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Phuket ready to host Thailand Biennale 2025
Phuket ready to host Thailand Biennale 2025
PHUKET: Ministry of Culture Permanent Secretary Yupha Thaweewatthanakitbaworn was in Phuket yesterday (Aug 30) to officially announce the island’s readiness to host the international contemporary art festival Thailand Biennale 2025.
Land seized at Phuket's Big Buddha
Land seized at Phuket's Big Buddha
PHUKET: Local forestry officials posted signs at the Big Buddha complex today (Aug 30) indicating which area had been seized as part of the investigation into the foundation that operates the iconic tourist attraction.
‘Big Buddha’ may be demolished as foundation blamed for landslide
‘Big Buddha’ may be demolished as foundation blamed for landslide
PHUKET: The 45-metre-tall seated ‘Big Buddha’ statue on the top of the Nakkerd hills separating Kata and Chalong may be demolished, pending court action against the foundation that built the iconic image.
Landslide relief centre to close
Landslide relief centre to close
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat has announced that the landslide relief centre at Wat Kittisangkaram (Wat Kata) will be closed as the situation in the area is starting to normalise. 
Ratsada landslip cleanup underway
Ratsada landslip cleanup underway
PHUKET: The cleanup started at a housing estate in Baan Kuku, Ratsada yesterday (Aug 29) after heavy rain and a subsequent landslip impacted eight houses there early Wednesday (Aug 28).
Her Majesty The Queen joins sailing action in Mallorca
Her Majesty The Queen joins sailing action in Mallorca
SAILING: Her Majesty Queen Suthida joined the crew of sailing boat Vayu on day one of the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week in the bay of Palma, Mallorca, Spain, yesterday (Aug 28).
Taxi drivers brawl with foreign tourists
Taxi drivers brawl with foreign tourists
PHUKET: Wichit Police have confirmed officers were called to intervene in a brawl between five foreign tourists and three taxi drivers after a video of the incident was posted online.
PPHO launches B30 treatment campaign
PPHO launches B30 treatment campaign
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukkiattikoon yesterday (Aug 28) officially launched the “30 Baht Elevation, Treat Everywhere with Just One ID Card” initiative to boost healthcare accessibility across the island.
Patong clinic raided for illegal NAD+ treatments
Patong clinic raided for illegal NAD+ treatments
PHUKET: Two women have been arrested at a clinic in Patong for illegally providing cosmetic injection services as part of “NAD+ therapy” without a medical licence and without prior medical experience or knowledge. 
Phuket Town on flood alert
Phuket Town on flood alert
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket City Municipality are keeping watch on the water level in Klong Bang Yai, which runs through the heart of Phuket, as runoff from through the area continues to flow into the canal.
Social Security Office delivers compensation to landslide victims
Social Security Office delivers compensation to landslide victims
PHUKET: Air Chief Marshal Supaporn Yuwattana, Inspector-General of the Social Security Office, was in Phuket today (Aug 28) to deliver compensation and support to the victims of the landslide in Kata last Friday (Aug 23).
Four Phuket courses to host WAGC event
Four Phuket courses to host WAGC event
GOLF: Four of Phuket’s leading golf courses will host the World Amateur Golfers Championship later this year, organisers announced yesterday (Aug 27).
Heavy rain disrupts road traffic in Layan, Cherng Talay
Heavy rain disrupts road traffic in Layan, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Heavy rainfall across Phuket has led to significant disruptions on Route 4018, particularly between the intersection of Route 3030 and Baan Tanode in Cheng Talay and Sakhu, reports Suriyan Sripitathanasakul, Director of the Phuket office of the Department of Rural Roads.
Motorists urged caution after small landslip in Kamala
Motorists urged caution after small landslip in Kamala
PHUKET: Motorists driving through Kamala have been urged to exercise caution after a small landslip covered a private driveway and brought down trees onto roadside power lines early this morning (Aug 28).
Privy Councillor arrives to deliver royal landslide aid
Privy Councillor arrives to deliver royal landslide aid
PHUKET: Privy Councillor Gen Dapong Ratanasuwan arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 27) on behalf of His Majesty the King to deliver royal gift bags and essential supplies to those in need following the deadly landslide last Friday that killed 13 people.
Landslide sparks Big Buddha probe
Landslide sparks Big Buddha probe
PHUKET: A team of officials from the Royal Forest Department and other agencies arrived at the Big Buddha complex in the Nakkerd hills today (Aug 27) to begin an investigation into whether the foundation that operates the site has illegally expanded the area the complex now covers.
Kata residents demand investigation into deadly landslide
Kata residents demand investigation into deadly landslide
PHUKET: Residents in Kata have submitted a formal request calling for a thorough investigation into the deadly landslide last Friday (Aug 23) that claimed 13 lives.
National police chief visits Phuket Check Point
National police chief visits Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol was on the island to lead a team to inspect the Phuket Check Point at Tha Chatchai yesterday (Aug 26).
Sriyada flies Pheu Thai flag in Phuket
Sriyada flies Pheu Thai flag in Phuket
PHUKET: Sriyada Palimaphan returned to Phuket today (Aug 26) as an emissary of the Pheu Thai Party to investigate the impact of the landslide in Karon four days ago and report her findings to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Landslide cleanup, assistance efforts underway
Landslide cleanup, assistance efforts underway
PHUKET: Cleanup operations are underway at the site of the landslide that killed 13 people in Kata early Friday morning (Aug 23).