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TANYALUK 'MANGO' SAKOOT
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Phuket gains two new Vice Governors
Phuket gains two new Vice Governors
PHUKET: Phuket’s newest Vice Governors have arrived on the island and presented themselves as ready to start performing their duties.
Patong bars to be respectful for Rama 9 remembrance this weekend
Patong bars to be respectful for Rama 9 remembrance this weekend
PHUKET: Bars on Bangla Rd and other main entertainment areas of Patong have been asked to be respectful this Saturday (Oct 13) as the nation commemorates two years since the passing King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Phuket Airport Immigration chief ‘thankful’ for No Tips order
Phuket Airport Immigration chief ‘thankful’ for No Tips order
PHUKET: The chief of the immigration officers stationed at Phuket International Airport told The Phuket News today (Oct 8) that he is ‘thankful’ for new Immigration boss Maj Gen Surachate Hakparn ordering his officers to no longer accept cash ‘tips’ from tourists arriving in the country.
Disaster officials warn of Phuket flood, landslide dangers
Disaster officials warn of Phuket flood, landslide dangers
PHUKET: The National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM) has called on all residents and officials in high-risk areas of Phuket and throughout Southern Thailand to be on full alert today (Oct 5) for possible floods and landslides.
One tsunami-warning buoy not functioning, towers functional but some faulty
One tsunami-warning buoy not functioning, towers functional but some faulty
PHUKET: The National Disaster Warning Centre (NDWC) in Bangkok has confirmed to The Phuket News that the tsunami-warning buoy located nearest to Phuket island has not been functional for the past six months, but that it is to be replaced next month.
New Provincial Police commander arrives in Phuket
New Provincial Police commander arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: The new Phuket Provincial Police commander arrived in Phuket yesterday officially starting his duties at the Phuket Provincial Police Station in the afternoon.
Bangkok officials declare Maya Bay a tourist no-go zone
Bangkok officials declare Maya Bay a tourist no-go zone
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of National Parks (DNP) in Bangkok have declared Maya bay, including Loh Samah Bay, a tourist no-go zone until the marine environment improves to their satisfaction.
Warning issued after 30 tourists stung by jellyfish at Patong Beach
Warning issued after 30 tourists stung by jellyfish at Patong Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards stationed at Patong Beach have today (Sept 27) issued a warning for tourists to be aware of jellyfish at the beach after more than 30 tourists have reported being stung by jellyfish this month.
Campaign launched after dozens of dead, injured turtles wash ashore Phuket beaches
Campaign launched after dozens of dead, injured turtles wash ashore Phuket beaches
PHUKET: The Phuket offices of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMRC) will launch a joint campaign in the hope of greatly reducing the number of turtles being washed up on Phuket’s beaches either dead or seriously injured.
Phuket mops up after storm lashes island, plunges businesses into darkness
Phuket mops up after storm lashes island, plunges businesses into darkness
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) this morning reported that they had not received any reports of damage to houses or structures from yesterday’s battering by strong winds and driving rain.
Phuket marine safety sessions fully booked
Phuket marine safety sessions fully booked
PHUKET: More than 60 participants from Phuket’s tour boat and marine tourism industry are taking part in basic marine safety training organised by the Phuket Marine Office.
Maya Bay to re-open to tourists, but closed to boats
Maya Bay to re-open to tourists, but closed to boats
PHUKET: Maya Bay will re-open tourists on Nov 1, but only to tourists arriving from Loh Samah Bay on the far side of the island. Maya Bay will remain closed to boats, Worapoj Lomlim, Chief of the Hat Nopparat- Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, confirmed to The Phuket News this morning (Sept 12).
Hope floats for Chalong Underpass opening by April
Hope floats for Chalong Underpass opening by April
PHUKET: The Project Manager at the Phuket office of the Highways Department responsible for the ongoing construction of the B546-million Chalong Underpass says he is confident that the underground thoroughfare will be open in time for Songkran in April next year.
Legal battle for Phuket elephant ‘Yo’, ’Namphet’ continues
Legal battle for Phuket elephant ‘Yo’, ’Namphet’ continues
PHUKET: The legal battle continues for ownership of the elephant ‘Yo’, or ‘Nampetch’, depending on who is claiming to own the elephant, more than a year after two brothers from Surin province, on the Cambodian border, arrived to claim the elephant as their own.
Maya Bay reopening muddled in clarity, as corals show signs of life
Maya Bay reopening muddled in clarity, as corals show signs of life
PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Worapoj Lomlim, this week was obscure on whether or not boats carrying tourists would be allowed back into Maya Bay off Phi Phi Island after Oct 1, when the four-month closure of the bay to allow corals to recover will conclude.
No laws covering ATV safety, say Phuket Tourist Police
No laws covering ATV safety, say Phuket Tourist Police
PHUKET: An official from the Phuket Tourist Police has today confirmed that there are no laws currently in place covering ATV safety.
Go Eco Phuket call for volunteers for underwater clean up
Go Eco Phuket call for volunteers for underwater clean up
PHUKET: Go Eco Phuket are calling for volunteers to take part in an underwater clean up that will take place at 7am on September 15.
Phuket lifeguards warn beachgoers of venomous sea snakes at west coast beaches
Phuket lifeguards warn beachgoers of venomous sea snakes at west coast beaches
PHUKET: Lifeguards stationed at the island’s west coast beaches are warning beachgoers to be aware after venomous sea snakes have been found on two beaches this week.
Patong Municipality issues health regulation notice to tattoo shops
Patong Municipality issues health regulation notice to tattoo shops
PHUKET: Patong Municipality yesterday (Sept 4) issued a notice to tattoo shops within the Patong area to strictly adhere to health regulations following Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) health officials closing a tattoo shop in Phra Nakhon district after it was found that it did not follow safe, hygienic practices.
Saudi Arabian tourist dies from injuries in Phuket ATV plunge
Saudi Arabian tourist dies from injuries in Phuket ATV plunge
PHUKET: The Saudi Arabian tourist who suffered head injuries in an ATV accident on Sunday (Sept 2) has died from his injuries.