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Phuket Poll: The cost of living in paradise
Phuket Poll: The cost of living in paradise
PHUKET: The Phuket News has been asked to conduct a poll asking tourists and local residents about their opinions on the sustainability of tourism in Phuket for a school research paper.
PM Prayut’s formal Phuket visit itinerary revealed
PM Prayut’s formal Phuket visit itinerary revealed
PHUKET: The full itinerary for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit to Phuket tomorrow (July 8) has been revealed to the public.
Phuket Opinion: Keeping memories afloat
Phuket Opinion: Keeping memories afloat
PHUKET: While the Phuket Governor this week wants to claim that there will be no official memorial service for the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the Phoenix tour boat disaster “because no one wants one”, people will remember.
Chalong Underpass to remain open for grand opening
Chalong Underpass to remain open for grand opening
PHUKET: No roads, not even the Chalong Underpass, will be closed during Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit to Phuket on Monday (July 8), Phuket City Police and the Highways Office have confirmed.
Rescued Baby dugong named ‘Yamil’
Rescued Baby dugong named ‘Yamil’
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has named a baby dugong found washed ashore at Bo Muang Beach in Krabi on July 1, “Yamil”. The dugong is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) at Cape Panwa, on Phuket’s east coast.
Scheduled blackout to hit Nai Yang, Sakoo
Scheduled blackout to hit Nai Yang, Sakoo
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Sakoo in Thalang, south of Phuket International Airport, on Tuesday (July 9) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Police identify suspect for murder of woman found on trash pile
Police identify suspect for murder of woman found on trash pile
PHUKET: Phuket City Police today confirmed that they are hunting a Myanmar man on suspicion of the murder of a woman whose body was found on a trash pile beside a road near the Sam Kong Intersection on Friday, June 28.
Mains water outage in Cherng Talay
Mains water outage 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 on Monday (July 8).
Phoenix: A year after Thailand’s worst tour boat disaster, safety remains a publicity priority
Phoenix: A year after Thailand’s worst tour boat disaster, safety remains a publicity priority
PHUKET: There will be no official memorial service today (Friday, July 5) for the 47 Chinese tourists killed in the Phoenix tour boat disaster a year ago, because no one wants one, the Phuket Governor announced earlier this week.
Phuket’s MaAnn scrambles to find lifeguards for Surin Beach
Phuket’s MaAnn scrambles to find lifeguards for Surin Beach
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) told The Phuket News today (July 4) that is now scrambling to provide trained lifeguards at Surin and Bang Tao beaches.
Phuket Rajabhat University launches ‘Lad WorKor’ market
Phuket Rajabhat University launches ‘Lad WorKor’ market
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University this week launched its “Lad Wor-Kor” market to offer traders unable to secure stall pitches sites at other markets a chance to sell their wares.
Dead sperm whale found with jaw hacked off on Koh Lanta
Dead sperm whale found with jaw hacked off on Koh Lanta
KRABI: A beached sperm whale found dead on Koh Lanta on Tuesday (July 2) is being examined by experts to determine the cause of its death.
Phuket’s Splash Beach Resort hosts China MICE delegation
Phuket’s Splash Beach Resort hosts China MICE delegation
PHUKET: Splash Beach Resort, Maikhao Phuket this week is hosting representatives from China in the hope of securing new partnerships in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) industry.
Boats urged to avoid Sarasin Bridge for Navy triathlon
Boats urged to avoid Sarasin Bridge for Navy triathlon
PHUKET: The Marine Department in Phang Nga has asked people not to sail their boats near Sarasin Bridge between now and July 14 as the area is prepared for the 4th Royal Navy Triathlon which will be held on Saturday, July 13.
Electricity outage in Cape Panwa
Electricity outage in Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cape Panwa in Wichit on Friday (July 5) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Electricity outages to hit Chalong, Srisoonthorn
Electricity outages to hit Chalong, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong and in parts of Srisoonthorn tomorrow (July 4) as work is carried out on high voltage power cables.
Two rescued from strong surf, foreign woman pulled out to sea by rip
Two rescued from strong surf, foreign woman pulled out to sea by rip
PHUKET: Two people were rescued from rips and strong waves at Phuket west coast beaches over the weekend, local officials confirmed today (July 2).
Phang Nga OrBorTor President flees, wanted for molesting 13-year-old girl
Phang Nga OrBorTor President flees, wanted for molesting 13-year-old girl
PHUKET: An arrest warrant has been issued for Supasak “Sak” Pokabud, the fugitive ex-president of the Thung Maphrao Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, for molesting a 13-year-old* girl.
No memorial service for Phoenix victims: Phuket Governor
No memorial service for Phoenix victims: Phuket Governor
PHUKET: There will be no official memorial service this Friday for the 47 Chinese tourists killed in the Phoenix tour boat disaster a year ago, because no one wants one, the Phuket Governor has announced.
Power outage to hit Cherng Talay
Power outage to hit Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang branch has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay on Wednesday (July 3) as work is carried out on high voltage power cables.