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Phuket Poll: Lane changes needed at Chalong Underpass?
Phuket Poll: Lane changes needed at Chalong Underpass?
PHUKET: Since the news broke yesterday that Chalong Underpass is to finally open – hopefully – tomorrow (May 31), after nearly four years of construction, comments have spiralled online over the width of the lanes and the fact the traffic will be flowing through the tunnel in both directions without any solid dividers to help prevent head-on accidents.
Mains water supply to be shut off near airport
Mains water supply to be shut off near airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in areas around – and including – Phuket International Airport in Thalang tomorrow (May 31).
Phuket begins preparations for Queen’s Birthday
Phuket begins preparations for Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: People across Phuket, including tourists, are invited to join the official celebrations to commemorate the birthday of Queen Suthida on Monday (Jun 3).
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday long weekend
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday long weekend
PHUKET: Businesses, workers, government offices and residents across Phuket are readying for the first public holiday for the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Queen Suthida, who celebrates her 41st birthday on Monday (Jun 3).
Mains water outage near airport
Mains water outage near airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in areas around – and including – Phuket International Airport in Thalang tomorrow (May 30).
Mains water supply to be cut in Kathu
Mains water supply to be cut in Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in parts of Kathu on Wednesday (May 29) for repairs to be carried out.
Cyclists ride in honour of teacher
Cyclists ride in honour of teacher
PHUKET: Among many tributes paid to British International School Phuket (BISP) teacher Iain Richardson after his death in a recent road accident was a circuit of honour around the island ridden by colleagues and friends who had shared his love of cycling.
Scheduled power outage in Kathu
Scheduled power outage in Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu on Tuesday (May 28) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Statesman Gen Prem passes away
Statesman Gen Prem passes away
BANGKOK: General Prem Tinsulanonda, statesman and President of the Privy Council, died peacefully at Phramongkutklao Hospital this morning (May 26).
Phuket Opinion: Diving in
Phuket Opinion: Diving in
PHUKET: It has been a long time coming, but we’re finally heading in the right direction. Maya Bay has been closed since last year to allow the marine ecosystem there to recover from heavy damage caused by tourists ploughing through the bay year after year.
Major power outage in Patong
Major power outage in Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Patong office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off on Friday (May 24) as work is carried out on improving the distribution system and high voltage power cables.
Slow loris tout arrested at Karon
Slow loris tout arrested at Karon
PHUKET: Local wildlife officers accompanied by police attached to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) arrested a slow loris tout near at Suwan Khirikhet Temple in Karon last night (May 21).
Week of traditional performances to honour Royal Coronation
Week of traditional performances to honour Royal Coronation
PHUKET: A week of traditional music and dance performances are to be held nationwide to honor the Royal Coronation of His Majesty The King. The performances in Phuket are to be held at Phuket Provincial Hall each night for the next seven days, starting tonight (May 22).
Four dead as pickup truck slams into tour bus heading to Phuket
Four dead as pickup truck slams into tour bus heading to Phuket
PHUKET: The 23-year-old driver of a pickup truck who survived a high-speed head-on collision into a tour bus heading from Krabi to Phuket yesterday (May 21) – killing four people in the process – will be charged with reckless driving causing death, police have confirmed.
Drug bust in Kathu nets 2,000 meth pills
Drug bust in Kathu nets 2,000 meth pills
PHUKET: Police have charged a man and a woman with possession of category one drugs with intent to supply after the couple were caught with large amounts of methamphetamine pills and crystal meth on Monday (May 20).
Phuket warned of a week of heavy storms
Phuket warned of a week of heavy storms
PHUKET: Phuket will be hit with a week of heavy thunderstorms starting Thursday (May 23), according to a weather warning issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Carballo birdies playoff hole for Phuket Open win
Carballo birdies playoff hole for Phuket Open win
PHUKET: Argentina’s Miguel Carballo survived a three-way playoff and won the 2019 Singha Laguna Phuket Open on the first playoff hole on Sunday (May 19).
Power outage scheduled for Thalang
Power outage scheduled for Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang branch has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Wednesday (May 22) as work is carried out on high voltage cables.
US Embassy issues advisory on medical care for tourists, long-stay expats
US Embassy issues advisory on medical care for tourists, long-stay expats
The US Embassy in Bangkok has issued an advisory warning Americans to ensure they have adequate medical coverage if staying long-term in the country, especially if they are of retirement age.
Mains water supply to be shut off near airport
Mains water supply to be shut off near airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in the areas surrounding Phuket International Airport tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21) for necessary pipe repairs.