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Police drafting plan for major accident exercise for Chalong Underpass
Police drafting plan for major accident exercise for Chalong Underpass
PHUKET: Chalong Police are drawing up plans to stage a full-scale emergency drill simulating a major accident in the Chalong Underpass, Chalong Traffic Police Chief Lt Col Suchart Singha has revealed.
Phuket-bound Russian, Kazakhstan couple blacklisted for false lost passports claim to avoid overstay
Phuket-bound Russian, Kazakhstan couple blacklisted for false lost passports claim to avoid overstay
PHUKET: A Russian man and his Kazakhstani wife heading for Phuket have been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport for falsely reporting that they had forgotten their passports in an attempt to avoid being caught for overstaying.
Scheduled power outage heading to Srisoonthorn
Scheduled power outage heading to Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Srisoonthorn on Friday (July 26) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
The Goat Festival is coming
The Goat Festival is coming
PHUKET: The annual goat festival will be held at the Phuket Gateway, at the northern tip of the island at Tha Chatchai, next month, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced yesterday (July 24).
Phuket Town main road to close one lane for another sports parade
Phuket Town main road to close one lane for another sports parade
PHUKET: The southbound lane of Phuket Rd, which runs through the heart of Phuket Town, will be closed for one hour this Friday (July 26) as athletes from the Non-Formal and Informal Education (NFE) make their way to Saphan Hin for their annual sports carnival, called the “Phuket Onie Games”.
Patong migrant labour camp destroyed by fire
Patong migrant labour camp destroyed by fire
PHUKET: A fire blazed through a migrant worker’s camp on Phra Metta Rd in Patong this morning (July 24), destroying all 18 humble accommodation units spread throughout the camp.
Major water supply outage to hit north of Phuket Town
Major water supply outage to hit north of Phuket Town
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off across a large part of the island north of Phuket Town on Friday (July 26) due to a power blackout affecting pump stations.
Phuket sets for King’s Birthday public holiday long weekend
Phuket sets for King’s Birthday public holiday long weekend
PHUKET: The King’s Birthday public holiday will be observed on Monday (July 29), bringing with it a long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Phuket Governor calls in public transport drivers to clarify ‘good service’
Phuket Governor calls in public transport drivers to clarify ‘good service’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has called the island’s key players in Phuket’s public transport regime to clarify what “good service” means.
Power outage in Pa Khlok
Power outage in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on tomorrow (July 24) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket temples warned over scams against tourists
Phuket temples warned over scams against tourists
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit today warned two temples in Phuket to be careful to not engage or support any activities that may be construed as scams targetting tourists.
Police silent on probe into student killed by electrocution in public park
Police silent on probe into student killed by electrocution in public park
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have refused to answer any questions about the investigation into the death of 18-year-student Khaled “Nikki” Nour, who was killed by electrocution from touching a floodlight pole at a public basketball court at Suan Luang (King’s Park) more than a week ago.
Mains water supply to be shut off in Cherng Talay
Mains water supply to be shut off in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Cherng Talay tomorrow (July 24).
Scheduled blackout in Kamala
Scheduled blackout in Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala on Thursday (July 25) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Cambodia orders strict registration of foreigners
Cambodia orders strict registration of foreigners
CAMBODIA: The Interior Minister in Cambodia has instructed all residence owners throughout the country to report foreigners who come to stay in their residences within 24 hours in order to strengthen immigration law enforcement.
Tourism arrivals, spending hold as Chinese arrivals fall
Tourism arrivals, spending hold as Chinese arrivals fall
PHUKET: The total number of tourist arrivals and revenue generated for the country during the first half of 2019 show limited growth compared with figures for the same period last year, but the number of Chinese arrivals fell by nearly 5%, according to the latest statistics released by Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) today (July 22).
Phuket Pad Thai hygiene goes on show
Phuket Pad Thai hygiene goes on show
PHUKET: Phuket’s top officials, along with Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutacha, held a public-awareness event at Central Festival Phuket yesterday (July 21) to highlight food hygiene standards in Phuket, with a special focus on Pad Thai.
Phuket Town traffic to be affected by schools’ sports parade
Phuket Town traffic to be affected by schools’ sports parade
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has announced that its annual schools’ sports parade will affect traffic in the heart of Phuket Town tomorrow (July 23).
Phuket’s Paresa resort names new GM
Phuket’s Paresa resort names new GM
PHUKET: Luxury five-star resort Paresa on Kamala’s “Millionaires Mile” has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Anthony Dupont.
Cross Hotels & Resorts inks deal for new Phuket venue
Cross Hotels & Resorts inks deal for new Phuket venue
PHUKET: Hotel management company Cross Hotels & Resorts has continued its strategic expansion in Phuket with the announcement of its third hotel management agreement on the island.