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Phuket prepares to host youths from the Deep South
Phuket prepares to host youths from the Deep South
PHUKET: Phuket officials are making preparations to host youths from the Deep South so the youngsters can experience life on the Andaman coast.
Phuket officials revise New Year road death tally
Phuket officials revise New Year road death tally
PHUKET: Phuket officials have finalised the road accident death and injury tally for the road and marine safety campaign carried out over the New Year 2025 holiday, with officials recognising one more death than actually announced at the end of the campaign early last month.
British man arrested on arrival at Phuket Airport with cocaine
British man arrested on arrival at Phuket Airport with cocaine
PHUKET: A 42-year-old British man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after allegedly behaving violently, after a search by officers found him with 4.11 grammes of cocaine.  
‘The Mesh’ retains Kamala Bowls singles title
‘The Mesh’ retains Kamala Bowls singles title
BOWLS: It was all smiles for defending champion Carl “The Mesh” Mesham who managed to fend off a tough field of opposition and retain his title at the Phuket Lawn Bowls Singles Championship on Friday, Feb 7.
Waste separation urgent as Phuket incinerator shuts down for maintenance
Waste separation urgent as Phuket incinerator shuts down for maintenance
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality, which operates the Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Centre and landfill site at Saphan Hin, has called for people across the island to ramp up efforts to separate their trash as the island’s sole incinerator shuts down for maintenance.
Fire outbreaks spur more warnings
Fire outbreaks spur more warnings
PHUKET: Officials are yet again calling for people to observe the ban on all agricultural burning and to practice greater caution when conducting any practices that involve naked flames.
Tough casino entry rules mooted for Thais
Tough casino entry rules mooted for Thais
BANGKOK: Thai nationals wishing to enter casinos across the country will face tough requirements, new draft regulation released on Monday (Feb 17) has revealed.
Officials inspect progress on Kamala wastewater
Officials inspect progress on Kamala wastewater
PHUKET: Authorities conducted an inspection at Kamala Beach on Tuesday (Feb 18) to assess efforts to resolve ongoing wastewater issues affecting the area.  
Patong road to close for resurfacing
Patong road to close for resurfacing
PHUKET: The section of Phisit Korani Rd in Patong that passes the Ratchapathanusorn building, remembering the visit of King Bhumibol the Great to the tourism town in 1959, will close today (Feb 19) while the road undergoes resurfacing.
Phuket officials prepare for potential drought amid dry season
Phuket officials prepare for potential drought amid dry season
PHUKET: Phuket officials are ramping up efforts to tackle potential drought conditions as the province enters the dry season.
Water transport touted to ease traffic
Water transport touted to ease traffic
PHUKET: Local officials in Phuket are exploring water transportation solutions as a way of alleviating the island’s growing traffic congestion.
Filipina woman arrested in Phuket on Bangkok fraud charges
Filipina woman arrested in Phuket on Bangkok fraud charges
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 45-year-old Filipina woman wanted on an outstanding fraud warrant issued by the Criminal Court in Bangkok in 2020.
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media bestowed ‘APAC Insider’ award
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media bestowed ‘APAC Insider’ award
PHUKET: IMAGE asia / Class Act Media has been voted ‘Best Printed & Online Media Company 2024 – Southern Thailand’ and ‘APAC Insider Community News Excellence Award 2024’ in the annual UK-based ‘APAC Business Awards’.
Underpasses to close for repairs, cleaning
Underpasses to close for repairs, cleaning
PHUKET: The Chalong Underpass and the Samkong Underpass will undergo temporary closures tonight (Feb 15), separately for repairs and for cleaning, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket Bike Week 2025 moves to Naka Market
Phuket Bike Week 2025 moves to Naka Market
PHUKET: The highly anticipated Phuket Bike Week will celebrate its 29th anniversary at a new venue this year, moving from its traditional location along the Patong beachfront to Naka Market in Wichit, south of Phuket Town.
Phuket pushes for greater transparency in government agencies
Phuket pushes for greater transparency in government agencies
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office is taking steps to strengthen transparency and ethical governance within its government agencies.
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
PHUKET: More than 100 couples gathered at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town today (Feb 14) to register their marriages in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Election Commission (EC) is preparing to redraw municipal election districts to “ensure fairness, transparency and alignment with local conditions” ahead of the upcoming municipal council elections.  
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Ambassador Elchin Rakub Ogul Bashirov of Azerbaijan yesterday (Feb 13) to discuss cooperation between Phuket and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Firefighters contain forest blaze in Thalang
Firefighters contain forest blaze in Thalang
PHUKET: A swift response from multiple agencies contained a forest fire that broke out in Moo 8, Thepkrasattri, in central Phuket, yesterday (Feb 13).