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Phuket ready for King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket ready for King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: The 36th edition of the prestigious Phuket King’s Cup Regatta gets underway in Kata Bay tomorrow (Nov 30).
Illegal jet-skis seized at Pa Khlok
Illegal jet-skis seized at Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Police and Marine Department officers seized six illegal jet-skis at Cape Yamu, Pa Khlok, yesterday (Nov 28).
Phuket Town cultural tourism festival underway
Phuket Town cultural tourism festival underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has kicked off the ‘Travel Old Town, Telling Phuket’ cultural tourism festival to highlight the rich cultural heritage and unique charm of Phuket’s Old Town. 
More mooring buoys installed at Maya Bay
More mooring buoys installed at Maya Bay
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, has joined efforts to further protect Maya Bay by installing more mooring buoys in the area.
Suan Luang to get B2.1mn ‘Phuket Care Center’
Suan Luang to get B2.1mn ‘Phuket Care Center’
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanaphilas has announced that work is underway to build a ‘Phuket Care Center’ at Chalermprakiat Rama IX Park (Suan Luang) to provide healthcare for the elderly, bedridden patients and those seeking alternative medical treatments.
Phuket targets labour trafficking in local marine fisheries
Phuket targets labour trafficking in local marine fisheries
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a meeting yesterday (Nov 27) to strengthen collabouration among agencies to combat human trafficking and ensure fair employment conditions in the Phuket marine fisheries sector. 
Srisoonthorn Municipality wins ‘Outstanding Performance’ award
Srisoonthorn Municipality wins ‘Outstanding Performance’ award
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Municipality has been recognised as a leader in local governance, receiving the ‘Outstanding Performance Award for 2024’ in the areas of public assistance management and rabies prevention and control.
Phuket to host Andaman Tourism Networking 2024
Phuket to host Andaman Tourism Networking 2024
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has invited people to take part in the ‘Andaman Tourism Networking 2024’ event, aimed at highlighting the unique tourism potential of six Andaman provinces under the theme ‘Happening Andaman’. The event will will be held at Saphan Hin on Dec 6-8.
Tourist Police ramp up training ahead of high season
Tourist Police ramp up training ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police, in partnership with the Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Phuket Rajabhat University, has launched its ‘Tourist Police Guide’ project to enhance officers’ ability to and make more more capable of assisting and advising tourists visiting Phuket.
All waters lead to the Phuket King's Cup
All waters lead to the Phuket King's Cup
SAILING: A total of 25 entrants took part in the recent 34th Raja Muda Regatta which serves as a warm up for the upcoming Phuket’s King’s Cup.
Senate committee reviews Phuket's anti-corruption efforts
Senate committee reviews Phuket's anti-corruption efforts
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Independent Organisations visited Phuket yesterday (Nov 26) to review the province’s anti-corruption initiatives and discuss strategies for sustainable development.  
Soi Cherng Talay 16 to close to traffic for power pole works
Soi Cherng Talay 16 to close to traffic for power pole works
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police are urging motorists to avoid Soi Cherng Talay 16 tomorrow (Nov 27), as the street will be closed to all traffic while power poles are moved.
Phuket campaigns to end violence against children, women
Phuket campaigns to end violence against children, women
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office has launched a major campaign aimed at eradicating violence against children, women and families under the theme ‘Creating Happiness, Safety, and Freedom from Violence (ACT NOW to End Violence against Women and Girls)'.
DDPM deploys tsunami warning buoys
DDPM deploys tsunami warning buoys
PHUKET: With just one month until the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami of Dec 26, 2004 that killed hundreds of thousands of people, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) yesterday (Nov 25) launched a mission to deploy tsunami warning buoys in the usual locations in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Tourism Minister launches Phuket Old Town ‘carbon neutrality’ initiative
Tourism Minister launches Phuket Old Town ‘carbon neutrality’ initiative
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 24) to officially launch the ‘Phuket Old Town Carbon Neutrality 2030’ project, aiming to position the historic area as an international model for sustainable tourism.
Thousands join Phuket Walk-Run to end violence against women and children
Thousands join Phuket Walk-Run to end violence against women and children
PHUKET: Thousands of people gathered at Saphan Hin Public Park early yesterday morning (Nov 24) for a walk-run campaign aimed at raising awareness and ending violence against children, women and family members.
Starting a business as a foreigner in Phuket
Starting a business as a foreigner in Phuket
Phuket has emerged as a key destination for foreign investment, driven by a robust tourism industry, strategic location and a booming real estate market. Following a strong post-pandemic recovery with a 45% increase in international arrivals in 2023, Phuket’s hospitality sector continues to grow, with over 1,500 registered accommodations and recent expansions by global brands such as Pullman and Wyndham.
Phuket strengthens ties with sister city Zhanjiang
Phuket strengthens ties with sister city Zhanjiang
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat hosted Li Duomin, Chairman of the Chinese Political Consultative Conference of Zhanjiang City, on Friday (Nov 22) to bolster relations between the two sister cities. 
Major water supply outage across Wichit
Major water supply outage across Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) is urging residents and business owners to hold water in reserve ahead of a major water supply outage that will affect a large area stretching all the way from the Thep Anusorn Intersection on Chao Fa West Rd to Soi Palai in Chalong and Baan Borrae off Sakdidet Rd in Wichit.
Law reforms for small hotels hit Senate SME committee agenda
Law reforms for small hotels hit Senate SME committee agenda
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Economics, Commerce and Industry is reviewing proposals to simplify the legal recognition of small hotels under the Hotel Act, aiming to empower SME entrepreneurs and promote sustainable tourism development.