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Andaman Trade Fair underway
Andaman Trade Fair underway
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Commerce Napinthorn Srisanpang was in Phuket to officially open the Andaman Trade fair yesterday (Feb 12), aimed at promoting trade and economic growth in the southern Andaman region.
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
PHUKET: While tourists and local residents are enjoying a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in observance of the Makha Bucha Buddist religious holiday today (Feb 12), they can look forward to another 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for the upcoming local municipality elections.
Kamala officials forced to take action over wastewater
Kamala officials forced to take action over wastewater
PHUKET: A top environmental official has called for urgent action to address garbage and wastewater issues affecting Kamala’s marine environment, warning that cooperation from all sectors is essential to solving the problem.
13th Kathu Cultural Street festival underway
13th Kathu Cultural Street festival underway
PHUKET: The annual Kathu Cultural Street festival is underway at the main stage area at Kathu Municipality, with free live concerts and hundreds of stalls to entertain visitors.
Taiwanese gambling, money laundering syndicate raided in Phuket
Taiwanese gambling, money laundering syndicate raided in Phuket
PHUKET: In a major crackdown on international cybercrime, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested six individuals, including three Taiwanese nationals, linked to an elaborate online gambling and money laundering operation in Phuket.
Officials probe alleged physical abuse of Patong kindergarten student
Officials probe alleged physical abuse of Patong kindergarten student
PHUKET: Local officials have launched an investigation into reports of student injuries at Patong Kindergarten following concerns raised on social media. A high-level meeting was held yesterday (Feb 10) to discuss the case, with officials pledging a thorough and fair inquiry.
Construction begins on new public park in Phuket Town
Construction begins on new public park in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Construction has begun on a large green space to be dedicated as a public park at the site of the old Phuket Prison in Phuket Town.
Vachira cancer centre donations hit surplus
Vachira cancer centre donations hit surplus
PHUKET: Surplus donations made for the construction of a new cancer treatment building for Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, will be used for buying essential medical equipment for the centre, Weerasak Lothongkam, Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, has confirmed.
Patong Municipality ramps up alcohol ban warnings
Patong Municipality ramps up alcohol ban warnings
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has ramped up efforts to ensure compliance with the 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for Maka Bucha Day tomorrow (Feb 12). The ban comes into effect at midnight tonight.
‘Urgent action’ ordered over Kamala beach wastewater
‘Urgent action’ ordered over Kamala beach wastewater
PHUKET: Preeyaporn Suwannaket, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), has ordered an ‘urgent investigation’ into black wastewater yet again flowing across Kamala Beach and emptying into water where tourists and other beachgoers swim.
Illegal business raids hit Cherng Talay daycare, Chalong Muay Thai gym
Illegal business raids hit Cherng Talay daycare, Chalong Muay Thai gym
PHUKET: Phuket police have conducted a series of raids targeting three foreign-operated businesses found operating illegally.
Officials issue warning over ‘farang washing feet’
Officials issue warning over ‘farang washing feet’
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket Immigration and the Phuket Provincial Employment Office have investigated a viral video showing a foreign man washing customers’ feet at a massage shop on Phra Metta Rd, Patong.
No injuries in hotel fire in Karon
No injuries in hotel fire in Karon
PHUKET: Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at the Peace Hill Resort on Laem Sai Rd in Karon on Friday evening (Feb 7). 
Govt offices to close as Makha Bucha Day brings another alcohol ban
Govt offices to close as Makha Bucha Day brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office has announced that it, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Wednesday (Feb 12) for the Makha Bucha national Buddhist holiday. Additionally, a nationwide 24-hour alcohol sales ban will be in effect on that day.
Phuket to host national windsurfing competition
Phuket to host national windsurfing competition
WINDSURFING: Phuket is gearing up to host the latest leg of the Windsurfer LT Thailand National Championships.
Phuket officials ready for Heroines Festival
Phuket officials ready for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials and community leaders have set out the schedule of events to be held for this year’s Heroines Festival, to be held March 8-22
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
PHUKET: Marine officials were able to successfully assist around 70 baby sea turtles into the sea after they hatched on Kata Noi Beach yesterday (Feb 6). However, some hatchlings were found weak or unwell, prompting intervention from marine conservation experts.  
Phuket fishing boats checked for human trafficking
Phuket fishing boats checked for human trafficking
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri led an inspection of several boats from Phuket’s commercial fishing fleet today (Feb 6) as part of efforts to prevent human trafficking and ensure compliance with labour laws.
Phuket Governor touts new construction rules as ‘environmental protection measures’
Phuket Governor touts new construction rules as ‘environmental protection measures’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat presided over the opening of a seminar on environmental protection measures today (Feb 5), aiming to raise awareness of new regulations issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.  
Bedbugs, Legionella hit Phuket hotels’ health agenda
Bedbugs, Legionella hit Phuket hotels’ health agenda
PHUKET: The Department of Medical Sciences is enhancing health and safety standards in the hospitality industry with its ‘Clean Hotels with 3C’ initiative, training hotel operators in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga to monitor bedbugs, Legionella and Norovirus.