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Cocaine, heroin popular among specific groups in Patong, police play down claim
Cocaine, heroin popular among specific groups in Patong, police play down claim
PHUKET: Cocaine and heroin use is on the rise among specific groups of people in Patong according to newly appointed Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai, who is also President of Phuket Provincial Drug Information Surveillance.
Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South expects juniors from around the region
Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South expects juniors from around the region
GOLF: A staunch supporter of the Faldo Series Asia since its inception in 2006, Phuket is, for the third time, hosting the qualifier at Laguna Golf Phuket.
Patong PEA announces electricity shut-off for tomorrow
Patong PEA announces electricity shut-off for tomorrow
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Oct 17) announced an electricity shut-off for between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Oct 18).
Best Western to open BW Premier Collection in Phuket
Best Western to open BW Premier Collection in Phuket
PHUKET: Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed a landmark agreement to introduce its BW Premier Collection by Best Western soft brand to Phuket.
Black Sheep crush Mango to set up three way race for RPL
Black Sheep crush Mango to set up three way race for RPL
POOL: Monday night marked the midway point in the 14th season of the Rawai Pool League with all teams now having played each other once.
Phuket pharmacists up in arms over Drugs Act
Phuket pharmacists up in arms over Drugs Act
PHUKET: Local pharmacists gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall today (Oct 16) to submit a formal request for the government to revise the provisions in a bill being drafted to update and amend the Drugs Act 1967.
Over 1,000 arrested in Phuket ‘Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’ clampdown
Over 1,000 arrested in Phuket ‘Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’ clampdown
PHUKET: In just two weeks over 1,000 foreigners have been arrested in Phuket for visa violations and other immigration offences according to the chief of the Phuket Immigration Office.
Police warn of more Veg Fest traffic jams in Phuket Town
Police warn of more Veg Fest traffic jams in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Traffic Police this morning repeated their advisory for motorists to avoid Phuket Town during Vegetarian Festival processions – especially the roads leading to Sapan Hin during the last night of the festival tomorrow night (Oct 17).
Thalang PEA announce electricity shut-off for Oct 19
Thalang PEA announce electricity shut-off for Oct 19
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Office announced today that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang next Friday (Oct 19) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Phuket honours Rama 9
Phuket honours Rama 9
PHUKET: Phakaphong Tavipatana, the newly installed Governor of Phuket, led the formal memorial services for the deeply revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, held at Saphan Hin last night (Oct 13).
Are special motorbike licence plates legal?
Are special motorbike licence plates legal?
Lucky licence plates are nigh a Thai tradition, but can you get them for your motorbike? Read on...
Phuket Opinion: For Palu, just give
Phuket Opinion: For Palu, just give
PHUKET: The powerful, shallow earthquake that rattled the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Sept 28 and the ensuing tsunami has at the latest count killed nearly 2,000 people and some 5,000 believed missing, and left more than 74,000 others homeless.
Phuket tsunami evacuation routes under full review
Phuket tsunami evacuation routes under full review
PHUKET: Tsunami evacuation routes for the popular tourist beaches at Patong, Kamala, Kata and Karon, and elsewhere in Phuket’s main coastal areas, are undergoing a full review. The move comes in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Sept 28, leaving nearly 2,000 people dead, some 5,000 believed missing and more than 74,000 homeless.
Central Festival Phuket holds fire drill
Central Festival Phuket holds fire drill
PHUKET: Over 600 participants took part if a fire drill at Central Festival Phuket yesterday morning (Oct 11).
Phuket Customs officials destroy pirated goods worth B1.2mn
Phuket Customs officials destroy pirated goods worth B1.2mn
PHUKET: More than 2,500 contraband items, including fake brand-name goods and illegally imported cigarettes, were destroyed at the Saphan Hin incinerator yesterday (Oct 11).
Probe into Phoenix salvage death sinks
Probe into Phoenix salvage death sinks
PHUKET: The investigation into the death of a diver working on the project to salvage the sunken Phoenix tour boat last week has stalled, with police accepting the official cause of death as a ‘lack of oxygen”.
King Bhumibol Memorial Day brings long weekend
King Bhumibol Memorial Day brings long weekend
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a three-day weekend as the nation commemorates the second anniversary of the passing of the deeply revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama 9 of the Chakri dynasty, who reigned over the Kingdom for seven decades.
Phuket Governor meets Chinese Vice Consul-General, ‘Phoenix’ salvage discussed
Phuket Governor meets Chinese Vice Consul-General, ‘Phoenix’ salvage discussed
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket on Monday (Oct 8) met with the Vice Consul-General of the Phuket Chinese Consular Office to discuss a number of topics including the raising of the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat which sank on July 5 killing 47 Chinese tourists.
Power blackout to hit from Karon to Chalong Circle
Power blackout to hit from Karon to Chalong Circle
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Patong Office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along Patak Rd, from Karon Hill to Chalong Circle next Tuesday (Oct 16).
Anantara Layan Resort goes greener with vehicle charging stations
Anantara Layan Resort goes greener with vehicle charging stations
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort proudly announces it will be among the first Anantara properties to feature Mercedes-Benz charging stations for Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid vehicles. Anantara Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Mercedes Benz in this initiative as part of an all-encompassing campaign to promote an eco-conscious luxury lifestyle at all properties, including Anantara Layan.