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Chalong Police clarifies action in child assault at school
Chalong Police clarifies action in child assault at school
PHUKET: Chalong Police have held a press conference to clarify what action has been taken over a 6-year-old boy being physically assaulted by other students at a school in Rawai.
Phuket readies for Veg Fest
Phuket readies for Veg Fest
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong chaired the final planning session with representatives from the Chinese Shrine Association in Phuket and representatives from government offices and the private sector at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Sept 27), to ensure a smooth execution of this year's celebrations of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, to run from next Thursday (Oct 3) to Oct 11.
Phuket launches training to tackle ‘alarming’ solid waste problem
Phuket launches training to tackle ‘alarming’ solid waste problem
PHUKET: A new initiative to improve solid waste management in Phuket was launched today (Sept 27), with Phuket Vice Governor Norasak Suksomboon, presiding over the opening ceremony of the training program, which aims to enhance waste management efforts across the province.
Police crack down on youths, modified motorbikes
Police crack down on youths, modified motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new campaign targeting youths and illegally modified motorbikes with loud exhaust pipes that disturb the public.
Atmosphere building ahead of Veg Fest
Atmosphere building ahead of Veg Fest
PHUKET: The atmosphere ahead of next week’s Vegetarian Festival is building nicely, with much of the Phuket Town area coming alive with vibrant and colourful decorations.
Vegetarian Festival temple clean ups underway
Vegetarian Festival temple clean ups underway
PHUKET: A thorough cleaning exercise took place earlier today (Sept 26) at the Sam Sae Chu Hut Chinese Shrine in Phuket Town ahead of this year’s Vegetarian Festival.
Former Kathu Mayor in hot water over road construction payments
Former Kathu Mayor in hot water over road construction payments
PHUKET: The former Mayor of Kathu has been indicted on an anti-corruption charge for making payments to a road construction contractor even though the work was not yet complete. 
Landmark Satree School charity run confirmed
Landmark Satree School charity run confirmed
RUNNING: The date has been confirmed for this year’s Satree Phuket School charity run, organisers confirmed on Tuesday (Sept 24).
Phuket sea gypsies line up for B10k handout
Phuket sea gypsies line up for B10k handout
PHUKET: Sea gypsies at Laem Tukkae on Koh Siray turned out yesterday (Sept 25) to withdraw their B10,000 welfare handout as among the first group of “vulnerable citizens”, to receive the handout for state welfare cardholders and disabled individuals as part of the current government’s economic stimulus program. 
Phuket hosts 25th International Island Tourism Forum
Phuket hosts 25th International Island Tourism Forum
PHUKET: The 25th International Island Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP) kicked off yesterday (Sept 25), marking a significant milestone for the event as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Water supply outage to affect across central Phuket
Water supply outage to affect across central Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that water supply will be disrupted in areas all across central Phuket from 9am to 5pm today (Sept 26).
Landslide aftermath haunts Phuket community
Landslide aftermath haunts Phuket community
PHUKET: Monday (Sept 23) marked one month since a devastating landslide from Nakkerd Hill buried homes and claimed 13 lives in the Karon district of Phuket.
Phuket figures set out tourism strategy
Phuket figures set out tourism strategy
PHUKET: Rangsiman Kingkaew, Vice President of Strategy and Planning at the Phuket Tourist Association, has set out the tourism strategy to be pursued as Phuket’s tourism industry recovers to nearly pre-COVID levels.
Tourist transport, safety hit Phuket agenda
Tourist transport, safety hit Phuket agenda
PHUKET: Measures to ensure tourist safety during the high season and improvements in public transportation to support tourism were two key topics addressed at a major press conference led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat on Monday (Sept 23).
Drug tests return to Bangla
Drug tests return to Bangla
PHUKET: Patong Police joined by Kathu District Officials and public health officials have relaunched their campaign to combat crime and ensure public safety by conducting drug tests of staff at entertainment venues along Bangla Rd.
Phuket Town pushes road resurfacing ahead of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket Town pushes road resurfacing ahead of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is pushing ahead with a raft of road resurfacing projects throughout Phuket Town ahead of the street processions to take place as part of the Phuket Vegetarian festival, which begins next week.
PPAO donates B30mn to support Vachira heart disease centre
PPAO donates B30mn to support Vachira heart disease centre
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) donated B30 million to Vachira Phuket Hospital today (Sept 24) to support the hospital’s ‘Heart Disease Center’.
Patong beach awash with trash
Patong beach awash with trash
PHUKET: A large section of Patong Beach found itself awash with trash and plastic waste as the southwestern monsoon continued to push onwards onto Phuket’s west coast late yesterday afternoon (Sept 22).
Healthy turnout for Phuket trail run
Healthy turnout for Phuket trail run
TRAIL RUNNING: More than 1,000 Thai and international athletes participated in the 2024 Andaman International Trail Running (AITR) event in Phuket yesterday (Sept 22).
Art exhibition depicting Phuket life opens
Art exhibition depicting Phuket life opens
PHUKET: An art exhibition curated by young artists that aims to convey the true essence of life in Phuket opened yesterday (Sept 21).