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Phuket ‘Iron Girls’ volleyball comp underway
Phuket ‘Iron Girls’ volleyball comp underway
VOLLEYBALL: The fifth annual edition of the volleyball competition known as “Iron Girls” No L Cup by PBS got underway in Phuket this morning (Aug 10).
Phuket cancer treatment facility to open Oct 1
Phuket cancer treatment facility to open Oct 1
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that the cancer treatment facility at Bangkok Siriroj Hospital in Phuket will be available to provide radiation therapy services to patients from Oct 1.
Vaping trader, kratom juice shop raided in Phuket Town
Vaping trader, kratom juice shop raided in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) officials have arrested one man after a raid on illegal e-cigarettes, better known as vaping devices, in the heart of Phuket Town.
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight on Sunday (Aug 11) so that repairs can be carried out to the lighting system in the tunnel.
Phang Nga water supply ordered to be online by 2027
Phang Nga water supply ordered to be online by 2027
PHUKET: The water supply pipeline from Phang Nga is to be completed within three years, Chakkraphong Saengmanee, Minister for the Prime Minister's Office, told the Phuket Irrigation Office yesterday (Aug 8).
Major power outage to affect Koh Kaew
Major power outage to affect Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The main branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority for Phuket (PEA Phuket) has announced a major power outage that will affect a large area along Thepkrasattri Rd tomorrow (Aug 9) that will affect many businesses and large housing estates in Koh Kaew.
PM Srettha urges immediate action on landslide prevention in Phuket
PM Srettha urges immediate action on landslide prevention in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Phuket today (Aug 8) convened a meeting to address landslide prevention and mitigation measures on the island.
PM launches ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project
PM launches ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at an event in Patong today (Aug 8) officially declared the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project underway.
Phuket Jungle Trail Marathon confirmed
Phuket Jungle Trail Marathon confirmed
MARATHON: The hugely popular Jungle Trail Phuket marathon has been confirmed to take place early next month, organisers confirmed yesterday (Aug 7).
Governor readies for Srettha visit
Governor readies for Srettha visit
PHUKET: With Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to arrive on the island today (Aug 8), Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat held a meeting yesterday to prepare for the visit, where he said he would explain the details of the impact of the June 30 floods to the PM.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates confirmed
Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates confirmed
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival is set to take place from Oct 3-11, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat confirmed yesterday (Aug 7).
Golden Girl Panipak’s Olympic triumph
Golden Girl Panipak’s Olympic triumph
OLYMPICS: Panipak Wongpattanakit confirmed her position as the golden girl of Thai sport when she claimed an historic gold medal in the taekwondo women’s flyweight division at Paris 2024 yesterday (Aug 7).
Phuket student sports contest underway
Phuket student sports contest underway
ALL SPORTS: The 2024 edition of the Phuket Student Sports Competition kicked off yesterday (Aug 6).
Samkong road closed as flood drains installed
Samkong road closed as flood drains installed
PHUKET: The section of Yaowarat Rd from the bypass road into Samkong will see one side of the road closed until October while larger drains are installed to help prevent flooding the area.
Phuket Airport suffers brief power outage
Phuket Airport suffers brief power outage
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport experienced a brief power outage yesterday evening (Aug 6) due to a failure in the Provincial Electricity Authority’s (PEA) 115kV electricity distribution system.
PM Srettha to launch royal beach conservation project in Phuket
PM Srettha to launch royal beach conservation project in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin will visit Phuket on Thursday (Aug 8) to oversee the launch of His Majesty’s project for beach and marine resources conservation.
Phuket tourism roadshow held in Russia
Phuket tourism roadshow held in Russia
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), in collaboration with the Phuket Tourist Association, held a tourism roadshow in Yekaterinburg, Russia, yesterday (Aug 5).
Fugitive wanted for modifying guns to sell on Facebook arrested in Phuket
Fugitive wanted for modifying guns to sell on Facebook arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) have arrested a 29-year-old man found in Phuket after he spent two years on the run for modifying blank guns and selling them via live broadcasts on Facebook.
Justice Minister inspects Phuket Prison
Justice Minister inspects Phuket Prison
PHUKET: Minister of Justice Pol Col Tawee Sodsong along with Narong Nukong, Inspector-General of the Department of Corrections, were in Phuket yesterday (Aug 4) to visit Phuket Provincial Prison and inspect prisoner conditions.
Traffic Police issue maps to avoid Heroines traffic
Traffic Police issue maps to avoid Heroines traffic
PHUKET: Thalang Traffic Police have issued maps showing alternate routes to avoid the Heroines Monument roundabout following heavy traffic and delays along Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday (Aug 3).