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Samkong Underpass to close for lighting system repairs
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting system repairs
PHUKET: The Samkong Underpass will undergo temporary closure tonight (Feb 28) for repairs to its lighting system, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket Immigration arrests Chinese couple at Kathu condo
Phuket Immigration arrests Chinese couple at Kathu condo
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration led a raid at a luxury condominium in Kathu yesterday (Feb 27), leading to the arrest of a Chinese couple wanted on an outstanding warrant for illegally operating a business in Thailand.
11 arrested as Phuket nominee crackdown continues
11 arrested as Phuket nominee crackdown continues
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, in coordination with multiple other law enforcement agencies, has carried out a large-scale inspection of 15 suspected nominee businesses, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals and the seizure of substantial evidence.  
Vachira cancer centre donations drive on
Vachira cancer centre donations drive on
PHUKET: With the B290 million in private donations already achieved to build a new cancer treatment centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, officials and supporters are continuing with the fundraising drive to pay for medical equipment needed for the facility.
Ombudsman’s office reviews slew of complaints against Phuket officials
Ombudsman’s office reviews slew of complaints against Phuket officials
PHUKET: Khanitnan Aphicharn, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Ombudsman, has visited Phuket to be briefed on a slew of complaints filed against Phuket officials for their action, or lack of action, in allowing illegal acts to continue.
Phuket Justice Subcommittee approves compensation for crime victims
Phuket Justice Subcommittee approves compensation for crime victims
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Justice Office has approved financial assistance to 15 victims of crimes committed against them.
Phuket launches new MICE initiative
Phuket launches new MICE initiative
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially launched ‘The Southern MICE District: Phuket Series’ yesterday (Feb 25), an initiative aimed at strengthening Thailand’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in the hope of  promoting sustainable tourism.
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Phuket for using nominees to conceal ownership of multiple businesses, including restaurants, international schools, hotels, car rentals, condominiums and luxury villas.
Phuket officials meet house committee on land, environmental issues
Phuket officials meet house committee on land, environmental issues
PHUKET: Phuket officials convened a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 25) to discuss sustainable solutions to the province's land and environmental issues. 
Uncollected trash at Sirinat National Park a growing concern
Uncollected trash at Sirinat National Park a growing concern
PHUKET: The growing volume of garbage at Sirinat National Park, on Phuket’s northeast coast, that is going uncollected is causing serious concern among key officials, including Park Chief Siriwat Suebsai.
Phuket officials address illegal foreign worker issues
Phuket officials address illegal foreign worker issues
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a joint meeting yesterday (Feb 24) to tackle the issue of illegal foreign workers in the province, focusing on law enforcement and measures to curb violations.
Patong tuk-tuk driver fined for allowing tourist to drive
Patong tuk-tuk driver fined for allowing tourist to drive
PHUKET: A female tuk-tuk driver in Patong has been hauled in and fined B2,000 for allowing a tourist to drive her vehicle.
Officials target drug problems at Rawai sea gypsy village
Officials target drug problems at Rawai sea gypsy village
PHUKET: Officials from Muang District Office are ramping up efforts to prevent and solve drug-related issues in the sea gypsy community in Rawai in the hope of introducing initiatives that will have a long lasting effect.
Wichit to host ‘Safe Food Festival’ to boost local economy
Wichit to host ‘Safe Food Festival’ to boost local economy
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality will hold its 18th Safe Food Festival this coming week to help boost the grassroots economy and to promote the region’s multicultural culinary heritage.
Rotary donates B1.9mn X-ray machine to Thalang Hospital
Rotary donates B1.9mn X-ray machine to Thalang Hospital
PHUKET: Rotary Club of Meuang Rae Phuket, known by its Rotary designation as District 3330, in collaboration with its partners, has donated a B1.9 million X-ray machine to Thalang Hospital to enhance its medical capabilities.
Phuket calls for change in government procurement pricing policy
Phuket calls for change in government procurement pricing policy
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged the Comptroller General’s Department to adjust the median price for government procurement in the province, citing concerns that current rates discourage contractors and lead to project abandonment.  
Kamala wastewater hits agenda as Phuket hosts ‘Andaman Sustainable Tourism Forum’
Kamala wastewater hits agenda as Phuket hosts ‘Andaman Sustainable Tourism Forum’
PHUKET: The Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), Naraphat Kaewthong, during his visit to Phuket yesterday (Feb 20) saw firsthand the black water flowing in the main canal in Kamala, which empties out across Kamala beach and into the sea.
Phuket Thaihua hosts ‘PKTH Open House’
Phuket Thaihua hosts ‘PKTH Open House’
PHUKET: Phuket Thaihua Asean Wittaya School in Wichit at its ‘PKTH Open House 2024’ event this week announced that it achieved International Baccalaureate (IB) certification at the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) levels.
Officers arrest drug suspect at Rawai sea gypsy village
Officers arrest drug suspect at Rawai sea gypsy village
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket office of the Department of Local Administration (DOLA) have arrested a 30-year-old man at the sea gypsy village in Rawai and seized a significant quantity of illicit drugs.
Firefighters battle blaze at Laem Krathing
Firefighters battle blaze at Laem Krathing
PHUKET: Firefighters and emergency response teams this morning continued to battle a wildfire that broke out at Laem Krathing in Rawai last night (Feb 20).