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Phuket New Year to bring B8bn tourism boost
Phuket New Year to bring B8bn tourism boost
PHUKET: Lertchai Wangtrakuldee, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, said officials expect more than 230,000 tourists to visit Phuket over the New Year holidays, generating more than B8 billion for the economy.
Supoj returns to talk marine tourism safety, view deadly landslide site
Supoj returns to talk marine tourism safety, view deadly landslide site
PHUKET: Supoj Rodruang Na Nongkhai, a former Vice Governor of Phuket and now the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Interior, visited Phuket yesterday (Dec 25) to review key policies and projects, including Phuket marine tourism safety, illegal hotels, landslide prevention and tsunami preparedness.
‘Road Accident Prevention Center’ for New Year declared open
‘Road Accident Prevention Center’ for New Year declared open
PHUKET: The Phuket ‘Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center for the New Year 2025’ was officially declared open yesterday (Dec 25).
Patong Police arrest ladyboy, accomplice for robbing tourists
Patong Police arrest ladyboy, accomplice for robbing tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested two individuals, including a transgender woman, for robbing tourists of hundreds of euros on the street near Bangla Rd.
Chiang Rai retain golf title against Phuket select side
Chiang Rai retain golf title against Phuket select side
GOLF: The fifth annual edition of the “Rider Cup Golf Tournament Singha Nuea – Suea Tai” took place on Saturday (Dec 21) at the Santiburi Country Club Golf Course in Chiang Rai, with the host team retaining their trophy.
Hong Kong tourist in safe custody after fight with airport taxi drivers
Hong Kong tourist in safe custody after fight with airport taxi drivers
PHUKET: Sakhu Police have issued a statement clarifying events involving a Hong Kong tourist, in which the tourist was engaged in a fight with local taxi drivers at Phuket International Airport.
Merry Christmas, Phuket
Merry Christmas, Phuket
PHUKET: While many expats across the island are celebrating Christmas today, government offices and many businesses on Phuket will remain open.
Phuket lawyers reminded: ‘Pay your taxes’
Phuket lawyers reminded: ‘Pay your taxes’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Bar Association held a seminar at the Pearl Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Dec 23) focussing on income management techniques and ethical practices for lawyers. 
Officials ramp up efforts to help homeless
Officials ramp up efforts to help homeless
PHUKET: Provincial officials have launched a new initiative to address homelessness and begging in Phuket Town, aiming to improve the quality of life for vulnerable groups in the area.
Candidates register for PPAO election
Candidates register for PPAO election
PHUKET: The first day of applications for the positions of Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) president and council members today (Dec 23) saw a bustling and supportive atmosphere at the PPAO Election Coordination Centre.
Officials blank tsunami memorial events in Phuket
Officials blank tsunami memorial events in Phuket
PHUKET:  With just three days to go, Phuket officials are apprehensive about announcing any memorial events to be held in Phuket to mark the 20th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami, which struck Thailand’s Andaman coast, including Phuket, on Dec 26, 2004.
Phuket officials promote road projects to alleviate traffic
Phuket officials promote road projects to alleviate traffic
PHUKET: Phuket officials have touted the development of secondary roads as a move to help alleviate traffic congestion across the island.
Campaigning for PPAO election underway
Campaigning for PPAO election underway
PHUKET: Campaigning for the upcoming Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) is underway, with the term of the most recent administration, led by Rewat Areerob, now concluded.
Young Caiah making her mark in Muay Thai
Young Caiah making her mark in Muay Thai
MUAY THAI: She may be young but BCIS School Phuket student Caiah Yammine is already making a name for herself in the world of Muay Thai.
Police order no festive lights on cars
Police order no festive lights on cars
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police have repeated their warning that decorating vehicles with multicoloured lights is a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Phuket to celebrate same-sex marriages
Phuket to celebrate same-sex marriages
PHUKET: Phuket will mark the first day of legal same-sex marriages in Thailand with a special event at Jungceylon on the auspicious day, Jan 22.
Patong Police register Bangla ‘ladyboys’
Patong Police register Bangla ‘ladyboys’
PHUKET: Patong Police have started recording personal details of transgenders frequenting Bangla Rd under the banner of improving tourist safety in the key Patong nightlife area.
Deputy Mayor investigates wastewater at Suan Luang
Deputy Mayor investigates wastewater at Suan Luang
PHUKET: Phuket Town Deputy Mayor Suphot La-ongphet is inspecting reports of wastewater flowing into the reservoir at Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Public Park (Suan Luang).
Officials warn of norovirus
Officials warn of norovirus
PHUKET: Phuket officials are stepping up readiness to combat norovirus as the threat of an outbreak looms, particularly following reports of widespread cases in China, and an outbreak over more than 1,400 infections in Rayong.
Second Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon confirmed
Second Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon confirmed
MARATHON: Avid runners have been advised to mark Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 in their diaries as that is the official date for the second annual Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon, organisers revealed at an official press conference on Monday (Dec 16).