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Road safety campaign trundles along
Road safety campaign trundles along
PHUKET: According to Phuket officials, there were somehow only five road accidents in total across the whole of the island yesterday (Jan 2), resulting in five people being admitted to hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Ao Po Pier inspection to boost marine safety
Ao Po Pier inspection to boost marine safety
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Tipsiri led an inspection at Ao Po Pier in Pa Khlok yesterday (Jan 2) as part of the ongoing campaign to boost marine safety and bolster tourist confidence during the bustling New Year period. 
Phuket spared road deaths for New Year’s Day
Phuket spared road deaths for New Year’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket suffered 10 road accidents with 11 people admitted to hospital on New Year’s Day yesterday (Jan 1), but no deaths, according to Phuket officials.
Phuket starts New Year with blessings
Phuket starts New Year with blessings
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials ushered in the New Year with a traditional alms-giving ceremony yesterday morning (Jan 1). Held in front of the Phuket branch of the Government Savings Bank on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town, the event drew senior officials, local government leaders and residents from across the province.
Police beef up presence on Bangla for New Year
Police beef up presence on Bangla for New Year
PHUKET: Police have bolstered their presence on Patong’s popular Soi Bangla following Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Prachuap Wongsuk arriving to announce ramp-up efforts by police to ensure tourists’ safety during the New Year.
No deaths on Day 3 of Phuket safety campaign for New Year
No deaths on Day 3 of Phuket safety campaign for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket suffered no deaths on Day 3 of the marine and road safety campaign for the New Year, officials have reported.
Phuket ‘Good Things’ fair underway
Phuket ‘Good Things’ fair underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night (Dec 29) officially declared the ‘Phuket Good Things 2025’ annual festival underway at Saphan Hin.
Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth
Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth
PHUKET: Two boat operators at Chalong Pier have tested positive for meth use during a screening conducted as part of the New Year safety campaign.
Eight accidents, no fatalities on day two of Phuket’s road safety campaign
Eight accidents, no fatalities on day two of Phuket’s road safety campaign
PHUKET: Officials confirmed that there were a total of eight accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 28), in what was the second day of the annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign, although no fatalities were reported.
Phuket Airport inspected ahead of New Year rush
Phuket Airport inspected ahead of New Year rush
PHUKET: A thorough inspection of Phuket Airport was conducted by Dr Keerati Kitimanawat, Director-General of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AoT) yesterday (Dec 28).
Phuket honours community models in driving ‘Food Bank’ project
Phuket honours community models in driving ‘Food Bank’ project
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) and Baan Haad Surin Community have been honoured as ‘model communities’ for their outstanding contributions to the ‘Raksa Food’ project, better known as ‘Food Banks’.
Phuket kart star wins big in Macau
Phuket kart star wins big in Macau
KARTING: Young Phuket go-karting sensation Kamolphu “Porsche” Anutchakun signed off for 2024 by winning the junior category at the Macau International Kart Grand Prix IAME Asia Final 2024 on the weekend of Dec 6-8.
One death on first day of road safety campaign
One death on first day of road safety campaign
PHUKET: Officials reported today (Dec 28) that there was one fatality on the first day of the annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign.
TAT, Grab launch ‘car wrap’ tourism promotion campaign in Phuket
TAT, Grab launch ‘car wrap’ tourism promotion campaign in Phuket
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Grab Thailand to roll out a ‘car wrap’ campaign in Phuket, aiming to promote the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025’ initiative and raise awareness about sustainability in Thai tourism.
Surin Beach Carnival to ring in New Year
Surin Beach Carnival to ring in New Year
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) is holding its ‘Eat the Wind, Watch the Sea, and See Surin Beach’ carnival at Surin Beach to ring in the New Year.
KLPGA Tour back at Blue Canyon
KLPGA Tour back at Blue Canyon
GOLF: The KLPGA Golf Tournament will return to Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket next year for the second time with a prize money of B27.65 million up for grabs.
Confabs on Phuket traffic continue
Confabs on Phuket traffic continue
PHUKET: Provincial officials have held yet another meeting to review escalating traffic and infrastructure “challenges” as the island’s tourism industry experiences unprecedented growth.
Tsunami ‘Wall of Remembrance’ nearly forgotten
Tsunami ‘Wall of Remembrance’ nearly forgotten
PHUKET: A small ceremony was held at the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ in Mai Khao yesterday (Dec 26) to remember those lost to the devastating tsunami that struck on Dec 26, 2004.
Patong holds 20th anniversary tsunami memorial service
Patong holds 20th anniversary tsunami memorial service
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri led an event at Patong Beach yesterday (Dec 26) to  mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami.
Governor launches New Year road, marine safety campaign
Governor launches New Year road, marine safety campaign
PHUKET: After receiving the green light from the Minister of Interior, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Dec 25) officially opened the ‘Road and Marine Accident Prevention and Reduction Operations Center’ for the New Year with a celebratory ceremony at Phuket Provincial Hall.