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Crackdown nets illegal jet-skis at Patong, Kamala
Crackdown nets illegal jet-skis at Patong, Kamala
PHUKET: The ongoing crackdown on jet-ski operators has resulted in officials identifying three unlicensed jet-skis being rented out to tourists at Patong Beach and Kamala Beach.
Officials extend New Year road-safety campaign to 10 days
Officials extend New Year road-safety campaign to 10 days
PHUKET: In an effort to help limit the number of accidents, injuries and deaths in Phuket over the New Year, officials have announced that the decades-old ‘Seven Days of Danger’ campaign this year will be extended to 10 days, from Dec 27 to Jan 5.
TAT welcomes NEOS Air’s first Ostrava-Phuket flight
TAT welcomes NEOS Air’s first Ostrava-Phuket flight
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised an event to warmly welcome arrivals on NEOS Air’s first Ostrava-Phuket flight on Monday (Dec 16), marking the first-ever charter service to Phuket by the Czech Republic’s leading tour operator. Čedok.
Phuket to hold flood, mudslide disaster response exercise
Phuket to hold flood, mudslide disaster response exercise
PHUKET: Phuket officials will hold an integrated disaster prevention and mitigation exercise (CPX) Jan 16 to boost the island’s readiness for potential flood and mudslide emergencies. 
Phuket Airport defends use of Singapore buildings to highlight Sino-Portuguese architecture
Phuket Airport defends use of Singapore buildings to highlight Sino-Portuguese architecture
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand management at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has issued a clarification regarding the use of architectural images displayed inside the airport’s domestic passenger terminal, following public concern over photos shared online.  
SOS launch ‘Food Bank’ initiative in Phuket
SOS launch ‘Food Bank’ initiative in Phuket
PHUKET: Chatuphon Rojanaphanich, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, was in Phuket yesterday (Dec 17) to officially launch the ‘Food Conservation Project: Developing Food Banks’ project, organised by the Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS Thailand).
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Christmas, New Year
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Christmas, New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum led an event yesterday (Dec 17) to launch a crime suppression campaign in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
Phuket officials spotlight motorcycle safety
Phuket officials spotlight motorcycle safety
PHUKET: Provincial officials are ramping up efforts to reduce motorcycle-related accidents across the island through a ‘Safe Motorcycle Driving District’ project.
EXAT meets Governor over ‘Phuket Expressway’
EXAT meets Governor over ‘Phuket Expressway’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat hosted a meeting today (Dec 16) with representatives from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) to discuss progress on the ‘Phuket Expressway Project’, better known among islanders as the ‘Patong Tunnel’ project and the ‘Muang Ma-Koh Kaew-Kathu Expressway’ project.
Phuket holds lottery draw to select lottery-ticket agents
Phuket holds lottery draw to select lottery-ticket agents
PHUKET: Provincial officials hosted a selection event on Saturday (Dec 14) to identify eligible individuals for inclusion on a reserve list of government lottery agents.
Phuket parade celebrates UNESCO cultural heritage recognition
Phuket parade celebrates UNESCO cultural heritage recognition
PHUKET: A grand parade was held on the streets of Phuket Town yesterday (Dec 14) to celebrate two Thai cultural heritage products being acknowledged by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Rawai holds ‘Andaman Sky, Southern Paradise at the Seaside’ event
Rawai holds ‘Andaman Sky, Southern Paradise at the Seaside’ event
PHUKET: Yesterday (Dec 14) saw the launch of the third annual “Opening the Andaman Sky, Southern Paradise at the Seaside” in Rawai.
Youth crime prevention project launched
Youth crime prevention project launched
PHUKET: An initiative to promote crime prevention among Phuket’s youth and drive towards a safer and more sustainable society was launched yesterday (Dec 14).
Mobile agricultural clinic to support local farmers
Mobile agricultural clinic to support local farmers
PHUKET: More than 100 farmers in the Cherng Talay area of Phuket received a welcome boost to their businesses yesterday (Dec 13) as support services via a mobile agricultural clinic project were unveiled.
Senate committee visits Phuket to boost sustainable tourism, SME development
Senate committee visits Phuket to boost sustainable tourism, SME development
PHUKET: A delegation from the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry visited Phuket yesterday (Dec 13) to review and discuss strategies for fostering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the province’s tourism sector.  
'Running at Wichit' event confirmed
'Running at Wichit' event confirmed
RUNNING: Organisers have confirmed the 17th edition of the hugely popular “Running at Wichit” event will take place on Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 and that registration is now open.
Bang Khu Underpass to close during nights
Bang Khu Underpass to close during nights
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Bang Khu Underpass in Koh Kaew will be closed for three consecutive nights, starting tonight (Dec 13).
Phuket marks Disabled People's Day
Phuket marks Disabled People's Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat marked Disabled People's Day 2024 at a special event held at Phuket Rajabhat University yesterday (Dec 11).
More fines for renting illegal jet-skis to tourists
More fines for renting illegal jet-skis to tourists
PHUKET: As the crackdown on illegal jet-skis continues, Phuket Marine officials have found another 17 illegal jet-skis being used to make money by being rented out to tourists.
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
PHUKET: Four more Afghanistan nationals have been arrested for using forged Kazakh passports while attempting to enter the country at Phuket International Airport.