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Depa Phuket joins ‘Towards Asean Smart City Network Development’ seminar
Depa Phuket joins ‘Towards Asean Smart City Network Development’ seminar
PHUKET: Officials from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) Phuket Branch recently joined the “Thailand-Japan Collaboration Seminar: Towards Asean Smart City Network Development” where the collaboration between Thailand and Japan in developing smart cities in Thailand and elsewhere in the Asean region was discussed.
Kratom tops arrest concerns
Kratom tops arrest concerns
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok has voiced his concern over the growing incidence of kratom in local drug arrests and called for local officials and law enforcement to step up their efforts against illegal use of the indigenous plant.
Phuket residents happy with wild monkey campaign, says wildlife chief
Phuket residents happy with wild monkey campaign, says wildlife chief
PHUKET: The wildlife official tasked with leading the campaign targetting the growing populations of wild monkeys in Phuket has reported a near-instant positive result of the mass sterilsation project in the Rassada area, where the first neutered wild monkeys were released on Monday (June 18).
Power supply restored to main areas in Patong
Power supply restored to main areas in Patong
PHUKET: Areas in Patong that have been without power supply since the storm struck over the weekend should be back normal by today (June 20), reports the Patong office of the Provincial Electricity Authority.
Phuket jet-ski, parasail operators threatened for operating in strong waves
Phuket jet-ski, parasail operators threatened for operating in strong waves
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office Chief has issued a warning threatening to fine jet-ski operators and parasail boats who allow their vessels out onto the water during the strong waves Phuket has been experiencing for the past week.
First of the neutered monkeys released into the Phuket wild
First of the neutered monkeys released into the Phuket wild
PHUKET: The first 42 monkeys neutered under the wild-monkey campaign were released back to their home mangrove swamp in Rassada yesterday (June 18), with more neutered-monkey releases to come, wildlife officials assured.
Storm power outages leave Phuket residents waterless
Storm power outages leave Phuket residents waterless
PHUKET: An official from the Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority has today confirmed that power outages caused by storms on Sunday have left some residents on the island with no water supply.
Chalong Underpass works force month-long overnight road closure
Chalong Underpass works force month-long overnight road closure
PHUKET: Officials have announced that the busy section of Chao Fa West Rd immediately north of the Chalong Circle will be closed overnight from 9:30pm to 6:30am from June 29 to July 28 so that workers can safely continue the excavation of the Chalong Underpass.
People called to wear yellow for HM King’s birthday, auspicious July
People called to wear yellow for HM King’s birthday, auspicious July
PHUKET: The government is inviting people to wear the colour yellow throughout July to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and to commemorate the auspicious Buddhist occasions of Asarnha Bucha and Vassa, also called “Buddhist Lent”.
No special ‘temporary’ driver’s licences for tourists
No special ‘temporary’ driver’s licences for tourists
PHUKET: Tourists wanting to get a “temporary” Thai driver’s license – as advocated by a Phuket Vice Governor to an ambassador earlier this month – will have to join the queue along with everyone else applying for a new Thai driver’s license, The Phuket News has confirmed.
Phuket’s B4bn The Residences at Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay enjoying strong sales
Phuket’s B4bn The Residences at Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay enjoying strong sales
PHUKET: The Residences at Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay, B4-billion mixed-use, low-density development located at Ao Por, on Phuket’s east coast, is enjoying strong interest with 70% of units already sold to Thai and international investors, developer Apex Development Public Company Limited announced today (June 18).
Weather warning for Phuket still in effect
Weather warning for Phuket still in effect
PHUKET: The weather warning for Phuket is still in effect following the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning on Saturday his morning cautioning any persons in or near the sea to beware strong wind and waves over the Andaman Sea.
Storm-struck Jungceylon reopens after all-night repairs
Storm-struck Jungceylon reopens after all-night repairs
PHUKET: Staff at the Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong have confirmed that the sail shade covers and support pylons damaged by the strong gusts of wind yesterday (June 17) have been removed and that that no people were injured in the incident.
Laguna Phuket holds anti-bribery, anti-corruption training
Laguna Phuket holds anti-bribery, anti-corruption training
PHUKET: Laguna Resorts & Hotels (LRH) last Thursday (June 14) held an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training at the Angsana Laguna Phuket that saw 270 LRH executives together with Laguna Phuket associates taking part.
Phuket student takes on survey of public transport, tuk-tuk and taxi fares
Phuket student takes on survey of public transport, tuk-tuk and taxi fares
PHUKET: An enterprising Year 12 student in Phuket has taken on the challenge as part of his school studies to survey what Thai and foreign tourists as well as expats and other local residents think of Phuket’s public transport options, with a special focus on the prices and services provided by the island’s taxi and tuk-tuk drivers.
Thailand leads MICE surge
Thailand leads MICE surge
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has released the results of its recent market survey conducted in 20 countries showing that Thailand has been rated the most preferred MICE destination which the survey participants would like to revisit for their future business/MICE trips.
Phuket Opinion: Window dressing
Phuket Opinion: Window dressing
PHUKET: This week various Phuket officials took pains to reassure foreign ambassadors and diplomats that everything that can be done to protect tourists, increase road safety and reduce plastic rubbish, is being done. This is a common refrain from the island’s officials whenever concerns are raised by foreign governments about Phuket’s terrible record in these areas.
Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei begins
Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei begins
LOEI: The Ministry of Culture is set to host Phi Ta Khon, also known as the ghost mask festival, in Loei province this weekend, with the three-day festival starting today (June 16).
Wet weather warning for Phuket
Wet weather warning for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning this morning (June 16) cautioning any persons in or near the sea to beware strong wind and waves over the Andaman Sea.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitri, end of Ramadan
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitri, end of Ramadan
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket and elsewhere throughout the country today (June 15) are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which drew to a close yesterday.