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TANYALUK 'MANGO' SAKOOT
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B20mn plan unveiled to expand Bang Neow Dum reservoir
B20mn plan unveiled to expand Bang Neow Dum reservoir
PHUKET: A B20-million plan to expand the capacity of Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn is in motion to help prevent further water-supply shortages during future extended dry spells across Phuket.
Search launched for explosives, mines on bird’s nest islands in Phang Nga Bay
Search launched for explosives, mines on bird’s nest islands in Phang Nga Bay
PHUKET: Two men have been charged with possession of bomb-making materials on an island in Phang Nga Bay following an investigation into fishermen being wounded by an apparent land mine early last week. One of the men injured in the blast later died from his injuries.
Palang Pracharath candidates mark victory in Phuket
Palang Pracharath candidates mark victory in Phuket
PHUKET: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) candidates who defeated their Democrat rivals for both Member of Parliament seats for Phuket in the national election last Sunday (Mar 24) have marked their victories with public visits to thank their supporters.
Patong Beach sunbed operators push for more space on the sand
Patong Beach sunbed operators push for more space on the sand
PHUKET: Less than 48 hours after the polls closed in the national election on Sunday, Patong sunbed operators have filed a formal request to extend their areas at Patong Beach, including setting up an entirely new section of sun beds along one of the busiest sections of Phuket’s most popular stretches of sand.
SPECIAL REPORT: Phuket election results to stand, vote count confirmed manually
SPECIAL REPORT: Phuket election results to stand, vote count confirmed manually
PHUKET: Technical difficulties with the report-sharing app were to blame for the late vote count in the nation election on Sunday night (Mar 24), forcing local officials to count the votes manually, the Director of the Phuket office of the Election Commission (PEC) explained to The Phuket News today (Mar 26)
Patong starts deploying free emergency water for residents
Patong starts deploying free emergency water for residents
PHUKET: Phuket Municipality has begin rolling out free emergency water supply to residents in Phuket’s busiest tourism town as reduced pressure in the mains water supply has left many without any running water at all.
Phuket makes final preparations for national election
Phuket makes final preparations for national election
PHUKET: Police and other security personnel will be present at all 366 polling stations across the island during voting in the national election tomorrow (Mar 24), Nutthawat Wongitsaraphap, Director of the Phuket office of the Election Commission (PEC), has confirmed.
Free emergency water now deployed across Phuket
Free emergency water now deployed across Phuket
PHUKET: Residents across Phuket left high and dry without mains water supply due to reduced pressure can now call local authorities to have free emergency water delivered to their homes.
National PWA Governor visits Phuket over failing water supply
National PWA Governor visits Phuket over failing water supply
PHUKET: The national Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Governor has quietly visited Phuket in person and urged the local PWA office to solve the island’s drought problems and to come up with a plan of how to continue supplying water needed by April 1.
Private company provides water for free as Cherng Talay reservoir runs dry
Private company provides water for free as Cherng Talay reservoir runs dry
PHUKET: One private company is providing water from its own reservoir to Cherng Talay Municipality free of charge to supply residents as the municipality’s own main reservoirs has run dry.
Kalim beach cleanup staged as rubble remains
Kalim beach cleanup staged as rubble remains
PHUKET: More than 100 officials, hotel staff, volunteers and local residents joined a mass cleanup at Kalim Beach yesterday morning (Mar 8) under Patong Municipality’s ‘Aware and Conserve the Environment’ campaign.
Several senior Phuket police to be moved in national reshuffle
Several senior Phuket police to be moved in national reshuffle
PHUKET: Six senior police officers in Phuket are to be moved to new posts as part of a national migration ordered by national police chief, Jakthip Chaijinda.
THAI resumes normal flight operations to Europe
THAI resumes normal flight operations to Europe
PHUKET: Thai Airways has released a statement announcing that normal flight operations to Europe have now resumed following cancellations due to the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Frenchwoman deported for vaping
Frenchwoman deported for vaping
PHUKET: Karon police have responded to complaints made by a French tourist who was apprehended in Karon for possession of an e-cigarette.
Ao Nang dog attack: Round-up to expand, Eemi out of hospital
Ao Nang dog attack: Round-up to expand, Eemi out of hospital
PHUKET: The last remaining stray dogs at Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, will be caught and removed from the area, and the campaign to remove all stray dogs from tourist areas will be expanded, the national Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has announced.
Holding the balance: Phuket Immigration clarifies new rules on retirement visas to start March 1
Holding the balance: Phuket Immigration clarifies new rules on retirement visas to start March 1
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration this week clarified the new rules regarding applications for retirement visas, confirming only one major change: that for those applying using funds in a Thai bank account to support their application, a minimum of B400,000 must be kept in the account throughout the year.
Rescue workers call for awareness as motorist drives into mid-road street light unassisted
Rescue workers call for awareness as motorist drives into mid-road street light unassisted
PHUKET: A rescue worker with the Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation is calling for people to be more aware while driving in Kathu after a 30-year-old Thai man slowly drove into a heavy-set street lamp in the middle of the central reservation on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu this morning (Feb 14).
Patong tsunami evacuation drill announced
Patong tsunami evacuation drill announced
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) announced today (Feb 13) that a provincial tsunami evacuation drill will be carried out in Patong next month as authorities prepare for a regional exercise in April or May.
Phuket rallies after fire devastates Surin Islands sea gypsy village
Phuket rallies after fire devastates Surin Islands sea gypsy village
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association is collecting donations to provide relief for the sea gypsy villagers in the Surin Islands whose homes were devastated by fire last night (Feb 3).
Russian man in critical condition after car slams into house
Russian man in critical condition after car slams into house
PHUKET: A Russian expat is in critical condition at Dibuk Hospital after his car slammed into a house in Kata last night (Jan 30).