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Phuket to host ‘Colours of Andaman’ event
Phuket to host ‘Colours of Andaman’ event
PHUKET: Phuket’s Muslim community is gearing up to host the second edition of the popular ‘Colours of Andaman’ event, to get underway this Thursday (Oct 31).
Police ordered to expedite iCon scam complaints
Police ordered to expedite iCon scam complaints
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has ordered all police stations across the island to expedite the summary of testimony in the case involving The iCon Group and submit it to Phuket Provincial Police.
Young sea turtle found dead with plastic in stomach
Young sea turtle found dead with plastic in stomach
PHUKET: Marine biologists from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) have confirmed that a young green turtle found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach had ingested plastic.
Small hotels urged to join ’Final Chance’ event to legally register
Small hotels urged to join ’Final Chance’ event to legally register
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the SME Bank along with the Phuket Boutique Accommodation Consortium (BAC Phuket) is urging owners and operators of small hotels to join an event next Wednesday (Oct 30) to help them apply for hotel licences before the opportunity expires.
12 arrested in Phuket Immigration sweep
12 arrested in Phuket Immigration sweep
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration have arrested a dozen foreigners found violating the Immigration Act or working illegally in a series of inspections carried out over two weeks.
Waterworks to affect traffic in Patong
Waterworks to affect traffic in Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced plans to repair a water pipe leak at the three-way intersection in front of Wat Patong tomorrow (Oct 25).
Phuket MP refuses to let landslide deaths slide
Phuket MP refuses to let landslide deaths slide
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has urged the public and government officials not to let the investigation into the landslide in Kata on Aug 23, which killed 13 people, fade away.
Uzbek man arrested at Phuket Airport for using fake stamps
Uzbek man arrested at Phuket Airport for using fake stamps
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 35-year-old Uzbek man for allegedly using forged stamps. 
Phuket honours King Chulalongkorn
Phuket honours King Chulalongkorn
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a series of official events to honour King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) yesterday (Oct 23), the annual national public holiday held each year to mark the late King’s significant contributions to Thailand.
China state enterprise to resolve Phuket’s beach wastewater woes
China state enterprise to resolve Phuket’s beach wastewater woes
PHUKET: A Chinese state-owned enterprise has been brought in to resolve critical wastewater problems at several locations across the island, starting with Karon and Kamala.
New Phuket Vice Governors arrive
New Phuket Vice Governors arrive
PHUKET: Two Phuket Vice Governors have been replaced as part of the annual reshuffle instituted after the start of the new fiscal year on Oct 1.
23 people, companies in Phuket convicted for using nominees
23 people, companies in Phuket convicted for using nominees
PHUKET: The Criminal Court has convicted 23 people and companies in Phuket for using nominees, with fines of B200,000 each handed down, Auramon Supthaweethum, Director-General of the Department of Business Development (DBD), has confirmed.
Phuket airport readies for high season
Phuket airport readies for high season
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport experienced strong growth in 2024, fueled by a recovering global economy and a resurgence in international travel, reports Phuket Airport General Manager Monchai Tanode.
Phuket readies for Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket readies for Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration and all other government offices on the island, except essential services, will be closed this Wednesday (Oct 23) as Thais across the country commemorate the national public holiday Chulalongkorn Day.
Phuket Town tap water to be tip top, says Mayor
Phuket Town tap water to be tip top, says Mayor
PHUKET: A project to improve the quality of tap water for people in Phuket Town is underway ahead of the high season, officials have confirmed.
Environment Minister inspects potential landslide sites
Environment Minister inspects potential landslide sites
PHUKET: The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 19) to conduct a series of inspections on potential landslide sites across the island.
Government launches B110bn ‘Economic Recovery Project’
Government launches B110bn ‘Economic Recovery Project’
BANGKOK: The government is moving forward with the ‘Reducing Expenses, Increasing Income, Expanding Opportunities’ economic recovery project, which is expected to stimulate the economy by more than B110 billion.
Solving Phuket’s traffic woes a major focus, says top official
Solving Phuket’s traffic woes a major focus, says top official
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of Land Transport were in Phuket on Friday (Oct 18) as part of the ongoing campaign to resolve traffic issues across the island.
Phuket victims of iCon fraud scandal seek assistance
Phuket victims of iCon fraud scandal seek assistance
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have confirmed that 48 people impacted by the iCon Group fraud scandal have come forward seeking assistance and compensation totalling B12.5 million in the three days since help centres opened across the island.
Patong marks end of Buddhist Lent
Patong marks end of Buddhist Lent
PHUKET: Leading figures and residents in Patong marked the end of Buddhist Lent today (Oct 18) with a traditional alms-giving ceremony held at Wat Suwan Kiriwong (Wat Patong).