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Big push for Vachira cancer centre donations
Big push for Vachira cancer centre donations
PHUKET: People making donations to the construction of the cancer care centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital will not only receive the value of their donation as a tax deduction, but instead will receive twice the value of their donation as a tax deduction, but only for deductions within the one tax year, the Phuket Area Revenue Office has confirmed.
China gifts vessel for Phuket marine research
China gifts vessel for Phuket marine research
PHUKET: In a move highlighting the diplomatic ties between Thailand and China, Phuket hosted a reception ceremony for the Chinese marine research vessel ‘R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01’ yesterday (Feb 3).
Phuket Town celebrates Chinese New Year
Phuket Town celebrates Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality held the official grand opening of its ‘Phuket Chinese New Year Festival 2025’ festivities with a fireworks show over Phuket Town last night (Feb 3).
Phuket kicks off PM2.5 campaign
Phuket kicks off PM2.5 campaign
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials have launched a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing and addressing forest fires, haze and PM2.5 dust pollution, aligning with the national government’s instructions to combat rising air pollution levels.  
Officials announce ‘Andaman Trade Fair’
Officials announce ‘Andaman Trade Fair’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has invited the public, tourists and business operators to attend the ‘Andaman Trade Fair @Phuket’ from Feb 12-16.
Phuket becomes home to new Chinese shrine association
Phuket becomes home to new Chinese shrine association
PHUKET: Phuket officials officially announced the establishment of a new national Chinese shrine association, including shrines in many areas across the country, at a ceremony held at Kathu Shrine, the spiritual home of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, yesterday (Feb 2).
More than 650 drug cases in Phuket in three months
More than 650 drug cases in Phuket in three months
PHUKET: Officials have ramped up efforts to combat drug-related crimes, with a total of 650 drug cases recorded in Phuket in the past three months.
Cabinet approves B3.14bn to build ‘PSU Songklanagarind Hospital’
Cabinet approves B3.14bn to build ‘PSU Songklanagarind Hospital’
PHUKET: The Thai Cabinet has approved a budget of B3.14 billion to fund the construction of Songklanagarind Hospital Phuket, a major healthcare initiative under Prince of Songkla University (PSU).
Rewat Areerob wins PPAO re-election
Rewat Areerob wins PPAO re-election
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob has secured victory in the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) presidential election, according to unofficial results released last night (Feb 1).
Blood donations urged during ‘month of love’
Blood donations urged during ‘month of love’
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to kick off February, the month of love, by donating blood.
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Main roads through the heart of Phuket Town will be closed to traffic each afternoon and evening while the ‘Phuket Chinese New Year Festival 2025’ is held from Monday through Wednesday next week (Feb 3-5).
Phuket selects six role models for ‘Good Citizen Honours’
Phuket selects six role models for ‘Good Citizen Honours’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Good Citizen Promotion and Welfare Fund Committee has selected six individuals as role models for their outstanding acts of kindness and public service.
Uzbekistan man charged for six days’ overstay
Uzbekistan man charged for six days’ overstay
PHUKET: A 21-year-old man from Uzbekistan was arrested at Phuket International Airport for overstaying his visa by six days, authorities have confirmed.
Poll Time: Phuket to vote for new PPAO President
Poll Time: Phuket to vote for new PPAO President
PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol will go into effect from 6pm tonight (Jan 31) as the country goes to the polls for the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections tomorrow (Feb 1).
Phuket resident employment rate hits 99.15%
Phuket resident employment rate hits 99.15%
PHUKET: The employment rate among registered Phuket residents stands at 99.15%, the Phuket Subcommittee on Labour Development and Provincial Vocational Training Coordination (SVTC) have revealed.
Phuket Governor honours students for ‘heroic’ life-saving actions
Phuket Governor honours students for ‘heroic’ life-saving actions
PHUKET: Two high school students from Cherng Talay Wittayakhom School have been honoured by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat for their courageous efforts in saving a man’s life earlier this month.
Kamala hoons arrested
Kamala hoons arrested
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced a group of motorcyclists to two months in prison, suspended for one year, and fined them B6,000 after they failed to comply with a police checkpoint order in Kamala.
Red Cross lucky draw winners collect their prizes
Red Cross lucky draw winners collect their prizes
PHUKET: Two local residents from the same ‘moo baan’ (neighbourhood) in Ratsada have won the top two prizes in the Phuket Red Cross Lucky Draw Lottery held at the ‘Phuket Good Things Fair’ held at Saphan Hin over the New Year.
Pickup loses traffic battle with 18-wheeler
Pickup loses traffic battle with 18-wheeler
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have asked drivers to respect traffic rules after a workman's pickup truck and an 18-wheeler hauling a crane collided at an intersection near the police station.
Phuket ushers in Chinese New Year
Phuket ushers in Chinese New Year
PHUKET: The streets of Phuket Old Town came alive this morning (Jan 29) as Chinese Thais celebrated the Chinese New Year, setting up altars and participating in traditional rituals with enthusiasm.