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Phuket welcomes 5.8mn tourists, revenue hits B220bn
Phuket welcomes 5.8mn tourists, revenue hits B220bn
PHUKET: Phuket has enjoyed strong tourism performance in the first five months of 2025, with more than 5.8 million visitors generating over B220 billion in revenue, officials have announced.
Phuket to celebrate Peranakan heritage with Kebaya Festival
Phuket to celebrate Peranakan heritage with Kebaya Festival
PHUKET: Phuket is set to shine on the global cultural stage with the upcoming ‘Kebaya Festival’, a celebration of Peranakan heritage that forms part of the Phuket Creative City Festival 2025.
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
PHUKET: Patong Municipality will hold a tsunami evacuation drill later this month as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents, workers, students, and tourists in the area.
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
PHUKET: A series of raids in Srisoonthorn and Koh Kaew early yesterday morning (July 8) resulted in the arrest of three suspects on drug and firearm offences.
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
PHUKET: The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai-MECC 3), based at the Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area Command at Cape Panwa, conducted a major joint training exercise yesterday (July 8) simulating a passenger ship disaster.
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
BANGKOK: The United States has confirmed a 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on Aug 1, 2025.
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
PHUKET: Patong lifeguards have received a brand-new rescue boat to bolster sea safety efforts in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas, thanks to a joint donation from the Rotary Club of Patong Beach and local business Tonsai Marine Services.
Phuket urged ‘Be Aware, Don’t Panic’ at disaster prep briefing
Phuket urged ‘Be Aware, Don’t Panic’ at disaster prep briefing
PHUKET: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the need for public awareness without panic as part of nationwide efforts to strengthen earthquake and tsunami preparedness. Phuket authorities joined the online briefing today Monday (July 7) to align local readiness with national disaster response strategies.
Phuket Town gets a new night market
Phuket Town gets a new night market
PHUKET: A new night market has officially opened in the heart of Phuket Town, offering a new space for local businesses and tourists alike. The ‘Plern Pao Night Market’ was launched on Saturday (July 5) with an opening ceremony presided over by Phuket MP Thitikan Thitiphrutikul.
Minister urges public to stop giving to beggars in tourist hotspots
Minister urges public to stop giving to beggars in tourist hotspots
PHUKET: Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, has urged the public to stop giving money to beggars, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chonburi.
B1.4mn push to cut Phuket kids’ screen time
B1.4mn push to cut Phuket kids’ screen time
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have approved a B1.44 million budget to support the ‘PHUKET-EF Model’, a brain-skills development initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood education and reducing screen time among families across the island.
Work permit applications to go online
Work permit applications to go online
PHUKET: The Department of Employment has officially launched a new outsourcing project aimed at transforming the process of applying for work permits for foreigners ‒ and for work permit renewals ‒ in Thailand into an online streamlined service.
Five of 20 suspects arrested for Andaman bomb-scare plot
Five of 20 suspects arrested for Andaman bomb-scare plot
PHUKET: Police have arrested five of the 20 suspects believed to be involved in the bombings that rocked key tourist destinations in Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket last week. Fifteen suspects remain at large as authorities continue their investigation.
Wichit Municipality holds electric vehicle fire safety training
Wichit Municipality holds electric vehicle fire safety training
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality has launched a specialised training programme to equip its disaster prevention teams with the skills needed to safely handle electric vehicle (EV) fires, as part of its disaster prevention and mitigation efforts for the 2025 fiscal year.
Grocery shop used as front for meth sales
Grocery shop used as front for meth sales
PHUKET: Provincial officials have arrested a drug suspect in Baan Phru Samphan, in Tambon Thepkrasattri following a sting operation that uncovered the illegal sale of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) from a local grocery store.
Charity fitness event to aid medical research
Charity fitness event to aid medical research
RUNNING / CYCLING: Officials have confirmed a multi-sports charity event to take place later this year with which aims to raise funds to help fight the threat of heart disease, strokes and paralysis.
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has ordered the immediate suspension of licenses for seven cannabis shops found to be in violation of regulations during a coordinated inspection operation conducted yesterday (July 2)..
Phuket Health Expo underway
Phuket Health Expo underway
PHUKET: Phuket has kicked off the ‘Phuket Health Expo 2025’ as part of a major push to position the island as a world-class wellness tourism destination.
Water outage to affect Kamala
Water outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket has announced a mains water supply outage in Kamala from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow (July 4) due to a scheduled power cut by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Phuket gets a new French Consul
Phuket gets a new French Consul
PHUKET: The French embassy in Bangkok has announced the appointment of a new French Honorary Consul in Phuket.