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Phuket Gov warns of possibility of drought
Phuket Gov warns of possibility of drought
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has instructed local government agencies to be prepared for drought prevention as Phuket heads into the hot season, with little rain forecast until the rainy season begins.
New contractor sought to complete new Phuket Provincial Hall
New contractor sought to complete new Phuket Provincial Hall
PHUKET: The Phuket Public Relations Department have confirmed that new contractors are being sought to complete construction of the new Provincial Hall following the cancellation of the contract with the original contractors.
106 sea turtle eggs found on Similan island beach north of Phuket
106 sea turtle eggs found on Similan island beach north of Phuket
PHUKET: Mu Koh Similan Similan National Park officials at Koh Si Island in Phang Nga last night (Apr 3) found 106 sea turtle eggs along a beach pathway to the island’s Nui Beach.
AirAsia to launch direct Phuket-Penang flights
AirAsia to launch direct Phuket-Penang flights
PHUKET: Low-cost airline AirAsia will launch direct night flights between Phuket and Penang starting July 1, reports Malaysian state news agency Bernama.
Phuket hosts solid waste management seminar
Phuket hosts solid waste management seminar
PHUKET: The Department of Environment Quality Promotion (DEQP) held a seminar in Phuket yesterday (Apr 3) to exchange knowledge on solid waste management.
Phuket Cricket Week all set for Songkran
Phuket Cricket Week all set for Songkran
CRICKET: Billed as Phuket Cricket Week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) award winning ACST 6s and Thalang 7s international cricket tournaments are again soon to grace the ACG with their unique balance of youth and experience, passion and flair, offering spectators a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the best sporting and social events Phuket has to offer.
With no Phuket lifeguards on patrol, Chinese tourist drowns at Patong
With no Phuket lifeguards on patrol, Chinese tourist drowns at Patong
PHUKET: A 64-year-old Chinese tourist has been pronounced dead after after he was pulled from the water unconscious at Patong Beach this morning (April 4).
Phuket International Women’s Club elects new committee at AGM
Phuket International Women’s Club elects new committee at AGM
The Phuket International Women’s Club (PIWC) held its Annual General Meeting at the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra on Thursday, March 15.
Songkran safety tops Phuket officials’ agenda
Songkran safety tops Phuket officials’ agenda
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has called on the heads of the main government offices and major businesses on the island to make safety the top priority during the upcoming Songkran festivities, to be celebrated nationwide April 12-16.
Details of Patong Songkran festivities announced
Details of Patong Songkran festivities announced
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup today (Apr 3) announced details for this year’s Songkran celebrations in Patong which will be held at Bangla Park on Apr 11-13.
Phuket launches Pracharat Market at historical park
Phuket launches Pracharat Market at historical park
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong officially declared the Pracharat Market at the Phuket Historical Park in Thalang open over the weekend, marking the beginning or a new era for the renowned site of the annual Heroines Festival each year.
IHG to launch new resort off Phuket
IHG to launch new resort off Phuket
PHUKET: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a signing agreement with Soraya Development Co Ltd to develop the InterContinental Yao Yai Resort, on Koh Yao Yai Island east of Phuket.
Phuket executives encouraged to reiterate importance of road safety to staff
Phuket executives encouraged to reiterate importance of road safety to staff
PHUKET: A road safety event was held yesterday where employers and executives from across the island were encouraged to reiterate the importance of road safety issues to their staff members in an attempt to reduce the number of road traffic accidents on the island.
Phuket’s new ‘lifeguards’ late, to go on show
Phuket’s new ‘lifeguards’ late, to go on show
PHUKET: The unfolding saga of simply getting qualified lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches passed another embarrassing milestone on Sunday (April 1), with The Phuket News having to independently confirm that lifeguards hired under a new contract with Bangkok-based consultancy LP Laikhum Co Ltd actually turned up for work over the weekend as ordered by the Phuket Governor last month.
Top of the Gulf Regatta to increase accessibility to sailing
Top of the Gulf Regatta to increase accessibility to sailing
SAILING: Organisers of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina have been promoting sailing in the Gulf of Thailand for 13 years and as the award-winning regatta enters its 14th edition, held Apr 27 to May 1 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, organisers are looking to make the sport more accessible with a demonstration of the all-new S\V14 – a boat designed especially for people with disabilities and built in Thailand.
Phuket’s main offices to close for Chakri Day
Phuket’s main offices to close for Chakri Day
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket will close this Friday (April 6) as the nation celebrates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty with the annual Chakri Memorial Day public holiday.
Amid slew of complaints, Phuket airport chief says ‘everything’s fine’
Amid slew of complaints, Phuket airport chief says ‘everything’s fine’
PHUKET: Following a slew of complaints about the lack of seating and long queues to clear immigration, Phuket International Airport General Manager Petch Chancharoen yesterday (April 1) went public to claim that “everything is fine” at the facility.
First Major almost upon us
First Major almost upon us
GOLF: The Masters golf course at Augusta, which will come into play again from April 5-8, was the brainchild of American Bobby Jones, the most famous amateur golfer of all time.
Phuket Opinion: The buses aren’t the issue
Phuket Opinion: The buses aren’t the issue
PHUKET: Last Wednesday’s (Mar 21) fatal bus crash in Nakhon Ratchasima which killed 18 and left more than 30 injured has led Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to instruct the Transport Ministry to ensure the public’s safety and find long-term solutions for reducing bus crashes.
Phuket launches ‘Good Thais In, Bad Thais Out’ crackdown
Phuket launches ‘Good Thais In, Bad Thais Out’ crackdown
PHUKET: Fed up with the number of Thai people travelling to Phuket only to carry out crimes or otherwise tarnish the island’s tourism image as a “world-class tourism destination”, officials in Phuket are ready to launch their ‘Good Thais In, Bad Thais Out” campaign.