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Revamped Kathu Half Marathon confirmed
Revamped Kathu Half Marathon confirmed
MARATHON: Dates for the newly revamped Kathu Half Marathon have been confirmed, officials announced on Wednesday (Oct 30).
Phuket honours Diwali Festival
Phuket honours Diwali Festival
PHUKET: The Central shopping mall in Patong hosted a special ceremony yesterday (Nov 1) to honour this year’s Diwali festival.
Phuket holds stroke awareness community run
Phuket holds stroke awareness community run
PHUKET: The 10th annual edition of a nationwide initiative geared towards raising awareness of stroke prevention and overall health took place this morning (Nov 2).
Governor recognises outstanding CSR efforts
Governor recognises outstanding CSR efforts
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwaannarat led an event at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Oct 31) to recognise outstanding ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) campaigns by local organisations and businesses across the island.
Bali Geckos win Phuket AFL Masters
Bali Geckos win Phuket AFL Masters
AFL: Australian Rules Football (AFL) was back with a bang at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Saturday (Oct 25) for the eagerly-contested Pacific Cross Health Insurance AFL Masters.
Phuket officials review disaster relief funds still not yet paid
Phuket officials review disaster relief funds still not yet paid
PHUKET: Phuket Province’s disaster response authorities gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Oct 31) to review the disaster relief funds still yet to be disbursed to families across the island affected by natural disasters.
Tourist Police arrest Russian illegal guide in Phuket Town
Tourist Police arrest Russian illegal guide in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have arrested a Russian woman for working illegally as a tour guide in the heart of Phuket Town.
Young sea turtle found dead, tangled in fishing debris
Young sea turtle found dead, tangled in fishing debris
PHUKET: A young sea turtle tangled in discarded fishing debris has been found dead at Pak Phra Beach, at the northern tip of Phuket.
Phuket arrivals to top 14mn, touts Governor
Phuket arrivals to top 14mn, touts Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat has reported that over the past nine months more than 9 million tourists visited Phuket, generating over B300 billion in revenue.
Spartan Race returns to Phuket
Spartan Race returns to Phuket
FITNESS: The hugely popular Spartan Race series returns to Phuket next weekend, organisers announced on Tuesday (Oct 29).
Tokushima Governor floats economic and tourism MoU
Tokushima Governor floats economic and tourism MoU
PHUKET: Tokushima Governor Masazumi Gotoda and a delegation of representatives from nine companies arrived in Phuket on Monday (Oct 28) to discuss opportunities for economic, tourism and business collaboration between the two areas.
Phuket to pilot ‘Urban-Act Project’
Phuket to pilot ‘Urban-Act Project’
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as a key pilot area for the Urban-Act initiative, an ambitious regional project aimed at fostering low-carbon, resilient urban growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
B290mn fundraiser launched for Vachira hospital cancer centre
B290mn fundraiser launched for Vachira hospital cancer centre
PHUKET: A major fundraising effort is underway to raise B290 million to construct a new radiation therapy building at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the island’s main government-run and government-funded hospital.
Woman arrested for investment fraud in Phuket light rail project
Woman arrested for investment fraud in Phuket light rail project
PHUKET: The Metropolitan Police Investigation Bureau in Bangkok (IDMB) have arrested a woman for defrauding victims out of money by claiming the funds were investment into the Phuket ‘light rail’ project. Two “investors” were duped out of more than B7,7 million.
World Amateur Golfers Championship gets underway in Phuket
World Amateur Golfers Championship gets underway in Phuket
GOLF: The 28th annual edition of the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) got underway on Friday (Oct 25) at Laguna Golf Club.
Phuket hits Conde Nast list for top 10 islands in Asia
Phuket hits Conde Nast list for top 10 islands in Asia
PHUKET: Phuket has again made it into the Top 10 list of island destinations in Asia in the esteemed Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has warned beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war, also known as bluebottles, found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach.
Minding the nursing gap
Minding the nursing gap
According to the Public Health Ministry, Thailand currently faces a shortage of more than 51,420 nurses in the public sector alone. The Nurses Association of Thailand estimates that over the next five years, the private sector in Thailand will need an additional 20,000 nurses.
ONWR chief inspects flood-preparedness in Phuket
ONWR chief inspects flood-preparedness in Phuket
PHUKET: Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), has assured that all relevant agencies are prepared to issue timely warnings to the public in high-risk flood areas and disseminate information to ensure public safety. 
Phuket tourism operators hold ‘Roadshow to Singapore’
Phuket tourism operators hold ‘Roadshow to Singapore’
PHUKET: In the run-up to Phuket’s tourism high season, the Phuket Tourist Association held its ‘Pre ITB Asia 2024’ sales and marketing event at Furama City Centre Hotel in Singapore.