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Running Empty: Water officials to splash B277mn on private sources as reservoirs fail to fill
Running Empty: Water officials to splash B277mn on private sources as reservoirs fail to fill
PHUKET: Phuket’s main water authorities are turning to smaller privately owned ponds and lakes to ensure water supply remains adequate as the island’s three main reservoirs are failing to fill due to this year’s diminished rainfall.
Isoc Region chief reviews Phuket’s fight against forest encroachment, resolves sea gypsies’ developer woes
Isoc Region chief reviews Phuket’s fight against forest encroachment, resolves sea gypsies’ developer woes
PHUKET: Lt Gen Ruangsit Mitphanon, Director of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Operations Coordination Center 4, was in Phuket yesterday (July 10) to be briefed on achievements by the Phuket Isoc division in fighting encroachment on protected forest areas.
Phuket officials highlight fight to prevent African Swine Fever outbreak
Phuket officials highlight fight to prevent African Swine Fever outbreak
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit yesterday (July 10) joined the chief of the Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), Manas Thepparuk, and other officers to highlight the steps taken so far to prevent African Swine Fever from arriving in Phuket.
Electricity outage in Thalang
Electricity outage in Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Sakhu in Thalang on Friday (July 12) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
PM urges open bidding for Phuket light-rail project
PM urges open bidding for Phuket light-rail project
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has stressed the importance of making the bidding for the planned light-rail project in Phuket as universal as possible, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority said today (July 10).
Phuket health chief probes Aussie ‘Pad Thai’ parasite complaint
Phuket health chief probes Aussie ‘Pad Thai’ parasite complaint
PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has ordered his officers to investigate the report by an Australian couple that a Pad Thai dish they ate at a food court in Phuket two years ago left their family debilitated by a parasite ingested along with the food.
Thailand Yacht Show dates announced
Thailand Yacht Show dates announced
PHUKET: The Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) will return to the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina from Jan 9-12, 2020, the expo’s organisers have announced.
Surin Beach lifeguards coming next week, says MaAnn
Surin Beach lifeguards coming next week, says MaAnn
PHUKET: Trained, qualified lifeguards will be on patrol at Surin Beach by next week, MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has told The Phuket News.
TAT targets 10% growth in 2020, quality markets and responsible tourism set as key criteria
TAT targets 10% growth in 2020, quality markets and responsible tourism set as key criteria
BANGKOK: Gearing up to mark its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this week reaffirmed its commitment to making travel and tourism the Kingdom’s most economically promising, environmentally sustainable, and culturally vibrant sector in the years to come.
Major power outage to hit Rawai
Major power outage to hit Rawai
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off in key parts of Rawai tomorrow (July 10), as works are carried out on high voltage distribution improvement.
Phuket bridge to close for Royal Thai Navy Triathlon
Phuket bridge to close for Royal Thai Navy Triathlon
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command has announced that the northbound bridge off the island, Thepkrasattri Bridge, will be closed to all traffic for the 4th Royal Thai Navy Triathlon this Saturday morning (July 13).
PM Prayut reviews Phuket’s disaster-response readiness
PM Prayut reviews Phuket’s disaster-response readiness
PHUKET: As part of his formal visit to Phuket yesterday (July 8), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over full-scale tsunami disaster-response exercise conducted at the Deep Sea Port at Ao Makham, on Phuket’s east coast.
Federer, Djokovic, Nadal untroubled at Wimbledon as Monday proves not so manic
Federer, Djokovic, Nadal untroubled at Wimbledon as Monday proves not so manic
TENNIS: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday (July 8) as the sport’s Grand Slam heavyweights continued to deliver blow after blow to their wilting lightweight rivals.
PM Prayut officially opens Chalong Underpass
PM Prayut officially opens Chalong Underpass
PHUKET: “Sawasdee, Bangkok,” is how Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha greeted the ensemble of officials and students gathered to welcome him to the official grand opening ceremony of the Chalong Underpass held at Muang Phuket School, south of Chalong Circle. this morning (July 8).
18 Phuket police to be transferred in reshuffle
18 Phuket police to be transferred in reshuffle
PHUKET: A total of 18 Phuket police officers will be transferred in a major reshuffle under an order signed by by Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Pongwut Pongsri.
Cape & Kantary Hotels appoints new GM at Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket
Cape & Kantary Hotels appoints new GM at Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket
PHUKET: Simon Hoekstra has been appointed General Manager of Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket, the flagship five-star property of the Cape & Kantary Hotels Group.
Police arrest man for murder of woman found on trash pile
Police arrest man for murder of woman found on trash pile
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man who has reportedly confessed to the murder of a woman whose body was found on a trash pile near the bypass road just over a week ago.
Electricity outage in Chalong
Electricity outage in Chalong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong on Tuesday (July 9) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Chiang Mai hotels battle tourism disruptors
Chiang Mai hotels battle tourism disruptors
PHUKET: Thailand’s northern tourism hub of Chiang Mai has become a victim of its own volume-driven success, reports the newly released C9 Hotelworks Chiang Mai Hotel Market Update.
Disabled Sailing Thailand calls for support to set up para sailing in Phuket
Disabled Sailing Thailand calls for support to set up para sailing in Phuket
PHUKET: Disabled Sailing Thailand, a not-for-profit sailing programme that supports and promotes accessibility to sailing for people with disabilities, is seeking support in bringing four of the S\V14 boats – sailing boats designed specifically for use by people with disabilities – to Phuket.