and a motorcycle, leaving two people injured.
DEPA, Polish firm ink Phuket Smart City transport MoU
DEPA, Polish firm ink Phuket Smart City transport MoU
Sunday 21 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Polish technology company Zidea Co Ltd to support the development of Phuket as a smart city, with an initial focus on improving transport and logistics through digital technology.
Police launch Phuket crackdown on nominee businesses
Police launch Phuket crackdown on nominee businesses
Saturday 20 June 2026 01:47 PM
PHUKET: Police and government officials launched a major coordinated operation across Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga this morning (June 20), targeting businesses suspected of illegally using Thai nominees to conceal foreign ownership.
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:39 AM
BANGKOK: Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.
Overnight underpass closures extended
Overnight underpass closures extended
Tuesday 16 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Four major underpasses across Phuket will remain closed overnight through the end of this month as work continues on the island's Smart City traffic monitoring and control system, the Phuket Highway District has announced.
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
Tuesday 16 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have reviewed proposals for road safety projects after the province received B4 million from the national Road Safety Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
Sunday 14 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Officials are advancing plans to widen the main road from Thepkrasattri Bridge, which leads from the mainland onto the island, and the Phuket Check Point at Tha Chatchai.
Phuket launches ‘City Lab’ transport trials
Phuket launches ‘City Lab’ transport trials
Sunday 14 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has officially launched the next phase of its City Lab initiative, introducing pilot projects aimed at reducing private vehicle use, easing traffic congestion and helping transform the island into a low-carbon city.
Cherng Talay Police seek B53mn for new station
Cherng Talay Police seek B53mn for new station
Friday 12 June 2026 11:26 AM
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have secured approval to use more than 11 rai of land for a new police station and are seeking B53 million in construction funding as their current 80-year-old station struggles to keep pace with rapid growth in the area.
British man charged after letting 9-year-old son drive car
British man charged after letting 9-year-old son drive car
Friday 12 June 2026 11:09 AM
PHUKET: A British man has been charged after police found he allowed his 9-year-old son to drive a car on a public road in Wichit, following a video shared on social media showing the vehicle swerving and braking erratically.
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:11 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with a series of road safety initiatives across the island after reporting encouraging results from improvements at several accident-prone locations, including a stretch of Thepkrasattri Rd where fatalities have reportedly fallen to zero following upgrades.

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