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Nai Harn Lake makeover ready by February
Nai Harn Lake makeover ready by February
PHUKET: A B66 million landscaping and bike path project currently underway at Nai Harn Lake is set for completion by early February, officials have confirmed.
Three Phuket mayors fight corruption charges
Three Phuket mayors fight corruption charges
PHUKET: Three Phuket mayors ‒ Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos, Pa Khlok Mayor Panya Samphaorat and Juta Dumlak, Chief of the Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) ‒ are all currently fighting corruption charges in court, Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri has confirmed.
All silent on Phuket landslide deaths
All silent on Phuket landslide deaths
PHUKET: A major press conference called by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Dec 20) touted how much the government is doing to prevent future floods and landslides, but made no mention of any investigation into the deaths of the 13 people killed in the landslide in Kata on Aug 23.
Officials stumped over illegal beach chair sprawl
Officials stumped over illegal beach chair sprawl
PHUKET: Local officials have been stumped with what to do about a sprawl of beach chair operators that have taken more huge areas along Kata and Kata Noi beaches. At Kata Noi, the usually quiet beach just south of Kata main beach, now has beach chairs along the entire length of the sand.
Heartfelt thanks for ‘Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure’ fundraising efforts
Heartfelt thanks for ‘Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure’ fundraising efforts
PHUKET: Organisers of The ‘Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure’ ‒ a six-day, 350-kilometre human-powered journey of running, cycling and kayaking to raise funds for the St Euthrasia Banya Literacy Center ‒ have thanked all their supporters for helping them to easily exceed their fundraising goal.
Too Much: Nebu resort in Cherng Talay faces stiff resistance
Too Much: Nebu resort in Cherng Talay faces stiff resistance
PHUKET: Local residents in the Pasak Soi 6 area of Cherng Talay have ramped up efforts to prevent a seven-storey hotel, the ‘Nebu Resort Bangtao’, from being built in the residential neighbourhood, a development highly criticised for bringing tourist traffic to small streets far too small to accommodate it, and threatening the quiet life in the area.
Patong Mayor stymied over Soi Saensabai traffic woes
Patong Mayor stymied over Soi Saensabai traffic woes
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has expressed frustration over Patong Municipality’s inability to address the worsening traffic congestion and safety hazards on Soi Saensabai, a privately owned street where pedestrians, including foreigners, have been injured by passing vehicles.
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
ADVENTURE: A six-day, 350-kilometre human-powered journey of running, cycling and kayaking is set to take place from Nov 26 to Dec 1 to raise funds for the St. Euthrasia Banya Literacy Center. Organised by a dedicated team of 21 individuals led by Grant Rawlinson and Stephanie Rawlinson, the event aims to purchase a new school bus and fund school meals for Burmese students.
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
PHUKET: Not one of Phuket’s leading figures are willing to propose a temporary ban on any new construction, similar to what local residents in Bali are calling for, to help preserve Phuket’s fast-disappearing green areas.
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Local municipalities across Phuket have announced the festivities to be held as the country observes Loy Krathong on Friday (Nov 15).
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
PHUKET: The new Phuket Smart Bus service between Phuket Town and Patong is gaining popularity, with operator Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) now launching day-pass tickets for students and regular passengers.
Russian ‘mafia’ man charged for intimidation, attempted murder
Russian ‘mafia’ man charged for intimidation, attempted murder
PHUKET: A Russian man described by his Russian victims as ‘mafia’ has been charged for intimidating several people, including former employees, amid a spat over his employees quitting for being forced to work without a work permit. His acts included cutting the brake line on a motorbike of one of his victims.
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has launched a new project costing B122 million to create a promenade some 950 metres long along the Patong beachfront. Work on the project officially began on Oct 15 and is scheduled to be completed by May next year.
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS Phuket) has assured that the new ‘tourism tax’ currently planned to come into effect early next year will not affect foreigners living or working in Thailand.
More iCon scam victims in Phuket step forward
More iCon scam victims in Phuket step forward
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has confirmed that 71 people in Phuket have fallen victim to the iCon fraud scam, with victims defrauded out of B19.5 million.
New Phuket Vice Governor appointed
New Phuket Vice Governor appointed
PHUKET: Ronnarong Thipsiri, Inspector-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), has been appointed to the position of Phuket Vice Governor. 
Governor assures final disaster relief for Phuket landslide victims coming ‘soon’
Governor assures final disaster relief for Phuket landslide victims coming ‘soon’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has assured that compensation from the central government to victims and survivors of the landslide in Kata on Aug will be delivered “soon’.
Finding Fault: Big Buddha foundation to face charges for causing deadly Phuket landslide
Finding Fault: Big Buddha foundation to face charges for causing deadly Phuket landslide
PHUKET: The Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Sattha 45 Foundation, which operates the tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint on the hills between Kata and Chalong, will face charges for at least contributing to the devastating landslide on Aug 23 that claimed 13 lives. 
American charged for sexually abusing 3-year-old girl
American charged for sexually abusing 3-year-old girl
PHUKET: Chalong Police Chief Pol Col Ekkarat Plaiduang has formally charged an American man for sexually abusing a 3-year-old girl at a house in the Saiyuan area in Rawai.
AoT stalls evidence in Phuket airport corruption scandal
AoT stalls evidence in Phuket airport corruption scandal
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has requested additional time to submit evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in the case involving corruption by officials at Phuket International Airport over a B11.8 million contract to post stickers commemorating His Majesty The King.