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Thailand expands EV incentives to boost exports, production, investment
Thailand expands EV incentives to boost exports, production, investment
Sunday 3 August 2025, 11:10AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) has approved key adjustments to the EV3 and EV3.5 subsidy schemes in a move designed to boost electric vehicle exports, increase local production and reinforce the country’s status as a regional hub for EV manufacturing.
Phuket fishing boats face human trafficking checks
Phuket fishing boats face human trafficking checks
Friday 1 August 2025, 06:25PM
PHUKET: A coordinated inspection of fishing vessels off the coast of Phuket has revealed no evidence of forced labour or human trafficking, officials have reported, in a move seen as a positive step towards enhancing Thailand’s labour rights image in the marine sector.
Give the gift of life this August
Give the gift of life this August
Friday 1 August 2025, 06:22PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to give life in honour of HM Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, and to mark Mother’s Day this August.
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong visited Soi Bangla in Patong yesterday (Aug 1) to promote the ‘Phuket Model’ of safe tourism and inspect the area’s readiness to welcome international visitors under higher safety standards.
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
PHUKET: A B420 million project to upgrade Srisoonthorn Rd (Route 4025) has gained much public support, Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermpol Kerdsup has told The Phuket News.
Gun seized from suspect heading to Phuket
Gun seized from suspect heading to Phuket
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Krabi after allegedly attempting to smuggle a loaded handgun and ammunition into Phuket in anticipation of a potential clash with rival youth gangs.
‘Phuket Harmony’ fair unites 300 SMEs
‘Phuket Harmony’ fair unites 300 SMEs
PHUKET: More than 300 small- and medium-sized enterprises gathered at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 31) for the grand opening of the ‘Phuket Harmony SMEs Fair’, a four-day event aimed at boosting the local economy through sustainable business, tourism and innovation.
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung to Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (July 31), as the two parties explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, urban development and potential sister-city partnerships.
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
PHUKET: Provincial authorities are pushing forward with a plan to reduce Phuket’s waste by 30% within three months, as part of urgent efforts to relieve the strain on the overwhelmed Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin.
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee has conducted a series of field inspections to monitor the progress and transparency of six key government projects worth more than B600 million, all aimed at improving infrastructure and services for local residents.
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced a mains water supply outage in Rawai from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 1).
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend a public meeting tomorrow (July 31) regarding a major road upgrade planned for Srisoonthorn Rd, from near the Heroines Monument all the way to Cherng Talay Police Station.
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
PHUKET: Authorities led by officials from the Kathu District Office conducted “surprise inspections” at nightlife venues in Moo 3, Kamala last night (July 29), including those near Soi Pa Jak, as part of the national ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign.
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
PHUKET: An Aeroflot flight bound for Novosibirsk was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from Phuket International Airport yesterday morning (July 29), reportedly due to a technical issue.
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
PHUKET: Hundreds of residents, officials and tourists joined a major tsunami evacuation drill in Patong yesterday (July 29) as part of a coordinated effort by Patong Municipality to strengthen disaster preparedness and build public confidence in the event of a real emergency.
Bangla meth dealers arrested
Bangla meth dealers arrested
PHUKET: Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested in separate raids on Patong’s tourist-popular Bangla Rd as part of an ongoing crackdown under the ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign, officials have confirmed.
Class Act Media wins top regional media award
Class Act Media wins top regional media award
PHUKET: Class Act Media / IMAGE asia, publisher of The Phuket News, has been named ‘Best Print & Online Lifestyle Media Company 2025 – Southern Thailand’ in the UK-based APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards.
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
PHUKET: The popular Phuket Lobster Festival is returning this August to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with more than 100 restaurants across the island offering over 500 lobster-inspired dishes as organisers promote Phuket being recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Concert aims to boost final push for Phuket cancer centre
Concert aims to boost final push for Phuket cancer centre
PHUKET: As public donations for the construction of Phuket’s first government-run radiation therapy centre continue to flow in, the Meuang Rae Phuket Rotary Club has announced a new charity concert to help close the final funding gap for the critical cancer treatment facility at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Phuket private sector sends support to troops on Thai-Cambodian border
Phuket private sector sends support to troops on Thai-Cambodian border
PHUKET: Private sector organisations in Phuket have joined together to raise funds and send moral support to Thai soldiers and civilians affected by ongoing unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border.